Gippsland Times (Vic. : 1861 - 1954), Thursday 26 March 1925, page 3


-:: -0 Kent, of Munro; had the misfortune to have his Ford motor truck destroyed by fire. Mr Keith Jones is building a. concrete house in Tyers St. Mr A. Sprugen is the contractor. The stoik paid a visit to Mr Cliff Britton's home on Sunday night and presented him with a little son. Mr Alex. Duncan. Stratford coach has received a very fine certificate. .framed in oak, from the Carlton Foot ball Club for the fine services render-. ed that Club during the last four years Mr Duncan's engagement with the Stratford Club commences on Monday next. The Club has decided to insure the players against accident again this year. -Mr George Faulkiner has taken over the Swan Hotel from Mr P. M. Coloe and is creating a good impression by the capable manner in which he is conducting the house Mr Horrie Hack will be an acquisition to the Stratford Football team. Constable Martin, of Stratfo-d, is on holidays an- Constable Williams is relieving. The Sugar beet season strats next week and *good crops ,are reported. The beet topping has provided plenty of work for local men, but the outlook for the locals is not so good this year owing to the swarming in of Italians. Some growers intend employ ing all Italian labor this year. This will surely be bad for the town Quail shooters have had a quiet time only very small bags having been obtained, the birds having left the district. Mlr Jack Haylock landed an ell from Long's Creek weighing 321bs.