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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1903
Page
3
A fragmented account references Major Ta and sagouation in Asaith with mentions of Sydney Daily, Sylow, Major Taylor, telegraph items, and a proposed presence. The text signals interference claims and a trial or denial related to the alleged actions, with various names and places obfuscated in the OCR.
The article argues rifle clubs in six states should play a key role in national defence despite funding and regulatory challenges. It cites Bisley target tests, Praises past training, warns that federal rules could nearly wipe out clubs, and calls for ministerial action to support training and equipment for patriotic, lawful citizens.
The readable text shows scattered names and phrases with no clear event or context. It reads like a garbled diary style note with possible mentions of people and times but lacks coherent narrative or dates.
Fragmentary notice describes Water-Gilass for preserving eggs and mentions preparation steps, quantities, and a price. It cites an operative chemist and unclear dates, with references to eggs and preservation techniques. The readable parts indicate a product or method used to keep eggs fresh and safe for storage.
Captain Todd described a fierce fire aboard the steamer Ovalot near Lord Howe Island. The ship's crew fought flames from the ventilator shaft as passengers were evacuated by lifeboats. An explosion amid copra gases followed, flames rapidly engulfing the deck and bridge as the vessel drove toward port.
The account describes ordering all hands into boats as the vessel failed. The mail and ship's crew were saved and a last view of the ship was taken from shore. The vessel sank after spluttering, with witnesses noting the event occurring between morning hours.
The fishing season has begun with fair success though black fish are small. Stony Creek teams report luck. Mr W Rayner and Mr W Morrison escaped a serious accident when a harness shaft failed and capsized the jinker, though no one was hurt. A cheese plant for the factory has arrived and will be erected soon to start operations. Snakes appear with a four foot black snake seen in a backyard. Conwarr cricketers face Rosedale in the Crooke trophy, promising a keen match. Saddler Mr Janetzkie is back after influenza.
A. M Lean and Co announce a series of dairy and cattle sales in Traralgon Morwell Rokeby Haverton Narracan and Boolarra with large Ayrshire dairy herds to be publicly auctioned. Notable sales include Hugh Dunnbar’s Ayr herd of 250 plus cows on 7 November and Neve’s dairy herd sale at Morwell on 11 November. Other listings include land blocks sub-divisions and horse sales with various dairy equipment and farm assets offered.
An agricultural remedy advert promotes Brinsmeads Cleansing Drench for horses cattle sheep and pigs. It claims to reduce fever chills red water and feverish symptoms within hours, purify milk after calving and prevent milk fever and spleen apoplexy. It urges dairymen to keep a supply on hand and lists pricing for single drench and bulk cases.
A moderate supply of 18 000 sheep yarded saw prices ease from last week’s peaks. Prime crossbred wethers ranged from 15s to 20s, with merino and lamb lines showing varied demand. Cattle yarded reached 1270 head, including 120 from New South Wales and 600 from the North East district, with mostly serviceable weights.
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