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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
3
Fragmented OCR describes Creek, police court items, and community notes. It references names such as Leslie Heya and Peter VTi Prome vic Wishes L Drone hak Bed ty Fatmes, with scattered mentions of bands, meetings, and local events.
Fincis Betis completed a record setting coast to coast run across Australia from Fremantle to Sydney, arriving at the General Post Office to a crowd as his Dunlop shod bicycle finished in 7.43 a.m. on New Year’s Day. He reportedly shaved hours from the previous record, with further gains possible if he had continued after arrival. The report notes global interest as nations aim to send elite riders to Olympic level competitions. The piece also mentions plans for the Granddale Athletic Class race on Thursday, 7th May, drawing public interest.
On the 1th inst under the local Tennis Club a concert features Kellorda and a visiting soprano in Melbourne l oreles, with Mr W H Evans performing humorous sketches. Proceeds fund the club and support a healthful recreation for Traralgon residents.
Owing to poor weather the village fair planned for St Johns Church of England ground was moved to Glengarry Public Hall. Stalls were erected and loaded with goods. Attendance appeared fair despite the disruption and a detailed report will follow.
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