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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1906
Page
3
Fragmentary court text mentions mapping to Julian street and a named poet, with unclear context. The readable portion records a local legal or administrative note about a street or property mapping and a referenced poet or writer, leaving other details unreadable.
In a case involving James John Mitchell and Pa Harton carpenters and Walter McCarthy plumber, a large timber consignment is debated for quality and fittings. The trial analyzed roof spouting brackets downpipes and wall plates, with experts Wells and Wells and architect William Wells presenting original plans. The judge suggested arbitration and partial judgment by consent, settling plaintiffs’ claim at 480 with costs.
In a council meeting the Rosedale Shire appointed Mr J Sambell as secretary at £100 per year with clerical duties. He must reside in Kinlate, reflecting a recent qualification for the post and prompting local congratulations.
A fragmentary, humorously mistranslated Bible of a town’s ailments and remedies, featuring cheap medicines and various local sellers. The text mentions Mather’s propetetor Cheapicle, a Diarrhea remedy, and a story line about a visitor asking an elderly resident’s age, with lines about infant illness and a cough managed by a medicine.
A man named Benjamin Russell was found dead on the front verandah with a bullet wound. In a magisterial inquiry, testimonies from Susan Russell, Benjamin Graham, Georgy Rawell, and Constable Hodder described his long illness and alleged self inflicted wound. The inquest returned a verdict of death by a penknife wound self inflicted. The narrative covers the man’s residence history and character as a quiet, honest person.
Morwell Shire Council notes present officers Hall, Vary, Chady and Watson. Correspondence from Narracan Shire proposes a Moe conference on the 80th at 12 noon to discuss dairy inspector appointments. Fence permission granted near White law’s track subject to road needs. Deviation offer of £15 cash from Thos. Sergeant accepted. Land fencing dispute between Williams, West, and Corbett to be settled by arrangement. Dairy supervision discussed with Traralgon Shire to cooperate under the Milk Act. Traralgon pays its dairy inspector and seeks joint inspection with Morwell. Morwell prefers continued cooperation.
A wet start gave way to a lively picnic near the Mechanics Institute last Wednesday with strong turnout from surrounding districts. After a lunch run, a lengthy sports program proceeded with Mr T Downie as handicapper and starter and Mr F E Woodruff coordinating the event. Trophies were awarded to multiple winners across races and activities, and a dance followed with notable attendance and late-night refreshments.
The marriage of Mr H Jos Bold ing third son of Gov Bolding to Miss Annie Shaw eldest daughter of Mr Donald Shaw of North Hazel weal was celebrated on Wednesday at the bridegroom’s parents residence. Rev HL Willixes officiated. The bride wore grey voile with orange blossom, bridesmaids Laura Shaw and Mary Marshall. Groomsmen G Burr and Leslie Bolding. Guests enjoyed a sumptous repast, toasts were proposed, songs and musical items given. The couple left for their honeymoon amid showers of rice and confetti. Bride received many gifts and the event was marked by warm good wishes from guests and relatives.
Messrs A McLean and Co report subdued demand after a slow horse sale day with cattle yardings down from prior week. Cows to 6, stores few, pigs to £2 2s, cows to £4 11s. Private sales include 300 good station bred bulls, 29 forward bullocks, and 150 good station bred heifers. At Morwell and Traralgon yardings and prices show improved late rates, with a large sheep sale at Traralgon drawing buyers from far districts and prices generally firm to higher for fat and store stock.
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