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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1910
Page
3
A lengthy report covers campaign remarks by candidates and speakers across the Senate election scene. It describes policy stances on defense, monopolies, taxation, nationalization, and White Australia, with emphasis on military training, imperial defense, and the Labor and Liberal platforms. It notes audience reactions, resignations, and calls for decisive voter action ahead of polling.
A local meeting supported Blyth's upcoming lecture, urging measures to ensure success. Apologies from Rev W G Lester and other prominent figures were noted, while Maxwell Milligan Grit Bandford spoke briefly. A committee was formed to secure support from the Board of Advice and Friendly Societies, with Dr E Whittaker presiding and a women’s meeting set for Thursday at 3 p.m.
Threshing in the district is nearly finished with yields above expectations. F. Farmer of Bushfield Park reported 60 bushels per acre of Algerian oats sold at high prices through New Zealand loans and a Melbourne firm. Maize crops thrive, with heights of 4 to 11 feet on local farms. Glengarry Athletic Club members plan a sports meeting, with a general meeting at Mechanics Hall to set a programme. An accident last Saturday involved O Christensen’s rig and a frightened horse, resulting in the jinker being overturned and destroyed, though Christensen was unhurt.
A Friday afternoon blaze reduced Mr W Kaoe’s four room weatherboard home on Waihalla road to ashes. Mrs Kaoe saved her baby as a crackling fire spread, with no water to fight it. Insured value stood at £190, leaving owners with losses beyond policy. The town sees strain on transport and grain storage amid scarce rail services.
A letter to the editor questions the fairness of the dividend policy at the Traralgon factory. Suppliers allegedly receive top prices while non supplying shareholders fear injustice. The writer calls for full explanation from the directors and notes lack of accountability at the shareholder meeting.
The Traral gon Coursing Club announces its annual meeting will be held Monday evening in March at the Crown Hotel. Members and intending members are urged to attend as the club aims for a successful season under secretary J. Danny. New confectioners have arrived at Franklin Street Trans.
Wednesday 4 matzh on local green be with two rinks listed. Teams include Meow Laas Daly Brave Keys and Moors Bagley Durval al also. Listings show numerous names and a note about houses shops in Hotham and agents offering loans. An annual meeting of the shore club is set for Monday evening at the Crows Hotel on the 14th.
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