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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1948
Page
2
The Melbourne letter voices widespread apprehension about politics, taxation, racing legislation, and land grabs. It notes a shift in judicial thought toward mercy and context, with judges tempering justice and deferring sentences to consider extenuating circumstances.
The Shire Health Inspector reports generally satisfactory conditions early in the month with follow up inspections in Tungamah Katamatite and Cobram. The Cobram Packing Sheds sanitation is unsatisfactory and requires immediate attention. A drainage issue in Terminus Street has no solution until levels are measured and plan made. A butter sample was unlabelled and labelled offences noted with a warning likely to suffice.
Victorian Railways officials warn that store stock concession applications are being sent after the rebate period. Commissioners urge applicants to submit within six months of the date of purchase to qualify for concession rates. otherwise the standard rate applies.
Victorian dairy inspector urges farmers to plant deep rooted trees and hedges to protect stock from cold winds and heat. Proper shelter improves comfort and milk production, while inadequate shade and windbreaks reduce efficiency. Trees should provide foliage to ground and withstand lower-branch loss with under-hedge support.
Dr G A Harrison of St Bartholomew s Hospital notes carrot leaves can be rolled into cigarettes and provide a substitute for tobacco. He has smoked many such carrot cigarettes and praises their quality as a garden harvest inspired alternative.
The assistant engineer M Syan presented shire works covering C R B maintenance and road contracts. 63 contracts completed on roads including Newmans McInnis Crannan Saunders Murphys Ryans O Dwye St James Dookie and Cobram Mynee construction.
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