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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1909
Page
2
Readable parts show an event tomorrow at Naripen with unclear participants and a request for payments or attendance. The garbled text mentions begers and Zee den, but key names, dates, and actions are incomplete.
A fragmented notice reports a race result with Aborigine in third place and Peadilb eck finishing behind. It notes a meeting on October 28 and a train leaving Traraigen at 7 am. The Railway department warns about deeper sleepers and a sod opening at hospital Tym on October 31. A sale at James' School Hall is announced and a concert and hall advertisement is listed for Upper Pool Ore with fixtures.
At a Saturday meeting, councillors debated handing over reserve funds to a local committee. The secretary argued the council has final control and cannot relinquish oversight. After discussion the motion was withdrawn and the council retained control of the money.
An assorted block of advertisements notes Christen sen and Bawden accepting 1 Hat and Costume orders, optician Mr Marchant visiting Traralgon, J A Kay’s pharmacy bookings, P G Bicknell offering eye care, Alston Windmills rep J McCauray, and Franklin Street merchants selling new and used machinery, gardening supplies, and pest control services amid local business activity.
The readable fragment reports submission of items and readiness for year end. It references balances for the year, comparisons with previous years, and mentions various riding totals and figures, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear entities or dates.
The text describes a council meeting, examining tenders and land areas including reservations and grants. It mentions figures like £104 and £8, references to pads, machines, and a Bays area, with officials debating statements and timing amid unclear details.
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