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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
2
A fragmented item from the Traralgon Shire column reports on various local matters including a proposed Kangaroo Hunt, road and tramway notes, and public notices. It mentions an institute toast, impounding officer duties, motor transport changes, and a cricket club meeting. Details are partial but indicate municipal actions, property matters, and community events in the area.
The Wild West show titled Hoot Gibbon and The Wild Wet Lights up September 2 at MBAY. Cirensee delivers a comic scene that stirs audiences across Europe with a lively stage act and unexpected moments.
A mixed page reports arrests and court notes, local sport results, and society notices. Key items include an arrest and trial at a Melbourne courthouse, golf and cricket results at Traralgon, and preparations for the Presbyterian Cricket Club meeting. Local events cover the Golf Tourney at Sale, the Jagz Bringer screening, and the Catholic Ball planning with committees named.
A large turnout from Glengarry school visited Heyfield on Friday for a friendly football and market hall event. Final scores: Glengarry 7 8 to Heyfield 44. Meyield girls won 22 to 14. Mothers’ League provided refreshments. Mr Georges thanked Heyfield for hospitality and hoped for a return visit.
A fragmented report notes a firm actively marketing latest machinery and equipment, detailing tours, demonstrations, and prospective client interests. The text mentions various names, places, and business terms, signaling a push to showcase new industrial gear and drive sales.
A Coburg Cemetery case tells of an elderly man who paid for his own funeral with weekly savings of 1 shilling. He died of pneumonia following a cold, leaving only a land block as his asset while relatives arranged his Melbourne transport.
A meeting of the Horticultural Society committee led by President Mr Filanderes approved shifting the Daffodil Show to September 17. The secretary Miss West confirmed minutes. The town was canvassed for donations to prize money, with £0 10s noted, and a street stall to raise funds on August 15.
The report details ongoing league preparations with Wimmera and local clubs, notes on players Woodhouse Allman and Keon, and updates on semifinals and finals. Norman Thomson returns to defense as Glencarry faces Cormandale with hopes for strong results.
On Thursday a wedding was celebrated at St James Church off England. Mr A Henderson son of Mr and Mrs F Henderson Loch Park Traralgon and Miss Fisher daughter of Mr and Mrs Fisher of Ira were united in the ceremony conducted by Rev J H Alunded. Further particulars to come.
The text. A fragmentary account mentions Rev Savwtell and community involvement, with scattered names and hints of a discussion about future plans. It references a meet with Cheech Yarra and mentions a ceremony or solemn gathering, plus an eventual rendering or meeting outcome.
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