Traralgon Water Pumping Referendum Debate
The article reports a heated council discussion in Traralgon over a water pumping scheme. Councillors West and Dunbar push for a visible capital cost on the ballot while others urge plain rate impacts. The meeting outlines pricing estimates of £11,000 capitalised cost versus £6,500 short-run cost and sets the form of ballot submission for readers to view in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fae
Stlin
Arlene
Cr West
Cr Dunbar
Dr West
Whittakery
Want
Ler
Cutteil
Tuihar
Hunbar
Jajniaum
Increased insurance rates threaten Palatine plan
MP West reports a letter from Mr ALE detailing forthcoming insurance rate rises. The Water family fallout prompts a warning that costs may jump by about four percent, unless water supply arrangements are corrected to restore satisfactory operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Ale. Jones
Palatine Insurance Co
Dar Sit
Harvest festival held at St Pauls Chere Callignee
On Sunday last the first harvest festival was held in St Pauls Church Callignee. A large congregation filled the decorated church with fruit and flower designs. A unique cornucopia display near the pulpit drew praise for its artistry and arrangement. The musical portion and anthem were creditably rendered under Miss Eels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Chere
Callignee
Eels
Local sports meeting fundraiser và parade plans approved
Donations of 100 G4 were noted and trophies authorised for prizes. Reports from sub-committees were welcomed while Miss Mornane and Mr William Macdonald were tasked with prize purchases. Tickets issued to children. amusements on Showground planned. entertainment arranged with Father Colman and Miss Castles. A box plan for seats opened at Mr Clarkson’s. parade organized by Town Mand. public holiday expected large turnout. thanks given to the Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommiers
Mise Mornane
Lalies’ Committee
Me Wm. Macdonald
Sally
Win. Macdonald
Messrs
Maher
Havenauer
English
Marstin
Walsh
M*donald
Wand
AbCarthy
Father Colman
Father Robinson
Miss Castles
Anitnrse
Thia Enturlainmvac
Clarkson
Bush Fires Relief Fund Collections Noted
A local relief effort lists donations from residents aiding victims of recent Bush fires near Bulga. The report names donors and amounts from R. Powell, E. King, J. Redpath, J. Holden, W. Selig, J. Woodruff, H. Beaton, and others, totaling several shillings.
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Scott
Cimily
Mesers
Peali
Aml
T. Bowell
Tory trophy shoot off at Showground draws fair crowd
The first Tory trophy shoot off at the Showground on Wednesday drew a fair attendance of TRARALCON CLUB members. Scoring used three points for a first barrel kill and two for the second. Results show R Ring at 21 yards 24, C Wright 21 yards 26, Jus King 19 yards 20, R Dunford 19 yards 15, J M'Ewan 19 yards 29. A £2 6s 1d sweepstake followed, won by R Dunford at the 19 yard mark with most birds cleared from traps. R King and C Wright also performed well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ring
Wright
R. King
C Wright
Harvest Thanksgiving Service at St David's Church
The Harvest Thanksgiving Service was held at St David's Church on Sunday. The church was richly adorned by the Misses Greaves, Goodwin, Williamson, Mia Piora, 8. Taylor, V. Chsundy, T. Greaves, and Andy Godwin, with displays of fruits, vegetables, and cereals showing local production and abundance. The gathering, led by Mise Majendis and Rev. T., urged farmers to share best tilling methods and embrace modern machinery to improve yields.
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St. David's Church
Greaves
Goodwin
Williamson
Mia Piora
Taylor
V. Chsundy
T. Greaves
Andy Godwin
Mise Majendis
Maldon Vic Merchant OK Landon Transcript Fragments
Fragmentary notes describe an 19th century Maldon Victoria merchant named OK Landon. The jumbled text references shooting, a day, and personal recollections linked to years past, with names and terms partially legible. The record preserves the readable names and vague events without clear structure or dates.
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Landon
Maldon
Vic
Teusine
Railway to Open Up Richmond Vale Estate Land
A speaker urges building a railway to Richmond Vale Estate to settle new blocks and support farming families. He argues land quality, rainfall, and adequate rails will attract settlers, with a line seen as essential for progress and local development.
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Hanly
Baer
Richmond Vale
Yarra
Bountiful harvest reported across district yields
Upper Maffra and Tinamba area farmers report strong harvests with high bag yields across wheat peas oats and barley. Notable entries include Clyne and Williamson fields, with peas and Cape barley producing hundreds of bags per acre, while some records suggest yields slightly below recent averages.
