5000 Year Old Trees Echo Ancient Lebanon Grove
Fragmentary text notes cedars planted at a pretty landmark and claims 5000 year old trees descend from carling stock in a grove. Professor Winry of the Royal College of London estimates this lineage extends from 3400 to 2500 years, implying extraordinary longevity and slow growth compared with other cedars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jial Dinewarkd
Lebanon
Carling 7
Orf Winry
Royal Corless of
Odenret
TaWtin
Hoetrina
Conry
Measurement of Tank Lengths in Civil Engineering Report
A difficult OCR fragment describes measurement of tanks and yard distances, noting the focus and required lengths. It references specific figures such as 2,200 SAVAY file UR and 10-26Tt, with mentions of a roadway and a test by Lynn. The text is garbled but centers on evaluating dimensions and standards for construction work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittelemren
Sass
Thie Byron
Cobram District Shire 1878 1900s Governance and Amenities
A fragment listing Cobram and Tungamah Shire details includes geography on the Murray river 156 miles from Melbourne and terminus of the Goulburn Valley railway, plus water power electric services agricultural and timber industries. It also notes Shire divisions, councilors, offices, and local officers with names and titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Shire of
Tunganish
Cobrama Wn
Murray River
Melbourne
Goulburn Valley
Hat & Ge
Tungamab
Tungamam
Moo
W. Kendell
M.L.C
Hon
Drof
D. Harrie
Malo
Benalla
J.J Carlivie
Me.l.a
Le-Col
Mt. W
Taegan
M. S.okes
Tungamah
Shure & Nate
Adres Tungamish
Whitty
Boomer
pribs-Weat
B. Porvell
Kutemst
A. K. Wadeson
Z.P
Cobramt
H. Ford
Ratnndre
White
Livengarden
Smyth
Faoba
M. Chadwick
Mobangiin
Wayfarendall
Lee Howea
Emair
Cobram Court of Petty Sessions Proceedings
Cobram Court of Petty Sessions lists officers attendees and roles for weekly sessions. Names include Mr G Rugere police magistrate, Clerk B Johnson, Justices J Kenned J Grant Thor Naughton Brow n, secretaries Walter Tuck, treasurer G EK Tonkin, solicitor D Bruce Tuanock, and engineer T Kelly. Commission members, local officials, and courthouse staff are named.
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J. Grant
J.P
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Stokes, Wadeson and
Parnell
J. Ryan
J. Martindale
T. Kelly
Walter Tuck
Tressurer
G. EK
Tonkin
Bolicitor
D. Bruce Tuanock
Local Society and Club Leaders Listed in Community Notes
A lengthy roster lists church ministers, community officials, and club heads across multiple organizations. Notable names include Rev AO Edwards, Very Rev Father McCarthy, Rev W Campbell, Mr Joe Grant, Robt Broomfield, J J Browne, J J O Dwyer, W Shedforth, J G Granthon, L Hamilton, J G Martindal, D Little, Rev Ago, and H Fenton. The document presents roles from agricultural societies, fire brigades, lodges, electoral registrar, to school committees and political party leadership within the district.
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Veurcer
AO. Edwards
Father McCarthy
Numurkab
W. Campbell Lahore
J.B. Bilvester
Agricultural Society
Joe
Grant
Odwyer Mochachy’ Institute
Robt
Broomfield
F. Rose
Abrahar
J. Tuer
Cobram
Victorian Fermiers Union
J. J. Browne
J. J. O Dwyer
Fire Brigade
W. Shedforth
Mecinde Brave Band
J. G. Granthon
Rendioaner
M. Urenteau
A.B.A. Lodge
L. Hamilton
Tu.c.f. Dodge — Secreary
J. G. Martindal
Wirths
Devlin
AI. Es
Political Labor Council
W Shadforth
Corvonaweaith
D. Little
Jes
Ryan
Lon
Ali Q. Grant
My We Il Talty
Cotton
Hesd
H. Fenton
Croquet Club
W. Adame
J. Taylor
Jas. Parcell
W. X. Cuperdy
Community and club officers list compiled from local associations
A long OCR readout lists names and positions across community groups and institutions. It includes Bank of Australasia managers, Mutual Improvement and Progress Association officers, hospital demonstration committee, church and Methodist figures, Justices, education and school staff, cemetery trust, agricultural society, lodge secretaries, and sports club presidents. It names postmaster A. J. Leen and stationmaster T. Thompson among others.
