Glenlyon Shire Council Meet Discusses Roads and Recruits
The Glenlyon Shire held a packed meeting with Crs Bolton MacDonald Ross Smythe Vangetta present. Apologies from President Dr Withle. Topics included detailed road expenditure estimates for the coming financial year, Castle Main near Daylestard deviation, licensing for Mrs Mary E. Heth, and recruiting plans led by Lieut. Colechin. Other items covered were drainage, springs and parks grants, weed certification, and routine financial reports. Councillors announced retirements and potential re-elections, with some choosing to not seek another term in upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crs
Bolton
MacDonald
Ross Smythe
Vangetta
Mai
Cannell
Whastleheart
Sagies
Gilmore’s
Department of Lands
Mary E. Heth
North Bulfartoe
East Riding
Colechin
Maeyhorongl
Coummeil Y Howaghy
Vais Diserter
Daslesford
South Melbourne
Denis Scanlon
Lesmilte
Lynaville
Hall State
Fulyere
Scanton
Daylesford-Repburn
Counil
Asziet Js
Lannls
D. McLooi
Telters
Gleniyon State School
Tay Hieak Sue Shire Hall
Mary J. Stewart
Richmond
Little Hampton
Metcalfe
Taradgle
Cr Sargent
MkeNiff
Adams
Salathitel
Chewton
Mes Millan
Newham
Woodend
Donovan
McElhinney
Centra
Miller
Campaspe
Cranny
Oly
Cr. Bremner
Mwata
Gleniyon
Beeraser
MacDomahl
Vanzetta
Robertson
Exelr McKinnon
Gameils
Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery and Pain Balm Advertisement
An old time ad promotes Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery as a daily remedy to keep on hand for colds and coughs. It urges protection for family health and mentions a pain balm for back pain with Chamberlain’s remedy and a dampened flannel compress. Sold by local stores in Kyneton and D. J. Reen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
Dr. Shelon
Sheldon
Crice
Chamberlain
Kyneton
D. J. Reen
Malopbury
Keen
Malmspury
War Time Separation Allowances Approved by Defence Minister
Defence Minister approves separation allowances for dependents of service members. Eligible dependents include wives at home, children under 16, widowed mothers, and other specified relations. Rates range from one third to one fifth of per diem, with caps and conditions including proof of bona fide cohabitation and limits on total payable amounts. Applications to be processed by district pay masters under new regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
County Roads Board
Adoptel
Theinister For Defence
Pearce
API
Adu
Jess Chan
Solier
ALF
Wils
Nag
S Oldier
Alluvwuil
Balto
Jaita
Money-Saving Cough and Cold Remedy Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Himenco Hean's Essence as a cheap cough and cold cure. It promises a cheaper alternative to costly remedies, claiming the product mixes with water and sugar per label directions to produce a pint of drinkable medicine. The copy urges readers to buy from chemists and stores, highlighting affordability for Australian homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihean's
Torpedoed Ballarat survivors recount voyage to England
The letter from Durrington dated May 8 1507 describes the torpedoing of the Ballarat off Capelows, the ship's rapid sinking, and the rescue by destroyers. Survivors praise Australian sailors, note five days in harbor with shore access denied, and report arrival at a naval barracks before continuing to a new home in England with food scarcity a concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Lauriston Efreet
Wards
Ballarat
Pee J. W. Pooley
Durrington
Anane Dax
England
Darlanelles
Pickiiz
Ga Kiwis
De-Forpofe
M1 Patie
Recruiting Speech by Senator Pearce at Town Hall Stirs Victoria
Senator Pearce delivers a recruiting speech at a Victoria town hall meeting. The address highlights new eligibility criteria for a naval or civic program, noting changes limit non eligible youths. Attendees discuss implications for local enlistment in early November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Pearce
Victoria
Casual Defence Speech Urges Australia to Support War Effort
The Minister for Defence Senator Pearce spoke outside Melbourne Town Hall urging all eligible men to volunteer for active service. He cited rising enlistments, casualties, and reinforcements while stressing the need for continued support and national unity in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defence
Senator Pearce
Melbourne
Servier
Australia
Inu
Onorder
Hheir
Travnt
Wien
Bey
Avateatia
Victoria
Germany
Pearce
Owen Tem
Fragmented Memoir Excerpt on Medicines and Government Claims
A garbled OCR style piece discusses supposed drugs and cures with references to Nicholas Aspe and government manufacturing claims. It mentions aspirin avoidance and a dubious wartime or political context, claiming certain individuals and entities promote unproven remedies and a “Great Population Cure.”
