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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1928
Page
2
A garbled clipping voices sayings about effort and virtue, noting that no job is easy if one applies mind and strength. It suggests remembering favors and choosing to honor good deeds over gossip, with reflections on wisdom’s hidden value.
A garbled note discusses pillow use and sleep comfort. It claims pillows affect blood flow and head support, suggesting proper pillow height aids rest. The text misrenders key terms but implies pillow choice impacts nightly sleep quality and comfort.
A West End fur shop near Oxford Street faced a bold theft attempt with a cloak, a fur stole, and a dramatic escape. A customer, dubbed Madame, confronted a thief, prompting a police threat as the crowd watched. Madame’s quick action led to the safe recovery of the fur as the suspect vanished.
A descriptive passage explains the steam locomotive whistle as a result of steam forcing its way through a valve and a moving core. The core shifts under chain control, releasing steam that drives the exhaust and makes the bell vibrate, producing the whistle sound.
A damaged fragmentary report describes the dismantling of a suspension bridge from the Avon Gorge, transported inland and by sea to Harwich for reuse in a new Thames area project. The effort involved large sections, water transport, and cost considerations during wartime logistics.
A garbled OCR note mentions Fool LC Tiptliers and a kingly comma in a puzzling context. Key terms suggest a historical event or figure tied to Cobram Mecaanee and Cobram area, with unclear dates and locations. Further readable details are needed for precise grounding.
A fragmented OCR listing appears to name various local groups and officers in a civic context. The readable items include committees, club roles, cemetery matters, and community organizations with names such as Church-mure, Peace-Jemer, City officials, and club presidents. The text is garbled but indicates an index of participants and duties across civic associations.
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