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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1902
Page
3
Corresponder describes Melbourne affairs with references to parish activities, public works and social gatherings. The piece mentions the St Patrick and St Andrew confluences, the Meaton racecourse, and local charities, noting civic engagements and upcoming events in a period voice.
Reuters reports Lord Methuen released as mounted troops push from cinenburg and Klerksdorp to disrupt De la Rey near Kimberley Mafeking railway. Telegrams note British troops repelling Boers and Australian mounted infantry aiding in the Quange River Colony actions. Lord Wolsey travels to South Africa for private business.
A terse note indicates no action on the district matter and questions whether any attention will be given to the request. The language suggests uncertainty and a need for clarity from authorities regarding the referred issue.
A column reports that the Racing Club will hold another meeting next month to support a benefit for leasing and improving the course. It notes Bowman's departure affecting sport circles, railway officials’ relations, and calls for relaxing restrictions. It mentions the Rosedale Shire Council waking to sanitary issues and the pan system rollout in Glenistry Toongabbie and Conwar. It also warns of stray Bray curs harming horses and cattle and the need for enforcement, condemns poison meant for dogs, and urges owners to corral stock to prevent wandering.
A long extract discusses Australian horses, boasting of quality yet criticizing imperial oversight and poor draught and artillery horses. It condemns dishonest dealers and urges honest practice, urging a fair, regulated market to build a strong national horse industry and public trust. It cites Lord Kitchener and Colonel Birkbeck and ends with a Punch editorial stance on trade ethics.
A Melbourne hotelier Mr Fr. Pieres credits Bile Beans with curing his lifelong biliousness and liver issues after failed treatments. He says headaches and backaches faded, he regained weight and appetite, and endorses the product as a reliable cure for numerous ailments and a staple family medicine.
The event saw Mohael Molly Bawn bolt before start and fall well behind as Butcher Boy led from the scratch, with W Flannagan's entry close behind. The winner was sold for £18, while the runner-up Beutine ee me rds trailed by a large margin.
Auction notices list multiple sales by Meera A MiLena and Co and Mathieson Davis in Cowwarr Morwell and Ridge Morwell with 700 cattle and furniture lots. Sales begin at 1.86 with varied dates around March 25 and April 10 including horse lots and stock, under various agents.
Mowers A MLets and Co report a small cattle lot at Mafira with moderate attendance. Sheep and fat stock showed variable demand, while dairy cows and calves moved briskly. Morwell sales, market activity, and notable mine progress at Long Tunnel Extended, New Loch Fyne, and Excelsior mines are reported along with water shortages and early yields.
An annual meeting of sab. subscribers will be held at the Hall on Saturday at 6 pm in Bumucee. The meeting will recess with W. J. Livingston as Hon. See, with sufficient inducement offered. A weekly shorthand class is advertised with pay terms to be announced later than Saturday.
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