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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1909
Page
3
The assembly debated altering the market holiday day to fit pig sales and football checks. Members argued whether to change the holiday immediately, with vote results showing a 10 to 9 tally and questions about two subscriptions and firm voting rules.
We regret to feace the death of Mr William of Traralgon brother of Mir d Dee Crane Mrv A Dun bar and Mie McBean which tay place at the Sale hospital on Friday after a painful illness Deceased 1 1 very old resident of the district and much respected by all who knew him His remains were brought from Sale on Saturday and interred in the Trae talon cemetery on Sunday afternoon The burial service was conducted by the Rev H T Langley M A who the funeral arrangements were manis factorily carried out by Mr F L Grubb
McLean and Co report a week of cattle sales with cows at £1 to £7 and heifers £5 1s to £10 1s. Special sale at Maffra drew buyers. many high quality steers and heifers sold. Numerous consignors including Mr Wrathall, Mr Man, Mr Kennedy, Mr Pratt, Mr Porter's heifers, and others noted with prices across steers, heifers, and cows. Fat cattle market described as firmer despite poor weather. lighter turnout and variable prices this period.
The piece laments modern medicine overusing opium and narcotics to dull pain rather than treating the illness. It argues that coughing remedies contain dangerous narcotics and criticizes manufacturers for misleading claims about Chamberlain's Cough Syrup.
Local residents debated building a ships and a Mechanics Hall near the Nambrok school site. A report to the Education Department was discussed, with Mr Kennedy as chairman. Residents opposed a public hall near the school unless it served educational needs, and a subscription drive raised funds though plans stalled.
A damaged clipping describes a skin wound that never fully healed after an operation, with the wound continually breaking out in later years. The writer mentions wearing out and seeking relief, referencing a Dew Ointment and continued attempts at treatment.
An ad listing prices for wheat, oats, rabbits, fowls, ducks, apples, pumpkins, and garden produce. Includes poultry tips urging bone scraps to boost egg production and notes on market prices and local trading firms. Mentions Terreanean and Traralgon regions and the Gippe Janet Trading Co.
Public notices list mass schedules at Traralgon, Glengarry, Blackwarry and nearby hamlets, with names of clergy and church locations. Advertisements include lending on freehold securities, tonic remedies, and a grand annual ball to support the Convent School, plus a lost cow notice in Upper Flyan TM Creek.
Debts owing to Mr Ted Roberts and culvert repairs listed for a local sale in Traralgon and district. The auction includes poultry, furniture, chairs, and farm machinery to raise funds for a football club. Public notice of sale with details on addresses and terms.
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