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Newspaper
Riponshire Advocate
Location
Riponshire, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 23, 1914
Page
2
Beaufort branch A N A meets at Mechanics Institute next Tuesday at 8 pm. Also listed are Loyal M A I O C F degree meeting, local land board notes, swimming baths discussion postponed, and various community notices from Beaufort and district including engagements, obituaries, club activities, and social events.
Members of the Beaufort Fire Brigade met at the Mechanics Institute to organise a bazaar to fund a more comfortable meeting room and a chimney. Captain D N Robertson and Captain R A M Sinclair praised the turnout of 14 members and 23 inches of attendance, while ladies formed a working committee to assist. They aim to raise 40 pounds to meet costs and may seek Shire Hall use through Dr Sinclair, with stall holders appointed and a follow up meeting scheduled.
A testimonial from J K of Beaufort endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children and adults. The note invites customers at Oy Grab Carr and Piers Street Perth Western Australia and asserts the product aids cold relief and sleepless nights.
C J Joy district lands officer presided over a Beaufort court house local land board session Tuesday. Applications included Allot. 18 sec D 15 acres and Allot. 20 sec Do 200 acres with recommendations either approved or withheld awaiting Ballarat and local press notices. Several names listed with varied allotment results and withdrawals.
The Ballarat stock market reports strong demand across cattle sheep and lambs. Prime bullocks fetch 14 to 17 10 with top lots higher, calves up to 5, and sheep showing steady to brisk gains with prime crossbred wethers reaching 30 for extra quality and lambs selling well at late rates. District sales note entries for Mr T W Hood Stockyard Hill and Mr J Brown Chepstowe with top prices around 20 shillings and 15 shillings respectively.
An American traveler discovers an old Cleopatra era hair formula in Italian museum notes and tests it on a friend who had been bald ten years. Within six weeks the man grows new hair, prompting journals to publish the remedy widely and claim its affordable beauty benefit. The formula, credited to Lavona de Commer Menthol Crystals, is applied nightly and rubbed into the scalp, with caution to avoid untreated areas.
Nine members gathered at the Mechanics Institute in Beaufort for the Fox Terrier Coursing Club meeting. Officials discussed finances, trophies, and forthcoming events including a June 17 opening meeting with a £10 stake and prize distribution, and a proposed Lidgerwood trophy format.
The new B C church at Streatham opened last Sunday in fine weather drawing the largest crowd yet. Dr Higgins Bishop of Ballarat with Rev Father Barrett led the consecration and mass. A collection for the building fund raised nearly £100, adding to prior totals for a sum over £4,100. The weatherboard structure cost just over £2,900 and features a full interior, fencing, and seating. Architect EB Muntz of Beaufort designed it. builders Stevenson Bresal of Beaufort carried it out.
A large gathering of 200 to 300 people enjoyed a day at Shirley school grounds near Mt. Cole. Tea, decorations, and gifts for all attendees highlighted the event, with various races and a euchre party in the evening. Prizes went to local residents including W Waldron and G Clark, among others.
An endorsement from J R Wotherspoon and Co Beaufort extols a bronchial treatment. The note claims real success with hundreds of patients, including Hinsla and Maloriedan, and recommends the product for bronchitis and throat issues.
A fragmented report recalls an address by Mary Allenres chairing a commemorative event discussing imperial era milestones. The speaker reflects on Australia and global peace, praising progress while noting racial tensions and future responsibilities of the empire.
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