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Newspaper
Kerang New Times
Location
Kerang, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
3
A crowded session discussed party alignments amid tensions between the Liberal and Country factions. Speakers criticized policies on land, irrigation, and water storage, urging united action to counter opposition and support the government agenda amid shifting allegiances and reform plans.
In a junior cricket match Trades defeated the Juniors by 5 wickets after a 137 total built by Petrie O Donnell and Whitelaw. Juniors’ top scores came from Petrie and Wilson, with Sundries and extras shaping the final tally. In a separate school match, Koondrosk school boys traveled to Kerang where Kerang won the clash.
The death of 79 year old Henry Alger was announced after he died suddenly at his residence Hawthorn House Manga River Road Kawyn last Saturday morning. Alger, a pioneer of Ke and former owner of a Farmers’ Arm hotel, lived with his wife in retirement before relocating to Balwyn after years running a Lake Tyere tourist resort. He is survived by his widow and a daughter living in West Australia. The funeral was at Box Hill Cemetery.
On Thursday evening December 17 the Cullen Congregational Church choir held a farewell social for conductor C J Breen before his move to Kyabram. Guests enjoyed in door games and songs, and Breen received a silver baton inscribed Presented to Mr C J Breen by the Cullen choir an emblem of esteem 17 12 08. He thanked the choir for two years of leadership and recalled happy evenings with the group. Supper followed as the event wound down in the early hours.
A Saturday return match at Mr Myles O Brien’s Court ended with Kerang defeating Roondrook 19 games. Scores show Kerang players Kirby Reid and Rey Murphy Begg beating Roondrook pair Kaat Jreeo Rickerde 12 5 and Ewart Troy and Ewart 12 3. Irby Reid and Kerang beat Koondrook pair Troy Ewart 12 10. Murphy Bagg Kerang beat Gye Rickards Koondrook 12 8. The report notes tea provided by Mrs O Brien and mentions a medical ad for Chamberlain’s remedy. Hawthorne Bros Kerang and Morton of Barkan advertise oats and barley services.
Accounts owing to T. & Miller must be paid within one month or be referred to a solicitor for collection. Items for sale include a half-chafentier and horseworka, panels, and an 18 HP Ruston and Proctor engine with a 10 inch Robinson pump. Viewing at Wallwood Foundry. auctioneers Donald of Kerang. Land for sale and to let listed. Geo Hall, Masssy Harris Depot.
Last Friday evening a crowded Teal Point State school hall hosted a valedictory for Mrs M Donal. Mr K Hywood opened the event with a bar, and Misses If and O ed performed songs and recitations. Mr W through presented a gold watch and chain to Mrs M Donald.
A State school concert at Mr Rennes hall showcased careful preparation by Mr Morers and Mrs Morers with Mr J. King presiding. Children in white and blue performed dumbbell exercises and a floral march while Morrison and Miss Mathers accompanied. Proceeds went to a shelter project at the school.
A Waratah steamer brought 780 passengers to Melbourne on Friday with 130 destined for Victoria. Many are agricultural laborers and several come with families. About 20 are new settlers under the nominated passage scheme, with best hopes of farm holdings or work in the state. Crowds gathered at Victoria Dock as the vessel tied up, while officers arranged accommodation and future plans.
Farmers deride the new standard three bushel bag for grain noting its awkward, fragile build and slow harvest. Some unload at the fill site to avoid stoppages while officials debate extending bag limits. mentions Hawks Bros and A C as sellers.
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