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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 13, 1910
Page
3
A garbled article fragment discusses a King’s proclamation and upcoming events, then pivots to a prolonged critique of federation cost in Parliament. It contrasts high expenditure with calls for retrenchment, citing Australian parliamentary figures, Hansard, and officials, urging taxpayer pressure to curb waste.
A meeting of delegates from Rosedale Traralgon Conwarr Glen garry Denison and Heyfield Football Club was held at the Le Hotel on Tuesday night. A prior Heyfield gathering formed a national unit with several clubs expressing observations, prompting another session and further agreements.
A garbled report from London notes a proclamation announcing the death of King George. It mentions the Privy Council, ministers and their portfolios, and the ensuing confirmation of officials in office.
The Traralgon Bowling Club marked the end of its second year with a closing gathering on the green. Players, including Johnston, enjoyed an afternoon of games before the green was closed. The club has seen strong growth and community spirit, with plans to top-dress the turf to improve conditions for next season. A note mentions a skin salve advertisement inserted with local agents listed.
WCHL Elections cover rules on double province voting power for electors enrolled in more than one province for June 2. It notes that, while electors may vote in multiple provinces, postal ballots restricts to one vote per province. Writs date May 16, polling booths open 8 am.
A contested report spreads among Melbourne factory reps as calls mount to abolish grading. Mr Lockyer backs compulsory grading as best for the industry. Sydney delegates at a ballotor conference favored abolition, with 17 of 55 present when the resolution passed. A portion of exports remains ungraded.
The Sanday Schools forward movement inaugurated with two special services on Sanday lant eleven oclock, hymns sung, E Nicholls at organ. Rev W G Lester urged early child conversion and keeping the fold warm, urging parental responsibility to bring children to Christ.
Public notices invite entries for a pig transport from Melbourne by Tuesday next. A public meeting on music cooperation and joining an operatic society is set for Monday at Mechanics Hall. Church missions with special services and meetings led by Rev Paton are announced. A dance is planned for Wednesday night with a drama by the Traralgon Dramatic Club preceding it. The death of King Edward VII is noted with postponement of the U3D branch meeting.
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