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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1895
Page
2
Fragment reads like a garbled ad or classifieds line. It mentions May and prints and Cambrice at any price with a stray exclamation. No clear event, names, or locations are identifiable.
The Cobram hospital committee warns that government subsidies have waned amid retrenchment and ongoing costs remain high. Aiming to keep the hospital open and affordable, they urge Cobram district residents to back this year’s open air demonstration by the Murray banks and the Mechanics Institute evening social to boost funds.
A mixed Cobram local page describes a general meeting of Cobram Tart Qlwt at MaMa, race arrangements for next Thursday, and disruptions from a stalled Monday night train. It reports on Cobram Pout Company advertising, autumn show dates, market prices, and a postponed meeting of the Meghanian Institute due to low quorum.
A reported mishap involving Dr Staley near yesterday’s event disrupted plans at Strathmerton Turf Club. The injury, caused while bottling whisky, required medical attention. organizers insist the show will proceed as scheduled with racing events and charity services highlighted for the weekend.
The annual prize distribution for Cobram Sunday School occurred last Wednesday evening at the Presbyterian Church. Hier F Milne chaired with about 60 children present. Miss Ladgrove led the children in singing, Miss Bolton presided at the organ, and Rev W Vaden spoke. Prizes were distributed amid praise from Mrs White and thanks to Rev Milne and others. A collection was taken and the service closed with the benediction by Rev W Vardon.
A large fire swept Wednesday morning through paddocks in the Boosey area owned by J. Tomxara near John Lonargen. It destroyed several properties including those of Mesa McNamera Giletean Doherty and Higgins, with W. O Halloran and Lonargen narrowly escaping. About 1800 acres of grass and six miles of fencing were lost. Sufferers face destitution as cattle feed and shelter vanish. McNamara's paddocks nearby were spared.
A letter to the editor urges building a Cobram Butter Factory to aid farmers during hard times. It argues a mill could process milk from around 30 cows, generating profit for the district, and promotes Fletcher's Pills and Clements Tonic as trusted remedies while criticizing counterfeit claims. The piece blends local agriculture, economic plea, and public health ad.
The Ei hosted a combined South Wales and Queensland side. Wicket outcomes featured Wisagereld and van Joos in strong form for the right armers, while Cobram faced absences and misfields. Names like Rice and Crosley appeared in the coverage, though the report contains many garbled phrases and unclear details.
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