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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1926
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text presents no clear names places or events. It reads as garbled sequence of syllables without identifiable individuals organizations or dates. No coherent news item can be established from the readable fragments.
A fragmented OCR of street names and shop signs shows references to Pine Wilt and an Orchard Road area. Mentions include private residences, various streets such as Toowtewel road and Saintley, and multiple names like Hy Ry and Cooray-st Neniaghivors. The text reads like a crowded street directory with place names, addresses, and numerous unidentified entities.
A damaged recipe advises households to mix common ingredients into a cough remedy. It suggests boiling water, dissolving small amounts of trosole and sugar or honey, adding vinegar, and cooking until ready for use. The text warns against opium extracts and claims the mixture is safe for home use.
An old explanation of locomotive whistles and their many uses. It describes standard whistle codes used to warn, signal stations, and guide shunters. The piece details how a whistle bell and steam pressure operate the warning sound and vibrations heard by distant observers.
An ancient suspension bridge from Thames embankment was disassembled and moved in one piece to Bristol by river and train ferry. Engineers planned to lock two large segments, lower the bridge onto a barge, tow to Harwich, and erect it at Boothhampton before final delivery. The operation faced cost and risk constraints and met local opposition.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and roles for Cobram Court of Petty Savers and associated officials. Includes Mr McDonald, Dr T Kester Jawer Grant, J Martindale, W E Caeisp, secretary roles, treasurer, solicitor, and various club and committee titles with scattered titles and institutions.
A garbled OCR fragment lists various local organizations and leaders such as clubs, committees, and unions. Names include a president, secretaries, and committee roles across civic groups, a hospital board, school committee, lodge, and labor council, with unclear jurisdictions and scattered spellings.
Fragmented OCR describes a method to compute area by multiplying width by height to determine material required. It references railroad or tram components and mentions rope cable and seeds, but the readable lines are incomplete and garbled.
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