03 Mar 1898
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1898
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR records a legal or ceremonial notice mention of Burraming Mendicue and Mandie ap Trot facing a Roowstary Burs uloe dispute. It notes acceptances at a specified time and a poem day, with fees, nomination details, rider color, and three lost performances with weights to be set by General wtry.
Begs to inform residents of Katamatite and surrounding district that he has started business in Katamatite. By good workmanship and strict attention to business he hopes to gain fair share of their patronage.
Agent D. K. Picard begins receipt of grain for storage at Cobram Railway Station. The operation marks a steady flow of agricultural shipments through the facility as logistics proceed.
A messy report covers the Boosey Race Club meeting with disputes over the Maiden Plates prize and Mr P S Conway influencing outcomes at D W Smalls Hopelot. Melbourne Gun Club and pigeon shooting events are cited with prize notes and rival jockeys.
Court proceedings include Narina Singh charged with larceny of £63 from Mockstah Hotel and Shirram Singh tied to related theft. bail granted in multiple cases. Community notices describe forage supply bids for police stations, plough trial successes, and upcoming events at Mucketah and Cobram railway.
A fragmented cricket report from Marcoge describes a home win amid chaotic scoring. Visitors struggle with the bat while McVarland and Rogers post notable contributions for the home side, with Caboldssans delivering a pivotal 20 not out to spark applause and a late winning atmosphere.
Miss Bertha Patterson, 18, youngest child of Mr and Mrs Bassivots of Cobram, died Thursday morning after a severe typhoid fever. Although cared for by Dr Kennedy and her family, she succumbed and was buried at Cobram cemetery with Rev. Mr Elliott of Numurkah officiating. Morloiry arrangements were handled by Levings Bros.
Typhoid fever claimed M r J McNabb aged 49 in Cobram. He was a longtime resident and active in the Agricultural Society and dairying, with four sons and a widow. Funeral held at Cobram cemetery led by Rev G A Lee with Levings Bros in charge. Numerous friends attended.
An Australian grain meeting at the Tatura district discusses the Wheat Export Scheme. Attendees include Dr Dunleavy and J O'Brien as they push for only prime wheat to be sent for export and reject inferior stock. Collectors are appointed for Cobram, Ouyen, and Katandra, with samples to be inspected by futures interests.
A Saturday event at Katamatie featured a long program of racing with a large field and strong returns. Officials led by President Mr FP and Clerk Mr Whitty oversaw prize events including the Trial Stakes and Maiden Plate, with notable performances from Honeyhor and Zimdautembra and a competitive maidens lineup.
The annual school picnic at Cobram on Monday drew many children and elders to the riverbank site. Organisers led by Mr G H Clarke head master and Miss Salmon sewing mistress ensured smooth proceedings with local help contributing to a successful event.
An old style advertisement warns that tight lacing damages internal organs, risks liver and heart health, causes indigestion and headaches, and may shorten life. It promotes Bila Beaty pills as a remedy, claiming worldwide sale, low price, and availability through chemists and agents in Melbourne and Detroit.
The Barooga Racing Club met at the Harcogs Hotel on Saturday evening with about fifteen members attending. The secretary reported a balance of 418 cash in hand and 198 uncollected. next annual meeting set for Tuesday May ninth with prize money 35 pounds as an advance on last year.
Barooga reports full ploughing underway with brisk demand for ploughmen. Reverend Father Hennessy visited seeking a site to build a chapel. Mr Kennedy offers paddock for Racing Club meeting on Queen's Birthday. Easter Monday school picnic planned led by new teacher Mr Kirtman. Wheat carting remains brisk despite a wagon accident on a bridge where the wheel and deck suffered damage but were righted.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.