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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1911
Page
4
A miner died after a fall in a stope when a log or plank gave way under his weight. He plunged about 40 feet to a lower travel way, landing head down and later died from a skull fracture in hospital. His widow and infant child mourn a hard working, well loved man. Chronical notes the death and condolences.
fragmentary note states Doan's sold by all chemists at a price per bottle with emphasis to ensure you get DOAN'S.
A social evening at the local ball last Thursday bid farewell to Messrs T Hogg and R J Dunne. Capt Downie presented tokens from the Rifle Club, praising their service and wishing them prosperity in new homes. Dunne reflected on distance, advising practice. J Riches spoke for parents, noting Dunne’s work with local children. The night closed with bands and singing, with trophies awarded for rifle events.
A labor viewpoint argues immigration cannot be Countenanced while unemployment persists, warning of misconceived claims. The piece discusses causes of unemployment, state unemployment insurance as a remedy, and notes potential benefits of immigration from crowded to less developed countries, urging bold policy action for national development.
A dated review highlights Lord Strawleigh adventures by Robert Barr and a bicycle journey from North to Egypt by E H Chol torest. The issue also notes Picts plates on Henry VII and Cabot’s first voyage, plus W Dendy Sadler art selections from new originals.
Mathieson and Davis report light fat cattle yardings at Traralgon and Sale, with prices for cows and good heifers. store cattle in lighter supply due to the Royal Show. Small sheep yarding with strong demand for ewes and lambs. pigs few forward. Horses sold well at a successful Royal Show sale, draught and light horses in demand with varied prices. separate reports note quiet yard business at Stratford and Morwell areas with forward springers and store cattle achieving solid prices.
Cyclists and motor cyclists respond to Dunlop Rubber Company relay from Adelaide to Sydney to Easter. Mount Gambier Cycle Club offers 135 mile despatch run, New South Wales motor cyclists pledge miles south to Goulburn to scout route, and cross-state car motor bike teams prepare for the three-state relay. A Californian miner plans a large motor caravan for desert work and travel.
The London Fire Brigade officers praise current motorized gear and propose replacing horse-drawn apparatus. An estimated £810,000 may be spent converting all equipment to motor vehicles. The report notes a South Australian rider, W. E. Grigg, plans an early attempt to beat C. J. Scaives in a 23 mile out and back race.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Canal Ponte and Suplen area with references to nearby places and names. Details are unreadable. the readable fragments indicate a local public notice or notice about a canal or route in the Suplen and Piya regions.
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