Metcalfeshire Council discusses roads and public works
The Metcalfeshire Council meeting addressed road repairs near Whelan's and Lib erty Flat, requests for tree removal and planting, and the need for proper culvert work. It also notes the Education Department response on land title questions and reports from the engineer on monthly works, plus council support for civil service recognition and harvest labor measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railways
Redestinte
Emerald
Conal
Sen
E. V. Penna
Turnilale
Pridge
Whelan's
Py Yequin
Liberty Flat
Uni
Fletcher
Elphinstone
George Took
Redesdale
Retesiale
Sidle's Road
Gahle
Alser
Suewester
Hiain Keyneton
Redesdale Railway
Sheen-Trackine
McNiff
Dr McNiff
Derence Lenind
Public Works Department
Pipe Culverts and Road Repairs Tied to Taradale Report
General discussion reports on police storm cloning at Taradale and directions to obtain declarations from WC Reeves about five year rent payments on West Riding allotments and notices. Repairs proposed across culverts at Sutton Grange boundary road Horseshoe Bend Hamilton's road and at Thi piil s Falls with costs and contractors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michell
Taradale
Messrs
Best
Newell
Lawson
WC. Reeves
West Riding
Knight
Reeves
Smith
Sutton Grange
Dole
Boundary
Davidson
Donovan
Horseshoe Bend
Hamilton's
C.salathie
Faraday
Gr. McKnight
Peices
Thipiil's Falls
Courrsetar Gastin
Uie
Remarkable Letter From Germany Reveals War Realities
Sydney correspondent quotes a letter from Miss C B Patterson of Quirindi who spoke with a German wife of a scientist. The letter describes shortages, blackouts, aviation danger zones, and fear of Allied victory. It notes news is scarce, prices rise, and personal hardships, including families split by the conflict and the hope America stays out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Darling Downs Gazette
C. B. Patterson
Quirindi
Germany
Connor
Astal
Arkcles
Evtile
Sue
Iuyshand
America
Rexana Salve Promises Winter Comfort For Chilblains
An early 20th century advertisement touts Rexana cold salve to ease chilblains and skin discomfort in winter. It claims relief for hands feet scalp and heady conditions, with night applications and gloves suggested for protection. Also notes a separate report of Mr W Perini’s accident in Glenferrie Road Malvern and a health tip endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent pneumonia at the first symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexana
Rexant
W. Perini
Hepburn
Melbourne
Glenferrie Road
Malvern
Justice Higsins
Perini
Grantley Shelton
High Street
Noy
Private Percy Nuttall's Experiences At Dardanelles
Private Percy Nuttall of Kyneton recounts his Dardanelles landing and combat near Turkish positions. He describes wounding by shrapnel, digging in under fire, locating a machine gun, and the rough voyage to Alexandria aboard hospital ships. He notes delays, fear, and relief upon arrival, with hopes of recovery and return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Nuttall
Dardanelles
Kyneton
H.M.S. Prince of Wales
Turkey
Amwy
Dol Mey
Ino Ulic
Tubsilay
Alevandria
Tern
Life Aboard A Troopship From War Time Letters
Lieut Ward writes from a troopship bound for the Red Sea describing extreme heat at sea, discipline, and a burial for Private Norman Davidson. He notes shipboard humor, a platoon song, rumors about destinations, King’s Birthday celebrations, and a sports outlook while praising fellow Kyneton men and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Norman Davidson
Mitchell Street
Kyneton
Red Sea
Hell's Gate
Hell
C.D
N.S. Davidsons
Mr Davidson
Collban Park
Ant Zettine
Tam
Galbraith
Che
de Boyett
Harry Grant
Farther tale of a Liberty resident and a rural feast
