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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
2
The article notes a Dobrum Telephone Exchange project labeled ub la bor a 50 expanding services and upgrading lines. Details remain sparse but highlight infrastructure work and potential modernization impacts for local customers and businesses.
Fragmentary OCR describes measurements for tanks or vessels with references to lengths widths and ratios. It mentions top measurement, sides, a roadway, and a proposed scale of proportions. The text appears to discuss a method or rule for determining tank dimensions.
A historic note on ambergris priced at £2 per pound, its elusive origin from the Trevis or from shores in distant lands, and its rare, costly use in perfumery. The text traces its ancient reputation for cures, its early identification, and explains the current high cost stems from scarce supplies and the limited understanding of its constituents.
A historical piece surveys legendary and documented giants from myth to real figures. It lists Leaning on documented heights, noting individuals like Conath of Geth, the Dutchman Lofty, Louis the Russian giant, and William Livans among others, with caution on ancient measure accuracy.
The Rev Dr C W Gordon known as Ralph Connor receives a tiny church stipend while duties elsewhere take most of his time. An associate pastor now handles much of the work as Connor draws a modest yearly salary and focuses on writing The Sky Pilot and other novels.
The Air Ministry funded torpedo carrier Cu b area built by Blackburn Aircraft Co at Brough on the Humber. Napier Cub engine powers a 70 foot span biplane with three fuselage floors housing crew, charts, and armament. It can reach 120 mph normally and 150 mph in attack to deliver a naval torpedo.
Fragmentary OCR text lists scattered place names and names such as Desi Vanssung Parlelies Central Mutiny and Rising-Cobram. The legible bits hint at a historical urban scene with scattered personal names and locations but lack coherent events or dates to summarize a clear incident or outcome.
Incomplete OCR text lists local figures and groups such as Cobra A Taylor P Ryun and L Calliern. Mentions meetings on the first Saturday, schedule hints, and potential civic items. No clear event, date, or location fully readable.
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