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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1901
Page
3
A fragmented Melbourne letter discusses political figures, reform debates, and education policy. It references James M'Rean and Fany protecting railway interests, with mentions of Meaden and Mile's political stances. The piece evokes a broad examination of governance, public works, and social concerns of the era.
In a Saturday football match at Toongabble, Toongabbie overwhelmed Rosedale 55 to 7 for the Bradley trophy. Roadnight and Rice stood out for Toongabbie, with Heywood Nicholson and others contributing goals as Toongabbie mounted a scoring spree through the halves. Rosedale struggled to contend, with only a single goal by Smith.
The Petitioner failed to obtain attestation from two witnesses as required. The committee reviewed the petition and recommended that it should not be entertained.
In a friendly junior football match at the local Show grounds Traralgon beat Morwell 4 13 (37) to 2 2 (14). Cameron and Groves scored twice for Traralgon with Finley best on field for Morwell. Key players included Simmons Groves Perit Cameron Purcell Ross McPhail Campbell and Breen for Traralgon while Finley led Morwell and Reidy Choper Gill Craver Williams stood out among others. Referee E Gurst ran the central umpire duties with Jenven as timer.
Reuters telegram from Lomvorm reports Colonel Elliot's force attacked Christian de Wet near Reita about 30 miles east of Kroonstad on June 6. Severe fighting, rout of Boers, large convoy captured, 17 Boer and 3 Boer wounded deaths, 3 British officers and 17 men killed, 1 officer and 24 men wounded. Elliot's column now at Kromstad on the Johannesburg Bloemfontein line.
London reports on Germany seeking fair terms for Dutch Railway share certificates amid Transvaal tensions. Mr Balfour lists Boer forces in the Orange and Vaal areas, with 1700 in the field. Kruger uses Dutch cables for news. peace rumors are denied. Sergeant Powell dies of enteric fever. Lord Kitchener orders posting of inmates lists to deter surrender dodgers.
Correspondents report Dr West referencing a barbed wire fence on the east side of the creek. Yatesholders complain it endangers people at night and children. A Sunday inspection finds risk. owners show indifference.
In the charge against Mr Woodruf of Traralgon South State School the Board finds each charge not sustained. The judge notes that Mr Braden took his boy back to school after truancy and asked the teacher not to further punish him, which the Board says Woodruff should have honored. The remaining fragment reads as a garbled historical aside with no clear additional fact.
The piece traces how modern fortunes leave legacies to universities, echoing the Reformation’s shift of wealth from religious houses to learning. It notes American and Scottish cases, highlighting philanthropy, the need for science labs, and the shift to practical hands on education alongside theory.
Aection sales lists A M Lean and Co with mixed cattle at Toongabbie on the Ith ust and Traralgon on Monday 24th. Mathieson and Davis announce sales at Traralgon Mirbo on the 25th and 28th offering 200 head cattle and 150 head beef. Little and Borthwick advertise coal for sale with various porters. Skews and Patterson show a schedule with 2 price point wares.
The Full Court reviews whether a butcher employed five hands including his sons, under the Factories and Shops Act. Crown argues the defendant’s interpretation misreads the law, magistrates had dismissed the information, but the court rules the magistrates wrong and orders the information to proceed. The ruling notes the law limits employing relatives as improvers unless under strict rules.
Fat cattle values fluctuate across markets with mixed demand and quick sales noted at Rosedale and nearby yards. Prices for dairy stock, yearlings, and cows vary, with several entries describing export movement and private sales as buyers assess prime and store cattle amid cautious activity.
ITLS AND BORTHWICK announce to the Rennee and District that they have a sale time at 230 sharp with goods and cattle listed for sale. The inquest of a large stock farm near Grachts in the Trae falcon Daubt opens a permanent brant of their bustos materials. The charges relate to selling stock and general agency duties. Sale details include cows, springing heifers, steers, store cows, fat lambs, heifers and sheep with various lots at the yard opposite Karlwa.
Fragmentary OCR describes a property sale or transfer in Traralgon region involving Dr W A SpRive and the late Melour, with references to Br Horne and Dr Patterson’s practices, and a Patterson residence. The legible names hint at local medical professionals and town district actions despite many garbled words.
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