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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
3
Australians win toss and bat first as rain and poor conditions dampen play on the opening day at the Melbourne ground. Strong entries show Adelaide and Lancashire figures with Noble and Crawford among early scorers while Urawfer and others contribute uncertain totals amid a sodden wicket.
A deputation discusses sewer route options at Chilvers Road involving Mes. Hine, Palace Virtanen Wille Thitwelves, and others. They debate access to land, pipe locations, and the best route, aiming to avoid costly land purchases and reach a consensus at a forthcoming meeting.
Auctioneers TT Lite and Co. announce a February sale in conjunction with Campbell and Sons and others. Read about assets, horses, and shop items up for bidding, with expected high prices in Sydney and Morwell. The notices mention a range of consignments, including household goods, livestock, and street blocks, with sales conditions and locations detailed.
A lengthy programme included recitations by Mise Gresham and Mr Lovell, songs and a travesty on The Charge of the Light Brigade. The event closed with a popular dance that lasted into the early hours. Weather notes compare fires in Binginwarri to milder local conditions and report recent rain easing fire danger.
A special meeting of the council approved an annual excursion to the Lakes Entrance via Bairnsdale for Wednesday March 11. Ticket prices set for children 4 6d, senior scholars 6s, adults 8s. Tickets from Glengarry Toon gabbie Conwarr Heyfield and Traralgon. A public holiday gazette request to be pursued and timetable to be published later.
Court House sale of Crown lands yesterday led by EAL W with Hal lowing lots offered. Town lots include William and George Lewts at upset £4 per acre area 54.0099. M Turnbull and others with various areas and upsats up to £42 150 per hot. Country lots listed with valuations around £417864. Also ad text for cholera remedy and Brinsmead cleansing drench products.
A garbled sales notice lists discounts on unbleached towels satin silk dresses and chemises. It mentions shirts muslin aprons silk blouses crash cloths and various hosiery and gloves. Prices are given in old currency. offers include ladies and men's wear with hats and suits touted at reduced or giveaway prices.
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