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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 26, 1905
Page
3
A truncated OCR segment mentions individuals and places with unclear context. readable names include Fatty Vat and Nhat, plus references to a local street and event. The fragment provides no clear action, date, or outcome.
The obituary notes Arther Widdig died on Tuesday at his New Traralgon Road residence at an advanced age after a lengthy illness. He was a native of County Westmeath, Ireland, and lived in Mollwurne with his sister Miss Neciiin Swath. He had a long career in mining and related trades, and his surviving family included his wife, children, and extended relatives. The notice extends sympathy to the family and mentions his funeral arrangements and resting place.
Empire Day was celebrated at Traralgon State School with full school closure for events and a display of patriotic activities. Principal Lampe spoke on imperial heritage, while Rev Lockwood and Mr Milligan highlighted liberty, Queen Victoria’s reign, and British unity. Students read the National Anthem and saw tributes to Empire figures, urging pride in Britain and its empire.
In a hard fought match at Flynn's Creek the Gormandale and Morwell Ramblers produced a spirited display. Morwell won by 11 points with standout showings from Gosney, Corbett, Kelly, and Noy. A protest by Callignee against Morwell led to the match replay ruling, while the Dunlop Cup renamed the Dunlop Cup to honor trophy custodianship for future overland contests.
Messrs Shows and Patterson report a full yarding and good public attendance. Prices rose for late and good milkers, with pigs and sheep showing gains while fat cattle and store stock varied. Adverse colors sold poorly, prime crossbreds in high demand, and Adelaide buyers secured several pens of wethers.
The message records unseasonably mild weather and notes butter prices at $0 per pound paid to suppliers over two days. A logging accident near the factory injured a worker, requiring hospital care. Measles cases circulate in the district. The Presbyterian Sunday School anniversary occurred, followed by a church gathering with a concert on Monday night.
A fragmented account describes a school event featuring George Bailey and other pupils delivering recitations such as The Enchanted Shirt and The Queen is Better. Mr Pettit and Mr Lamperk received compliments for leadership and prizes were awarded by acclamation amid afternoon sports and a concert.
A mixed listing describes a May 31 auction in Traralgon for a full house of furniture and fittings. Items include bedroom suite, dining set, drawing-room pieces, kitchen chairs, sewing machine, lamps, and whisky, with notes on sale conditions and the auctioneer. Names mentioned include Nusteal Taftian Adelaide McDonald Ma AL H Daviss and Mr Thompson.
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