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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1901
Page
3
A fragmentary reflection on a Wesleyan Church sermon praising a man for moral and spiritual strength. The preacher emphasizes self denial, discipline, and the influence of God in shaping character, duty, and steadfast faith.
The readable scraps mention a departure and receding figures, a tomb, and a distant ride by white attire. Names such as Leah Goh appear in a jumbled memory, with few clear details about place or event.
A speaker describes hidden corruption among men and a woman, with God unseen but present. He warns youths against dabbling in evil, saying conscience tampering leads to departure from God and dire consequences, urging repentance before catastrophe and a reckoning.
Walter West rebutts a rival claim about a £3 refund and explains how funds were raised for ground use. He details a 4 contract scheme with sports societies, the council approval, and the club’s payment obligation for the Recreation Reserve, arguing the payment followed agreed terms and orders.
Reuters Telegrams from London report General Kitchener’s British forces pursuing Boer commandos across the Transvaal amid storms and poor roads. Casualties for the past week include 26 killed, 3 wounded, 194 prisoners, 47 surrendered, plus thousands of rounds, wagons, and horses captured. Rebels and Boer leaders are said to be operating near Santley Fourt and the Elands River area as martial law impacts Capetown press.
A blustery sale near Woodstock saw cattle cattlemen sell well despite poor appearance. Milk cows topped at 13s to 14s per head, 150 milkers averaged £8 6s. Dairying plant knocked down for £90. Pigs and horses also fetched good prices. Later, sale of Mr D B Morgan's property at Conwarr offered two land blocks averaging £27 10s per acre. cattle and milking cows secured high prices.
A messy OCR list details several sales across regions including Himba Oe Mondy and Flynt's Creek. Items include horses, traps, dairy cattle, dairy herd, and farm property auctions with dates in October and October 23. Names include Morten, Graham and Sous, Mathieson and Davis, Little and Borthwick, A M Lean and Co, and others.
The Warrmmbocl to Maibourss Cycling Road Race, first run in 1805 and held annually through 1898, was moved to a permanent fixture by the Denio Tyre Guapsoy company. The article notes mud clogged grounds, rapid skidding in wet conditions, and a large crowd despite drizzle. Winners include HLM Pareseus and A H White, with fastest unpaced and fastest placed categories detailed.
A husband testifies that Vivadaria Myon cured his wife of years of hemorrhages and weakness after other remedies failed. He recalls severe symptoms and dramatic improvement before a final battle, noting disbelief from skeptics yet personal relief as his wife gained weight and strength.
The item notes a large timber consignment from Varmaru and Grenier at Tre eign Outsiot marking the opening of MAMEME BRANCH of Hasse in THARALGON with local agents and bid terms. It also covers a late confence speech by Mr S Smith and Mr A M Lean on protectionism, plus butter cheese poultry and live stock market prices and sale timings.
Auction listing from TTLE & BURTHWICK detailing livestock including 15 fat cattle 20 springers 36 dairy cows 100 prime fat beasts plus 180 horses and ponies and assorted store cattle cattle types Shorthorn Ayrshire and more. Also 6b gal ds laval separator machinery harnesses grain and sundry sale of vans and furniture with items starting at LL w dock sharp Tuesday October 3.
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