28 Mar 1889
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1889
Page
1
An editorial notes Cobram’s slow progress as the railway opens. It cites energy and enthusiasm as lacking among residents who still rely on a few, with eight hours’ work and rate saving dominating life. It warns opposing interests hamper growth in this promising border town.
A Cobram area appeal calls for unity to back farming links and local trade. It warns that personal feuds hurt merchants who move to distant towns and urges residents to support public initiatives to develop resources, improve transport, and keep Cobram commercially viable. Weather and agricultural notes follow with regional reports.
Four of the slate's candidates for the Benulla Yarra electorate are profiled with views on issues and parties. The piece notes support for certain candidates and urges readers to vote for Mr Dows M Namatta, while criticizing railway disruptions caused by officials and infrastructure delays.
The annual meeting of the Muckatah Turf Club was held on Saturday. The event drew praise for its smooth organization and timing. Secretary P Gleeson, judge T Noonan, clerk of course Parnell, and starter Ty Carroll were commended for efficient management and the overall success of the day. Races featured a variety of horses with multiple starters and close finishes.
A reader asks if pensioners in other places should receive full weight behind pensios shle price or if protections exist to prevent companies from exploiting retirees. The inquiry requests the public opinions of the newspaper on how to safeguard seniors against price rises and changing costs.
Mr Gordon Duncan spoke at the Victoria Hotel Cobram addressing electors on his public service record in Benalla Shire and Heedheartty. He defended Liberal views on coalitions, tariffs, and reciprocity while pledging support for protection and reform measures.
The meeting favored introducing a South Australian state forestral bill and opposed a royalty on raw timber. It criticized a tax on raw materials as unjust and noted uncertainty over Chief Justice Governor correspondence. Mr Kennedy’s views were requested. the chair received a vote of thanks and adjourned.
Mr Francis Hopkins spoke to electors at the Victoria Hotel Cobram addressing Yarrawonga Benalla voters. The meeting devolved into disorder with auctioneer J Fisher presiding, and the candidate offered a guarded, lengthy speech outlining his views and plans while soliciting support from the audience.
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