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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1904
Page
3
Fragmented notes discuss a prime minister candidate, parliamentary reform, and administrative policy. The writer contemplates steadfast leadership, potential policy shifts, and the stakes of reform for public life. Mentions political figures and themes of liberty, taxation, and governance without clear events or dates.
Reported conference shows broad support for federating state debts and a sinking fund for future loans. Opinion favors Federal control of new borrowing, though critics expect state parliaments to resist when faced with third party pressure and local contingencies, notably concerns from New South Wales.
Tyers February report notes a well decorated Mechanics Hall for a harvest festival with abundant offerings of flowers fruit vegetables and corn. Mr Brandt of Mordialloc delivered an impressive sermon on Faodus iii 14. Dairying remains favorable though cold winds affect maize. milk supply at the local factory runs about 1000 gallons daily led by Wade Bros with over 80 gallons each day. Tyers bridge redecking finished enabling safe passage after months of bad weather.
Fragmented dispatch reports a near Port Arthur clash with Russian gunboat loss and Japanese interception. It notes a sharp engagement near Aimehan with limited details, Russian ship Razboynik captured by Japanese forces, and signals a possible siege posture directed by Admiral Alexeo.
Port Arthur correspondent from The Times describes Russian warships bombarding Port Arthur during clashes on a prior date. A British steamer captain reports bombardment injuries to a captain, with shells causing destruction including the destruction of a building named the Russo-Chinese Hawk. The war reportedly worsens the Czar’s health with severe nervous depression.
A note urges using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets after supper to cleanse the stomach and improve digestion. The ad claims the tablets are easy to take, pleasant, and restore relish for food. Sold by J. Milligan in Traralgon.
The warning urges mothers to treat the first signs of loose bowels to prevent cholera. It promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best emergency remedy and urges every household to keep a bottle on hand. Sold by J. S. Minicoau with plain, fair pricing.
Readable fragments show results from a Morwell Tyers cycling and track event. First prizes include 2 pounds 10 shillings in the Sheffield Handicap 190 yards and Hazelwood Mechanics’ race. high jump winner 5 feet 8 inches and hurdles 180 yards with F McInnes and J Wright prominent.
A reflective piece on how classical civilizations shaped art and how Australian scenery inspires painters. It discusses Australian landscapes, the role of the artist, and comparisons with Europe Asia America in cultural aesthetics, citing Marcus Clarke and local responses to art and nature. It ends with commentary on public sports events and exhibitions in Melbourne.
The Kidney Compound purifies and tones using sarsaparilla bear berry glycyrrhicu couch grass and other ingredients. Beneficial for gravel dropsy uric acid insufficient or excessive secretion and costiveness. Also an alterative for gout rheumatism and a mild tonic for children and adults. Sixpence per packet or six packets for 28d by post from Rosedale.
A notice invites farmers to a field trial of D Osborne Co up to date implements at John Dawson's farm Callignee on Thursday March 10 1904 at 1 30 pm. The ad highlights John Deere Disc and mouldboard ploughs and emphasizes bracken fern eradication. Also listed are dairy, cattle and sheep offerings and sales terms from J English stock land and financial agent.
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