Victorian Railways show rising profits and wheat traffic gains
The Railway Department reports nine months of strong business with expected year end profits, boosted by increased goods traffic and prudent country spending. Officials cite lower road freight costs, a growing revenue base for the colony, and optimism for rainfall that could raise wheat yields. James Cooper predicts rainfall may reach levels to support payable production by April 1900.
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Railway Department
Victoria
Tis
Pew
Rraiderite
Trafic
Cobram and Tumwal face strong Rivale clash in Torwmwal
Cobram journeyed to Tumwal on Saturday and faced Rivale eight in a belting match. The lineup included Norman Brown and Stuart de Foren, with strong bowling by Rendall and Greaves and steady batting from Kendall and Murrell. The Cobram team, led by captains Kier and Kendall, prepared for a return match at Tumwal with a selected XI from Cobram, Finley, and surrounding districts.
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Cobram
Torwmwal
Rivaeier
Wil
iMoly Fee Tocomwal
Emeret Anon If Puck
Ae Mutenan Brown
Stuart de Foren
Barooga
Grentee
Verrigan
Duiee
Flaymas
Huly
Norman Brown
Duncan
Rune
Luncan
Ant
Orithy
Burr
Poeridayn Meade Bho
Norman
Sedler
Tle
Rental
Michel Ant Pings
McParland
Kendall
Frank Healy
Murrell
Olveer
Kier
Clukes
Pertece Reicket
Cabra
Eli Tevor
Tukeiten Dennree
Whitty
Tarramia
Tacumwal
Finley
Nortls Wales
Cobram District notes of progress and politics in 19th century Australia
The town discusses public works and social reform with focus on the Mechanics' Institute and employment. It critiques government policy on work and deficit, urges town planners to improve the town and rail area, and laments local apathy while praising persistent civic effort.
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Wesyan
Melbourne
Paregoin
West Australia
Sporting Notes on racing talk and local events in Australia
A column discusses racing opinions and rider behavior, noting two men who influenced public view on horse merit and breeding. It covers a Flemington meeting after a meeting避, a Shepparton Saint Patrick’s Day event where a jockey fell, an ominous incident with a horse and fence, and stewards upholding a decision. It mentions Honeybee’s Metropolitan victories, the Lagriston Hankesp race, and the Kyneton Cup. Local gatherings include a schoolroom ball, a Patrick’s Day tug of war won by Yarrawonga, and a farewell banquet for Mr Makiony with strong community turnout.
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Boe
Emma
Maither
Australia
Flemington
Shepperton
St. Patricks
Ales
Ador
Wight
Wim
Ainemger
Mr.t. Nution
Mra Winchester
Cobram
Raleigh
Gan
Fem
Hicker
Donald Fisher
P. Makiony
Iesarta
Vetrwongs
St Patrick's Day
Am! Cn
Yarrawonga
Wanderers
Telford
Collen Fina
Our Boys
Rooney Boy
Mousey An Yarrawonga
Border Boys
Finn
PB. Purcell M 'Drien
E. O' Kane
D. Heffernan
Mannix
FE. O'Dwyer
Phil Paresll
Socals
Phil
Is Jad
Qurbaye
Local Meeting Forms Whitheer and Draughte Club
A meeting convened by Mr Wm Kohner plans a Whitheer and Draughte Club with the Mechanics' Institute, to be held in the library tomorrow night, aiming for good turnout and a winter program. notes on attendance and organizing details are included. A separate notice mentions a forthcoming sale by Mr J Hryeon and related local business updates.
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Connestion
Mechanice
J.B Reid
Mechanics’ Committee
Meerixa
Wm. Kohner
Mechanics’ Institute
Vitamiva
Rf Mieney Turk
J. Hryeon
Barsoga
Brean
Local Cobram Racing Notes and Upcoming Society Meeting
A Cobram Agricultural Society meeting is scheduled for Saturday afternoon. The report highlights horse racing events with several named entrants and results from Yarrawonga, including H. Greavy winning the Royal Bicycle Race.
