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Newspaper

Cobram Courier

Location

Cobram, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 11, 1941

Page

2

Ciduous Trees Present Planting

A fragmented report notes tree planting activities linked to CIDUOUS TREES and related teams. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but reference local planting efforts and associated locations.

Universal Trainees to Enter New South Wales Camps

Announcement at Victoria Barracks states 11,148 universal trainees aged 20 to 28 will be in camp in Sydney and NSW counties by June end. Most will train 90 days. unmarried men or widowers aged 19 to 83 not yet enrolled must join compulsory military training by June 30 with no exemptions for distance. Officials caution registration does not imply immediate service.

Victoria Barracks Sydney County Owns New South Wales

Recruiting Lag Hits A.L. Amid War-Time Drive

Military officers report a drop in recruitment despite Empire Day rallies, noting that the first wave of patriotic fervor has faded. Major General Lloyd urges renewed effort as opinions blame political influence and call for excluding political figures from recruitment meetings.

Commonwealth A.L Tog I. W Lloyd Lloyd Cond Australan Imperial Force

High Value of Superphosphate Prompts Farming Advice

The article argues against restricting superphosphate use despite high prices. It states liberal applications boost profits given current wheat and dairy prices, with rates varying by rainfall and soil fertility. Heavier applications aid root growth and early establishment, though returns may plateau. Cites grass and trefoil benefits from residuum when paddocks are fallowed.

Wheat Belt

Evolution of Parachutes and their Use in War

A historical overview traces parachute development from Da Vinci’s early concepts through Garnerin to modern military use. It notes vented parachutes, iron ordnance factors, and trials in war, including Germans leveraging quick opening chutes at low altitudes and Allied fears of airborne invasion versus Britain’s defenses.

Crete Leonardo da Vinci da Vinci France Montgolfier Brothers Blanchand Andre Jacques Garnerin Paris London Grosvenor Square Budapest Leslie L. Irvin Irvin America Germany Oslo Holland Belgium Britain

Air Force News in Brief Highlights Staffing and Recruitment

Air Force officers announce new appointments to the Department of Air Business and WAAAF roles. Charles Hardy and N E Locking join in honorary capacity as clothing advisor and business supervision. Claire Stevenson named Director of Women Australian Auxiliary Air Force. Applications tally 2,069, with 1,154 currently enrolled. radio operators mainly filled. Minor recruitment urged. Group Captain Cobby cites parental refusals under age 2 as hindering enlistment. Crete lessons stress sustained Allied air strength buildup to weaken Axis powers.

Department of Air Charles Hardy Air Bij N. E. Lockiugt Melbourne WAAAF YWCA Ind Ar Berley Pty. Ltd Sydney Claire Stevenson Air Force A. H. Cobby Crete Minusier Zur Air Ma McEwen Australis

Support the Boys Soldiers Secretary Spears OT Urges Action

An address by My A WW Laxton for the Returned Soldiers organization urges full community support for service members. He recounts sacrifices of fathers and brothers, asks if current support is enough, and calls on individuals and councils to back funds and resources for troops. Postmen undaunted by bombs in London era story follows.

Laxton St. James Lei Fc St. Dues Myssis A. Copeland J A Wits Australia Hmself Laston

Fragmented OCR News Snippet From Unknown Source

Incomplete text fragment mentions a person or event with unclear details. The readable portions reference a site and possible names but lack coherent context or dates to establish a clear summary.

General Matters Resolution and West District Update

The record outlines a general matters resolution concerning the West district and related administrative actions. It references engagement steps, timeline items, and procedural notes for ongoing governance activities.

Deniliuin Advertises Local Expenditure Influence

A vintage notice from Cobram Victoria printed by Rossita Bros announces government expenditure affecting the Way offers. Vivian Ronald Ross D Vv publishes at their Ot Street Cobram Victoria. A dated record shows a local business or public notice regarding financial matters in the region.

Vivian Ronald Ross

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