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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1940
Page
2
Fragmented text mentions lawn grass seed, flowering cherries, flowering plants, and various seeds or florals. Several proper nouns and terms are garbled, but references to plant varieties, shade trees, and landscape items appear. The passage reads as a scrambled list from a garden or agricultural page.
A Cobram court heard claims over the shooting of a red kelpie on 17 July. Frank Hayes faced charges of unlawful and malicious harm after a witness described prior threats calling the dog a killer. The defence argued the informant’s evidence was weak and the case may be dismissed.
Gardening questions are invited and will be answered by Mr J W Robinson of Ormond Plant Farm Pty Ltd. The event covers practical tips for plant care and cultivation.
Spring planting tips list annuals to fill beds with color. Ageratum Blue Ball and Alyssum Little Gem are highlighted for borders, with height, spacing, and growth notes. Antirrhinums thrive on poor soil, while Calendula is noted for winter interest and border appeal.
The article advises cautious sowing of French beans and marrows not before mid September, warns against thick sowing, and emphasizes thin sowing with reliable seed. It highlights soil preparation, watering in warm weather, and notes lettuce needs rich, well-manured soil with regular sowing intervals. It lists vegetables suitable for sowing in heat and general cultivation tips.
At the Herri gan Shire Council meeting a motion created the Overseas Children Citizens Committee as a local branch to aid reception and care of evacuated children. The committee will act under the State Government’s official channel and include Church representatives and a school inspector as appointees.
A garbled passage outlines a plan referencing postering, home safety, service suspension, and supervisory evacuation of a built area. It mentions arrivals, a prim part, and asks to note when items have been farmed and when personnel are on the scene of the Hon Secretary.
The Corowa district board notes light showers and aims to improve stock quality. Emphasizes sheep hand-feeding, disease concerns such as anemia and jaundice, and the need for better grain feeding, drefting, and parasite control along with cattle and horse notes.
Fragmentary wartime notes describe aerial clashes and troop movements with unclear speakers. Mentions German forces, Allied reactions, and propagandist exchanges amid frontal engagements. Published by a London-based press with street address details.
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