28 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1898
Page
1
The article critiques Professor Renton’s claim that country children lack intelligence, raised at the State School Teachers congress. It argues the assertion lacks evidence, cites exams, and notes the issue may be dismissed as sensational with little impact on policy or practice.
Loew and General Comma remind members that the Qubesm Agricultural Society meeting will be held at Gedyo's Vite hotel on Batardey afternoon. Jib May at So'doek noted that many important topics will be trenecated and the gathering expected to be well attended.
The readable portions mention Banp or Cuamrre and a hospital management matter, an event on Sth May at Mechanics' Hall, and a dialogue about Finley and Berrigan. Numerous garbled names and stray phrases obscure a coherent news item or clear outcome.
A rural column reports Yarroweyah fracas with a wagon accident injuring Mr Stewart after a horse bolted on Sandmount Road. The gig damaged. the horse unharmed. A football club plans an annual meeting next week with optimism for a strong team. Farm activity includes reduced dairy intake, limited creameries and busy ploughing amid drought. The Yarroweyah Bros Band shows rapid progress under Mr A Pian, while the United Brass Band will play at Tocumwal Sunday. News of Mr Mansell of Koan Moo dying from pneumonia and his funeral at Cobram Cemetery.
American papers report Professor J Raun of the Baltimore Experimental Station claims a process to make butter directly from vegetable foods fed to cattle. Experiments suggest milk fat varies with diet, implying fat globules are part of milk production. The idea echoes earlier peanuts and coconut butter sold in Britain.
Readable fragments describe farming conditions at Finley and district with notes on soil, ploughing methods, and upcoming land work. Mentions Victoria connections, rotary harrows, harrowing, and fallow ground. References a May 10 draw, water supply concerns, and plans for coop building and town growth.
The Cobram Football Club held its annual meeting at Gelve’e Victor Higel on Saturday. Officers appointed include President Me Toba Heys Vice President Meeneen W. McPadpen Treasurer Mr Po O’Conner and Secretary misspelled. committee members listed. A motion to write to Muckwtah Football Club about forming an association passed with full general committee management and a 20 shilling membership fee for all players. Colors unchanged from last year and retiring officers thanked.
The Cobram Church crowded on Sunday for the funeral of William Janet White. Rev J W Crean delivered a sermon emphasizing Christian virtue and service, with choir and pulpit draped in mourning. Mrs White and family mourn the loss while the community remembers his work as superintendent of the local Sunday School and his long service to the district.
A stream of devotional prose reflects on suffering and salvation through Christ. It speaks of death as a transition, the Saviour’s presence, and the promise of eternal days, urging reverent endurance and hope in divine mercy.
The piece discusses federation rhetoric and anti federation sentiment affecting Australia. It notes agricultural town concerns and a plan to extend telephone communication between Melbourne and Ballarat, arguing for closer ties within the federation and a pathway to greater national unity.
The advertisement extols Bile Beane as a universal remedy for constipation indigestion and liver issues. It claims American use since pioneer doctors and production at a Detroit laboratory and notes availability at chemists with a Victorian company address in Melbourne.
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