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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1913
Page
3
In a tense session, speakers critique Labour measures and missteps. Mr Hughes, Mr Cook, and others challenge land tax, Commonwealth Bank, and savings banks, arguing the government bleeds the economy while promising reform. Voters hear warnings of predatory taxation and calls to reject proposed policies.
At a meeting on Saturday evening the Traralgan Racing Club decided to buy about 60 acres of Meissa r s estate for a new course. About 20 shares have already been taken up with more expected in days. The site promises a good track and should improve attendance and racing quality, reviving the town’s original course on the land the Cub purchased years ago. The Girls Work Sale of Work will also be held in March at the Presbyterian Church with stalls for Fancy, Refreshment, Produce and Sweets. Cham berlain s Cough Remedy is recommended and sold by chemists and grocers.
Minutes describe motions appointing canvassers to support a railway line from Traralgon to Gormandale via Traralgon South. A large hall gathering is planned with dancing, lanes for races and various athletic events. Petition presented by Pentland urges railway through rich maize growing country. ratepayers expected to sign.
The Glencarry Butter Factory held its yearly meeting in which Mr R Farmer and committee members presented the six month balance sheet ending January. The report notes higher profits from improved refrigeration, a strong asset base, reduced output from supplier clearing, and ongoing investment in new machinery with a paid balance of debt, while praising price stability and market advantages in Melbourne.
A Shire notice states the appointed person must value all Raieahtle Property within the Shire. It mentions a remaining sum of £150 and invites further particulars on application at the Shire Office, with Walter West named as Shire Secretary.
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