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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
3
Fragmented OCR notes discuss German contestants and Americans in a contested event. Mentions of names Fett, LTS, and Bennett appear amid unclear lines. Urges unity yet shows confusion over participants and outcomes in the produce of the match.
From our own correspondent June 18 indignant Cowwarr ratepayers protest Glengarry backed council bid for road formation denying local revenue share. Election dispute noted as locals argue for fair representation while Cowwarr and Puengabbie choose their nominee. Meanwhile Cowwarr footballers prepare to meet Heyfield at Toongabbie ground, claiming fresh edge after prior loss. Weather has been wintry and unsettled.
A lengthy discussion in the shire hall condemns national spending and defence budgeting. The speaker critiques government economies, flags Western Victoria overspending, and cites a government minister’s role amid broader parliamentary debate on reform and fiscal policy. The report notes opposition from MLA Keogh and responses from others, highlighting tensions over federal agenda and expenditure.
Prices and demand surge at Western district sale with large lots of fresh butter stocked. Auctions include tealey buyers and dealers bidding on fowls, ducks, and geese. export demand and local shortages press prices up. Prime merino wool and ewes show value, while cats and other livestock move in varied lots, with values noted for per pair and per crate.
A partial OCR fragment describes a local item with unclear names places and dates. The readable bits mention a public notice style event connected to a community or school but are too garbled to identify concrete facts or actions.
The letter or opinion argues against the demand for an expensive High Coin style project, claiming it shows utter disregard for taxpayers. It accuses the ministry of pushing a pretentious body of pensioners as a monument to extravagant policy and public waste.
The Tory trophy contest resumes tomorrow with Traralgon squaring off against Morwell at Morwell ground. Probable lineup includes Dearty, Thomas, Chalk, Wright, Davidson, Stewart, Lewis, Pins, Galein, Plant, D and J, Burton, Groves, Petit, Cobb, M'Phail, Purcell, with Proudfoot and Bury as emergencies. Umpire M'Mahon. Fiona's Creek unlikely to travel to Yinnar due to poor football ground conditions. Current table shows Yinnar leading with three wins and no losses. Traralgon, Monell, and other teams follow with mixed results.
The Bile Bean Manufacturing Co published a prize list in Guide 10 Health. Principal winners include John Weir of Balmain Sydney for signaliness and second prize, Mrs E Wassell of Rangura Brissbang for simulations, and Micssel Seamon of Nam hues Bega NSW.Additional awards of 1 pound fur prizes go to several entrants from Hood Street Wheanna NSW, West Korgran Na lv, Roky Gon 10.va Gunnedah Na We McG As, Willam Street Rickhamipton Queensland, and Mes jP Hares Parramatta Sydney.
A mixed cattle and dairy sale notice from Tyers Morwell and nearby towns lists stock including 190 head of cattle and 1200 sheep, with buyers from Traralgon and Morwell. It notes preliminary clearing sale by Qre ws and Patterson with Pentland and Sergeant, plus land auctions near Traralgon and Tyers, and a separate dairy farm property offer two miles from Traralgon with four-year terms and 4 percent interest. Local agents include Scottish Union and National Insurance Co. and Stratford Strettle Melbourne.
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