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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1900
Page
3
An 19th century society discussion weighs two day show plans versus single day events. Costs for venue, extra staff, and attractions like ownership of goods and ring arrangements are debated. Stakeholders including Bermingham oppose extra expense while others push for public interest and possible profit.
The meeting re elected Mr Serjeant to lead the show amid applause while noting Mr Dunbar’s sub committee work. Elections for officers followed with Hruce and Bruce as vice presidents, and a secretary’s £10 bonus approved. Debate covered dairy cattle judging methods and a plan to publish cheese making and machinery details to educate exhibitors.
From Our Own Correspondent July reports a bazaar is being organized to raise funds for Mrs Mooney a bedbound needlework expert of Toongabbie West. Nearby talks mention aiding Mrs Harris of Toon Gaboo West now in need of benevolent care while the Harris Relief Fund holds about 4178 pounds for winter sustenance. The note also promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and lists local trade notices and upcoming sales.
A travel sketch of Oxford describing colleges churches and museums. It notes St Mary the Virgin spire, Bodleian library, the Sheldonian and Ashmolean, the Encaenia ceremony, and the Martyrs Memorial. Also mentions noncollegiates at St Catherine’s and notable figures linked to the university.
July dispatches from London relay vivid claims of ministers killing their wives in the Legation fall and note suicides. They report US cipher doubts as forged, troops massing near Tientsin, and edicts urging Li Hung Chang to Pekin to lead foreign resistance. Blue book cites Foreign Office correspondences showing Boxer crisis gravity and Allied plans.
The Flinstead Debating Club gathered at the State School on Friday for an instructive session on Grazing versus Agriculture. Supporters of agriculture argued labor use and national benefit. After the debate, members performed recitations and songs including Andrew Wilsons Court ing, The Man from Tronbark, Pull Away, Soldiers of the Queen, Sons Chair, and The Fatal Wedding with strong encores.
General Hunter says six thousand Boers and many waggons are hemmed in mountain passes near Fouresberg by the British Lennox July 13. Middleburg evacuated by Boers. Roberts reports occupation by British. Advices say 700 Boers surrendered at Ficksburg. Potchefstroom situation under Lord Methuen’s advance amid rain and harsh conditions.
Telegrams from Rome report the assassination of King Humbert of Italy as he entered his carriage. A single gunman shot the king, the heart pierced, and he died within minutes. The arresting assailant, named Anglo-Bresse from Prato, was rescued from a crying crowd.
Loosey reports in Gulgong that a group of blacks is pursuing civilians toward the Buckaroo Mountains. News that they arrived at Mr Drew's Home Rule house prompted Saturday meetings and a town defence corps of about thirty volunteers patrolling the streets. Citizens fear planned murders as business stalls and residents from nearby districts seek safety.
Friday cattle fairs in Maffra drew buyers with prices steady to easier. Fat cattle and cows ranged from £5 0s to £7 0s, store cattle and calves sold to £5 10s, steers to £3 3s, and heifers to £4 10s. Sheep yarding steady, wethers to 17s 6d, ewes and lambs mixed, rams modest. Pigs and dairy stock noted, private sales included 50 fat bullocks and 220 prime ewes. Motors Little and Borthwick and Mathboom and Davis reported generally softer to steady demand across Mafra, Traralgon, and Warragul markets.
Broad listings announce vacancies for a two gentlemen board and various land parcels in Morwell Toongunbie area with terms and contact details. Also notices advertise sale of ALPHA LAVAL cream separators with local agent and a stable lease to Mr P Dunbar at Clob Hotel Traralgon, promising improved service and attention.
Ales on Friday at Treva en altertal with Athieson and Davis holding their annual cattle sale at Yarde Creek above date. About 1350 cattle and 500 sheep to be offered including 159 good fat cattle, 12 Fernhill cows, 4 old dyes, 380 steer, 200 springers, 260 wethers, 2 teams of working cattle, and 2600 lambs. Sale starts at 12 20 after the Melbourne arrival.
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