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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
3
A fragmented local item notes Canty remains alive in Selah with brief reference to an unclear event or status. The terse text mentions Selah and a person named Canty in connection with a fre or freedom context, but specifics are not preserved.
The retiring board Henderson Gadd Andrews Hola and BR Scott were unanimously re elected after Mir Bermingheu chaired the session. Directors pledged to settle liabilities and improve the next report while debating balance items and potential charter changes for the factory.
A brief notice indicates a meeting originally scheduled for a specific date has been deferred to a later day. Organizers urge attendees to confirm the new time and location.
A battered report describes a chaotic football gathering with missing players and allegations of arranged participation. It notes a controversial letter about availability, a secretary’s anger, and a claim of a universal “Chamberlain's Coagh Remedy” being touted for sale.
Tamote, JOHN WODYCOMB of Fern Grange Callignce argues against cutting mail delivery times to Traralgon Yarram. He warns residents would lose morning arrivals and weekly Melbourne papers, fearing slower post and reduced pew service benefits. He urges public awareness before any timetable changes.
A Tyers Row letter laments the state of the main road to Trarsigon and questions council funding. It condemns spending £40 on Ridman’s guns for drainage while noting no money for roads and mocks Mr AP for his responses.
The Traralgon Literary and Debating Society held a fortnightly meeting at the Mechanics Institute. The debate centered on Kingsley Westward Ho with Mr Sandford opening by quoting extracts to highlight the English character of the era. Mr Lampe read a paper on the book while Mr Sandford challenged Mr Sergeant’s claim that the work teaches a great lesson, and Mr Petit argued it imparts several lessons.
Meecagh the of the deten te dent in we enate against the plaintiff. The four day case left costs to run high. Over £100,000 worth of motor cars were imported into Australia in the Commonwealth financial year. Duty at 20 percent yielded £20,000 for the Federal Government. With more cars entering, imports may nearly double this season. The English cycling boom is shown by anticipated cycle output exceeding £280,000 this season.
Fat sheep yarding totaled 10 700 with many light weight merino wethers. Prices eased slightly early but firmed as sale progressed with primes and crosses showing strength. Spring lambs drew brisk demand and high prices. hoggets and extras also strong. Trade notices advertise remedies and local events at Traralgon and surrounding venues.
An old advertisement touts Woods' Great Peppermint Care as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds. The brief copy emphasizes its effectiveness and broad use for seasonal ailments.
Cycling and motoring notes discuss Dunlop Tyre judged entries for the Warrnambool to Melbourne road race, prize funds surpassing £750, and entries closing August 25 at Dunlop Co Melbourne. Mentions Melbourne to Sydney Reliability Contest in November and plans by Victorian motorists, including A.B.M. Poster of Maffra, to field powerful cars. Also notes English Motor Cycle Club London to Edinburgh run with 24 riders and 400 miles.
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