Local Council Minutes Mentioning Land Purchase and Asylum Funding
Proceedings read and confirmed from the previous meeting with outward correspondence approved. A petition signed by ratepayers showed no objection to a water recarrea allotment and related pavements. Ur Dick stated no objection to land purchase. Ur Wilmouria seconded. Secretary Heedhworth Beusrolent Asylum seeks renewal of council aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seem Bf
Pavieh
Varroweyoh
Ur Dick
Cuvach
Ur Wilmoura
Heedhworth Beusrolent Asylum
Asy
Lectures by Experts Win High Praise in Cobram District
The lectures from a farmer’s point of view were praised as the most instructive and useful yet given here. Experts will return in February for four days. Potts gave childrens talks at Cobram and Muckatab schools, Crowe inspected daisy herds and dairy farms, and Guthrieros farm visitors praised Aymphires herd prospects for inclusion in future lectures. Crowe also reviewed L J Jensop’s Katematite cattle herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiltest
Potts
Crows
Mesare Guthrieros
Varroweyah
P Hopnenis
Crowe
L J. Jensop
Katematite
Unclear OCR fragment of a crowd or condolence note
Fragmentary text appears to list several individuals by name and reference a gathering or memorial. The readable portion is too damaged to identify a coherent event, location, or date. Further legible source material is needed for a precise card.
Disappearance of V vegetable Vendor Stirs Cobrem District
December 6 1898 item notes Ah Hit He’s vanishing from Cobrem area while feeding horses near Mrs Fisher's boarding house at 2am. Searches by Constable Stillard failed, family and associates fear foul play or possible suicide amid river doubts. The column also advertises Swift cycle, Boosey Race Club plans, and local lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillard
Farrawotge
Benolle
Brom
McPfarlane
Paker
Tatterrall
Eloq
Chas
Kyneton
Lewe Commission Avitaal Crete Aguser
Austral Crete
Daly
Flinderalane
Mel Dean and Co
Ite
Boost House
Boosey Race Club
Esers
Woo and Co
Vobram Debating Society
Moedames Grant
Winchester
Evan Buckingham
Kendall
Morton
D. Kinnaird
Ware
Messrs
Kamdall
King
Mears Evans, Eaton
Rendall
Datay Lecrewss
H. W. Potts
FCS
H. Crows
Death of Mr Joby Desmond of Cobram
Joby Desmond of Cobram died at 24 after a pneumonia attack. He worked for 18 months with Mr W O Fadyeu and was a popular sportsman and handyman organizer. His funeral was held at Wryrheproof with many friends and clubs sending floral tributes. His mother arrived from Wreheproof before his death and expressed gratitude to carers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joby Daemond
Cobram
Dee Aned
Kennedy
W Om'fadyeu
Desmond Win
Wil
Bie
Wryrheproof
B Y Mont
Jbievele
Creket
der HS
Morton
A Valuable Discovery Promoting Digestive Health Remedies
A nineteenth century article touts Beane pills as a universal cure for constipation biliousness and related ailments. It claims Beane pills ease bowel movement without medical supervision and are sold widely in various forms under Australis market names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepe
Amd
Australis
Omargevey
Lions Refused Offer as Heat Records Hit City
Messrss isgerald Bros reject a £230 bid for two lions on a day noted as the hottest in 32 years. A lecture by Moesere Potts and Crowe appears on page four. Moers McNamara and Co announce stock sales will pause until after the New Year amid repair disputes and jewellery concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrss Isgerald Bros
Moesere Potts and Crowe
Moers McNamara and Co
Shire Audit Findings and Public Finance Notes
The report details an audit of the Shire accounts for the year ending September, noting unclear allocations in poundkeeper returns and recommendations to track weights and measures entries. It records rates received, disputes on receipts, and a charitable vote allocating funds to Moaroopas, Witts hospitals, and the Benevolent Asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears
Kennedy
Fo Lowen
Cound
Wariiu Bouke
Mer Coghill
Moaroopas
Wtts
Beschworth
Cre Moore
Gilmour
Gomis
J Hamilton
Poundhelper
Cobram
DT. Scott
Phire Gana
Opor
Fragmented diary-like narrative with unclear events
The text presents a garbled account of a theft or disappearance, with blurred dates and names. It mentions attempts to trace individuals, a person named Mr Sieh, and references to a chase or pursuit, but the details remain largely indecipherable and inconclusive.
