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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1905
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Perth and vote related terms, with scattered names and phrases. The readable content is inconsistent, offering partial references to individuals, places, and a civic action without coherent events or dates. The overall item resembles a damaged historical notice with unclear specifics.
The report describes auction activity with a wide geographic supply from Gippsland to northern districts. Prices fluctuated during the day from modest to about 10 higher, finishing firm with strong entries of bullocks and calves. Prime steers and vealers show notable value, while overall demand remained uneven.
Heat waves sweep the state with record temperatures from 106 to 108 degrees. Bush fires rage in hills Thursday and Friday, feared heavy losses but cooler air and green valleys restrain them. Townspeople patrol hills Sunday, but danger may return depending on future weather.
A historical page describes a community concert at the Mrotherlist Church hall featuring D. Crowe in a leading role. The program includes an anthem choral piece The Link, solos by Mrs Cornetl and May Grably, and a variety of hymns and choruses such as Bye to thy Spr and God save the Ringe with performers like Hilda White and Messrs Sergeant and Niel.
An accident at a Melbourne market saw man Magill and another worker at a saw mill engaged in judging hawks when Magill’s hand was severed near the wrist by moving machinery. The injured man was aided by a fellow worker, evacuated to Melbourne Hospital by train, and observed by medical staff. The incident occurred after tensions during the operation, with questions about why the machine remained live.
Reuters from Tokyo notes that the latest events include a protest on Chinese neutrality and allegations of Japan aiming at French Indo China. General Kuropatkin reports a January clash where Russian cavalry were repelled by Japanese forces under mist, with Russian losses and 5 officers dead. Port Arthur surrender seen as unnecessary per a correspondent with General Nogi, citing 31,000 effective troops remaining.
A heavy storm began Thursday causing fires in paddocks near Seaton with lightning cited as the cause. Rain limited spread, but a large fire above Conwarr damaged grass and fencing on G C Johns land. Two trees were struck. no injuries. A coach accident near Heyfield injured Misses D and Ada Clark, one rushed to hospital with injuries. The rain refreshed the region after hot days.
The 8 Cycling Carnival drew a large crowd with top rider Lawson defending his world title against English and German challengers. Lawson won the first mile event in 4 16 1/4 minutes and led the pace in the second race before disappointing pace attempts and finish gaps.
The document lists weights and entries for the club’s annual meeting on Wednesday with notes from secretary Mr P Thanbar. It mentions booth arrangements, tea service, and a series of race names and weights such as Hospival Tart Brats Fire Queen and See Saw with associated numbers.
An old advertisement touts Bile Beans for liver ailments urging readers to seek the world renowned remedy. It also announces a business brace in Traralgon under MR PE DUNBAR with sales by LITTLE, BORTHWICK, and associates. Public notices invite dairy farm leases, job openings, and vacancies with salary details and applications due 7th February.
English motorist touring Australia says the Sydney to Melbourne event will be the toughest yet. Over 10,000 pounds worth of cars expected to enter, with nominations closing January 28 at the Dunlop Co offices in Sydney and Melbourne. Notables include Kelburne Edge and racers Lawson Ellegaard Rutt and MacFarland, with New Zealand clubs inviting Lawson and Floyd MacFarland for a tour.
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