A well known Liberty resident secretly left at dawn to work at Upper Coliban, sparking neighborly plans for a kitchen tea at Killarney Farm. The event evolved into a lively gathering with cooking utensils made from kerosene tins, music, and a communal pig roast ending in a boisterous good night as Masso towed the dray toward the pre dawn wake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Liberty Mat
Coliban
Killarney Farm
Malnebury
Bendigo
Molly Asthore
Sonbots
Farer
Murphys
Nand
Molly Aatiore
Alouss
Ray
Mary
Killarmey
Denise
Killarney
Letters from Toowoomba soldier in Malta and Gallipoli
A Toowoomba man, brother of Mrs John Spain of Kyneton, writes from Malta describing Gallipoli battles. He recalls arriving April 29 under heavy shellfire, many casualties, and shelter in Gaba Tene and Cape Helles. He notes injuries, longing to return home, and urges young men to join the Empire’s effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa, Anderson
Killala
Toowoomba
John Spain
Kyneton
Ads
Oowoombba
Tatafa Hospital
Malta
Gallipeli
Gaba Tene
Enougi
Tialle
Gaho
Cape Helles
Lineafa Barracks
Valetta
Teowoombs
New Discovery Saves Miss Taylor From Illness
In Mosman’s Bay NSW, Miss A Taylor credits Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for easing a severe fever and cough. She describes rapid relief after taking the remedy and notes its effectiveness against coughs and colds. Priced 16 and 37, it is obtainable widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss A.taylor
Belmont Road
Mosman's Bay
Nsw
Dr. Sheldon
Woman of good judgment praises Hean's Essence
A reader testimonial claims Hean's Essence makes a large at home bottle cheaply and effectively treats sore throats coughs and colds. The woman says the home remedy outperforms previous cough medicines and recommends others follow her advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ‘N Essence
Hean
Tsoon
Heean
Local youths in hospital after arm injury during training
A letter from Privace Ci Givlean at River Tecmace, Ascot Vale, describes injuries and morale as the group undergoes training. He notes luck, mentions a leg wound, and praises the surrounding care and good conditions. The report also references a Shire of Mogwalte engineer criticizing current grading by day labor and proposing a writer-led system, with details in the council report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privace Ci
Mita
River
Tecmace
Ascot Vale
Harmackas
Hoys
Helle
Mettalfeshire
Shire of
Mogwalte
Bax
Thay Ot Tuvare
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Metcalfeshire
Suaplyine
Gondraul P. Reils
Sutton
Condes
J. Kelly
Ciic
Agin Road
North Redesvale
J. Noonan
Wheelars Hill
Tayndale
Matterson
Faraday Road
Grady’s
Hamiltons Hill
Hercourt
Orden
Bateman
Sylien
Deansider
Samamedanil
Board of Worke
Fiat
Chase
Chilblaine
Lieut, Ward
Chamberlain
Chas Tae
Amet Raiane
Varre
Beto
Cian Book
Rey
Lars
Angiers
Prdlemion
Angier
Nealth
J.T
Magi
Willis
Rewcastle
Brytle
Ancien Cewicat. Co
Lin
Barrack Street
Cockle
Puieses
E. Lipman & CO
Menovoiban
Tadies Yas
Lipman
Brosent
Formes
Hearne
OST
Guardian
Bugh
H. J. Wells
Willis Bros
Piper Street
James Tuck
Seaton
Ting
Lund
TP. Hays
Equitable Stores
Ford’ Harrison
Mut
Adresses
J.T. Hall
Beecham's
Beecham’s
Beecham
Swomas Beecham
Hetens
Buta Tn
Telford Bros. Hide and Skin Buyers
A.C
Robern
Eel
Welwaume Ofice
Lagat Be
TRUST
UG Greer
Rte A
Atteest GN Good Ffouzre
Austraday Australe I Lei
R Buved
Trass
James Service & Company, Agects
the Nations
Esa
The
Army and Navy
Our Navy
Decidio
Feeney
Simaomian
Ehichinoith
Gmres
Suiuriand Fish Leach Pipers Sherwood Forestyrs Hack
Navy
Jethiune
Boserat
David Henderson
Armstrong Bros
Slate
Games Guardian
Victoria
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