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Newspaper
Corowa Free Press
Location
Corowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1954
Page
1
A district meeting chaired by the Mayor Proprerd Dewald featured remarks from Galde Mut and others thanking speakers for support. The event concluded with the National Anthem as attendees applauded the efforts and community involvement.
A description of early tabulating methods using the Mark and the Comme machines. The piece explains punch card holes, operation by two clerks and an operator, and how census data like dwellings, age, and occupations are recorded. It notes the machines’ capacity and their use in Melbourne and Griebane, shaping daily life insights.
The event featured Mr. and Mrs. Guggy, Miss Joan Hugey, Mr. Jake Mee, and Mrs. Thigey among guests. A poultry and savoury buffet followed a merry evening of community singing led by A. Duan and performances by Mra. Lape and Miss Pilkngison.
A high street residence in Rutherglen was destroyed by fire early Saturday. Fire Brigade arrived promptly but the family could not save the home. Damage is estimated at £1000. The unoccupied dwelling belonged to Mr W W Carmody of Wangaratta. Cause of the blaze not yet established. Damage was covered by the authorities.
The UK commerce ministry announced higher penalties for railway breaches. The scale, approved by the executive council, covers offences such as trespass on railway premises and interference with railway cars, with fines ranging from £2 to £50 and adjustments reflecting the cost of living since last year.
A dated piece advises husbands to transfer all household finances to their wives, detailing bill payment, budgeting, insurance, and investments. It argues the wife must know the husband’s finances to protect children’s inheritances, and suggests drafting a formal letter to guide the widow, including arrangements for winter provisioning with a brand name mentioned.
A garbled OCR page from Likige Sites, Menutia reports a mix of local notes. Mentions Belalcient reparations, Victoria consultatone, and a man named Fogle connected to property near Wuthorgien. Names Hf Mypertam, H. Opperman, Corks, Nairobi talks, and Mulqueeney Street. A car crash case against James Fretnan surfaces with damages in 182 era terms. A world record by Pokir Mattes and football references appear amid blurred lines.
A report describes a 1/5 payment on Ne 8 Wheat Pool as a possible action by Wheat Boerdenis member KG Hany. It notes a growers’ representative on the Board visiting officials and delaying advances on No 17 pool for several months. Officials mention four good and four halts, with buyers in multiple regions and about 15 million bushels of wheat in play.
A fragmentary 1936 report notes Scotland sending piping to Canada for the Alaska pipeline project and mentions large shipments, lengths from 20 to 40 feet, and jobs in Britain and Alaska. The article references delivery to support a fighter aircraft defense system.
Fragmented OCR hints at a transit saga with tewometives and a 100000 mile leg between Melbourne and Albory. Mentions cut rum by 80 minutes and a half im bunt. Names like Thomas Biteball, Matthew Flim ders, Edward Hemty, and C J Latroba appear in unclear context.
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