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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1933
Page
2
Fragmentary text references a mechanics institute in Cobram and mentions war terrain and potential events. The readable parts are unclear, but indicate discussions or references to an institute in Cobram and related topics.
Incomplete OCR text referencing trunk line rates and related charges. No clear names dates places or outcomes are readable. The fragment hints at a billing or toll issue without verifiable details.
The notice outlines revised postage rates within the Commonwealth and to various territories including Lord Howe Island Norfolk Island and New Guinea. Rates vary by destination and mail type with details on letters lettercards printed matter books periodicals and parcels.
The article recalls Harry Brearley’s development of stainless steel while studying gun barrel explosions and iron erosion. It notes stainless steel’s rise in cutlery and tools, its use in iron and steel applications, and early firms doubting blade forgeability before success. Sir Eric Goddess Inet is mentioned as an example of a later application.
A controversial claim by an American scientist suggests taste power predicts intelligence and dictates class placement. Tests compare detection of soda salt and quinine in water, with thresholds varying by age and gender, implying girls may outperform boys in taste-based assessments.
Cobram court sessions scheduled for ordinary business with Mr Macconnald attending. List of town committees and officials includes Waterworks Committee secretary LG Hum, registrar J Eaton, and various club secretaries such as Bowing, Football, and Tennis.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous names roles and groups including church clergy electoral registrar school committee clubs and secretaries. Readable items reference Commonwealth Electoral Registration state officers coasts trust danish clubs and civic bodies with multiple personal names and positions, though many words are garbled.
A garbled entry describes measuring a stack to find its average height from ground level. It mentions Potrom and wees and Sue's height as a reference, but the text is unclear and incomplete.
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