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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
3
Members of the Denison Progress Association met with confusion and dispute over a contentious issue involving school interference. Several speakers urged action while others remained undecided, and the group adjourned without finalizing a position. The next meeting was set for a resident’s home, pending further discussion.
A published letter reports objections to reducing fire insurance premiums tied to mains length in Traralgon. It notes Cr Pettit and the Shire Secretary’s figures showing mains served, argues against blanket townwide rate cuts, and calls for representations to the Underwriters Association to lower premiums for the business district despite partial mains coverage.
Reports say the Underwriters Association opposed rate reductions until all reticulation is complete with 8 to 14 inch mains. Lillydale and Wangaratta rejected similar pleas. Phenix Coy manager balks at concessions until reticulation finishes. Cadets were invited to submit objections by letter.
Victoria education austerity criticized by Mr Tait Director of Education at Warragul noting poor evening class attendance and English and American comparisons. He warned Victorians of education neglect alongside widespread influenza and rheumatism concerns.
In a rough scramble, Yarragon led by 14 at the final change and sealed a 30 to 10 victory over Traralgon. Key Yarragon players Hampton Moncrief Casey Ellis Egan Stevenson Methberg starred. for Traralgon Bell Onley T Milligan D Ryan Dinwoode Campbell worked hard. Dineen Ranson Curran each scored for Yarragon with Curran also among the main movers.
A Salvation Army meeting in Traralgon at the Mechanics Institute hall invites all Sunday at 11 am 2 pm and 7 pm. A pound sale at the Pound Yards on Saturday features prizes for car drivers. Dunlop Company offers £100 in prizes for best tyre economy between September 1909 and February 1910. A meeting on Tuesday evening will discuss the Traralgon drainage fund. Accounts owed to Mr A LEECH are due by June 7 and a Mechanics Institute dance is planned for June 9 with Melbourne and local talent.
Let by auction at the Clay Hotel Traralgon for Rich River Dairying Property and a four room weatherboard cottage at Thomas Hill Gormandale. Tenders invited for the cottage with labour-only requirement and plans available at the factory in Crossover. Local notes mention animal remedies and agricultural products in Traralgon and Glengarry areas.
Public Works department advertises a fencing tender for Eneimy 41 chains at Riggalls Hiker's Creek Glenmaggie and Depisi. Conditions and tender details available at Glen Maggie Post Office and local police stations. Lowest bid may not be accepted. W L Baillic Commissioner of Public Works.
Catholic church notices list Masses at Sale and other towns with vespers and times. Entries include Beagalong Newry Stratford Rinedale Upper Pynn's Crook and local clergy names. An amount 11.80 appears for Mr W J Harvey and miscellaneous notes.
A partial text indicates an office issuing job printing of all descriptions. The readable fragments suggest a local public notice about descriptions and required printing work.
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