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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1905
Page
3
Fragmentary report describes deep mining activity with measurements, ore quality notes, and expected development actions. Mentions quartz body, depth readings, and attempts to verify Grayson estimates while noting ongoing tunneling and extraction progress.
A detailed report on a 1905 motor cycling trial notes British manufacturers praised for tyre quality and reliability under harsh conditions. The piece covers participants, prizes like the Robert Hurst Cup and A. E. Betusley Cup, observation by English Automobile Club, and advice to cyclists on punctures and tube care amid snow and mud. It highlights lessons on tire maintenance, valve seating, and periodic overhauls to prevent failures.
Reports from Russian sources recount fierce fighting after the Hun River advance. Kuropatkin claims gains at Khingutaya and Sande-up with about 1000 casualties on each side. Russians hold a defile on the left bank. Japanese counterattacks at Sandepu cited as decisive by official and unofficial channels amid fog and cold.
The New York Six Day cycle event ended with Root and Dorion covering 2886 miles, narrowly ahead of rivals as several top teams withdrew amid disputes. Australian rider P W Palmer retired with his partner after 2021 miles. The race rules require teams of ten riders with no one on track more than 12 hours per day, and the 1908-4 era shows high fatalities. Disqualification of American rider Walthour by the American National Cyclists Association marked notable controversy.
Sola Wedel Nelaleucine is promoted as a firm remedy taking hold in Melbourne and praised by Travalgon residents for rheumatic and neuralgia relief. The ad touts benefits for various pains and offers bottles at 1 shilling 6 pence and 2 shillings 6 pence.
Fat cattle and store stock moved well with higher average yardings. Cows sold to £7, heifers to £6 15s, Boisdale cows to £8 2s, store cattle steady, young stock strong in parts, sheep prices mixed with fat sheep and lambs noted, private sale receipts include crossbred ewes and merino wethers. Parallel sales at Morwell, Mirboo and Moe noted similar trends.
Amid post battle turmoil, the Czar ordered release of wounded Pr Father Gagoo while authorities in Moscow confirm a bogus telegraph claim of extra forces. Defiant placards remain as Petersburg strike tensions rise and trade concerns provoke public fear.
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