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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1906
Page
3
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A local church marked its anniversary with services led by Rev. L T Copeland and an address by Mr. Copeland on the biblical text Now ye heart seek to serve the Lord. The congregation, including special anthems by the choir and organ by E Nicholl, gathered for morning and evening services. The sermon urged Christians to balance faith with action and warned against laxity, urging members to commit to God and join a planned anniversary program.
In a muddy scoreline Seaton posted 108 runs as Toongabbie chased with eight wickets down. Flynn led for Seaton with 13 and Graham 11 as Heywood took 9 for 240. Campbell and Humphrey remained not out as the sides prepare to resume next Saturday with Toongabbie needing 89 to tie.
A correspondent argues against a large debt for Hamilton waterworks and supports reticulation aimed at fire domestic and sanitary needs. He cites Wangaratta and Murray examples, notes underground tanks and tank supplies, and warns against overspending while urging practical water solutions for health and economy. He links local opinions to broader wants for reliable water during drought and campaigns for employment through productive public works.
The Mechanics Institute committee approved building a 30 by 16 foot room detached from the main hall to relieve crowding. It will cost about £70 and be paid off by guarantor-backed debts tied to the project. A local cricket match against Carrajung drew crowds, with winter fodder availability noted as improving.
A fragmentary letter to Mr Willisias on his departure as Sunday School Superintendent and guardian board member, recognizing years of faithful service and devotion. It wishes God’s blessings on him and his family as he leaves Traragra.
A Wednesday morning quake devastated the city, leaving most of it in ruins and quickly catching fire. Property losses reach £60,000,000 with 250,000 homeless and starving. Police and firefighters exhausted after a long night battling the inferno.
Nders will be received at the Shire Hall Traralgon till 10 oclock a.m. on April 5 for the forming Tassie tour from P.O. Balgs and seeing no order needed.
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