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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1950
Page
2
A look at how an escape from behind the Iron Curtain reshapes understanding of half Europe today. The piece analyzes shifting borders, refugee flows, and Cold War tensions as reflected in news reporting trends.
A London club conversation with Frantisek reveals why skilled workers and professionals flee East Bloc regimes. He recounts a 43 year old Bratislava manager forced to quit, losing status and pension, and seeks new lives in London. The piece highlights distrust, political coercion, and the toll on Czech society.
A Cobram reader urges editor to publish warnings about illegal shooting during the close of wild duck season on May 31. He cites abundant rain and watercourses drawing ducks but says illegal shooters threaten breeding birds and urges posters and river camp alerts, noting cooperation by Sale Gun Club and local game inspectors.
NSW Mines Department confirms geophysical survey shows a large sedimentary basin near Oaklands may hold coal seams. Five boreholes will be sunk with cooperation between the Bureau of Mineral Resources and NSW officers, aiming to test potential coal deposits.
An old weather rhyme references a sky sight around 6.45 last night near Mildura. The text notes shepherds and a possible delight though it questions whether Mildura has shepherds.
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