01 Sep 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1898
Page
1
The document records a chaotic gathering with scattered names, places, and actions. It mentions Mr McVayden receiving a sum and several attendees including Varner, Peebles, and Kennedy. The page mentions a board meeting, discussions, and planned activities plus references to local officials, schools, and community groups.
In Cobran discussions, Curtin and committee members argued over proposed financial terms for a railway link. The chair and supporters urged firm action, while opponents warned of high costs and questioned the project’s benefits amid broader economic uncertainty.
A garbled local page notes a Monday council meeting and a Rowing Club gathering at Kendall's, plus a general odd mix of names, places, and events. It mentions a crime and an earthquake rumor, a soccer club favored in the GVA premiership, and a church service in Katamatite.
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