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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1946
Page
2
A Cobram Courier excerpt comments on Britain's wartime settlement and Bretton Woods, praising Courageous leaders while criticizing Conservative abstention. It laments hard times, food scarcity, and looming Christmas gloom, urging resolve and humor amid postwar hardship and vigilance against fascist remnants.
A northern district farmer credits McCormick Deering disc harrows with turning stubble and returning humus, reducing soil erosion during drought. He reports a ten bushel district record and claims no timber on his farm or roads, attributing success to early orders and prompt delivery. He urges contacting Harvester Agents for details.
A reflective passage asks what makes life meaningful beyond money and comfort. The speaker cites joy in nature, light, weather, children, and everyday people as central, valuing sensitive perception and satisfaction in meaningful work. The excerpt emphasizes pursuing joy in any honest task.
The Department of Agriculture and the RAAF reported ongoing tests using aeroplanes to spray DDT on Goulburn Valley orchards to control the Rutherglen Bug and other pests. While not 100 percent successful, officials seek further cooperation to refine the technique, aiming for rapid, cost efficient pest control and broader use by primary producers. Public health concerns are noted with a 10 parts per million tolerance set by the Food Standards Committee, and analyses found residue well below 7 parts per million in tested fruit and vegetables.
Poultry keepers should take special precautions to reduce heat related deaths during hot periods. Ventilation and space are vital, with misting and spraying of litter walls and birds advised in peak heat. Ensure clean feed and ample nests, provide green food daily, and avoid decomposing foods to protect flock health.
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