12 May 1898
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
1
An obituary note reports the death of Matthew Lang Cobram the only son of Norman Campbell of Bylamis aged 49 years. He is remembered in community notices with family details and local ties.
A local Shire meeting denounces useless weights and measures rules as costly pretence. LEAVY objects to high fees while supporters warn of drought mood and public resentment. The council aims to abolish the unnecessary regulation at the upcoming meeting amid debate.
The report covers a community event with arrangements completed by Mr W. Ftohmer and others. A parliamentary secret is hinted at, while a separate examination lists certificates and merit recognitions for students including Miss Kats etamined and several named individuals.
The long report by MP Buetralia details new liabilities and revenue shifts, noting 12 448 police items and an available division surplus of 1045 085. It highlights favorable mortality experience, potential bonuses, and a cautious view on interest rates amid reserve increases and security concerns.
Fragmented recollections describe a drought affected harvest in which reaping by machine disrupts fields near a station. Reports note crop loss, hay stacking accidents, and damage to a tank roof as workers struggle to finish the season amid poor yields and continued labor challenges.
The Cobram Agricultural and Pastoral Association held its annual meeting with officers including President Maemre T. A. Morrie and Secretary. Delegates discussed show dates, registrations, and tender awards while approving the annual accounts and electing officers for the coming year.
Auditors Mr Bows and others presided as candidates Wardesen Meares Haggard and Grant were discussed for votes. Amendments sought universal financial member voting, with a ballot finally declaring Wardesen elected by casting vote. Annual meeting scheduled for March, next meeting date set, and various accounts approved.
The Premier's decision to delay federation polling day provokes widespread satisfaction and arguments for postponement. Anti Federation supporters question detals of the Commonwealth Bill though public discussion across the colony has been extensive. War in America and Spain is seen as fueling anti federation sentiment while local figures like Alderman Bem Tillett linger on shore and civic delegates prepare for a federation conference.
A large Cobram audience listened Monday to speeches by W A Watt and T Kennedy in Mechanics Hall. Watt urged electors to vote yes, outlining powers of the Federal Parliament, taxation, rivers, railways and amendment procedures, receiving frequent applause. Kennedy defended federation, discussed border duties and the stock tax, and urged attendance of a McLean lecture to present opposing views. Votes of thanks closed the meeting with broad support for federation.
A letter from Samuel Fisher recounts severe illness from 12 months, weight loss, insomnia, and fatigue eased after using Bile Beans. Fisher claims renewed health, appetite, sleep, and strength, urging readers to rely on the product. He notes Newcastle and Melbourne agents and warns to obtain genuine Bile Beans.
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