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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1901
Page
3
A reader letter discusses rising incidents of children harmed by railway carriage doors and passengers locked inside cars. It argues for safer design, better door mechanisms, and warnings to reduce injuries and improve travel safety for the public.
August 24 report from Lieutenant-Colonel Williams describes a western capture by the Mounted Infantry Brigade including Second New South Wales Mounted and Royal Australian field Artillery. They followed a large wagon convoy near Kalksenplaat, attacked after 12 miles of pursuit, capturing six wagons, supplies, 9000 pounds of Nile cartridges, and 18 jursuners, with several guerrilla leaders among the prisoners.
Dr Goe refuses to quit his episcopal post despite private sorrow. He argues a permanent change of scene would betray his consecration vows and faithfulness to duty.
A flood watch is issued as eight days of near continuous rain drenches the area. heavy falls inundate low-lying land, creeks and roads. At Toongabine Glengarry the creek floods the railway line and surrounding roads become lake-like, while the Latrobe river and other waterways rise sharply. Local towns report overflowing creeks and water over the major roadways and train track.
The piece critiques Federation as a sovereign remedy for public economy yet notes rising costs and perceived extravagance. It cites Ministerial pay, high offices, and warned effects on states if revenue and rail control are not prudently managed. The Australasian Record warns for strict economy and balanced federation finances.
A Victorian clearing sale schedule lists auctions by A. McLean & Co and other firms for estates including Angus McDonald and the Hepburn dairy farm at Traralgon. Cattle herds, springers, dairying stock, furniture, and farm assets are offered across multiple dates in September with locations Glengarry Thorpdale Nobbysdale and Moore’s Yard noted.
Bayne Sucet Terang nurseryman John J Head recounts a nine year battle starting with a chill that left his arms immobile and his back and limbs painful. After using Dr Williams pink pills for two years he reports restored mobility and work ability. The ad claims cures for rheumatism and other ailments with pricing and distributor details in Melbourne.
In Mafra and nearby yards a wet spell restricted turnout but demand for fat cattle remained firm. Fat cows and bulls sold around £8 10s to £11, store cattle and heifers moved at £2 to £4, with top quality fat bullocks near £9 to £11. Sheep numbers were light with fair prices, porkers showing strength. Multiple yards at Traralgon, Warragul, Morwell and Boisdale reported steady demand and brisk sales for young cattle, heifers and stores despite wet conditions.
A collection of fragmented notices and ads from a 19th century newspaper page. Items reference medicines for coughs, eye and ear treatments, a Yeomanry unit in South Ames, a war delay explanation by Lord Karehawer, a deafness cure by Dr Niebolsen, an insurance manager seeking a life assessor, and a lawsuit or estate matter involving W. MacDonald and the Grand Janetion Hotel.
LITTLE AND DORTHWICK announce a sale of their danities at Travage managed by MR LOUIS M BELL. Sales will be conducted by MR CB LITTLE NTA and BORTHWIEK on the 1 Bay Coma and Hu Be Havter with help from dairy hosts and steers. casual bidding will occur at a local dock.
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