20 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1899
Page
1
A Cobram and district roundup covers grafting machine rumors, stock and trade notes, court disputes over poultry and racing earnings, and notices on electoral rolls and public meetings. It notes the death of John McIntyre and the Cobram Debating Society election results.
Finley community notes a lengthy diary of Easter holidays, fairs, races and social gatherings. The piece covers artesian bore delays, hopes of water access, and a proposed use of Finley as a potential federal capital site. Also noted are China laborer remains removal to Melbourne, local theft reports, and Cobram cricket club dances with details of attendance and venue.
The Tonga shire council discussed the adaption of a double pan eyeteui for local tenements. Figures show initial costs around £2 and annual maintenance of £150 to £474, risking a burden on tenement owners. The engineer notes gains if residents observe ordinary precautions, urging enforcement to improve public health.
The Barsoge Ve Club advertises its annual meeting to be held at the Bervoge Hotel tonight at 4 oclock. Secretary Mr P Pusteele asks all members to attend. Deemerat-Me Gee Carter announces a date plan for Cobram and district events on April 20th and related areas with attachments in Cobram Batemnatite Tooumwal and Mand locations.
Rumors of a match between Ho Walon and W. Martin to decide the batter man circulate. Walno plans to race in West Australia under contract with W. C. Jackson and others, delaying Melbourne return to mid June. R Warne says income near £2000 yearly from wheel cycling aids. lists dubious lamp oil formulas. Fuller recaptures Albury to Melbourne record, beating Pearace’s time as New South Welshman Pearson.
A Cobram community column debates the Cobram Bridge site over the Murray, urges NSW Parliament action, and notes mechanics institute meetings. It critiques a writer’s map error, discusses local industry ideas like a flour mill, and records Mechanics Committee efforts to ceiling the hall while praising leaders and agricultural society initiatives.
Original correspondence describes a dispute over shore valuation and taxation, noting improvements and a push to lower values. A public meeting at Noranglil Hotel leads to a police case where Constable Gimpen arrests P. Corby for three months' imprisonment. A petition to the Minister seeks support to oppose the decision and retain the current value assessment.
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