15 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1898
Page
1
Editor responds to a lengthy, critical missive discussing "the chief a fat man" and cultural norms. The writer references schooling, literature, and a new contributor while defending or questioning societal standards, and ends with a closing note from the editor.
ANA Victoria plans a tenth National Fete Empire at Hamar and Art Union with a grand wheel prize of £1000 and 12 other prizes from £7 to £150. Governor patronage noted, tickets available via the Courier office, with proceeds aiding charities including St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne.
The Cobram Rowing Club hosted a Saturday afternoon meet with photo finish action in stern-oared races. O Connor and Shadforth won the main event by half a length amid light crowd, while arena conditions and crews facing limited foe affected the standard. Also noted are reports on starving stock removal from Hartwood to Lake Victoria, and A M Winchester offering a festive assortment of goods including the Shall Stocking and a toy-filled display at Santa Clave Derby.
A garbled column blends notes on local farming, butter production shifts, and wheat markets with scattered references to committees, cereal crops, and national character debates. It mentions Copenhagen reports, Allure Spring wheat, and the Joeat Agriculture Society while weaving in social tidbits about the A.N.A and local figures.
The report notes erosion and flooding damage near Barings delaying the River Woreap project and hindering post office relocation plans. Officials struggle to locate tie points and complete reconstructions while awaiting telegraphed guidance and funding.
A note from the editorial office wishes readers a merry Christmas and a happy year ahead. It mentions donations to support the hospital, children's hospital fund, and local charities, inviting gifts through the season and promising to forward contributions to care facilities and the needy.
Jules Henri Betriz known as French Harry is ordered for trial by a coroner s jury for the willful murder of his mate near Mount Malcolm Western Australia. Betriz previously farm owner near Tocumwal was a fish hawker with a history of police suspicion.ətlər
A December 15 sale in Dalgety and Os drew strong activity with 9 600 bales and Tasmanian wool, merinos and crossbreds sold firm while comments noted prices and conditions. Also a cheap Sydney railway excursion and a Tungamah Shire audit costing 40 pounds 10 shillings were reported, along with New South Wales cricket defeating Tasmania by an innings and 87 runs.
Our own correspondent reports bleak business in Flulay and district with scarce customers and faint purchasing power. Wheat movement is low though new loads reached Finley station. droughtlike heat, up to 110 115 degrees, worsens conditions. Residents discuss removing railway commissioners, while bore water trials at Finley spark local ambition including a possible rowing club on Bore Lake.
Ab Hit identified the body found floating in the Murray River after a magisterial inquiry led by JP W W Curtie. Ah Yeck, a gardener at Wi, and Isaac Wallace testified to locating the body and notifying Constable Stillord who removed it to the police station.
The inquest on a man found dead in a garden riverbank path concluded death likely by drowning. Dr Kennedy testified the deceased showed no signs of foul play and appeared to have taken his own life. Constable Stuart and others investigated, finding the body tied to a boat and wearing full clothing, with no marks of violence.
A fire at a Rome tavern owned by Thomas Henry caused extensive damage and led to an arson confession by a former employee. The blaze prompted police arrest and a Licensing Court challenge to the hotel license amid broader regional concerns over land and floodwater issues near Baroga and the Murray river in New South Wales and Victoria.
Local cricket action announced with Cobram traveling to meet Katamatite on Saturday. The item mentions a community sports fixture and hints at arranging details for the audience.
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