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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 03, 1904
Page
3
The readable fragment mentions a person or group and a voyage or voyage reference. It reads like a historic note about a voyage or ship and associated names, with uncertain details and several garbled terms. The exact context and full facts remain unclear from the OCR.
The writer recalls suffering toothache at the start of a trip, then recounts a long journey from Melbourne to Launceston and Hobart, reflecting on Australia’s landscapes, wildlife, and changing scenes. The narrative blends discomfort with vivid impressions of distant places and travel by land and sea.
Messrs Little and Borthwick report fat cattle with moderate yardings and well-selling prices for prime cows and steers, while inferior lots remained dull. Store cattle forward, young stock in demand, and dairy cows quotes vary. yardings at Mirboo North and Marlow North show prices broadly steady to firm amid cautious demand. Private sales include acreage lettings and several farm transfers in the region.
An 6d remedy ad touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure for a hacking cough at night. The brief item mentions a price of sixpence and urges quick relief.
The report notes Japanese forces crossing the Yalu River with large numbers and clashes with Russian troops near Chien-cheng and Kaupautse Manchuria. It mentions reinforcements and ongoing fighting while a Washington state department bulletin claims a Japanese victory. A separate item records private sale of 600 acres on the Mitta Bonegilla to Williams Wangaratta at £10 per acre and a 180 acre farm at £17 per acre via auction with Phillipson Newman & Co.
A potion promising rapid relief for coughs bronchitis asthma colds and chest complaints is marketed by Jones Bargeweath Tenrulgon and J Williams Rosedale. It claims immediate soothing effects and prevents chronic coughing with a single application, priced 28 and 46 and available by post. Chamberlain Pain Halim and brand are advertised as superior for back and side pains.
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