16 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1899
Page
1
A Cobram community letter opposes another hotel license arguing it will boost drinking and harm town welfare. Readers urge lawful restraint, arguing restraint supports temperance, local economy, and public order amid fears of social harm and hotel competition.
Cobram and Yucrawonga firms Mewsrn McNamara Melverney & Co announce a new partnership in auctioneering with offices in Cobram. They plan to attract a wide client base across the Goulburn Valley and Southern River regions, leveraging experience in sale buying and consignments. Their first Cobram store event is scheduled for Thursday 50th in Station Street with a large advance line expected. in Numurkah and Shepparton, other auction events are noted by Tt is announced that a large number of Vonnd dod cayteide buyers will at evil thereby wering a quel market to geller.
The Cobram hailstorm devastates crops and prompts farmers to reflect on farming risks, economic strain, and community humor amid losses. Local figures like Davy Lynch and Pan Cronin are cited, with anecdotes highlighting resilience and stubborn optimism despite ruined yields.
Cobram hosts a concert by the Cobram Orchestra with Mrs McFadyen and Mr Korant Girwwt featuring vocalists and a string quartet. The Anglican church erection progresses, with roof work under way and planned Hyedal celebrations. Local civic items include rabbit cull relaxations, vineyard repairs, and a public sale notice amid harvest season updates.
The Gillian Dramatic Society presented a three act program featuring humor and music at the Hatamatite venue. Performances included Paddy Miles the Late Gel Boy and a lively farce, drawing strong crowd support and praise for staging, acting, and musical interludes.
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