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Z Bank of Austraissia
A. W. Ilakw
State Savings Bank Acy
Bank of Autusm
Commonwealth Savings Bank Agency
Mechanics’ Institute—Presix E
Churchve—Church of England
Rex
A. Co Edwards
Methodiat
P. Heffernan
Pesco
James Hughes
A. Saylor
Uieal
Bie
FE Monerte Scivel Comiitee
J Bralathes
I Cemetery ‘Trust
N. Lukies
J Hugboa
Agricultural Snow and Sporte Club
Breaideot
J. Delario
H. Stoneham Oddressons Lodge
M.U.L0
C.F
Scientific remedy claims color and scent drive away flies
An eminent scientist reports that flies dislike blue surroundings and lavender scents. He suggests lavender oil, mignonette, and white birch as repellents, plus wearing odors near the body to deter pests.
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Eford
Wise Sayings and Maxims From an Obscure Proverb Collection
A garbled list of maxims and aphorisms appears, reflecting on virtue, prudence, and human folly. The phrases mix advice on meddling, weather, contentment, road direction, restraint, luck, and knowledge, with several misspellings and odd punctuations.
Plants Feel Pain and Move, Scientists Say
Scientists report plants show motion toward sunlight and close petals at dusk while leaves fold and react when pinched. The text notes routine day and night movements and even suggests plants may possess a kind of consciousness based on observed responses to light, time, and touch.
Spots on the Sun and its mottled surface features
The article describes numerous sun markings called rice grains, named for their resemblance to grains. It notes their restless appearance and profusion on the sun’s hot surface, each shining as a bright speck when viewed with a high powered telescope.
Innovative Teeth Fitting Method Promises Quick Results
W E Thomas offers a unique system for artificial teeth fitted in one visit. Claims include high accuracy, widespread testimonials, painless extractions at low cost, and a seven year guarantee or money back. Emphasizes health benefits from chewing and digestion.
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W. BE
Thomas
W. E. Thomas
Testimonial Highlights Denture Satisfaction and Painless Extractions
Editor notes include testimonials from George Wallace and W. E. Thomas patients praising painless tooth extractions and full denture comfort. Statements claim complete health improvement, better eating ease, and natural appearance leading to social remarks. Dates mentioned include 19/1/28 and 22/2/22 from Kaniva and nearby towns.
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Horsham Star
George Wallace
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Sarah
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Cobram Telephone Exchange
Anlitin Dows
Sergiewe
Vonanaine
Ruahoven
Serpy
Bona iV
Witha
Punt Road
Vie
Poe
Mtoe Pat
Celineder
Prinluee Moruhaue
Tony Wearob & Bu
Hiadtun Bo Webbe
Warnatreet
Coeferk
Soloriahy
Vipera
Indileg
High Street
General Het Fire
Alore
Bureau
Niall
Saturn
Ie Trust
Cobram Directory
Omeershire
W. H. Tricks
Veillier
Dairy and Thistle
M. J. Lum
Southor
Eungaman Walerworks Trust
Sivete
Cobram Waterworks Trust
Meota
Hearne
G.hearne & Co. Ltd
New South Wales
Bend Street
Sydey
SGENT
Wberry
W. I. Thomas
Marracoarie
F. Malone
Dendiste
France
P. R. Quick
Dave Guthrie
Bhoop
Momalong Hotel
Tobin
King Street
New Zealand
Lean & Merczi. Agency Co. Ltd
Victoria
Tiverina
Gueenslant
Wool & Grain
Fortgage Land& Finance Company Ltd
Australasia
Copany Lint
Cartag
Collins Street
Newspaper & General Printing Drive
Gouburn Valley
Riverina
Ross Brothers
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