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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1942
Page
2
An old catalog excerpt lists flowering trees and shade varieties. It notes Prunus talardi flowering almonds in deep pink, Viburnums and Atropurpurea accents, and Osier JAPONICA types with pink double flowers. It also mentions Vesuvius foliage and birch shade trees from 4 to 9 feet, with pricing hints such as 26, 38, and 7/6.
A clipped miscellany mentions luxury spending as crime, with criticism of A B C Weekly salaries, daylight saving plans, and government debate on time changes. It notes a hotel yard incident where a man killed a 5 ft snake with a shovel, and references public hearing notices and national service guidance.
A large black snake slithered through the Yanco Hotel vestibule and aimed for the bar as travellers fled in alarm. Licensee Bill Richey sprang into action to subdue the intruder and protect patrons.
The report notes that exemptions from military service on hardship grounds regarding a person’s parents or dependents will be heard by police stipendiary or special magistrates. Labor Minister Mr Ward said procedures have been prepared and applicants need only submit a form to the nearest court.
The Parkes Post declares it will cancel subscriptions for readers in arrears after failing to pay for two years. The editorial notes press finances force a pruning of waste and adherence to payments, a stance endorsed by papers of the time.
The article compares lucerne uses for grazing versus hay. Grazing stands favor room for large plants with mixed grasses and weeds. Seeding rates vary by climate from 2 to 5 lb per acre, higher in wetter areas, aiding uniform forage supply and easier flock management.
War time conditions shortened the CWA group conference at Shepparton with 26 branches represented. Mrs J Campbell re elected group president and Mrs Hicken urged action on women’s representation on food boards. The president praised member effort during wartime, noting growth in membership and urging continued hard, cheerful work.
A fragmented report from Victoria describes remarks by Mrs Camptie and group president J C Burge. It mentions sisters in England and hopes for victory and peace despite unclear context and scattered phrases.
The Education Gazette notes a vast patriotic drive with 73,601 savings certificates issued to pupils and workers. £5,795 have claimed Young Worker certificates. 272 individuals earned gold medals totaling £8,805 in value.
A meeting of the Number of Commerce heard criticism of politicians as members blamed for the half-year issue. Speaker Mr P Deane said hard work had not yet yielded progress and urged resolutions to support action coordinated with other parts of the operation.
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