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Cobram Agricultural Society
H. Greavy
Cobram
Yarrawonga
Katamatite Local Notes and Events Stir Community
Katamatite vessels relate unsteady rain shifting from Sunday into Monday with 14 points logged. Mr Meyer acquires Tungamal Hotel and plans to boost business while J Janph Ftyan departs for Queenstown. Sanderson and Co shift stock to Moore’s hotel. Green, Magning and Co plan regular stock sales. A farm fire at Youanmite causes grass and fencing damage, with horses and a contractor narrowly escaping. Norman McDonald leaves Katamatite for Clines as cricket matches between Strathmerton and Katamatite produce draws.
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T. Meyer
Meyer
Eoeca
J Janph Ftyan
Queenstown
Parmenis
Mt. Wimothy
Ada
Sheila Bros
South Youanmite
Norman McDonald
Katamatite
Clines
Messe
Graham Bros. Sale
Theoughout
Strathmerton
Focal Club
Sithimat
Hatamalite
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Gedye Bros
Alford Cedye
Cobram Dispensary
J. @ PRINCE
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Cobram Wine Cellars
J. Draper
Henry
Main Street
Cobham
Ate Mre
Church of England Building Fund
Tocumwall Tn Hillson'a Lal
W. BE. Meek
Groves
Correaponshouse
Berrios
Reid
Wealeyan Church
Crean
Poone Nevers
J. Turner
Obram
Subpparton
Blalf
Parker & CO
Shepparton Jhorn
Theg. H Farede & Co
Hourke St
Shepparton Representabry
KW. Burk
Whist
Draughi
Chegalob
Wm, Romner
Penders
Alec
Victorian Idea Railways
Peters
Deen
Liesdadetion
Vobram A. & PF. Sorbety
Gedye's Motel
Pam
Philip Dunn
AOR
Wadeson
Nathalia
BNEEP
Rutherford & CO
Kilpatrick & CO
Slee
Cauleat Nethalla
Cobra Gourier
W. ‘Cooper
Merringresn
Wear
Bron Prewe
Cooper
Maine
Cooper Basen
Hiversia
Wragge
Huacell
Borrachi
Mr. Cooper
Cobrim
Pat
Chinen
Parter
BN Brown
Sailor H Taylor
W. Greaves
Arsdeon
McFarland
Kemilell
Oakes
Murrail
Waly
Bose
Uayloratt
G. Turner
Adee
Bariars
Talal
Anslyne
Adorme
Ceylon
Flor
Rondel
Oort AM
Turk
Melmrland
Greaves
V. Sadler
Oromren
OC. Rendall
Greeves
Gerrard
Ite Paalael
Grearre
Adem
Krana
Laevinge
Cobremiter Journal
Wormwongs
J. Tuck
Ghurrard
Kea
Dugler
Wallace
Hulton
Sadler
Wileronan
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Fbcauphan
Jarremine
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Astielgelicy Prive
Gree Department
Repace
Yeouue
II W. Holmer Cobrai
Cobrain Yasterday War
Olle Podrida
Coane
Lore Bick
Monleary
Grant and White
Torai
Dome
Basharet
Comialites
Ieee
Premier Viernes
Arsimt
Bam
Ome Andiber
Cobra
Gobram
Heroorn
Sporling
Thucalny Wight
Morrisey
W. Reid
W. Reid, Miller
Geelong
D. Treahy
Shepparton Agricultural Society
Mir Brown
ML Ay
Treahy
Government House
Thurecay
Lap Brassey
Trenhy
Lord Brasey
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Wisler
Berrigan Armaureur
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Cassie
Oleo
Amd
Stabea
Jeanine J Jordan
D. Ford
Dotarest Watt
Tooralia
AL Agmrand
Carter
Jenmon
Wealand
Donovan M. Datery
Burn
Howard
Wesland
Donovan
Barrine
Wyck Raza
Weis
New South Wales
Chearly
George Houston
Antt Uumbyg
Doo
Bethur
Wien
Graeah Ihia
Pieklil
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