Deputation Opposes Mount Greenock Alienation in Talbot District
A Wednesday deputation led by Mossere J. A. Jessup and W. W. Griffiths met Minister of Lands F. Clarke, via A. R. Outtrim, to argue against revoking the Mount Greenock portion of the Talbot common. They warned alienation would threaten dairying livelihoods and force some residents to leave, noting soldiers' relatives benefited from grazing rights. The minister promised full inquiries and that land would not be touched if hardship proved.
Friendly Societies Fortnightly Meeting Publishes Medals
The fortnightly meeting on the 8th inst presided by Bro. 8 Bud N.G. attracted good attendance. A euchre tournament advanced, with several members level for the next medal. PG Bro J J MW Gray received a Past Grand collar and a gold MA medal. awards presented by Bro Grose and Bro L ODonnell. PG Bro J Grose received a gold MA medal for proposing the most members for the year ending May 1918. Receipts were £25 4s 6d with sick pay expenditure £24, including £23 to a returned ALP member.
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N.G
P.G. Bro
J. J. MW. Gray
Bro. Gray
Bro. Grose
L. O'Donnell
J. Grose
Bro
Bork
ALP
Proposal to Extend Municipal Amalgamation
Discussion at Lexton Shire Council touched a motion to place in the Municipal Association business paper a plan to extend amalgamation of shires. Proponents argued for economies and better engineers, while critics warned of loss of local road control and insufficient staff. The motion was defeated amid concerns over area size and practical feasibility.
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Lexton
Laidlaw
Municipal Association
Talbot
Lixton
Sue
Winaleimarion
Piygestal
Tle
Mugnustert
Robertson
Theangheiliere
Tee
Helge
Cr Laidlaw
Cr Quayle
Gr Parker
Loxton Shire
Grazing of Stock on Roads Sparks Council Debate
The Lexton Shire Council debated charging stock grazing fees and enforcing registration. Dr Edmonston urged universal payment or abolition, while Dr Hedge and others argued for thorough enforcement. Inspections revealed untagged stock and cross-border grazing issues between Ballarat and Lexton shires, with plans to consider discontinuing the scheme at the next meeting.
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Lexton
Edmonston
Hedge
Coutts
Laidlaw
Quayle
J R. Simpkin
Waubra
Ballarat Shire
Ty Amphitheatre
Helge
Land and Property Sales And Transfers Noted
Mr Chas Bucknall lists recent land and property transactions including 198 acres in Eddington parish to Percy B Hauper and carved Caribbrook lots to Mrs C Mertin. Other parcels include 632 acres to W H E Horse and 626 acres to Mrs John Williamson in Carisbrook, 115 acres near Talbot to Thomas Berger, 115 acres and homestead to Jacob Rogers near Maryborough, a corner block in Carsbrook to Samuel Glover, 866 acres on Deep Creek above Eddington to Albert Await, plus 83 acres at Timor West and land at Talbot within Rubin and Stein estates.
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Chas. Bucknall
Richard Hanper
Eddington
Percy B. M. Hauper
Caribbrook
C. Mertin
Chas. Stewart
Doubletoy Horse
Carisbrook
H. E. Horse
John Williamson
Richard Buchanad
Talbot
Thomas Berger
Bowenvula
Albert
Ford
Maryborough
Old fashioned indigestion remedy touted as best bargain
An OCR fragment touts a cheap old fashioned indigestion remedy claimed to stop pain instantly. It markets original sealed bottles in powder and tablet forms and cites popularity among chemists. The text also advertises a blood and skin remedy offering a supposed cure for scurvy and other ailments, with broad testimonials and warnings against imitators.
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Langs
Mhsarl
Kaiwys
Rein Clarke
S' Ely
Carisbrook Sink Market Prices Report
Thire day in Auguts Mr Charles Buknall reports Cottle 30 head with ten useful and good left and two Primo calves among them. Demand for the stock was keen with high values. Two handy little bullocks £21 2s 6d and £19 5s for medium weights. Prime cows and yearlings quoted from £12 15s to £15 1s. Sheep and hoggets: fat sheep weak but hoggets brisk. Prime crossbred wethers 40s to good 36s 9d, crossbred ewes 30s to 35s 9d. This season’s lambs selling briskly at 21s and 22s 9d.
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Charles Buknall
Wothers
Owen
Local notices mix and dubious ads flood August event page
A cluttered listing shows monthly meetings in Talbot and surrounding areas, hospital grounds events, and library gatherings with dates in August and September. It includes a long garbled medical ad extolling Clarke Worldfated Blood Purifier and a dubious claim section, plus consumer health testimonial quotes.
Supply notice for hardwood poles and timber from Melbourne
A Victorian Timber Supply notice invites bids for hardwood poles and lash timber. Specifies species Mesanvate Stringy Bark Bux and other approved wood, sizes from 24 to 30 feet circumference, 20 to 30 inches butt, not less than 10 inches top. Delivery free on rails at any station. Submissions to the Manager Victorian What Commission, 38 Queen Street, Melbourne, by September 1918 for terms and conditions.
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Lanauis
Navanitar
Queen Street
Melbournia
Shire of Sexton Election Return and Humbled Acknowledgment
The notice thanks the electorate for reelecting James T. Leys as councillor and lists West Riding members Watkin William Crifechs Peters Macleod Robert Thomas as candidates. It notes the upcoming August 1918 election timing and a public vote event at a tea boat with specific start and end times, indicating a rural administrative setting.
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Watkin William Crifecuhs
Peter Macleod
Robert Thomas
Xeonda
Vii & Sobol
Walyer
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