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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 04, 1926
Page
2
A poorly legible fragment discusses track measurements and speeds in miles per hour, mentioning 40 miles, a two mile run, and a clocked pace. It hints at record attempts and a general racing context but many names and details are unreadable.
A brief notice reports a new marriage ceremony featuring the couple Greville Ioan Tanton and Bernary Coltmar. The record notes a form of service with vows and a written agreement, emphasizing the couple's commitment and the ceremony details.
A fragmented report describes a criminal group known as Leopard Men using sharp weapons and poison. It mentions a Cape Hoy case, exconvict suspects, and authorities pursuing the gang amid violent methods and hidden identities.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions various topics including a 19 year old survivor, references to Vacher, SUL vans, medical waste, nerves, sunny weather, a beach scene, and a Dr Crommelin of Woyat Observatory. It hints at scientific and medical terms and fragmented lines about practices, air, and chemistry without coherent narrative or context.
A dubious household recipe promises to treat coughs and colds with a honey and treacle mix, then vinegars and Heonzo added in a corked bottle. The instructions claim large yields and safe use for children, touting cost savings and absence of opium ingredients.
Timber carried to Cobram Railway Station as needed with droppers and pickets noted in the transport plan. Local men assist in handling logs and coordinating loads.
A scrambled report discusses a turtle named Peter at a museum. Unclear details leave experts unsure about the creature’s natural lifespan and origin. The text mentions a hurried museum consultation and lack of a proper naming record.
A collection of humorous exchanges explores practical virtue and everyday wit. A solicitor, a butcher, and a Sunday school teacher illustrate mischief, memory, and chance encounters while a tramp seeks honest labor and tidings of forgiveness.
The readable text fragment mentions names and roles including a secretary and various place names and numbers. It appears to be a damaged OCR of a meeting or notice item with unclear context and specifics about attendees or actions.
Fragmented lines list officials and committees with many garbled names and roles. The text references secretaries, electoral registrars, committees, and local political figures, but provides no coherent events or outcomes to describe.
A rough excerpt discusses measuring stack height and perpendicular components. It mentions Millien NE average and a task involving multiplying wares by bail to reach a ridge. The text references calculating cubic constants and precise height measurement methods.
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