Cobram Courier 1891 Reflections on Education and Labour
In these columns the writer critiques the education system and its role in employment, arguing liberal education fails to solve job scarcity as many graduates lack practical pathways. The piece contrasts clerical ambitions with professional loads and notes misaligned wages, duties, and opportunities amid evolving economic needs. It references Hodge, McFarland, and local agricultural and show contexts in Cobram and Melbourne markets. References to merino sheep trading and crossbreeding experiments appear alongside show entries and farming notes.
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Kinlode
Poniua
Rome
Address by Rev Milne to Australian Natives Association Cubramah
The Rev P Milne gave a prem address to the Australian Natives Association at Cubramah on a wet evening. He praised the country’s Australians, spoke of Britain’s historic liberty, and described his journey from the Murray to London while noting progress and hope for native relations and nation-building.
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F. Milne
Aus‘tralian Natives’ Association
Milne
Mark Obi
Cayntal
Melbourne
Scotland
Hritiin
Wren Grewler
London
Lorton
Vapo St Vincent
Cubraltar
le Pie
Prafalgar
Sayles
Arshie
Aimee
Sieg
Lenin
Mr Milne
Lim
Whale
Market notes on wool and grain prices from Dalgety report
Dalgety and Co Limited releases a detallied market overview noting wool brands offered, demand shifts, and rising values. The report covers wheat supply, customs duties, and price ranges for various grain products amid competitive conditions and forward sale intentions.
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Dalgety & Co
Han
Andes
Renale
Old Perth
Palang
Beth
Thorn
Cally le
Romete Fund
Unis
Cobram Agricultural and Pastoral Show Prospects Rise
The Cobram Agricultural and Pastoral Association anticipates a successful third annual show if weather cooperates on Tuesday. With strong district support and a growing entry list, exhibitors and the public look forward to a holiday event that showcases farming implements, exhibits, and the area’s resources.
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Berons
Cobram Agricultural and Pastoral Association
Ihe
Acarcely
Traes
Wivheing
Unclear OCR Narrative with Disjoint Local Details
Fragmented text describes a community meeting, performances, and a musical event with multiple named individuals and places. It references Varro wonga Shure Curred wine, Abe Nemari, Thebe Colesian Dikegh, and Tocumwal, with mentions of a lecture or presentation, a trial or talk on agricolors, and a concert featuring Mer Chasebher and Me Mahing. The exact events and timeline remain obscured.
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Recubbir
Avery Neil Anes Romule
Stewart
Ot Colon
Yriva
A Anaal Pan
Stewort
Meier Tewgire
Bow Aba Goike
Tocumwal
Ebilean
Lal
Eid
Tessie Mer Chasebher
Cmd
Me Mahing
Wom
Best
Mr de Trocho
Mac
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Elfvieut Muuuer
Correspondence on local taxation and parish support in interwar period
The letter discusses Mr Kennedy and the parish of Yorn weyah, debating who should bear rate liability for parish duties and how duties might be allocated. It mentions the Shire, Besvay, and Colum with references to ratepayers and government forms, seeking clarity on lapse and funds.
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Kenedy
Kennedy
Yornweyah
Besvay
Ug Gomds
Fragmented Scribbles From a Distant Notice Page
A dense OCR fragment shows scattered names, places, and phrases without clear narrative. Readable bits hint at personal names, locations like HorureE and Remsen, and stray dates or events, but the overall story remains incoherent and fragmentary.
Notable Cricket Match Described with Key Wickets and Bowlers
A chaotic OCR style report covers a cricket match with noted performers Sullivan and Thomypaon delivering key wickets. It references high scorers and a tense final phase, mentioning runs, overs, and pivotal bowling spells amid a dense, error-ridden narrative.
Agricultural Show Highlights Local Exhibits and Events
A fragmented report outlines a regional agricultural show with sections on national displays, health updates, and community notices. It mentions multiple organizations and venues, including sponsors and schedule references, though many names are garbled.
Special Train to Run in Connection with Cobram Show
A special train will run in connection with the Cobram Show, offering extra transport on an announced day. Details on schedule and stopping points are provided by the railway authorities.
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Win
Necton
Nomurkah
Cobram
Arnweyah
Strathmerton
Katunya
Nomkah
Numurkah
Alaa
Nour
Nemurkah
Nathalia
Melbourne
Cubram
Itashworth
Dookiv
Echuca
Klumve
Prize List From Poultry Show Listing Prizes
An OCR fragment notes class prize awards for poultry including Lo White Leghorn and Plymouth Rock with first and second prizes and certificates. It lists first prize amounts of 10 and 108 or 108 currency units, along with second prize certificates. Names and exact terms are partly garbled.
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Preeneny Lo
Plymouth Rock Covk
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Numureah
National Bank OF Australasia
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Ceobram Branch
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Macager
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Dsecer Reaiernin of
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Steek and
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McFarland Bros
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Ekailway Reserve
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John Devermany
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McNamara & CO
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Shepparton
North-Eastern Pastoral & Horticultural Society
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the Society
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