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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
2
A government proposal outlines seed loans and mortgage terms for farmers to expand crops. It details repayment plans, interest rates, and security requirements, aiming to boost yields and provide life necessities while enabling some to cover advances.
The article notes that applicants may hear before a Justice of the Peace and have documents sent to the Secretary for Lands. Objections to the investigation are discouraged by confidentiality, and those who fear publicity are advised to remain silent or delay.
Minutes describe a crowded session at the Girard Central hotel with President Meo G Thoupani. Members approved last year’s program and fees, noted legal spend for alleged infringements, and elected Mrs. Gi Thompson as president for a third term.
Reports from Cobram area show lucerne fields thriving with 140 acres at Mosse Tuck Brothers near Baroogs and 170 acres at Med. M. Brown in Naraoghi boosting stock feeding. Insufficient rainfall earlier left some plots, while irrigation trials near J Grout and W Stewart provide promising growth. A New Year accident at Naring injures Mr Wun Carnie, paralyzing risk discussed with Dr Haorkwwon. Public meetings in Cobram plan irrigation trust formation as Murray water shares debated. The Chiltern board notes a £500 donation for school children, while Cobram youths’ vandalism was deterred by police. Rail cross-Murray talks between Victoria and NSW conclude with a signed accord on project funding shares. A social in Katamatite bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Parsons with a commemorative marble token.
A dense Cobram and Numurkah district notices page reports council meetings, court hearings, local sales, land offers, river and weather events, civic proposals, and upcoming races. Mentions Sir Frederick Sargood’s death and various community items from Cobram, Yarrawonga, and surrounding towns with several names and dates.
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