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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1942
Page
2
The note lists ornamental plants including Pyrus apple and ornamental trees such as Solisca and Suvius varieties. It mentions double pink, cherry-colored pink, and bright scarlet blooms, with references to early flowering shrubs and flowering plants suitable for grafting or landscape use.
The article argues Singapore’s defences are robust and long planned, with naval bases, coastal guns, and fortified perimeters. It notes the Johore Causeway link, risk of inland landings, and reliance on air superiority to deter Japanese forces, warning that water supply and coastal defenses shape survival prospects.
Mr Gus Bergin, formerly of Cobram, announces he has taken over the Wyndiong Street Shepparton hotel. The listing notes excellent accommodation and garages for care along High Street Cobram.
The article discusses strategic lines from the Strait of Malacca to Singapore, noting Japanese advances by land sea and air. It argues coastal defenses and air control shape danger to Singapore, while Crete’s tactics prove weak unless defects arise or Britain loses air command. Impracticable invulnerability remains impossible in modern warfare.
Minister Beasley announced a National Security Act order requiring punctured tomatoes to be sold under strict wartime food controls. He warned that opposition would trigger use of security regulations against any disruptors and foregoers.
The piece notes Japan’s growing Pacific reach and the United States and Australia fearing a wider war extending to the Indian Ocean and beyond. It cites Raymond Clapper on war risk and Walter Casey on Australia’s stake, plus General de Gaulle inspecting a hospital visit of Free French leaders.
The readable fragments describe a local notice involving entities and events with unclear names and dates. The text references plaintiffs and defendants and a possible supply matter. Details remain uncertain due to damaged OCR.
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