28 May 1891
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 28, 1891
Page
1
Divine service will be conducted on Wednesday with arrangements by Reverend Arthur F. W. Waar and Mr Bonet. Pastor Me Bride and Mr Me F. F. Arthur are listed in the notices.
The May report by Public Works official Mr Stanley Alexander is praised for fairness and thoroughness in judging Cobram versus Tocumwal sites. It argues the Cobram option serves public convenience best, urges urgency in site settlement, and warns against favoritism or local gain motives affecting Yarraweyah and surrounding areas.
The Cobram Courier reports on Cobram Yarrawonga and Numurkah road questions and opposes a Strathmerton Tocumwal railway. It notes press bias, NSW-Victoria rivalry, a costly bridge, and local census figures. Five hundred rams shipped to Cobram to Broken Hill. Porter McNaughton posted to Spencer Street after a recent inquiry.
At Jerilderie a council gathering discussed rail routes to Berrigan Tocumwal and Deniliquin with Messrs Chanter Barbour and others. Chanter backed a line via Jerilderie to Berrigan then Tocumwal, urging joint deputations to press for the shorter, direct route despite cost concerns.
Mosara Namisea and Co advertise a sale at Cobrain yanns on Mowlay neve At Laon with a near 6% acre red agricultural block described as fertile and well improved. Separate items note Cobram branch anniversary and a discussion on moving the Yatrawonga Since Courrent meeting to Katamatite, plus Cobram collectors canvassing Melbourne for show donations and a Saturday meeting to receive reports.
Tuesday notices report the death of Australasia manager W H Tricks youngest child after a long illness despite medical care. A fire near J Varrase’s home injured a man and frightened a family, yet both children are recovering. Mechanics Institute plans progress toward a city festival with proposed concerts and light events. Journeymen were to travel to Pockio but plans were postponed due to illness and a delayed 2 December meeting.
A Yarroweyah social hall event hosted by the Yarroweyah Football Club drew a large crowd on Friday evening. Miss Alevanter and Mr Trinder led a vibrant program with colorful Indies costumes, a first-class movie, and spirited dancing. Secretary W T Lloyd was praised for his tireless work in organizing the affair.
Meleouis Matert reports under there May Scenpehina. A description of supply and demand for prime milling wheats and grains. Prices quoted for various grades and origins, with a note on market footing and slight redactions.
Mr Thomga Hamilan announces readiness to set the highest prices for wheat and barley, signaling a strong stance to secure premium payments for grain. He invites farmers to submit offers as market policies are discussed.
A damaged OCR fragment outlines candidate age limits and payment terms for a Wigtrent fund with a distribution schedule. It mentions an honorary member Alfred Wyatt and a small transfer to a fund, but most details are unreadable. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates.
A successful Presbyterian Church event at Yiruamite featured a chair by Seth Forbes of Wanghau and an 8 pm program. The entertainment included songs by Miss Laven, Miss May, and Mr Jim, with recitations and duets, followed by a lively coffee social and a National Anthem closing.
Agricultural show dates listed across July September and November with entries for Rireniua Bowinty Atbure B Siciete Thugareals A ard PLeibiey G ub rwi As AP Agwortatiin B Shepparton A and 2 Sonuky Kure AL as BP society LA Numirkah A ail F Asociation PAT Vomilingey Agricutural Society North Kerbora Murchien Sevoty EL 22 Tatura and Goulburn Valley Boviety Li altarah Maciety Mationel Slow
Shire of Yarrawonga announces rate arrears payments and property details with terms for payments before due dates. Public notices include contract works L221 Pormnatiot at Rathiog's and Nishtueu's work in Tung f or 12 months. Also general advertisements for horses, hunters, and patent medicines.
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