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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1903
Page
2
Osthoks Church reports Sunday services on March schedule with Masses at 9 and 1. Wasps and names listed include Malks Bursfierd Kewry Cow in the fragmentary notice.
The Traralgon district items show a Baform League meeting planned at Mechanics Institute with discussions on stamped income schedules and double postage concerns. A school site inquiry at Traralgon Creek explores options near Benton's and Downie's land, with proposed transport costs until population rises.
On a Willowgrove farm a mother and daughter nearly drowned after slipping into a 13 foot deep tank filled with water while retrieving milk. Rescuers saved them as they clung to timber, though they suffered shock and cold. A separate court case in Bairnsdale involved damages over seduction and a upheld verdict of 60 pounds plus costs.
A former Traralgon writer reports Johannesburg remains quiet as mines struggle with native labor shortages. Many mines paused then restarted after employers offered prewar wages of £3 10s per month plus "saff." Kaffir labor floods in by tram as delays persist. Citizens cite discontent among loyal English and Afrikaners, with Boers granted access while others cope with loss. A single widow receiving £13 quarterly compensation has not been paid, illustrating broader postwar hardship and government focus on returning farmers to work.
In a well attended Thursday social led by Rev. J T Payne and Mr E Nicholls, attendees heard why the gathering was held and pledged support for church work. A telegraphed absence of a key invitee triggered a cash and promise appeal to adherents while farewells were given to Mrs Wallace and family bound for Yarram.
On Tuesday after Heyfield races three ladies Buchanan Knox and Clark were riding home when the horse bolted near Crieff Park Tinamba. Mrs Dayer steadied the animal preventing worse harm. Mrs Buchanan sustained shock and abrasions, Miss Knox dislocated right shoulder and abrasions, Miss Clark suffered shock abrasions and a wrist fracture. Rescue and transport arranged by local residents.
An old advertisement claims Chesibellain’s Colic soothes stomach disturbance caused by ice organ issues, improves liver action and bowels, and restores appetite. Sold by L. B. Midway in Colic comments. The text also references symptoms like loathing of food, abdominal pains, dizziness, vomiting, and foul stools.
The Merwell St Patrick's Day Racing Club held a successful annual meeting on Tuesday with large turnout from surrounding districts and strong female participation. Despite a cloudy day and a rough course, officials managed crowd control and the Grand Stakes saw lively competition in events such as the Trial Stakes and the Ladies Brace, with Tolanthe and Kathleen among notable performers and demonstrations of community support.
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