02 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1898
Page
1
A fragment notes a person named Ovenn and another named White in an unclear context. No dates, actions, or places are readable to establish the event or outcome. Further readable detail is needed to determine the exact notice or report.
The electors of Victoria and New South Wales are called to vote on the Commonwealth Bill for a federated Australia. Proponents and opponents have spoken across press pulpits and platforms. In Victoria the required votes may be reached while doubts linger about New South Wales support and the broader imperial implications.
An important meeting of the Agricola society is planned at Gudge's hotel on Saturday afternoon with full attendance requested. A banquet at Staples' Hotel celebrated Mr and Mrs Glennie with a massive silver legard and a gold opal brooch, value about £75. The season’s opening match saw Muckstan defeat Tamatinn by a margin of three goals behinds. Chase money for farmers is advertised by the Credit Foneiac system with loans up to two thirds of valuation at 4 per cent interest and no deed charge, available to Victoria farmers from Port-offises or Savings ik.
An oblique Jerilderie Herald report describes writers facing threats from readers, subscribers, and traveling showmen over alleged libel matters. Journalists contend the difficulties include enforced secrecy and self censorship as projects and donations are questioned amid ensuing tensions.
A muddled report details land value figures, taxes, and proposed federation as players debate tax effects and municipal value shifts. It mentions Mr Lown, landowner lists, and the Federation League with scattered names and places. A separate note describes a child accident and medical care at a provincial town.
About forty gentlemen gathered at Gedye's Victoria hotel on Monday to honor William Callander former Courier proprietor. Dr Hugh Dick presided as praises flowed from Riverina figures and Cobram residents praising his work on the Murray bridge project and district development.
Melbourne report describes a violent incident at Coulgardie where Kenneth Bridges killed Mine Coal before Snodgras killed himself. Lady Clarke and family express sympathy as a clergyman brother reacts. Federation mood in Victoria remains tense amid election talk and possible resignation of the Reid News member.
A Yarraconge Football Association meeting was held with delegates from Huolalong Mulwale Yar ramoogs Telined Burreamine South and Kolgama Mle. They discussed nomination fees and whether Katamante will join, with several divisional distances listed and a vote on participation looming as preparations continue.
The article notes expressions of appreciation for Dr Dick’s chairing and public service, with hopes for his long tenure. Mentions a proposed bridge over the Murray at Cobram and related regional development discussions, referencing local figures such as Messrs Dick, Picard, Callander, Long, Tuck, McDonald, Tuck, and Armstrong from Numurkah.
A local athletic association discusses staging a showpiece event with a planned carnival program. The meeting, chaired by Mr WM Padyvan, includes proposals for open bicycle and trial handicap races, prize allocations, and a timetable set around spring dates with committee members present.
A letter from F. Wogan of Melrose Station Condobolin describes a long troubled history with liver and nervous complaints. He credits Clemente Tonic 604 with restoring health after two months, noting prior trials of various remedies failed and caused pain and sleeplessness.
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