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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
2
A humorous baker narrates the making of four ingredients into dough, mixing, shaping, and baking process. The tale follows dough through weighing mixing, forming, cutting, framing, and cooling, ending with the narrator and companions awaiting completion. The playful voice blends steps with whimsy as the oven time unfolds.
A garbled OCR fragment touches on industry and transport, mentioning Am aury and teakine items, prices like 290 each, and a Great Western design locomotive of 73 tons. It references Britain, America, and France, plus vague notes on murder, family ties, and ancient life signs.
Researchers analyze ancient lamp lit fishing techniques in the Mediterranean, detailing gear like nets, anchors, and windowed devices. The study discusses how lanterns, nets, and weever bones contributed to ancient nets and lines, with emphasis on the practical use and construction methods.
A heated controversy surrounds a joint collaboration between Grifries Academy and a local theatre project. Professor Blackie defended the performance amid church leaders denouncing theatre. The piece, praised by some as art, drew sharp reproach from religious figures and sparked a public dispute during charity events.
The notice outlines new postage charges within the Commonwealth and to various territories including Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, Papua, and New Guinea. It details rates for letters, lettercards, second-class mail, printed matter, catalogs, and commercial papers, plus rates for registrations and overseas destinations, with several typos and garbled phrases due to OCR.
The notice outlines trunk line telephone rate changes supplied by the local postmaster for publication. It specifies charges of one penny for certain line areas and indicates adjustments to the legal plant values referenced in the filing. The document notes the involvement of postal officials in presenting the rate schedule for public awareness.
The article explains how photoplays use painted glass to create illusionary architecture such as castles, cathedrals, and interiors. By filming through a six by six foot glass pane with painted scenery, real ceilings and full exteriors can be mimicked, saving vast time and money. It cites Robin Hood and Notre Dame as examples of effective glass work blending with real set elements.
A quirky advertisement notes a lingerie shop event branded as a bargain sale with a playful tone. The copy hints at surprises and adventures for shoppers as the promotion unfolds.
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