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.
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1941
Page
2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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