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Newspaper
Camperdown Herald
Location
Camperdown, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1914
Page
5
Wandering notes from a local agitation era report a Labor candidate planning a Camperdown rally on Friday while other lines mention fundraising events at Odd Fellows Hall, upcoming meetings, and a string of public notices. Citizens discuss railway projects, pensions, and rural housing bills amid a weather report of cold damp conditions.
The Camperdown Dog and Poultry Show revived after a year with strong government trophies and top entries from across Victoria. Major wins included Mediter ranean breeds and best duck, while Mr. Anderson praised the poultry display as very creditable. Judges and volunteers led by Mr. Bone and Mr. Robertson facilitated a well organized event despite bad weather and modest attendance.
Dalgety and Co. Lad, Dohercy Mackie & Co., and Stensmore Moodie & Co. report a good yarding of cattle and sheep with strong demand from local and outside buyers. Prices ranged high for light weight fat cattle, meaty cows, store cows, and springing cattle, with sheep showing brisk bidding and near complete clearance despite weather. Dairy cattle and calves also sold well. buyers remained active across all classes.
Dalgety and Co yarded 115 pigs at the fort nightly sale with 66 clagged and sold. Demand for fate was brisk with prices improving over the last market. Angua M Donal ds pigs achieved around £4 10s to £4 19s per head, 34 head averaging £4 6s 8d. Store pigs attracted keen competition, with prices from £4 0s to £4 9s and top stores near £2 17s 8d for forward lots. Smaller pigs and backfatt ers varied, while sows and young stock moved to higher bids.
A terse medical note mentions Coronin Chest complaints with Woods and a reference to Grog Foppergiat Cure, detailing symptoms and proposed treatment in a historical clinic record. The entry names individuals and a remedy, reflecting era specific medical jargon and cataloged patient notes.
Doherty Mackie and Co report a light yarding with strong demand for store pigs and baconers. Hacon pigs rose up to 6s per head, forward stores improved, and every lot yarded sold at high values. Best baconers sold from 14 5 to 16 7s 6d, forward stores 12 3 to 12 17s 6d.
A Melbourne reader offers a free booklet from the Ladies' College of Health describing motherhood as a noble aspiration and the happiness a child brings. The piece notes homes lacking a baby and promises the booklet to any who sends an address and asks.
The ASA held its usual fortnightly meeting with Myr C McQualter presiding. Members were elected, Dr Matthew Owens placed on the Mercal Officers list, investment funds considered for placing on freehold property, and a plan for a lodge plant discussed. The ANA hall project was debated and unanimously withdrawn as not feasible under present circumstances.
Ladies urged to prioritize health with the Natara Health Guide claiming to save years of misery. The free medical guide, sent on receipt of 2d, targets women and girls and notes a representative will not visit Camperdown next month.
The first statutory parade for E Company Tist Infantry for the ensuing quarter is set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Drill Hall. Area officers will host leading citizens to address the parade on transferring the 1896 quota of cadets to the Citizen Forces. Hospital committee meeting granted three months leave to W K Mackinnoo. Dr Bo resigned and Dr Mathew Owens appointed pro tem. The annual meeting will formalize medical officer appointments. The president noted the abbé council deputation regarding an infectious distance ward. Acting matron Miss Holland reported May 1 as 5 patients, June admissions 12, deaths 1, discharged 17, remaining 5 on June 30. Donations listed for local items and magazines.
A verse recounts a worker’s long day and a son’s sickly memory ending in relief after purchasing a peppermint cure named Wooda's Peppermint Cure at a shop. The narrator notes coughing and soreness fade as the remedy is bought, while informal references hint at a workplace scene and family dynamics.
Fragmentary OCR item lists times and places including Nembernett 239 peas Camperdown 7 p m Camperdown 11 qa Talindorf 2550 p m Vinokuk 7 80 pau Mr I Fraser. Details incomplete but references to people places and numbers imply a local notice or schedule.
Camperdown football team travels to Torang to compete in the Corangamite Shield. A special train leaves Camperdown at 2 pm and returns at 7 pm with a return fare of 2s 3d. The team lineup includes Chaffey Menton Gleeson Hyde Kelly Mallinson Merritt Munro M Donald MIntosh Nevett Sullivans Patterson Pekin Perrett Sadler. Emergencies Pitcher Jackson. Also discussed at a committee meeting are Terang club objections to G M Leod as goal umpire, resignation of Dr Ross as vice president, Craven appointed as vice president, and J Wright elected to the committee.
NURSE GREER of the Head Office Staff of the Ladies' College of Health will consult at the Leura Hotel Camperdown from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday July 16. Women in ill health are urged to call. Dr. D M Coonley’s Orange Lily Treatment may be obtained at Melbourne prices with no consultation charge.
The Secretary of the Camperdown Dog and Poultry Society acknowledges donations from Messrs Oman Mil A Buckland Nevett Sutton R A Reed and W Wright. The donations fund the trophy named after Wright.
The Hroockjel Toughs secure victory as Great Peppermint Care dominates with a strong performance. Key players from both teams are noted, with the outcome shaping current standings and upcoming matchups.
The eastern moiety or hall of Crown allotment 3 section 29 Town of Camperdown pariah Colongulac county of Hampden notified by Harold A Templeton Registrar of Titles Buckland and NeVett solicitors Camperdown to record title transfer or registration actions under the Crown allotment plan.
Tenders invited for supply of 50 tons of PIREWOCI) delivered at the Camperdown Factory and 15 tons delivered at the Stonyford Creamery. Tenders must include a deposit per count and reach the Manager by the 25th. Tenders endorsed Firework. Specifications available at my office or at Stonyford Creamery. J. Prod, Manager.
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