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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1905
Page
2
A lengthy report describes a state heat wave across the region with readings around 109 degrees in some spots. A thunderstorm briefly cooled the town, but oppressive heat returned, staying intense into the night and into the following day with 100 to 104 degrees recorded.
The board held its monthly meeting at the Mechanics Institute with Clarkson Pettit Livingston Milligan and W Macdonald present. Minutes were read and confirmed and correspondence discussed about Traralgon school inquiries and meeting dates while planning a Lakes excursion to Ocean Grove with a public holiday, and approving Handey’s tender for Upper Flynn Creek school.
An advertisement touts the Bilusesope, a device by Bilose Bean Manufacturing Co at 30 Pitt Street Sydney that combines two photos into one for lifelike effect. Priced at 6d, it includes six genuine photos of diverse suspects and ships post free on sevenpence in stamps. The copy promises entertainment for all ages.
A Valhalla based evangelist named Watson with his wife and children left Moe for Valhalla to preach an outdoor crusade denouncing churches. They preach earth flat and rely on faith for support. A live black snake incident with Mrs Watson caused swelling. locals report rumors of a fortune and property tied to the family. Watson, native of Valhalla, continues north with claims of a divine calling.
A NSW reader reports chronic constipation improved by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He used initial frequent doses and now takes two tablets monthly to keep bowels regular. Advert reads with sellers listed including Traralgon and Hexfield retailers.
In Traralgon a product named The Half-dollar Hair Helper is offered by chemist Brins Mead. It promises to enhance hair color with natural brown or black pigment and claims to neither stain nor soil. Price listed as 2/6 with postage 8/3.
The fragmentary minutes describe a council session with references to Cr Shin bar Crs Whigthers Hoody, and Hindley. Mentions of late secretary and various motions, with garbled names and remarks about speakers. The text includes stray remarks on health, committees, and procedural notes, but is largely unreadable.
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