13 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1898
Page
1
Urgent appeals urge residents and authorities to mobilize in support of a bridge plan. Weeks of concerted action are seen as essential to secure a lasting crossing and stabilize the future of the community amid flood risk and isolation.
A deputation plans to press Premier to support a Cobram Barooga bridge linking Victoria and New South Wales. Local leaders argue the crossing is vital for farmers and business in Barooga Berrigan Cobram area, as Melbourne hosts talks on federation and border infrastructure.
Fragmentary report notes a district court case involving illgal meeting of the arf Couch and a Friday appearance adjournment. It also lists a London wood importers notice about total import values for 1897 and mentions occupancy of a property by Dalgery over 15 years.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Varvoweyah and various terms like Had msi peli and Veden jaw aquabecs. References to a Friday event, Livesuat ov aay Mi S Westie, and lines about line items, dates, and a Cube and Srothuy. The passage is garbled with inconsistent spelling and appears to be an OCR error without a coherent news event.
The report outlines open selection for an upcoming cricket weekend with two teams, listing candidates like Fawkner Kendall Hill and Campbell Deaney from one squad and Maria Crosley Keefe Tork from another. It notes players to be picked from Ekkei inn Dunhem Haynes Jones Brobes Stack Spee Weages and other listed names.
The text lists several cattle features and markings in a garbled sequence. It mentions a white dairy cow with a red car, a brown bull with a white blaze, and various descriptions like red car, white bald-faced cow, and blotched ranges. The details are unclear and incomplete.
Mornay January 10 1898 presiding Cra Dick Brooks Thomas Kelly Jmons Cumming Dunleavy Fels Leagan THE MINUTES of the previous meeting were read and confirmed and outward correspondence approved. Deputation seeks night water supply and council agrees to extend hours.
Barooga residents note the transfer of local school head Mr Atkins to Nangunia Public School with congratulations. The Barooga Race Club plans its annual meeting in May and a pigeon match the day after Cobram races. A farmer records 440 acres stripped in 24 days, another 8 acres per day, and Mick Rava plans a 300 bagged wheat haul to Colram. local blacksmithing business sale negotiations involve Murphy Brothers and W Snell.
The Melbourne letter notes Australia’s decisive defeat of Stoldart’s eleven and the crowd’s reaction at the pitch. It mentions impending third test at Adelaide with team changes including Giffen for M’Ribbin, and public opinion on selection. It also discusses Federal Convention preparations and political tension over the government’s future, alongside economic concerns and anticipated trends in commerce and production.
The report notes hot weather and fast-drying dams while harvests near completion with crops fair despite November conditions. The Housey Race Club plans races at Mr Brien s place near Doosey Creamery with shade for spectators. Mr King of Harooga wins additions to the R C school for a ball night, expected to attract crowds and comfort fans.
The article notes significant wheat shipments from Tuppel farms en route to Yaerro meyah. It describes a New Year and Monday event at the Catholic b musp bold with a nine pound profit, a departure celebration for Harry Yates, and a meeting led by Mer Jeffries. Local social scenes include afternoon tea at Ailigon's Ball and a monogramed gift signed by five individuals. The piece mentions a new pump near completion, urging farmers to donate promptly, and lists residents awaiting parcels at the station, praising supporters of a local subscription drive.
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