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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1899
Page
6
A jauntily dressed older man recounts a strange case of a woman’s alleged theft and a string of suspicious events at a cottage. The narrator, Mr West, describes a theft by his housekeeper and a tense exchange about a carpet bag, with talk of a repeat offense by a “Jezebel” and a plan to confront the suspected thief.
A tangled scene unfolds as a master and housekeeper argue over a suspected theft. A detective named M Sweeny works with West and Barnard M`Sweeny to uncover whether the housekeeper is the culprit or merely protecting her nest. A jewel plot, a cradle tale, and a dramatic raid lead to a confrontation at the doorway and a hunt for an ancient coin and a thief named The Cutler.
District records recount Diamond and Dismond in a Central robbery case. West identifies a four ounce gold piece as his property after Diamond wore Wests clothes and a grey wig during the theft. Confessions lead to recovery of stolen items and lighter consequences for Diamond and Sweeney.
A tale recounts Piquart and his wife Marie who cleverly evade a priest after she secretly cooks partridges meant for guests. The priest flees when warned of a revenge plot, while Marie and Piquart chase him but ultimately neither eats. The piece shifts to home advice on daily duties, cleanliness, and the virtue of everyday kindness, urging happiness at home and prudent conduct.
The article describes influenza as a widespread epidemic with symptoms such as chilliness, headache, watery eyes, coughing, and fever. It notes its frequent migration across regions, various complications like bronchitis, and the perceived danger to communities. It then promotes Webber's Vita dain as the best cure, touting its herbal, drug-free nature.
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