15 Sep 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1898
Page
1
A garbled report mentions Gedye Bros and a special announcement across various regions, with references to teachers, patrons, and several places. It lists names like Lady Warner and Cori Me Wit, hinting at community notices and local events, but details are unclear.
E Buckingham, TAILOR, offers clothing made in SI 4p factories with 20 percent savings on orders. Promises fast service, quality fabrics, and guaranteed satisfaction. Promotes extensive selection including fancy fabrics and trimmings, urging locals to support the district.
Local notices announce arrangements for Cobram Show catering and a first class meal on Show Day. A public meeting in Kaiamatite will discuss the new Shite road, while entries for horse events close with officers tomorrow. Debating Society reports a negative view on excessive sport in Victoria as horses, artists, and land deals feature in Cobram life.
A festive event at Pride Joint drew about one couple dancing vigorously into early daylight. The piece notes refreshments, key attendees, and ongoing preparations for upcoming Grand National events and local fairs with various names and details.
Barooga township reports the first load of this season’s wool passing Barooga Station while noting good crops yet brides rain remains scarce. A prayer for rain is offered as Gill tamles is mentioned. Gill tamles. A Sunday school was held last week and church services occur every alternate Sunday with Mr Ward of Berrigan officiating. An informal lagoon shooting meeting is planned for the 27th after local shootists favored the idea. Cricketers look to resume play and a club meeting is anticipated soon.
The fortnightly Cobram Agricultural Society committee met at Gedye's hotel to discuss show entries and judging. Attendees approved judges and stewards, reviewed invitations and approvals from various individuals and clubs, and planned future show arrangements and finances.
A reader from the Cobram area details traps or nets set in the river to catch fish. He plans to report the offenders under the law and urges action to protect fair fishing. He also notes upcoming railway/opening events and local harvests, including plans for a large community celebration at Finley and district cricket activity.
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