29 Nov 1888
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1888
Page
1
The article argues irrigation as the path to revive land and raise productivity amid water scarcity. It notes entrenched opposition to irrigation, urges action, and cites the Murray River's vast water flow as a resource to unlock agricultural potential despite widespread lethargy and outdated ideas.
A long commentary argues for a comprehensive irrigation scheme to avert crop and cattle losses in Riverina, citing California as a model, with warnings about delaying action. It calls for government or private initiative, notes drought impacts on farms, and references upcoming public discussions and meetings on water management and relief efforts.
A chaotic Sunday night in the town center features a dog tied to a window, teased by locals, provoking distress. Residents suspect a broader disturbance linked to brewing trouble and possible investigation by authorities.
A report describes a plan to settle a riverfront block with farmers from Jersey and others near Menar Kittey Brother’s colony at Militari. Milidura irrigation settlement interest centers on wine and olive crops and attracting rope growers to join the enterprise.
Judges from the Numarkah Agricultural Board awarded prizes for the best growing wheat and barley crops and fruit gardens in the district. Winners include Beatman farm Kendall Yielima Ist J C Rockiff Melrow and others. Bread prices rise to 1d per loaf. A new brick church opened by Wesleyans in Newmarkal. The cricket tour by Shepparton players attracted local spectators.
garbled OCR text mentions Strathmerion and Strathmerion Worresgion dent with references to voting and a political event. It includes nonsense strings and unclear names but hints at an election process and turnout. No coherent facts or dates usable for a proper summary are extractable.
Police investigated a man in an East End fever hospital setting as a potential suspect in the Whitechapel murders. A Belfast arrestee named Julia Fortner, 10, with a rough description and £20 in possessions, was detained but denied cooperation, while detectives widen inquiries into the man’s movements from Glasgow to Edinburgh before, and after, the latest killings.
Cardinal Moray arrives in Adelaide from London aboard the Cuzco. A deputation from the Shah National League greets him, led by President W Dixon and MP Nash, thanking him for support of the national cause. He speaks on Ireland, civil and political institutions, and future prospects for freedom and law.
Mr J Thompson manager of Dookie Experimental Farm presented Minister of Agriculture a sample of Steinwelel prolific wheat from Dookie Farm. The grain, a South Australian hybrid, yielded about 42 bushels per acre on experi mental plots with strong winds, plump kernels, and high productivity.
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