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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1905
Page
2
A Friday meeting discussed the water plan and the Gas Company’s role. It noted losses to shareholders and council-funded lighting rate changes, with comment that the former joint venture could have remained a going concern. Executors' sale notices and nearby auctions were also announced.
A social dance was held at Mohan Hall on Thursday with Miss Boyd and Messrs Crowe Lal and Le Crome as MC. A fire on Friday and Saturday damaged grass near several homes, with local volunteers aiding to save structures and stock as flames spread toward Glen. A drenching rain by early afternoon slowed the blaze and brought relief to weary watchers. Local notices promote Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for relief.
A letter discusses a proposed waterworks loan and ratepayer concerns about a fallowing scheme. It questions the suitability of an external engineer and suggests postponing the vote while considering domestic water needs and pollution fears from farms along the riverbanks.
An OCR corrupted article outlines a hearing with remarks by Mr. Sandford and mentions health concerns, water works funding, and a request to allow a speaker to finish without interruption. It references a Contionng and Me Det, plus a discussion of public health and municipal services amid unclear context.
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