Prewar trial records reveal petition to halt corporation sale
The document recounts a petition to prevent a planned Tangaimib.e corporation sale. It notes a council vote on granting the prayer with an amendment to require an estimate of property costs and expected stock sale numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littateparere
Tangaimib
Cr Brooke
Cr Moore
Gimour
Annual Livenwdiog Court at Cobram Deliberates License Transfers
The district court convened in the afternoon with judges Bosrowe, Morigen, and Rowan. John Brie Fup’s title application at Puptroad Cobram was struck out due to insufficient notice. Transfers granted include Hugh Liswen to J Allen and BK Botirocher to Woilimui Stewart Cobram. George Martyn’s wine license at Cobram was refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tungatuwh
Puptroad
Cobram
Gillett
Maxwell
Niumorksh
Qjet
Licenwing
Tungemish
Tde Novauber
Atric
Hugh Liswen
J. Allen
Yarrve Weyah
Wid BK
Botirocher
Woilimui Stewart
George Martyn
Snake Pair In Tank At Swift Creek Farm
A farm near Swift's Creek reported a curious incident when a miner found two snakes on top of a milk tank. One snake grabbed the other's tail, allowing the pair to slide into the bank. The miner approached as the snakes wrestled, while the billy of milk in the tank drew their attention and prompted further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coghill
Kelly
Jackson
Palmach
Wild Dog Creek
Varconega
Boosey Creek
Mitchell
Tungamah
Atticus
Swift's Creek
Anaker
Ty Es Senussaca
Billy
Australia letter from a Cobra State School student
A long OCR fragment recounts a student letter competition at Cobra State School with mentions of Australian identity, early 20th century themes, and the child’s reflections on wartime mood, education, and daily life. Names and places are sparse but indicate a period tone and school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renee
Cobra
Marke
Ampoai Jon
Feathers
Adid Reas
Wee the Marine
Min
Ware County
Cricket match report from EATAMATITE at TUNGAMAR
Ketomstite led Nodrum and three other players to Tunge mah on Saturday where the local side won by 22 runs. Phillips top scored with 27 as the home team batted first and bowled well. Mat Hayes was the best bowler for the visitors while Burke led the visitors with 25 in a low scoring game. Local substitutes joined the attack, with Skinner taking three wickets as the visitors struggled against the home attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketomstite
Kateman
Nodrum
Tungemah
Warde
Phillips
Mat Hayes
Bly
Colinton
Burke
Skinner
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Tungimah Khive Connell
Mowat
Decexexa
Cre Leagan
Thomas
Moors
Vick
Whitty
Mulguiney
Cumming
Brooke
Fell
Tos
Gedye Bros, Merchants and
Importd&s
Berrigan, Finley, & Barooga
N.S.W
The
Austral Cycle Agency
Sti
Australsala
Elizabeth St
Melbourne
Cobram Dispensary
Prince
Bosse
Carrie
Tseth Exthacteu
P. O'Connor
Bukingham
FORD
Ate “Natical
Curtis’ Store
Main Street
Cubram
Geo. E. Carter
Oden
Bag
Greet Bini
MK F. W. Munn
Allev Desas Etary Mosth
Kendell
Natal
Matemailis
Miniali
Botel
Slot
Miss Henry
Planoforte
Wolicite
Mis Henry Visite Katamstite
Uedyte
Peroni
Thubeday
Pusterlae
Barrogaire
Mr d. Dexman
Katandra
Nari
Breske
Wenslee
Fom
Warragul
Acottean
Shire Others
Finance Committee
Dave
Sieh
Indral
Gannt
Loteker
Chastakte
Hieck
Fermi
Mms
Emi
Br Wien
Reow Ok Special
J. eCrtram Tan
Rae
von Uw Mills
Daas Coemm
Antralia
Albany
Wabcarne
Yeeromuyah
Kiincomon
Leo
Wagner
Ian Spheen
Eleanor Bo
Greer Beaty
Verieus Mechanica
Turgamag. Iy
Mapes
Tiford ‘Sand
Hlayee Well
Dayep Phillips
Es Weis
Erie
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