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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
3
Fragmented report outlines Tuesday parliamentary session details with mentions of the government, the cabinet, and proposed amendments. It notes discussions on a constitutional act, railway regulation, and a potential acquisition law, with reference to May elections and a broad array of policy topics.
The council discussed property valuations and tenders amid a tense session. The chairman noted delays and a lack of support for certain bids as delegates pressed for clarity on amounts and ownership. The meeting ended without a decisive outcome.
A late Thursday evening robbery at Wallace's Fruit Shop on Franklin Street in Traralgon saw a thief or thieves blow out a lamp, seize the till containing the week’s takings, and depart leaving a note behind. Mr Wallace and nearby friends were in the rear sitting room when the crime occurred, with the will later found on the footpath.
A June 17 dispatch from London details a severe Boer attack on a 250 strong Victorian squadron at Steenkool near Middleburg. Only two officers and 32 men escaped. 18 killed and 42 wounded overall. many prisoners released after stripping. Two pom-poms captured. list of killed and wounded includes officers Palmer Stratton Vivares Hlangrd Newlands Thornton. The report notes further heavy fighting with De Wet near Vrede and Kroonstad, with significant British losses and loot.
London dispatch says Colonel Scott with a racial corps reports capturing a large quantity of stock and two wagons laden with rifles and ammunition in the Transvaal. The notice mentions South Australian bushmen and joint operations, with dated context June 19.
The Victorian Postal Authority reports success using cycling letter carriers and pillar clearers, with cost savings and a possible Commonwealth rollout. The piece notes Dunlop and BSA parts prevalent in Australia, a revival in club road racing, and Lesna’s Bordeaux to Paris victory with details on the race and competitors.
European champion Jacquelin and American speed ace Major Taylor are cited as fastest riders, with the contest to decide on the sixteenth. The article also notes Dunlop tyre handbooks, railway cycling shifts to motor tricycles, and a Melbourne trial of a Simms Both Gasolene Motor tricycle. It covers a convent school fundraiser plan, show week preparations, and committee roles for a sale and bazaar.
Auction notices from A M Lean and Co at Traralgon on Monday 240 thiaf yard sale featuring cattle pigs and sheep. Mathieson and Davis at Traralgon on Mundey 24th June first also large number. SKEWS AND PATTERSON at Morwell on Tuesday 25th with firm yards opposite special sale turnout Travolge heath Jane offering 525 head of fat and proceeds cattle and 200 sheep supplied.
Market dairy results show mixed quality across grades with demand steady. Traders report medium end products selling at narrowed ranges while higher grade products fetch firmer attention and discounting appears limited.
A bustling livestock market saw a large turnout of buyers as crossbred wethers and prime cattle met steady competition. Prices ranged from £1 10s to £11 5s for beasts, with prime cows securing higher bids and overall activity robust across good and prime lots. Yard shipments included 110 from Nee Swath Wales and 850 from Gipeland with remaining cattle from western regions.
A Launceston testimonial details eight bottles of VITADATIO restoring Andrew Miller from lead poisoning rheumatism and sciatica after years bedridden. The letter, dated August 31, cites failed treatments in Launcester Sydney and Melbourne, praising the remedy and urging others to try it for relief from pain and illness.
Little and Borthwick announce a new branch of their business under the management of Mr Louis M. Bell. Sales will be conducted by their Mr TB Little.
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