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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1905
Page
3
A fire on a hillside prompted a chase as lights moved along the slope. The scene involved Messers. daugina and M. O'Connell, with a light seen near the shed and subsequent searches by authorities amid bush fires and tension in the town.
A chaotic incident near Gut Sapilies saw a large warehouse blaze with extensive damage. Fire officials and witnesses describe a rapid setup of containment efforts while investigators examine incendiary hypotheses and multiple responders rallied to secure the scene.
A very pretty wedding took place at St Marys Chivest Mowvell with E W Smith of Fiveleigh marrying Anvelia Mereiith Kemp. The ceremony featured floral decorations, a white dress, and a reception at Green's. The bride and groom left for their honeymoon to Medhuene and Adelaide aboard a train, while friends and family offered well wishes.
Weather across Traralgon South is unsettled with strong winds and scattered rain. Observers report rising temperatures midweek, with a thunderstorm and dry spells affecting crops, while forecasts suggest further volatility into the weekend.
January dispatches describe Russian detachments assembling to threaten Japanese lines near Nivechwang and Thng ia-san. Japanese counterattacks, reinforced, force Russians back with 62 killed and 150 wounded. Port Arthur siege progress noted with 4,000 troops ashore and 10,000 casualties reported, plus reports of ongoing privation and supply issues. Japanese and Russian movements include attacks near Liao-yang, Cossack raids on rail lines, and a Japanese capture of the Drill summer Lethington coal carrier, with a British steamer Roseley seized en route to Vladivostock.
The Long Tunnel mines report progress at the Long Tinel incline shaft with 24 feet advanced through shale country. At the 2200 foot level the south drive extended 170 feet toward the boundary. stone quality is improving, gold visible, and stopes show payable stone. Multiple levels and stopes are described with averages around 3 feet widths and several feet of payable ore, indicating the week’s mining continues toward feasibility.
A fragmented notice reports on mining operations at multiple sites. Equipment and tunneling progress are noted, with mentions of battery shifts, ore tonnage, and attempts to intersect reefs. Locations include Mound Pleasant and a site called The Coronation, with ongoing work toward gold-bearing seams and scheduled milestones next week.
Fat cattle demand strong with limited supply and higher forward prices. Record of livestock sales includes Mr Dupbar’s young steers at 22 18s, Forbes and Simpson heifers at 3 5s, and various cows and calves trading across multiple markets. Sheep yardings small with prices steady. pigs and ponies sold. Market note cites oppressive weather but good buyer turnout and active selling across Morwell, Traralgon, and surrounding districts.
IPDLE AND BORTHWICK announce Tramigon branch in Traralgon with MK Pete Dunbar steering. Tender and inspection details released for Contract 911 Gravelling work on Ficks Hill Galligaca Planas. Notices warn trespassers and promote Dairy Farms leases and local business changes. Public sale terms and race entries close January 14 with racing at Traralgon on January 25 1905.
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