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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1902
Page
2
February rainfall reported with scattered figures from Mposout and Me FW Haines, listing daily amounts and a total of 63 points. Parcel notices indicate shipments for local railway station, with addresses and items pending.
Fragmentary listings show events and speakers at various towns including Gormandale Wilang Toongabbie and Trarsigon. Notable names include Mr C Atwood Rev A Hartiete and Me F Grubb with times scattered across days.
A naval expert argues that a strong fleet remains Australia’s main defence. The piece discusses Captain Cresswell’s scheme presented to the Federal Cabinet, contrasting Imperial subsidies with an enduring Australian naval force. Proposals include building a local fleet of three to five cruisers within a decade, funded partly by reduced Auxiliary Squadron costs, with maintenance around £47,000 per ship annually.
Entries for principal Morwell events to be run on St Patrick's Day close on Saturday next 8 March. Rumors of quartz reef found near Walhalla raise hopes in Tyers. Local shooting, rifle match results, and band parade noted along with entertainments and public notices in Traralgon.
The Traralgon Butter Factory held its annual stockholders meeting at the Varaaiga Bure bay on Thursday. Discussions covered previous minutes, new machinery purchases, including a milk weighing system and a new engine, plus plans to shift to cream production as milk supplies and cream separators evolve.
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