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Cobram Courier

Location

Cobram, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 08, 1945

Page

2

Cobram Defeated as G.E.S. Roscoe Coldwell Excels

In Cobram Oval last Saturday G.E.S. defeated Cobram 9 13 to 7 9. The match featured fair to high marking with G.E.S. showing fast team work and Cobram failing to capitalize on early opportunities. Cassidy as captain, Simmonds as vice, and team members listed include Blair Closer Reid In ’am Hallett Berrick Morrison jour Tepper Lennan ae Bethey Dibbs Hearn Bellairs McCluskey.

Roscoe Coldwell Cobram Oval G.E.S Cobram G.es Casidy Simmonds Blair Closer Reid In‘am Hallett Berrick Morrison Jour Tepper Lennan Ae Bethey Dibbs Hearn Bellairs McCluskey Cle K. Maxwell Ord Air Force Shier Lee Buncle Maxwell G.E S Coldwell McClusky Cassidy Ges Butt Cox

Cobram and GES Battle in Premiership Forward Move

Cobram and GES contest a tight match with Cobram’s Maxwell and Guthrie pushing forward while GES defenders Coldwell Cox and McClusky hold firm. Scoring urgency rises late as both teams press, with Cobram seeking an open goal after sustained pressure.

Cassidy GES Bellairs Cobram Maxwell Ase Snagej Coldwell Cox McClusky Buncle Butt Simmonds G.E.S Dibbs Shier Lee Guthrie Denson Ded Anoth Jong Ee i

Margarine Expansion Tied to War Demand and Butter Blend

The piece notes margarine production growth from 11 tons in 1938-39 to about 10 000 tons last year in Australia, driven by wartime needs and blend potential with butter. It argues margarine offers lower cost, but inferior food value, urging government safeguards and proposing blending butter with margarine for Europe relief. It also includes stray final scores from an unrelated section.

Australia N.S.W England Europe

Drawn Matches for Tomorrow's Prelim Round

The draw lists Yaten against S H Q in the first pairing with GES and y Strat. The event, labeled as 4cme, outlines the forthcoming table tennis schedule for tomorrow’s preliminary stage.

Yaten S.H.Q. Ges Strat ‘Toc

Government approves districts plan for state agriculture

The Minister of Agriculture Mr Martin announced approval of a plan to establish agricultural districts across the state with seven more appointments to the Department. The scheme mirrors models in Australia and New Zealand, placing district extension officers and veterinary and dairy staff in main districts. A university consultant will advise on training ex service personnel under post-war schemes, with training at colleges and placements on farms and rural industries to gain practical experience.

Mr Martin Nir Martin Department of Agriculture Australia New Zealand Ent of Agriculture G. A. C. Currie University of Western Australia Ministry of Commonwealth

Fodder Conservation Grants Backed by Government

The State Government will again grant £300 to the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria for fodder conservation competitions. The society runs district contests awarding prizes for fodder quantity and quality and stock carried, leading to six State championships for main farming types. The grants aim to sustain interest in fodder conservation.

N. A. Martin Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria

Special Wheat Ration For Horses Used In Sowing Cereal Crops

The Australian Wheat Board will release limited quantities of wheat as a special ration for farmers in drought areas to feed working horses used in sowing cereal crops. Applications, obtainable from the War Agricultural Committee chair, must be returned to that committee. A pro forma payment of 10/9 per bag is required with the submission to the Australian Wheat Board.

Australian Wheat Board War Agricultural Committee War Agricultural

Victorian freight concession extends to beef cattle

The Victorian Minister of Agriculture Mr Martin said freight concessions granted for starving dairy cattle should be extended to agistment areas in New South Wales and beef cattle. The subsidy will reduce the freight rate to starving stock levels in Victoria, with journeys over 153 miles costing half the actual rate.

Victorian Minster of Agriculture Martin N.S.W Victoria

Scarcity of Nicotine Sulphate Impacts Fruit Growers

Victorian horticultural officers warn of continuing nicotine sulphate shortages into winter and emphasize winter spray measures for aphids and other pests. Tar distillate and lime-sulphur sprays can control green peach and black cherry aphids between mid and late July, reducing reliance on nicotine sulphate in summer. Spring and summer nicotine sulphate remains essential for pear and plum aphids. conserve supply for that use. White oil offers an alternative for sooty months on deciduous fruit while red oil helps curb woolly aphid. Apple leafhoppers persist with no nicotine sulphate substitute, so prune and burn new wood, aligning with extended control plans.

Victorian Department of Agriculture

9th Division on Tarakan noted in veteran report

Veteran account highlights 9th Division on Tarakan with Australian forces involved. Sparse details mention soldiers and distant significance, reflecting wartime memory rather than concrete events.

Tarakan

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