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Newspaper
Yea Chronicle
Location
Yea, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
2
The column surveys current swings in politics and commerce across Australia. It notes fluctuating cattle market activity with 1200 head sold, including drivers behind price movements. It reports local events at Tattersall’s booth, railway commission debates, rabbit pest concerns, and a fire on the Arwarby estate with brief incident details and community responses.
A cattle sale in the local yards saw about 110 head of cattle and 280 sheep offered. Prices varied with weather concerns dampening demand, though hopes rose for restocking as drought eases and Queensland breeders show interest in supplying South Africa. Several lots sold, including open-lying bullocks and dry cows, while stockmen anticipated a market rise as supply tightens. A delegation from the Race Club of Ye a pressed for action on a new course, with ministerial support pledged and site inspections planned.
Members Quinlan Olney Barrie M Cristal Dodgshus Carter and Ferguson met Minister Duggan at 1130 pm Wednesday to discuss exchanging land for a new racecourse near the town. M L C M Bryde and M Harper supported the plan while M Kenzie noted comparable land values and argued the current course hindered public access and patronage.
Major MLeish receives the step to lieutenant colonel and is appointed to command a battalion of the Federal Contingent sailing to South Africa. The district cheers as officials, friends, and men praise his leadership, modesty, and soldierly qualities. He departs by evening train to Langwarrin to assume command, with farewell scenes at Homewood and Tallarook and letters of congratulations arriving from officers including Commander Colling. Transport departure expected around February 5th or 10th.
A dinner plan was organized by the Victorian Mounted Rifles officers to honor CMG M'Leish who took command of the Division of the First Commonwealth Regiment at Langrerris on Wednesday. A circular to all officers has been issued, and a formal invitation is expected to be issued. The date is fixed for November 9th, but the time and place are not yet definite.
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