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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
3
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The ordinary monthly meeting of the Shire was held with Crs West president, Downie, Bodycomb, Denhar, and Widdis present. Minutes of the last meeting were read, with discussions on Mrs Duck's permit to crown her property, an outlet for a drain in Henry Street, and requests to clear a road between Upper Fyan Creek road properties. Dr Widdis urged action on the bad road and silted drains, and the secretary arranged for the work. Additional items covered included transfer of land for shire purposes, repair of the Upper Pann Creek road, complaints about back-road right of way, and dairy fees collected, with the president noting license questions and the secretary reporting on finances and planned works.
Fragmentary council records show discussions on night service charges, moving to 10s 18d for fortnightly and 21s 8d weekly, and a proposal to appoint a secretary to contact property owner at Callignee for a road deviation. Other items include gas accounts, payments, and deputation funds totaling 775 pounds.
A meeting was held yesterday afternoon before the Rosedale Site Council to discuss the Glen Garry road project. The council called for weeders to forward the road near Commarr, and the action drew sharp criticism. a resolution urged economy and prudent planning. A fuller report will appear in the next edition.
The Heyfield Spectator reports several court items including a delinquent with prior debt and pension issues, plus a meeting of interested locals to form a German club at the Glee Club venue. Plans outline enrolling members, a conductor from Traralgon, and potential new premises opposite the Post Office with brick construction to improve town appearance.
June 10 report from Gommandale notes a busy social scene with a wedding ceremony, upcoming invitations, and a growing local population. Mechanics’ Hall seeks tenders for a new floor and other improvements. Cemetery Trust plans clearing work. Progress Association held recently with local interest discussed. a railway social event is mentioned with a committee gathering evidence at Foster.
A mixed sale yarded a large number of young cattle and various livestock with prices rising on most classes. Bulls cows and bullocks drew several strong bids with notable figures including Hine at £3 and £4 1s and workers around £25 per pair. implements and farm gear also sold at full rates.
The auction noted strong demand for beat grades and limited buyers for lower quality butter and milk products. Poultry prices rose as dealers increased purchases. turkeys, hens, geese, ducks, and chickens showed varied but generally higher rates amid a strike aftermath. Cattle and sheep values fluctuated with prime and crossbred stock commanding higher bids, while overall supply remained heavy and prices softened in some divisions.
Though the cresting defest of the Traralgon tem at Yinnar, the Tory wophy of much interest, a match between Flynn's Creek and T takes place at the local Show Found tomorrow. The rim named team are not weak and a dry ground should bring a good game. Yinuat will travel to Mercell to play the local team, another win expected.
Farmers and buyers are warned that Patterson and Greene will hold stock sale at Penalana's yards on the specified date. Entries include 50 fat sheep 250.4 and 6 tooth wethers, with forward conditions. 20 good springers and 30 store cattle, forward condition 100 head. Lowest lending rates offered. readers invited for further details.
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