03 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1898
Page
1
In prepared to receive pupils for tuition in the above with ker residence Station Street Cobram Trove or application.
D. K. Picard of Cobram and Yarroweyah is taking in grain for storage at Cobram Railway Station. In other notes a public meeting of the Cobra branch of the ANA is planned for Saturday evening near 13 to aid settlers affected by recent fires. Reports include Mr. Charles Jenes killing a large tiger snake near Ovens River and a funeral procession incident attracting onlookers in Beramotton Street.
Australia chase 114 to win after England are bowled out for 126. Openers Darling and Leard not out, with Hill and Gregory also contributing. Australia secure victory at Melbourne before 18 003 spectators.
The annual Boosey Turf Club meeting, in aid of the HO school, drew a strong crowd despite warm weather. Officials led by President Thomes O’Hrisa and committees guided prize events including hack, maiden, and handicap races with Jackaroo, Rosebud, and Bib Queen among entrants. a protest over eligibility in one event was postponed for two weeks.
A compilation from a Riverina town includes a circus stop story with a loud lion snore and a landlord quip, followed by a string of sharp, humorous anecdotes from athletic events and cricket umpiring misadventures. The piece notes local racing results, a Cobram river scene, and community notices with scattered poems and verses.
An OCR fragment details district impoundings including horses and cattle selling at markets near Benalla and Tongamah. Names such as Tatura Guardian and local venues appear with notes on breeds, marks, and a referenced cricket remark from Melbourne. The text is garbled but indicates sale of stock and a related discussion among local officials.
Observers note the sluggish progress toward federation as New South Wales resists surrender of colonial rights. Debate over navigable rivers and the push for local rights show statesmen tie federation to sacrifices, with aliens and industrial disputes clauses shaping the Commonwealth Bill.
A local meeting discusses the secretary's resignation and a wire from Mr W J to Premier Lyne about supporting a hedge over the Morrry at Conrom. Notices invite entries for principal events and club races, with Moorvale sports program next week and a new three month periodical issue featuring portraits and letters.
An evening ball at the Echodroom drew a crowded, warm room with dancing kept up until early morning. The district leaders funded admission to cover costs, and Mr Grout of Yarra Wonge helped organize it. Master of ceremonies Donald Finer presided. music was supplied by Messrs O'Brien and Egan of Burramine.
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