Trove Tuesday, Heatwave!

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As the old song says, 'we're having a heatwave,'.
 
This January, Sydney has broken records, not ones that I suppose we think much about. Since records have been kept, this January has re-written them.
 Days with temperatures in the low 40'sC and nights in the high 20'sC, have made us uncomfortable.
 
I thought that I'd see how they reported heatwaves, when our ancestors were alive.
 
 
This is from the Lithgow Mercury (NSW 1888-1954) and Monday January 4 1909, p4.
 
 
 
 
At least we have the benefit of air conditioners and fans to help alleviate the heat.
 
Stay cool.
Lilian. 

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