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Thun
Wall
Raat
Upper Maffra
BR. Clyne
John Willisimson
D. AL Clyne
Phil, Sullivan
Jas. Clyne
Horstman
C. Rowley
J. Blore
H. Miler
Webster
Wetherley
Weatherley
Gibbs
Howley
Traralgon church notices and auction details
Commercial church notices list Mass times for Catholic and Anglican services at Traralgon and surrounds, with Harvest Thanksgiving by Rae JG Wilson and references to local figures Mr Joyce and Mr Peart. Also notes civil and mechanics institute events and a suppressed auction or sale fragment with payment details and a secretary’s signing.
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Catholic Church
Sales and Geld
Comwarr
Traralgon
Church of England
Bt. Elliott
Hlc
Glengarry
Callignee
Traralgon South
Upper Flynn's Creek
Presbyterian Church
Rae
JG. Wilson
Mr G. Foomeabie
Sir Wed. Wily
Ir Wiley
Walang
Gormandale
Tatense
Mr Joyce
Mr Peart
Rees
Finn
H. St
Pam
Gormaniin Gurnicy Ooh
Touring car surge marks English elections event
A Victorian era report notes massive motor car canvassing in England during general elections with Harvey Du Cros leading Hastings polls. It covers the Tour of road races from Sale to Prospects, the Dunlop Road Race, and a Prospect Reserve carnival highlighting strong public turnout, weather challenges, and winners including FB Vanlemur and L Corbett.
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Avery
Harvey du Cros
Danlog Tyre Co
Me Duros
Hastings
E. Janis
Sale
Prospecs
Thirrslay
Gippaland
Lottiz
Osurac
Mt Patil
Auiles
Vanlemur
Victorin Road
Floyd Mourland
Mlood
MacFarland
Arist
Morgan
Jesraccl
Earls
Romzit
L. Corbett
W. Hawley
Australia Road Chain
Prospect Reserve
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Minh Moe
Callichme
Bush Fires Relief Fund
Traralcon Can Club
R. Davis
Acre
Commercial
Uiood
W. M. Bruce
DE M'Lean
S Amd
Tet Macck
Ingeater F O
Shive
Recordais
Stee Yanded
Ehrman
Ald Elks
Usi G Chamberlain
Miltgan
Theo. B. Little and Co
Prob Little & CO
Tod District
AL Coates
H. M. Campbell
Salea
J. B. Little
Tuesaday
WEO
B. Little & CU
Sale Horse Sale
Miro
Little & Fh
Wih
Campbell & Sons
Tareevn
SONY
Promuslwter St Duly
Prposed Wate
Sully
Tre Hohe
Daltane Babel
Attuma
Traralgon Creek
Mathieson
Davis
Stork
Tharaluus
Maffra
Snd
Morwell
SALTS
Morwell Yarte
Miffra
F.standin
Toc
Athieson A Hales
Bagaar
Lestancimiy Oo
A. TL
Crossea Ile Ene Ny BK Lem
Vlas Polkye
Ghd
Baskal
Polina
Bae
Boske
Curiry
Wwe
Alwasa
Jr Dole
Aenrea
Coun
Sue Auent
Racha Herat
Kwurs
Calon
ARS
Ylne
ENO
Mure Duce
Dahokam
Melbourne Davies
Hay
Faust
Prise
Mel Bos
Stamn Fy Rerly O
Charles Harkin
Hare Cran
Canlion Victor
Louis M Beit Commision
A. Mlean & Co., Stwln and
TVD
UN Th Life Poayes
Motlieth
Binmsr
Tiawtis
Tranter
Ina Harrie Sree
Wilkes
Cheap Bass
Tonir
Aber
Sue
G. H. Fis
RSH
Butcher
Lindsay
Sapneni Partevg
Lows
Waterloo Hotel
Hus Ees Manne Np
Buen Tele West Wisst
Kxestiaverr
Sears
Clra
Rolfe
Melbou Mse
Walter William Lancaster
Viewora
Swploye
Wiliam Edwin Boral
Mallen
Asid
D. Grant
Traralgon Park
Campbell Bros
Jaesparsers
Osiinbrook
Paravae
Edwick
Cairntwrank
Pederal Coffee Palace
Appelle
P.O
Traralqon
D. Crow
P. G. Bicknell Watchmaker
PRP. G. Bicknell
Tee C. Coommake
Zbioomogntre
Bramklin Street
Trkaraigos
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