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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
3
The readable fragments reference federal powers, parliament, and referendum language. Mentions of references to Australia like Northern Territory and South Australia appear among garbled lines. Several proper names and terms are uncertain, but the piece centers on political authority and potential votes or actions.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Mes Mitchell, referenced as Babe, with scattered personal details and affiliations. The text mentions familiar names, locations, and a service context, but OCR corruption obscures concrete facts such as dates, age, or cause.
Fragmented text shows names, scores, times, and events but is largely unreadable. References to Clarkson, Meridan trophy, prepay, and numbers appear without coherent context or complete sentences. Unable to determine a concrete single event or outcome from the garbled material.
Morwell district football race heats up as Morwell Mirboo and Yinose share early wins while Traralgon Boolarra Hazelwood have yet to claim a victory. Tomorrow's big match pits Boolarra, last season's runners up, against premiers Traralgon in a decisive test with both teams chasing a first win. The winner will tighten finals chances as the other clubs chase later clashes and final four hopes. Trailed by Emergence, Traralgon field will feature Cap er 1 Burwill 2 Whitwise in a meeting announced for 1 o'clock.
News from Himmett's gravel quarry near Yeram reports the death of Mr Ed Fisher after a fall of gravel pinned him under a 15 foot quarry face. Harley Bannister attempted to free him but could not shift three large stones. Fisher died instantly from a fractured skull. Mrs Fisher, at St Vincent's Hospital, learned of the tragedy. Local club members from Traralgon and War magal noted a rough ground scrimmage between teams, though no decisive outcome emerged.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Opening Day at Glengarry and a Trafalgar railroad incident. A speaker recounts dancing a blame filled misstep with another woman, the stationmaster intervening, and a fear the tale will reach his wife. The tone is humorous and rustic with a hint of scandal.
On Amateur Sports Ground Melbourne Bailey rode a 21 hp Douglas with Dunlop tyres to an Australasian hour record of 53 miles 260 yards, surpassing Booth. The rider faced a rough track with no mechanical issues, noting global 60 mph possibilities on better tracks. Bailey had prior records on Brooklands wake, while local tracks limit high speeds. Gippsland Co operative Bacon Co appoints new wholesale agents in Dandenong. Fraser hosts a clearing cake sale by A. M-Lean and Co.
Tenders offered returnable on Saturday for posts and erecting fence work. Various allocations and notices from Walter West Shire Secretary and Chairman’s Specials. Also advertising Dentoline tooth powder nail polish and hair tonic products.
Local notice lists offerings at the Co operative Store with groceries wines and spirits. Solicitors Gandford and Hobren advertise trust moneys to lend at low rates. Cattle price per week and goods for sale noted. A request to return a pair of ladies shoes appears amid miscellaneous items.
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