Local Town Notice and Community Events Summary
The Talbot Shire Council plans to release the Borough of Talbot on Monday at 1 o'clock. Community groups organize charity funds, church services, a euchre tournament, and a schoolroom event. A special election return for The Nelson Province and a fire inquiry with a Supreme Court trial are noted, along with local public notices and health remedy advertisements.
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Talbot Shire
Talbot
Jobson
Mra Gr
W. T. Hintt
Suniley
Legislative Council
Hew GB Suvith
St. Paul's Church
Counillors and
Cailers
Tendrra
B. Morris
Winikor
Melbourne
Gitekeeper
Clones
Asw.a
Miasy Vo Born
Jutames
Anilie Gent
Alex,Pickford
I Umes
Mine A
Hlerlinens
Death of Mr John Cook Shocks Clunes Community
Profound regret was voiced in Clunes as John Cook, longtime overseer and esteemed figure, died during a paddock visit at Treckworth Court estate. Fire nearby, a local constable and hospital response followed. Cook, 58, served 28 years with the AM JAL, led as president, and leaves a widow and two young children. Funeral arrangements announced for the lodgeroom and funeral services today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciren
Clunes
John Cook
C Lunes
Treckworth Court
Cr BW
Nichol
Jalen Jorgenson
Elliott
Jal
Clunes AU Nations
Apa
Magisterial Inquiry Into Death At Talbot Shire Paddock
A magistrate’s inquiry was held at the focal courthouse regarding the death of John Cook. Witnesses, including John Cameron and James Jorgenson, testified they last saw Cook alive on May 1 and May 28, describing his health as typical then. The inquest detailed finding him dead in a paddock with a horse nearby. Medical testimony noted no prior complaints of ill health and the coroner prepared proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Turnbull
Cook
Folin Cook
Tu'cloe
Mis
Finsilth
Bewleworth Couark
Bewleworth Couark Paddock At Abowt
John Cameron
Beckworth Court
John Cook
Hite
Bogleworth Court Station
USA
Jorgenson
William Henry Frederick Schultz
Talbot Shire
Dunach
TL Am
Cameron
Deceaser
Paddhile
Ife
James Peter Jorgenson
Boundary 'Rier
Depore
Orlock
Beckworth Court Station
Clunus
Robert William Nichol
Heckworth Court Station
Cardiac Death Attributed to Coronary Blockage
Deputy coroner reports John Cook died at Clunes on the listay of May from heart failure due to blockage of coronary arteries. Pathology notes show no external injuries, though a fire nearby left the body warm. lungs and other organs appeared healthy. The body was transported to the hospital morgue.
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Elliott
Lo Sunes
Jon
Ise
Beckworth Court Station
Ces Cen
Elia Inotherchief
Cart
Clunes
John Cook
Soldiers Letters From France Describe Transit and Life
A soldier writes to his mother from France describing a smooth voyage aboard a liner, successful transit via Egypt, and two and a half days by train. He notes friendly French towns, tearful welcomes, and amusing scenes with Antipodean troops. He praises officers, describes living conditions, and expresses confidence in victory and duty.
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Iis
Tharkell
Mest
Sappee HH
Harkell
France
Antipodes
Diay
Centarien
Winsie
Anii
Willuts
Netort
Sergeant Featherstis Letter From Egypt Front
A dated 16 April letter from Senior-Constable Featherstis and Mew Featherst on Egypt service describes being out of Egypt, billeted in houses near a railway station, wet and cold conditions, and communications with Ralph, Malley Ring, and Bob Mitchell of Clunes. The writer notes censor limits on movement details and mentions Gallipoli memories and soldiers heading to school.
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Featherston
Apel
France
Sergent
Peatherstin
Egypt
Ralph the Etter
China
Malley Ring
Bob Mitchell
Clunes
Alexandria
Jth Battalion
Phere
M Railway Plation
Gallipoli
Clunes Stock Market Report Shows Improved Prices
Markets at Clunes yards report increased yarding and generally improved prices for cattle sheep and pigs. Notable figures include cows to 16 174 guineas crossbred sheep and merino wethers quoted with a range, while buyers and attendees are noted as present at the yarding on Wednesday 14th June.
