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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1913
Page
2
Ad copy touts world wide reputation for smam Sheeting Aood heavy dry finish sheeting in all widths. Claims best choice pays both seller and buyer. Mentions traveling sets and men’s suits as part of the range.
Friday April 11 1913 reports improvements to a refreshment booth and dining room, repairs to a gate after a horse fright, a working-bee to address tussocks and blackberries, and acid tests for vegetation. It notes a flower show visit, a prayer for council meetings, a golf club meeting at Mechanics Institute, a new justice of the peace appointment, turf and lime works at local churches, a Toongabbie Racing Club date, and an annual cattle and sheep sale.
Sunday drive ends in a buggy wheel collapse near McHearthells. Mrs Hulme is unconscious and remains bedridden. husband Mr Hulme and two friends escape injury. Also notes a 200 springers cows and heifers demand by agents for Western district buyers. The Federal Parliament to dissolve on 2 April with writs to be issued on 5 April and May 2 nomination day. New polling places opened at Traralgon South and Mallandung in Gippsland. The Pope recovered from influenza but suffers Bright’s disease. temperature reported at 100 degrees. A dress event in Mec Hall features Wadeham topic with free seats. Redemptorist mission in Garry Catholic Church next Sunday.
Mr Macdonald secretary of the Progress Association relays a letter from MLA Me T Livingston about appointing an expert to assess lead stability in old sugar beet growing. Arrangements with the Minister of Agriculture to have an officer travel to Traralgon with Mr Dyer of the Maffea Sugar Beet Factory. the expert to meet there.
The Traralgon Mecham Institute reports an apology for missing Mr HB Howden and notes Librarian Mr Thoms presented monthly assets of £28 239 and receipts for the year. After liquidation of accounts a credit balance of about £26 remained and a gravel path works at the site were discussed.
A fragment from the Record reports disputed views on referendums within Lauboe Council and Labor circles. It mentions Mr M Kiewek, the Federal Government, and a general push aligned with socialist aims, noting public interest and party dynamics as key factors.
An elected Labor Senate candidate addressed a large crowd at the Mechanics' Institute in Traralgon on Tuesday evening. He outlined support for Labor policies, defended party leadership, and urged electors to back Labor in the forthcoming Senate elections.
NSW Minister of Works Griffithe voices approval at the Labour Council of NSW for defending arbitration and moderating industrial action. He condemns alleged Liberal agitators and warns against nationalisation as a cause of trouble, while noting the strike harmed industrial progress and public order. Neuralgia section follows unrelated patient testimony about head pains.
In a tight match the Bowls Club claimed the trophy as Mr Keys and Mr Cy delivered strong performances. The event showcased the club’s top bowlers, with many ends won, reaffirming the leader’s standing and the squad’s skilled play.
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