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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
3
A local committee discussed winding down the Drought Relief Fund noting balance returns to landowners and finalizing the fund's affairs. The meeting referenced petitions, survey of relief applicants, and various village concerns including support for scarce food for rabbits and neighbors.
A chaotic report outlines disputed voting issues and security concerns at polling sites. Officials enforce rules amid confusion as candidates and voters navigate delays, confusion, and conflicting procedures during a tense electoral period.
A large attendance marked the Mathodiat Anniversary at Brens, with a Sunday service by Key G4 and a children's sermon in the afternoon. The choir, led by Miss Winchester, performed on Monday evening, followed by lantern entertainment and the Lantern ceremony. The program featured readings, comic sketches, and songs by Miss Grant, Mr Tock, and others, entertaining a broad audience with varied tableaux and scenic interludes.
A petition from farmers and agricultural groups protests new freight charges by the railway company affecting Victorian grain movements. The document claims higher rates squeeze wheat markets, hinder exports to Melbourne, and threaten regional farm incomes amid calls for government action to curb rates and support growers.
A historical note outlines the Spirraw’s diet, listing prey like caterpillars and insects, and noting greens and vegetables as part of its intake. It credits Lord Litued and Noel, director of the Agriculture Cabinet, for confirming the creature’s appetite and feeding limits.
An illness suspected to be anthrax has affected a flock in the Dookia area. Mr Eo Morlen and Mr Nm purchased stock from Viole Town district. several sheep died and owners reported mortalities to local inspectors. District inspector Mr Lawrie visited the site, deeming the carcasses unsafe, and police and mounted constable Hingorton coordinated quarantine and carcass handling. The panic over likely infection follows a twelve month period of no prior sickness among the flock.
A Monday session at Mencign Town Hall gathered board members and teachers to evaluate filtering options for safer water. The discussion highlighted funding constraints and differing opinions on implementation and timing amid ongoing water quality concerns.
Cath Gran Buyer at Varrowereh Station invites quotations for wheat transport to Cobra Station. Agent accepts play orders for wheat stacks and bays. Contact for play orders and pricing for cargo to South Varrowereh.
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