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Weilnondity
Crawford
Dowling
Seymour
Hayes
Owethen
Aia
Inerina Wethers
J.A. Troup
Tourelle Lodge
Toureille
A. Troup
Tourella
Tourella Lewihge, Tourelle, Crosstrod Ewes, 309: Merino Wethers
Merino Ewes
Vomelack Wether
Mer
Moore
Coghill’s Crowk
Cragsheell Wethers
AL DL Pawcett
Dantaluus
Gilengower
Ballarat Live Stock Market Prices Report
Ballarat market notes cattle prices with prime cows and useful stock in ranges from £10 to £24 and heavier weights from £22 to £49. Sheep and merino values listed with crossbreds and heavy weights cited. figures show fluctuating bids and sale expectations.
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Carthy
Adu Weblion
Tole
Itiona
Melbourne Sheep Market Yards Record Large Yet Stable Prices
At the Melbourne market around 42 000 sheep were penned with about 2160 trucks by road, roughly 2000 more yarded than the previous week. Crossbred wethers primes and merino wethers and ewes ranged from good to prime with prices mostly steady. Demand held for all classes as buyers restocked for the new week.
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Ula
Lannis
Coul
Rummaging in cellars and food fears on the Western Front
The report describes German troops scavenging cellars behind the front and notes British Army food supply efforts. It quotes authorities warning of famine risk to the enemy and mentions civilian distress, supply raids on lorries, and censorship of reporting on the war.
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Watrickon
Herissels
Edward Grey
Fragmented OCR Notice of Cultural Theme Obscured
Garbled text appears to reference culture and science linked terms with unclear names and phrases. It mentions butter, blood, and a fleeting span while listing odd proper nouns and phrases that lack coherent context.
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Troe
Blood Purifier Exhibition Claims Wide Cures
A dubious claim touts UUAMEE'S BLOOD MIXTURE as a universal purifier. The ad promises cures for skin disease blood disorders and wounds, selling at 4 per bottle but warns of purported substitutes and counterfeit items.
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Uuamee
Old Norse for Children Teething Syrup Instructions
A garbled historical ad fragment promotes Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething and colic in infants. It outlines dosage by age and mentions use for diarrhea with repeated dosing every two hours, though the text is unclear and contains misspellings.
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Fiona
Mra Winslow
Strangers Welcomed in Church Prompt canine disruption
A church story recounts a grey kitten and a dog mingling with worshippers to illustrate that the sign Stranger Welcomed has been misused by intruders. The dog’s obstinate presence caused interruptions until it was ejected, prompting a warning to not misread the notice.
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Cacets
Councilore
Chure
Howe
Maccoud
Magnesia Plan for Digestive Relief and Cough Remedy
A home remedy article advises taking half a teaspoon of magnesia in hot water to soothe stomach discomfort from poor digestion and fermentation. It claims rapid relief by drawing blood to the stomach and neutralizing acid, followed by alka driven use after meals. The piece mentions soldiers and travelers using magnesia and references linseed rhomboid steak remedy for coughs and colds.
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Osman
W. J. Champion
Clunes Gas Company
Service Street
Capell & CO
W. H. Capell
Mandell & Co
Flinders St
Coreripond
Cotrat
J. P. Shrigley
Cundle Street
Maryboroul
Bromes
Shrigley
MS Brew
Nevett & Nevett
Solicttois
Lydiard Street
Ballarat
Clumes
Tne Trustel
Club
Aline
Dueya
TRUST
Moniles
Hallort
Henry L, Lazarus
Fraser Stireet
Guardian & Gazette
Lott
ILC
Mindeyy
Creamick
Dh Mervinsen
Pam
Richard Tf. Grigg
Dean
He Shaw
Cuthbert
Morrow
Must
Elwin James Hickey
PLM
Rickey
Supreme Court
Halieent
Misa Kempson
VA Pats
Messe
FL Eberhard
EK. Payne
Beveridge
W. Tolertson
Hoberiaon
Library Committee
Lr. Forster
Uriuery Clarke
Clarke
Sappeil HH. Darkell
TR. Featherstis
Clunes Stock Market
Me T. UO. Keay
Ascot
Miss Nicholson
Lord Clyde
Dune
Melbouine
Avery
Disa
Clay Lhe
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