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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
3
A garbled OCR page lists names, places, and events with scattered weather notes and lectures. Amidst stray mentions of Waverly, Archhor, and a hospital, it hints at a public gathering with lectures by government experts, hosted by the Agricultural Society, and a planned visit by Mr Archhor.
At Cobeam Mechanics Hall on a Saturday evening Benedet Vase spoke about the Labour Party and its aims for workers and farmers. The address highlighted wage concerns, cost of living, and calls to improve the lot of laborers while criticizing industrial profits shipped abroad.
The speaker criticizes old age pensions from state funds and argues for federalization. He references regional discontent over pension policy, strikes, and protests affecting workers, with depictions of political tension and labor unrest across Australia.
An aged newspaper piece presents a garbled narrative about a proposed railway Wagua to Tumbaruuba, noting intersections with various routes and the low tender for a Moorenjie to Shap high road. It references individuals and a council discussing project viability and legal considerations.
The article outlines the push for Murray frontages to enable closer settlement through new legislation and irrigation. It notes past success at Madura, optimism for sites along the river, and the need for government support and continued effort to overcome early obstacles.
The Katamatite gathering celebrated community projects and hospitality funding led by Shire Provident Mr Joln Fell J.P Senator Russll and ex MLA Mr Ruwell. Attendees praised hospital services, water management, and local sports as matches and tennis events drew residents together on a festive Sunday.
Mr Naughton of Wurroweyah ed reports the Valunbin draught mare died but was insured with the Australian Mutual Live Stock Insurance Rostity Tid. He thanks the society for prompt settlement and publicizes the gesture. The Keeper of Old Age Pensions notes payments during Christmas holidays. A government veterinary exhibition is planned at Tuck's saleyards Thursday evening at 3.
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