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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
2
A sensational claim describes a care method at the Inethistes Home Towerwer where alcohol is fed in wine flavored food to addicts. Initial relief is noted but续 gradual palliation follows as the method purportedly cures even strong drinkers within a week.
A fragmented early science piece describes a legendary Central African creature called the hippohorse, a zebra striped beaked animal long rumored in natural history. It recounts observers like Mir H E Lee noting a strange beast with an ape head, Rinzopol-like ears, and a rare, elusive nature near Guinea forests and vast belts of Bornean-like habitats.
A fragmented report outlines the impact of a brutal epidemic in England between 1813 and 1814. It estimates millions affected, with 150,007 sick rolls, high treatment costs, and substantial labor absence, reducing national output and daily trade activity.
The article notes that blind people may gain heightened senses, potentially reading surroundings by the skin, face, and chest. Jules Romains describes methods in Eyeless Strabt, urging intense concentration and hours of practice to perceive light and later visualize shapes, with gradual rapid reading possible.
A magistrate scolds a delinquent who apologizes for failing to bring a canteen balance. The exchange shows tension as the offender acknowledges the mistake and vows to do better. The scene captures a casual yet formal courtroom dynamic.
The document lists revised postage charges for within the Commonwealth and to various territories including Lod Howe Island Norfolk Island and others. It specifies rates for letters postcard packets newspapers and other printed matter with separate charges for different regions and classes of mail.
A local notice reports updated trunk line telephone rates as provided by Postmaster Me E L A O Conn or. The document outlines revised charges and the agency responsible for the changes, indicating a public adjustment in communications costs.
A new charge labeled Ld for the use of focal pleat is added to the previously mentioned charges. All related trunk live fees become effective with this adjustment.
A fragmented account recalls Saint George and William Shakespeare as notable figures in English history. It mentions Saint George's high rank in late Roman times, persecution under Diocletian, imprisonment and execution, later canonization, medieval veneration, and the 1844 creation of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. It notes a grand medieval tournament bringing knights from France, Flanders, and Germany.
A world famous cutlery firm in Shoffield displays unlikely curios including a miniature fifty seven blade sportmans knife one inch long and a seventy five blade Norfolk sporting knife etched with hunting scenes A rare 1822 knife supposedly held a blade for every Caristien year plus oversized razors and odd ivory growths provide the oddities Local court chatter and party guest scenes punctuate the ragged text with fragmented dialogue and place names.
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