26 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1897
Page
1
Community reminders for a Gadye Victoria hotel meeting and club gatherings at Cobram and Katamatite. Reports cover Mooroopna hospital ball fundraising, Cobram Coursing Club plans on September 15, and North Ketamatile Club courting with venue details. Also notes a Deniliquin race club winter meeting proceeds and local stock sale advertisement. Multiple named venues and figures appear throughout the notices.
The friendte of Mir' Chortie'' Fe Will regres to lewtn of him math, bel took plate at the Rehwes Sanatorium on Buocday leat, Hie demon was not unnex pected, af Ut wae fverd when he belt Cobrem only as few weeks ago that he sould not survives the serious hold con sumption had on him. Up to the seat, poor Charla was quite cheirful, and we understand Guat he posed away as though in sleep.
A stormy cross-border scene unfolds with officials meting harsh controls on mines and new preventive measures. Citizens protest plans amid customs powers, while debates over federation and the stock tax ripple through Victoria and Melbourne markets, as trade with other colonies heads into decline.
Fragmented report from Cobram and district sports and social notices. Mentions Aginiiness Society meeting, Cobram Show, Cobran time weigh bridge, Cobram and Muckatah matches, and local officials with unsettled details and dates.
A historical OCR fragment lists candidates for local elections with names such as Coram, Torwinwal, Finkey, Dottyath, Bletcher, Watean, Lavi, Buiee, Ancherson, Bourke, and others. It details sections of candidates for multiple wards, with names densely packed and some legible entities like Hay a9 and Lee. The text is garbled, but preserves the notion of competing nominees and election structure.
A Sydney man recounts years of spinal pain and paralysis followed by a dramatic recovery after using Williamine's Pink Pills for Pale People. He details travel to Japan, recovery in Kobe, a return to work at sea, and a full restoration of health after using the pills.
An excerpt markets Dr Wiles Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure for numerous ailments such as ataxia spinal disease rheumatism sciatica and anaemia. It claims to restore tone and appetite, lists sold by a Melbourne firm with post paid orders, and offers full name ingredients and pricing in a dated, promotional style.
The district elected W McFadyen as president after nominations. A management committee was formed with Ian Millar Clarke and Maple to aid the district, and rules were to be prepared for later approval. District ladies from Yarroweval and nearby districts may be added, with provision for additional nominations.
The Health wiles led by Dr Cullinmn call attention to infestation risks and the need for drainage works on Belmore South End. Repairs on drainage near Me Arnott’s and Cre street are discussed with plans for improvements under Engineer supervision. Treasurer Mr Elliott notes receipts of £91, with expenditures and transfers across various funds and ridings, including the Western and Eastern riding allocations.
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