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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
3
The text conveys doubt about party principles and voter trust, noting disillusionment after elections. It references internal conflicts, leadership concerns, and waning faith in the party’s effectiveness.
A blaze swept through a Traralgon dwelling with Mrs Rattacle and J. Milligan noting loss of furniture and contents. The brigade fought flames to prevent total destruction while an alarm clock in a chest of drawers kept ticking. The fire started in the kitchen and remains mysterious. Insurance covered £110 on the bedstead and £75 on furniture.
Amid holiday crowds the club urges rally to prevent a repeat of a pricey football special. Dr Hagenauer donates a trophy for best improved player, committee vows a grand ball on June 23 to boost funds, and next Wednesday a strong lineup aims to secure four points. The Toongabbie match ends 7 to 1 in favor of Nambrok, with good attendance and lively support from fans. Morwell State School visits Traralgon, suffering a defeat.
A period style ad recounts a railway guard J J Dickinson of Traralgon praising Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney pain backache and disturbed secretions. It urges readers to buy at Foster McCo in Sydney and warns to ensure Doan's, not imitation. The piece emphasizes kidneys as essential to health and claims lasting relief.
An English engineer has invented a compact aluminum boxed automatic device to prevent a motor car from exceeding a predetermined speed. When the limit is reached the clutch withdraws automatically and the brake engages if needed. The device allows full engine power on hills yet prevents the driver from surpassing the set speed.
The president stated no major work had occurred on the road for a long time and that action should be taken now. Mr Young advised against any action and urged calling tenders. Later a list of grant works totaling £195 was apportioned.
A fragmented local item reports discord within religious groups and the community response. The note mentions Bale and unspecified parties, outlining tension and potential conflict without graphic detail.
A fragmented notice from Traralgon and surrounding area outlines various financial schemes, tenders, and local bids. It mentions Freehold securities, low interest loans, and a marketing claim for a cough remedy. Notices also invite submissions for sinking shaft work near a railway station and a weatherboard stage rebuild at Thomas Hill.
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