Cobram Show and Civic Effort in 1897 Outlook
The Cobram community eyes a strong show season with exhibitors flocking from across the colony. Local residents push for broader support to boost the fair, while prize lists compare favorably with regional societies. The movement includes hospital fundraising, church activity, and preparations for the upcoming Cobram show and related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Murray
Melbourne
Uoge
Goulburn Valley
Cobram show delays and local social events detailed
The Cobram Agricultural Society committee postponed opening until Saturday evening, with plans for a show in connection with Dowin, a piano and painting display by a local young lady, and a concert at Gedya’s hall. Music by J McRanana and others, hall management by Gedye, and admissions planned. A social at Gedya’s ball raised funds for the Cobram branch and hospital, while a plan for a future charity event in Tocumwal also aired. The report notes a recent social at Gedya’s hall, a fundraiser at Tarn, and remarks on a sermon about social dangers. Local canvassing for Hon Graham’s presentation in Warron-yuh district is noted, with a banquet planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McNernea
Asileay Comorsianer
Inca S.A
Mathbeaon
Cobra
Retamatito Ora Iondio
Monicopas
Mechanica
B.D. Sulham Eho
Cannan Keprooun
Brat Hallydadly
Wyjuek
Mir D. KR
Picard
Raperdud
H. Tock
Atock
Thoraday
Cosana Gow
Whitleen Full
Guarambet
Thoms Kennede
Laxgreuy Bemvice
Jessem
Daerterur
Geo BL
Carter
Goulburn
Cybrany Society
Cobram
Comnin Agricstionan Sreaty
Cobram Agricultural Society
Gabram
Munic Ming Alfrad Bolda
Tober
Gedys's
Torram
Moe J. Pack
Miss Fertone
Messiah. Tuck
W. HB. Evang
J. Exton
J. Raleigh
W. Bryne
Mester
Moan G. Field
D. Ficher
T.iord Gedye Ik
Dukes
J. McRanana
Mosarat, Mohamar & Co
Numurkeh
Munday
A. I
Tore
Tocumwal
Mecrovpns
Audiewer
Crauiard
Geo
Gratiam
Purtewrarnig
Len Warron - Yuh
Graham
Isle
Yarrorayoh
Uhre
WL. Aden
Dixvon'y
Mercewark
Mockatoh
Merrain
Mooraopos Hospital
Oga Oalate
J Vrilderig Herald
Ian
Ionwationoor
Mesara Rayno
Luou
Fearagl
McFirland Oliver
Farmora Street
Bazaar to Benefit Cobram Mechanical Institute Show Week
A forthcoming bazaar during Cobram Show Week elevates support for the Cobram Mechanics Institute. Despite small leadership, organizers promise a rich collection of goods, numerous stalls, and enticing attractions to raise funds. Bir T Kennedy MLA opens the event with free admission and emphasis on voluntary pocket-money at close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rif
Luins
Cobram
Goulburn
Mechanica’ S Institute
Mechanics’ Institute
Bir T. Kennedy
Persan
M. McNamara
Prominent Australian Patients Endorse Pink Pills for Pale People
A letter from Mrs Thomas describes long battles with rheumatism and invalidism and credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring health after years of illness. The account notes trips to doctors, failed treatments, and the eventual improvement following the pills. The advertisement touts the pills as a cure for rheumatic pain, nervous disorders, and related female ailments, with purchase details from the Dr Williams Medicine Company in Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
M Miner
Teatheols
Victoria
Uria
Ihongr
Joel
Marie Horton
de Williams
Fata
Ty Williams
Unia
de Witlique
Mendiay
de Wolliams
Chemitz
Dr Williams Medicine Company Saliatary
Queeneb
Melbourne
Football recap shows mixed results and shifting standings
The article details scattered football results with Barooge and Yarrowoyah notable games, mentions Sobeam vs Meckatnt and Fall fo plans, plus Mick Thaffe leading a win. It references Wingore, Yarriwinga district rivals, and notes Mick Duty as umpire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apu
proalesSip Lock
Plo Et Gobrin
Barooge
Yorrowoyah Br
Belinda
Sobeam v
Murkainl
Storcet
Mucketab
Darramive
Wee
Poule
Belvinis
Mick Thaffe
Abd
Yarriwinga
Csbrain
Daranga Cobeam
Toth
Nord
Mick Duty Wall
Children of Cobrum Attend Seasonal Toy Fair Gala
Reading text describes a festive event for children featuring a hall filled with toys and pictures. Children may dip into a tub, select a toy guided by tonal cues, and toys include marbles, games, whist, and other amusements. Evening exhibits include displays by artists and a temporary graphic setup with photos to be completed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobrim
Wieritetlows
Ature
Amingel
Erickn
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Srecut
Gedye Bros
Berrigan, Fesley
Barooga
N.S.W
Talford Gedye
Cobram Vispensary
J. @ PRinCE
Station Street
Brock
David Tunnock
Banister
Qobram Abd Sumurrah
Supreme Courts of
New South Wales
Olor
Torocek
Kuwrikal
Alend
Johnson Axw Grant
William Johnson
Matthew Gram
Solieitore
Rumuricam
Bathatia
Tatra! Bulppauton
Melbourn
Johnson
Great Comminghoer
Teking Aig
Davite
Vistoria
Morrissy
Borbert Turner
C. W. Morriess
Numurkab
Nathatlia
Cobham
Mer Willeam
James Ogg) Harrister
Ofee
Nexet Cobram
Stoner
Hew South Wales
Cobram Cash Bakery
Station
Maz
A.M. Wirenestre
Proprietra
Valley Goods
Btation
Mr Prince
Chemist
Commissioners of Savings
Boas
Market Ct
Selous
Victorie
Ty Gov Hanay
Srvingy Bank
Frarmere & Others
Beutinints
Walelion
Froihald
Qacosh
Landa
Pires
Saving Banke
E Emery
Markosah
Cobra M Wine Cellars
Schroeder
Paovstrion
Cobran
Surronm Ling
BCU
Paul Row
E. Buckingham
Main Street
Curlim
Cnalamers
Vrral
Cubram
Arthur Wadesson
Uae
Lee
Wheleyan Church
J. Wresn
the Cobram Courier
Bredal Advert Aserts
D. K. Picard
Customs & General
Cobram and
Yarroweyah
Heap
Railway Yanods
Geo. E. Carter
U D.S. Lond
Vie
Meliourne
Collies 8
Carlton
FW Russ Lapel
Corler
Walch
Vishal
Abe Carter
Hartoless
Eter
GUDYE
Victoria Hotil
Goram
Alfred
Rogs
Corman
Diatrict
Loch
Australia
Hazaar
Vletcher
Toote
Fletcher
Pusu Notre
Gedye
Victoria Tall
Ted Munhiroua
Wention
Ida Kendall
Victoria Racing Club
Laeger
Wardle Rae
Dyno Moour
Ty Sid
Mooroopna Hospital
Mechanics’ Wall
B.D. Sullivan
Cobram Cricket Club
Hck
Gedro’s
Victoria Hotel
W. Homer
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