Metcalfe Shire Council Meeting Notes and Local Works
Metcalfe Shire Council held a long session covering duties of the Northern District Municipal Association, road works near Metcalfe and Harcourt, fence repairs, drainage and bridge projects, and requests for permission on various properties. Officials discussed tree areas for sale, scrub clearing, and road maintenance up to Walden and the Devil’s Elbow, with votes granting several requests and scheduling repairs on Castlemaine and related routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muniviyal Association
Maryborough
Marshalle
Claniher
Iherian
Chewern
Harcourt An
Grantell
Bartolil
Bartoli Railway
Tames Kennedy
Wedesdale
Espensy
Ovens Ssreet
Upyr
Vrariisnria
Tistles
Nitisven
Ler
Alte
Ars Rowe
Trey Auen
Esate
Ariel
G. Mckindley
Taraaite
Askei
Lang Ligt
Taraate
Vicken
Tarmlale
Carneenon
Alist Place
Effertei Cangarhle Dawkey
Cavill Mra
Chewton Conrerory Trist
Gramet
K. Matheson
Rch Camintticve
Metcalfe
Marcalie
Garden notes on ornamental hedges and care tips
A long readable fragment offers garden guidance on pruning portulaca like laurel Lusitanica and other ornamentals. It discusses soil, watering, hedge planning, plant spacing, hedge height, and maintenance for a large garden setting, with notes on pruning timing and equipment.
Unclear archival note on historical events and people
Fragmented OCR text describes a French Red Cross box at a station, mentions Miss Ey Rowe, a parcel of items, various streets and places, and a protest over rates and remedy. The passage is garbled with many errors, making coherent facts difficult to extract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Thay
Julle
Faun
Misaés Sinich
Peuy Wacko
Ey Rowe
Ulm
Aris
Amy Ashiel
Puscinik
Sun
Shep
Yares
Carvey Tivis
Wien
Tonrak
Castleuaine
Chicago
James
Rane
Hans
Winter chills relief and throat lozenges promotion
An advertisement-style piece touts Rexona for chilblains and cold comfort with nightly foot application and gloves. It also recommends Brown's Bronchial Troches for throat irritation and hoarseness, claiming fast relief and government-stamped packaging. The text imitates early 20th century marketing prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Pena
Rexona
Roxana
Brown
John, Brown and Son
Boston
S.A
Parringdon Road
London
Bogland
Unpleasant incident in Parliament dispute over war loans
A heated session in the Westin Commons featured Sir Kerrigan and Mr Cantin as voices clashed over loans and policy. The Premier condemned the uproar as public servants declared loyalty to country and allies, while a veteran official defended service and wartime contribution. The scene ended with calls for calm and a pledge to focus on war aims.
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Billson
Mata
Dartigiventars
Farnehi
J@ Catuut
Chie Feugneer
Warrigan
Willson
Mr Kerrigan
Canint
Lam
France
Catani
SCH
Werrizan
Cataiih
Ieee
Sioner
Bilson
Me Tilson
Lisa
Mesauiler
Westin
Ins
Ierd
Cantii
Anil
Eugland
Galligali
Coventry
Valedictory Social at Elfinstone Ends A Memorable Night
A fragmented report from Elfinstone describes a valedictory social with entertainment, decorations, and a musical program. Guests include local families and several performers, with refreshments, dancing, and a candlelit finale. The event honored graduates and featured a lively cross-section of community talent and song.
Kidney disease symptoms and remedy claims in ads
An old advertisement notes back pain and urinary symptoms attributed to kidney disease. It promotes Dr. Shelton's Gin Pills and Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, listing prices and where to obtain them, reflecting early 20th century patent medicine marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Free Agricultural Classes At Hyrtlier Details Acer
Fragmented readable text indicates free agricultural classes at Bishales Selveul and related locations with schedules and aims. Details are garbled, but reference to a program offering free agricultural instruction, dates, and involved institutions remains. The excerpt mentions community education efforts and potential local organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyrtlier
Bishales
Anil
Feniz Cripew Mnyrsory Qvank
Eye Remedies and Patent Preparations Promoted in Labour Campaign
A letter from Mr J W Doyle Mee SW secretary of the Sydney Labour and Eight Hours Demonstration Camp promotes Bean's 65 as an exceptionally good remedy. The note touts rapid action at moderate price for workers in doubt about trolling, calls, and other ailments. It lists various products and suppliers including Morris Imperial Eye Diet and Guardian, urging purchase through vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Doyle
Doyle
Sydney
G.W. Kean
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Drs
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Owens
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Smith
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Barnes
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Bridkstein
Snorterass
Dargan
Kyneton
Chas, Matthews
Malmsbury
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Teesday
Partigal
Cernene Lusitanica
Aed
Ian Orwaaiesttal
Perinsal
Cquurenis Farsitanica
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Certseen
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Sinie
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Bak
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Moats Wroile
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Renarice
Wali
Walbaa
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Saat
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Tre Huey
Juliy Vant
Jarcaivel Oleger
Sitinays
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Imperial Eye Diutarn
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Tiana
Baer
Asics
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Peart
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Sime
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Tasmania
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Stanley
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Sea
Svat King Street
Helbonrag Staemisiip Co. Ltd
Geninttinecarib
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Perit
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Danny
Uh Teste
Wirelsia
FAURE
Melbourne
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Albourni Steamship Company Limited
King Street
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Royal Mail
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Adelaide
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Gil
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S. Mond
Misses Howlett
Arcadia Tea Rooms
Mollison Street
Mr. Baldwin
Sols
H.C. Robertson & CO
C McWhinney
Trafle Adare
Shee
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Bih Grail Gan
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Bearne
Cuak
J Wells
Kynzion
Horss-Aressere
Syneton
W. C.fawkes
Street, Kywzton
Pecatedea United
Asd Ree
Fonting Fist
Aig Shaya
Scomnt
Altan Institution
Ausalian Mutual
Sutherland
Apsiatian
Austalian Mutual Live Stock Insupense Society, Limited
Eeare
Tis
Wand Bros
Othiesey Frei
Errol Street
North
Misses Richter Grocers
High Street
Ryneton
Ansit
Vicornin
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FORD
Cecetecys
Vas Cranths
Sola
Fomaiker
Ianaker
Iaker
Victoria
Hayes
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Hyneton
Blogg
Argus . Sauce
Kyneton Grocers
Ae Younghusband
ROW Proprietary Limited
King S
Melba Branchee
Alsury
Lockhart
Wodonga
Tallangatta
Corryong
Ano
I'Siraetsarsaee
Ron McDougall
Salvinis
REN Wool & Grain
Ors
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