02 Jul 1891
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1891
Page
1
Divine service will be conducted Sunday at Wesleyan Church with times and locations listed. Rev J M Bride to preside. Services include morning and evening prayers. details include Psalm readings and hymn suggestions.
Notice states half yearly accounts rendered and asks Suh Gerbers and others to seal or sign their names at their earliest convenience at the Cocrier Office Cobram dated June 29 IRON.
The report highlights the ordinary monthly Yarrawonga Shire Council meeting set for Monday, with notes on ministerial changes in Cobram, Naring, and Katamatite, new arrivals expected, and various church and civic items on the agenda. It also covers announcements of entertainment for the new Men’s Institute opening, a Cobram district agricultural discussion, and local committee actions.
A meeting of councillors from the northwest riding discussed moving shire business to Katamatite. Cr Hamilton argued Tangamah should be near the centre, while others noted travel burdens and jurisdiction edge effects. Questions about future hall location and funding were raised, with a vote anticipated.
The Cobram Rowing Club held its annual meeting at the Victoria Motel on a Tuesday evening. Members including Maxsre T. Hamilton and J. Smith were present. Hamilton was elected chair. The secretary reported a year ending balance sheet with receipts of 100 and expenditures of 2600, a surplus of 180. Assets stood at 102 61 with liabilities 43 da4d. Promissory notes from Movers Edwards and Song were noted for boat purchases. The secretary’s report praised club stability and discussed future purchasing and member prospects.
A local gathering of Cobram Turf Clan members convened on a Saturday evening to discuss funds and racing matters. The meeting reviewed a balance sheet, noting publican’s booth sales, tickets, fruit sales, and expenses. The committee blamed a jockey for an incident and approved a £1 fine. The secretary was instructed to inform Brittain Ge of the committee’s decision.
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