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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
3
Pretoria hosts a dense cycling scene with hundreds of riders, amid talk of interstate meetings and rising costs. The event features Dunlop gear, speed trials near 149 yards and mile distances, and a stage toward Australasian records as riders like Beauchamp and Lawson shine. The piece notes notable figures including Walthour and Bryshes vanfhUrbope, plus a Melbourne motorized journey and broader touring plans.
Minutes show the factory processed 1 001, suring 170,033 gallons of milk yielding 67,080 pounds of butter. Average 96.12 pounds per hundredweight of milk resulting in 8 pence per gallon for milk. Financials list receipts, butter sales, and costs with a bonus halfpence to suppliers. Two directors re-elected and remarks promised for next issue.
The Warrigu Court yesterday concluded Beard v the Bail Commissioner before Judge Molesworth. The jury found for the plaintiff for the full amount claimed and costs after a lengthy summing up and short retirement. The second case, Lovell v department for £70 damages, was adjourned when the court rose.
Late last evening Joseph Lang son of Mr Jas Lang of Glengarry was getting into a vehicle when he missed his footing and fell. One wheel passed over him causing unconsciousness. Dr Spring attended and found two ribs broken with one piercing the lungs.
Referred telegrams report British forces under Lord Kitchener tightening control around Steyn and De Wet, with General French capturing ammunition and livestock. Kruger's family losses surface as commandos clash near Rustenburg. Eastern Transvaal reroutes focus to Cape Colony Yeomanry buildup and cross-front troop movements.
AUCTION SALES reports from M lean and Co and Mathieson and David noting a special cattle sale shifted to mid March at Rosedale. March 6 sale at Cowansr yard offered 130 cattle and 40 sheep. Monday next race club booth to be offered at club hotel. Little and Borthwick mention the metal monthly market set for Tuesday the 5th.
Recount of Australis voyage to Portamouth, the Capetown plague crisis, and government action. House of Commons passes second reading of the Eight Hours Bill by 217 to 199 with Nationalists backing it. The Pacific Cable Board discusses the New South Wales agreement and Eastern Extension Company amid religious debates on Moody and Sankey and prophecy. The Record's editorials touch local shire finance and council concerns with rates, debts, and public works, including a critique of Shire finances and governance.
Market reports describe a high overall market level but with low fixed percentages. Prime makes command high prices, while standards and out of condition lots sell at lower ranges. Dairy supplies align with last week, with cream and milk in mid to lower ranges. Cheese remains ample, with various prices noted for pounds and brands. Meat values show turkeys and fowls with varied pricing, and cattle entries include New South Wales and Western districts with regional price spreads.
Tenders close March 4 for the erection of a Mechanics' Institute building to seat about 96 fifty, at Tyrrall's Garage, with inspection available. Submissions to W. Wade, Treasurer, P.O. will be received until 6 pm Saturday, March 10 1901, marked Tender for Mechanicxs Institute. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
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