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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1901
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes show scattered phrases about a war topic with unclear dates names and places. The readable parts mention a year related to Mr Tl and Vie and references to a person possibly called Notin.
August 4 London reports a heated Commons discussion on the political and military situation in South Africa. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman pressed the Government on Kitchener’s concentration camp policy, the war’s progress, and proposed tactics to defeat guerilla forces. Chamberlain outlined new methods for handling brigand-like bands and reaffirmed penalties for atrocities, portraying some early optimism for peace prospects in the region.
An elderly Maryborough resident recounts his long illness from influenza and severe symptoms including hair loss and weakness. After using Dr Williams' pink pills, he reports restored strength, better sleep, and improved appetite, praising the remedy as a life changing treatment.
Advert says Dr Williams' Medicines cure neuralgia and numerous ailments from coughs to poor circulation. Sold by chemists and retailers and by Williams’ Medicine Co., Flinders Street Melbourne. Nine pence per box, six boxes for fifteen pence, post free. Ladies are urged to seek restored health, bright eyes, and rosy cheeks.
From Our Own Correspondent August 5 details a successful last Wednesday event raising about £258 after expenses, with £96 1s expected locally to reach hospital funds. Listed subscribers to Mrs KE O'Meara's St Vincent's Hospital drive are named with amounts. cattle train from Western district to Mr A P Bowman. town improvements at factory, smithy, and premises expansions cited. E O Meara rents most of his Toongabbie property to Mr Enright, denying a sale.
A collection of late 19th century auction notices from multiple firms including A MLBAN & CO, MATHIESON AND DAVIS, LITTLE AND BORTHWICK, and SKEWS & PATTERSON. Details cover cattle sheep and dairy stock sales at Meyfield Murwell Morwell Traralgon Mirboo North and Yinnar. Horse sale at Traralgon, and private sales of Shorthorns and Ayrahire cattle. Dates reference August events and yard sales with hundreds of head of stock and special consignments.
An extracted letter from Longwood's soldiers describes the Muldleborg disaster near Taupprae. It recalls a Boer convoy attack, a force of about 275 men, a half battalion sortie by General Beatson, heavy fighting near the camp, and late afternoon skirmishes with pickets sent out after tea. The account notes casualties and the sudden engagement around 3 o clock, with tension and confusion prevailing through the night and the following morning.
A frontline soldier recalls a brutal engagement with Boer forces, detailing close-quarters fighting, heavy casualties, and the grim aftermath. He notes 20 African killed, about 40 wounded, 113 horses lost, and describes trenches, burial pits, and the perilous close shave amid continuous skirmishes. The account emphasizes courage, hardship, and the chaos of battle.
Tenders requested by Memra Foster Bros Bets dale for making and earning 300000 bricks, with details from WM. Meldrum Hersdale. Meeting to form a detachment of the regiment in Travalgy set for Wednesday August ih at 7.30 pm. Also notice of funeral arrangements for William Henry Heale with remains to Traralgon Cemetery today at 2.30 pm from Argyle Street residence Traralgon.
A Murray region market report details fair cattle herding at Maffia with buyers present and fluctuating prices. Fat cattle and heifers sold from £5 10s to £8 16s, with steers up to £8. Crowned by varied yardings at Morwell Mirboo and Traralgon stores, the notes record private sales, springers, and early season demand across several districts.
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