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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 31, 1904
Page
3
A Sanday afternoon gathering in Traralgon saw Bection Meetings chaired by Mr Beaty amid disorder as speakers and supporters clashed over procedures. The session featured claims of misrepresentation and calls for fair rules, with tensions rising as votes and attendance figures were discussed and the crowd applauded various speakers.
In a public talk Mr Solly argued that if railway workers gain from higher wages so would farmers and bankers, urging votes for labor candidates who defend principle. He claimed land and resources must be used for all, criticized land hoarding, and praised the Labour Party’s role in enacting measures to aid farmers amid urban hardship. The meeting ended after cheers for Labour and a dispersal by the chairman.
Test evening Mr F C Mason addressed a well attended meeting in the Merchants institute. Speakers discussed land value, municipal funds, grants, roads, and railways. Mr Mason cited costs and contended the shires had no funds. opposition to river tolls and land for railway purposes was stated. applause followed various points.
A large Fraralgon Football Club gathering at the Grand Junction Hotel, presided by Mr W Archer, confirmed previous minutes, discussed match arrangements for June, patronage from Fraralgon Rovers, and a contingency fund. Honorary medical officer Mr T A M Lean appointed. players to wear white and play at cost. A match at Trafalgar on Wednesday and a combined team from local fire brigade discussed.
Reports from Tokio describe Japanese forces breaking Russian lines at Kin-chan after a lengthy assault. The Nan-shan Hill fell amid heavy artillery and riverine fire, with Russians retreating toward Port Arthur and Nan-kwan-ling as Japanese troops closed in on strategic positions.
Delegates from Morwell and Traralgon failed to meet as scheduled for the Tory Trophy events amid a postponed assembly. Secretary’s failure to notify Traralgon caused offense to the president and local club, with postponement moved to Monday after a bazaar conflict at Yinnar.
A compact notice describes Wooos' remedy of swort peculiar excellence as a mighty restorative. It highlights its purchase at small expense and its base Pepransixt, noting a magic force and a challenging case it can withstand.
GIPPSLAND STOCK REPORTS details from Melbourne region note stock yarding at KEWS & PATTERSON Breslana. Cattle and sheep prices vary. heads sold include 380 mixed cattle and fats at about 5 to 6 guineas, store cattle and calves traded. private sales listed. Horses sold at weekly sale with draughts reaching £40 and saddles £18. Names include Mears A McLean, Mathieson and Davia, Widdin, Bassett, Hall, and Mr J Little among others.
A fragmented trade notice promotes Chamberlain's Remedy as a fast acting cough and throat treatment. It claims relief for coughs bronchitis asthma and rheumatic pain and advertises post orders. The text references places and names in a garbled style with numerous OCR errors.
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