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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1922
Page
2
A fragmented column recalls Lincoln era events and a fateful voyage, weaving references to General Grant, a meeting with an astrologer, and a dramatic chase. The narrative hints at historic fear, prophetic dreams, and dramatic omens surrounding notable figures of the time.
Fragmented OCR listing appears to catalog Cobram area telephone exchange entities including local businesses, auctioneers, stations, roads, streets, and names. Key mentions include Cobram Park, Cobram Station, Taylors and Cobram areas, with scattered references to vendors, agents, and potential polling or auction activity. The text reads as a rough directory of people, places, and firms connected to the Cobram exchange and nearby suburbs.
A technical note describes tank measurement methods using top, middle, and bottom areas and depths. It outlines combining top and bottom areas, dividing by 2,200, and converting to cubic feet, with specific multipliers and dimensions for length, width, and road access. It mentions top measurement, breadth, and rule of thirds ratios, plus final bottom measurements for plotting.
A damaged text fragment describes measuring an oblong sack with perpendicular ends by multiplying its length, width, and depth from ground to waves, mentioning top level and ridge methods and referencing cube contents of some substance for calculation.
A collage of schoolroom chatter and social vignettes shows children misnaming monarchs and pondering idolatry as a cinema crowd jostles a passerby. A magistrate scene depicts a neighbour dispute over provocation and a clothes prop used as evidence.
A fragmented text contrasts bird wisdom with folly and defensive nesting behavior, describing plover tactics to deter humans and predators. Dated anecdotes follow, including a New York hotel worker recalling a near fall, cashier delays, a brisk bustle on a platform, and an elderly woman awaiting the next train.
A critical analysis of Labour and National Government tax policy and farm land schemes. The author argues Labour’s promises mislead farmers, highlighting taxation as war-time and potential land confiscation plans. It contends Labour aims for nationalisation and increased federal control, harming rural workers and owners alike.
Tomato plants advertised include Prolite Large Bed varieties and 81 1000 burn resistant strains. Mentions growers and guarantees, with pricing around £3000 and stock at Wm. Bone and Bead BSG Glen Muntiped Caulfisid.
An ancient, chaotic science fiction fragment describes a star birth by a Black Mage entity 20,000,0 and a 280 trillion volt body. It mentions Dr. Tewhewe and a vast dust cloud, with vague notes on relativity and visibility across a celestial plane in 2,064,000 years.
A historical account describes towering waves and peril at sea as ships ride massive swells and face possible capsizes. Sailors recall rocks and waterfalls of water, masthead lights, and sudden squalls that test ships and crews in treacherous conditions.
Mr MLAW Snow, a naturalist, and a camera crew drove near Mireum California to obtain tea and specimens when a herd of five lions charged. The driver swerved to avoid them as a third lion sprang, the car struck a stone and king fled. Snow later shot two lions, the crew continued filming, and Snow planned further pictures of a lion attack.
A detailed carving depicts the head of the crucified Christ carved from Florida elephant ivory. The piece, measuring ninety five inches, captures tears and neck veins with faithful fidelity. The ivory comes from a former convict’s casket, and the carving’s creator and death details are partially obscured in the text.
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