Sinking of the Anatolia Ballarat tragedy at sea
Col M M McVea led troops aboard the vessel as LNG Ballarat was torpedoed near the Barineat seas. Witnesses testified to a great explosion while 1600 soldiers and crew waited in lifeboats. Survivors were landed at Devonport after crews acted with order and courage. Colonel Meloy salvaged identity cards and funds totaling £1353 for distribution to the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ure
Ue Anatolia
Ballarat
Liewe
Rs M. McVea
Tecins
Witich
Cme
Col McVea
Shenuley
Ehret Saphire
Bre
Doxens
Tisaan
Devonport
Yenraltec
Aijhaen
Meloy
Citie Craimuvr
Healey
Lica Mathew
Anderson
Livi
Slusho
Victoria
Amended Rates of Pay for Australian Imperial Forces
Amended pay scales for Private to Lieutenant in Australian Imperial Forces listed with daily rate, deferred pay, separation allowances, and family pensions. Includes pensions for wives and children, rates for partially incapacitated soldiers, and notes on final enlistment depot at Maryborough. Also contains a brief health notice advising on colds and endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Commissioner of
Gram Plans
Maryborough
Nationhood and the Anzacs in Australia’s War Spirit
A patriotic piece extols Australia’s nationhood forged by brave Anzac soldiers in Gallipoli Palestine and France. It praises British imperial unity, urges men to stand firm against German aggression, and stresses the duty of all Australians to support the war effort and honor those at the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Germeany
Australia
Gallipoli
Palestine
France
Fragmented Local Market Report From Shire of Glenlyou
A chaotic OCR fragment describes local market activity and shipping issues around Glenlyou and Muscille. It mentions heavy wagon loads, prices, and various traders, with scattered notes on delays, road conditions, and discussions at a Metalfe Committee meeting regarding depredations and market access amidst worsening winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Muscille
Glen Lyon
Tim
Glenlyou
Metealfe
Teh “Guardian
Eusi
Huttehis
Desai
Cteamberlain
All Ature
Guardian” Office
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Glenlyonshire
Seegistrar
Stey
Diving Inne Dairy
Parment
Afr
Vhapee
Parewaine Kituee Ani
Musk Creek
Gilil
Clarke
Botton
Hromfield
Hin
Duffs
Miller's Pond
MgeDiowal
Eni
Seaths Lane
Smythe
Ehiress
Kyneton Ridin
Spain
Cartsphe
Skeriff
Lauriston
Edgeconthe
Young
Tylden
Shire of Glenlyon
Jyeatt
Bremner
Glenly
Vantellas Mont Franklin
Ta Hertson
Schedult
Wong
Pitt
Nicholas Aspe
Nicholas
Mma
Eneo
Nicholas and
Loy
Tiinders—finne
Motetovime
Prica
Wwe
Ptt
Ciee Weeds
Sinutt Nica
Nis
IL Fost Magiinuns
Toyur
Emily Abot
MLSIE
Mathieland
Garonoy
Tasmania
Eden
Eudes
Amd
Svannik
Roy Serom
Holbonrus Steamship Go, Ltd
Fromantle
Houtoeleppy
SA. Gull
Boris
Ee ‘Syuney, Reworsyor
Simgle, Gray
Sewarlieys
Cisssee
Saleem
Interstate Areuimerss BS
Sydney
Ulvertis
Selmamne Steamship Company Lisifed
Tzgi
King Street
Medbourne
Abos
Bos
Poo
Hat
Wve
Nate Hi
Kyngston
Bahad Ci
Wade
Lyrask
Younis
Trurtea
Bel
Atte
Alls
Swehers
Clark Ani Conenari
Swerice
Pues Torwanh Trery
Higigen
Mar Cally Ries
Paul Shuall
Ada Crossley
Simone
Mailiot Sumousen
Morriss
Imperial
Hadrem Armserong Bros
Tyunense
Iinoniivary
Whllis Bros
Berriahyy
Willis Bros
Piner Streep
Harry Solli Kyneton
HEAR
Felourne
Ben Meeges
A.C. Hauland Thy Ant
ROX Mongery
M. Building and
Rpenvery Mollison Steer, Kyneton
Lawhes We
Telford Bros. Saddlers
MAS Beecham
St Herens
Bag
Bes
Tom
N. Langspar
TAS Peissnte
A ‘Eile
Ana Gramaphone Ney
Nest Ainsray
Eagest
Bam
Bazorg
BUDTE
Nex San Geo. 5
OMOND
Manigy
Telford By
Fawkes
Uneron
B.C. Robertson & Ul
Kyneton Railway
G. Men Hunney
R Sutherland
Kes
Moray
Sharehoulers
Hearne
Stredwick
Fae
Mallisan Street
Mika
Qler Vali
Losg “Uyaeton Street
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