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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1924
Page
2
A partial OCR shows a scattered list of places and stop names, with numbers and street cues suggesting a rail or transit timetable. Readable terms include Melbourne areas such as South Yarra and Kilda, plus various route-like fragments and passenger notes.
The Cobram Court sits on Tuesdays and Fridays for ordinary business with Police Magistrate Mr C J Rogers attending monthly. A long list of local officials, church denominations, societies, clubs, and associations is provided including Clerks, Commissioners, engineers, postmaster, electoral registrar, fire brigade, lodges, schools, croquet and bowling clubs, race and football clubs, and the Cobram District Fruitgrowers Association.
A garbled OCR fragment describes measuring a stack’s contents with a ruler or scale. No clear event date or entities are identifiable. The note appears to be a damaged archival snippet lacking coherent names, places, or outcomes.
The Cobram Directory details the Shire of Tungyoab including industry focus cereal growing and stock farming. It lists population 5438, representatives Robert Cook and W H Kendell, councilors across ridings, and the Tongamah Waterworks Trust meeting schedule with secretary and official staff.
The text offers fragmented maxims on reputation, justice, thrift, and humility. It urges caution against deceit and envy, valuing fair treatment and accepting criticism, while warning that moving to a new area invites judgment from locals.
The article describes the Hydrautomat an air driven water lifting system using a series of tanks to raise water uphill by expanding air and water pressure. Inventor Allen a former world cyclist and British subject proposes uses from fire stairs to irrigation with claims of no pumping noise or expense.
A curious collection of kitchen advice covers pickling apples and making sweet preserves, binding rissoles with a binding agent, and storing coal to extend burn time. Also included are tips on steaming a rice tapioca pudding with red jam and custard sauce, plus general guidance on egg usage and pantry maintenance.
Clover a standard bred in Clover, Pennsylvania, owned by Rev. Dr. Uriah Myers, is reported to be fifty-one years old. Dr. R. W. McCully, a leading veterinarian, confirms the remarkable age and notes the animal’s exceptionally long incisors and perfect molars. The horse rises and lies down with ease, indicating continued health and longevity.
A Detroit bride was wed to a sailor miles away as a ship chaplain conducted the service on board. The ceremony was transmitted by wireless to a church in Detroit with friends present. By all accounts wireless marriages are growing popular in America.
The text notes an upas tree described as tall with smooth bark and shade for hours, while ranking deadly trees like the West Indian machineer. It mentions Mr Joes and a proverb about fools and money, reflecting scattered, fragmentary commentary.
A detailed program for a picnic cup meeting lists treasurer J D L Tait and officials with assorted steward roles. Seven races include a five furlong handicap for amateurs, a handicap trial Stakes, St Josephs Handicap, novelty pony race, handicap Hack Race, distance trot, and flying handicap with penalties. Futures close March 5, handicaps posted mid March, betting restricted to registered bookmakers, scratchings due 30 minutes before each race. Secretary M D O Dwyer. phone 68.
Race meeting details list Handicap Trial Stakes with various prize divisions, ponies races, and distance contests. Nominations acceptances and weights are noted, with events including five furlongs six furlongs and nine furlongs. Secretary Wm BLOCK announces entries and fees due February 13 for bookmaker revisions.
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