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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1899
Page
3
In a fragmented OCR snippet from an Orwell area football association notice, details are unclear. Readable elements mention a match involving Orwell teams and references to a city or district, with partial scores or timings not reliably captured.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a Queenslander’s past, describing a gathering of five around a tea party, medical distress, and family care. The narrative weaves memory with references to a Dr. Eyeningy era, the poet of the times, and a long illness marked by back pain, appetite loss, and kidney trouble, with moments of solace and concern from a wife and friends.
The Traralgoo Wesleyan Sabbath School anniversary was celebrated with Rev AK Amos of Morwell preaching. The service featured flowers and texts, special children's hymns, and a sermon on early piety urging parents to teach love and fear of God, with reflections on Obadiah and Absalom. An afternoon talk titled The King's Garden addressed essays by students, urging youth to live for God and set a godly example at home and in the church.
Dispatch from Cape Colony and Natal discusses Transvaal war prospects and a potential ultimatum. The Volkraad and British envoy tensions rise as 300 men may march toward the frontier. Nuanced diplomatic language signals looming conflict despite measured replies.
The report describes a club gathering where thanks were given to the chairman for his fair and courteous administration. Mr Boyle thanked him and noted the delegates were impressed by his evenhanded handling of clubs and payments, with the motion carried by acclamation.
A September 18 gathering led by Merierus tmccue and notable attendees featured earnest prayers, musical performances, and thanks to hosts and contributors. Speakers praised the entertainment, noting supportive efforts by Archindd and Mesdawe Dunesn, with plans for future ticket sales and community celebration.
The preacher urged parents to guide sons toward better future service in the Master’s work and a brighter home life. The night service was well attended with Miss Collins at the organ. An anniversary tea meeting and entertainment with singing and recitations is planned at the Mechanics building.
An obituary notes the death of the wife of Mr G Fick of Caligne after a sudden illness dated yesterday. She had inflammation of the lungs treated by Sr Patter som but deteriorated. Mr Fick returned from the Dil and she died of heart failure. A long-time resident and respected figure of Calignee, the funeral will depart Traralgon for the Hist Cemetery at 1 pm on Wednesday.
Auction notices from A Sulfan and Co and M Leman and Co announce cattle and dairy stock sales across late September and early October. Highlights include Mr John Diane’s dairy herd, Mr Mapleton’s dairy stock, and a special sale featuring Mr Hog Dunkare’s dairy herd, plus horse parades and furniture plant sales. extensive horse and cattle listings, prices and locations appear in the public sale notices, with terms: one third cash and balance in installments.
The Trevalzon Comenry The Fuca will mae Ibrosath Tratalgan at ¢ pu. on WEDNESDAY, J. THOMPSON, 'Undertaker
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