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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1906
Page
2
Amid a busy week, a health lecture at the church drew attention as reports highlight community concerns on tax policy and public meetings led by Mr Marin. A harvest note mentions money matters, while a local farmer, J. S. Milligan, faced charges over fake tax returns for 1903 and 1904, with penalties set at ten pounds per charge plus costs.
A scan of local items from Sale and Traralgon districts notes a boy named James Williams remanded on a fire incident alleged between March 9 and 12. Other items report agricultural society meetings, race booth sales, land sales and purchases in Maffra Winnindos Moe Moe, and entertainment notes including Amy Castles debut and Dr Allinan land tax case.
At Wednesday’s council session Dr West urged forming a water trust under the Minister of Water Supply. He cited a near unanimous poll showing public support and noted funds would be available through ratepayers inquiries. Cr Handley and Cr West supported moving the process to establishment.
Wickets fell for 181 as L Ball and T Milligen claimed seven total wickets while 140 runs stood for the le ot seven.
Cr West argues the Act not executed and questions the council. Dr Dunbar notes three in the Western district who administered the Act. repairs and supervisor fees discussed. The President says if collections exceed payments, funds go to a general fund to cover deficits in other shires. Whittaker and Cherry discuss duties, with the council awaiting clarified authority and possible future actions.
A Taralcon Police Court session heard Don Fobmston allege that Vincent Clancy stole York bay mare from Fuge of Tyers around November, valued at 15. Constable Noble testified to locating the horse after Clancy claimed it was for 218. Fuge mourned the loss while officials reported the mare was recovered near Taylor’s place and later moved to Melbourne Seymour Kilwee paddock. Clancy’s mother sent a letter seeking details of his trial as authorities prepared the case.
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