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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1905
Page
3
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A small party inspected an upcountry mine four miles from town in a northeast direction, noting extensive workings and ore removal methods under Mr Harey Whittle. The report details shafts, washing arrangements, and the terrain, concluding with reflections on local politics and a Tennis Club meeting agenda and officers.
District residents anticipate the Social Club’s next dance at Mechanics' Institute on Friday evening. A county butter factory board meeting last Saturday ended with Chairman Jas Lang resigning, triggering speculation about his role in a new cooperative butter venture.
Walter West appeals to Melbourne officials over guarantees for a proposed Traralgon Water Trust loan of £10,000. The minister confirms the council must guarantee £50 annually to cover current expenses for water supply, clarifying the financial commitment amid uncertainty about what constitutes current expenses.
The seventh installment of the Victorian Year Book for 1904 notes continued decline in Supreme Court civil litigation, with writs issued, amounts sued for, and trials in 1904 far lower than 1691. It compares cases in County Court and Petty Sessions, excludes several categories, and records insolvencies and administration data for 1900–1904.
Messrs A McLoan and Co report Mafra fair cattle turnout with most stock sold. Prices firm for fats, store cattle and heifers, with strong demand for good beasts. Traralgon yarding large yet sold well despite rain. Bullocks up to £13 17s 6d and fats to £8 10s. Private sales include bullocks to £8 0d and springers to £5 10s. groups of cows and calves sold around £4 to £6. Sir Cowell line brought £6 10s. Reports from Mathieson Davis and Theo B Little note short fat cattle supply and firm sheep prices. Special sale at Traralgon yarded 528 cattle and 1396 sheep, with wet wool and heavy rain affecting turnout. Continuous selling of fat cattle, store cattle, and sheep proceeds under recent rates.
A historical report notes gender distribution in arrests and a drop in charges per 1,000 population from 38.22 in 1890 to 24.77 in 1903, with mixed trends across regions including New Zealand and Australia. It mentions a rise in New Zealand while other areas show decreases, and references a medicinal elixir advertisement for peppermint cure.
Calves about eight weeks old with skewed ribs and light coat note health concerns. SKEWS & PATTERSON offer PRACTICAL DRESSMAKING in all branches. Classes held at COW WARR and GLENGARRY Mechanics Institute in Traralgon with Miss Laby instructing. Public notices reference poisoning, park events, and local post office access.
A Tory trophy match will be staged at Gowrie West on Wednesday with Rovers facing Gorssan dale in a close, exciting finish. Players named include Doorty Elliott le Milligen Phail Plant Pettitt Bara Thomas Wright and others. The second trophy game is Traralgon versus Borer Calignee. Horn trophy result Conwarr defeated Heaton by 48 to 21. Event notes mention Nomad and Serer ba.
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