Talbot Borough Considers Water Supply Improvements
A Talbot Borough Council special meeting reviewed Mr Thomas Murray’s report on upgrading the water system. The plan adds an 8 inch main and relays 6 inch pipes to raise output by over 50 percent to about 130000 gallons per day, with a £800 loan and £30 revenue from existing funds.
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Talbot Borough
Thos. Murray
C.E
Water Supply Department
Murray
Camp Street
Scandinavian Crescent
Chalmers
Peterson
Gale
Cr Ead
Albert
Election notices and candidate list for Grampians and Senate
The notice warns voters to register and explains absent voting procedures for the upcoming General Elections on Saturday September 5. It lists Grampians candidate Hans W. H. Irvine and Edward F. G. Jolley, and Senate candidates Cook James Hume, Edgar William Haslem, Maug er Samuel, McColI James Hiers, McLean William Joseph, Trenwith William Arthur, Bakker Stephen, Barnes John, Blakey Albert E H, Findley Edward, McKissock Andrew N, Russell Edward John. The poll hours are 8 am to 8 pm. Hans Irvine will tour the district with speaking stops at Red Lion Amherst and Talbot Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grampians
Irvine
Hans W. H
Jolley
Edward F. G
Labor
Senate
Cook
James Hume Edgar
William Haslem
Mauger
Samuel
M'Coll
James Hiers
M’lean
William Joseph Trenwitil
William Arthur
Bakker
Stephen
Barnes
John
Blakey
Albert EH
Findley
Edward
M'Kissock
Andrew N. Russell
Edward John
Robert Allen
Crescent
Talbot
Hans Irvine
House of Representatives
Red Lion
Amherst
Lexton Ladies Plan Soldiers' Comfort Society
In Lexton Shire Hall Dr R W Laidlaw chaired a meeting of local ladies to form a Soldiers' Comfort Society. Mrs Murphy was elected president and Miss Nicholls secretary as funds were raised and a sewing committee formed to buy materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexton and District
R W. Laidlaw
Shire Hall
Laidlaw
Soldiers' Comfort Society
Mra Murphy
Miss Nicholls
Counterclaim Denies Hall Break-In at Talbot Lodge
In a letter to the Talbot Leader dated August 20 1914 four residents led by W H Miller deny claims of breaking a glass pane entering a hall back room opening a cupboard and mischief at a lodge. Constable Gray reportedly investigated and found the statements untrue. The correspondence ends with a light verse about Woods Great Peppermint Cure.
Barrack-market prices and regional livestock summaries
Market report from Carisbrook stock market with fat cattle, store cattle, fat sheep and lamb prices. Melbourne weekly market notes wheat, flour, oats and barley prices. Ballarat produce prices for butter eggs bacon lard and cheese. Reports include figures for crossbred ewes, wethers, and spring lambs, with outside sales to Gordon and Stewart at Carisbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Gordon and Stewart, Uarisbrook
Ballarat
Practical prescription against stomach acidity specialist says
Nine tenths of stomach trouble comes from excess acid and can danger stomach walls. An antacid like bisulated magnesia after meals is advised. Also mentions Clarke's Blood Mixture claims and an ad for a villa for sale in Dayleaford. Beware imitations and substitutes.
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Clarke
Notice of Intestate Estate in Lexton Shire
Charles Lock late of Amherst died intestate leaving estate claims. Creditors and others with claims must send particulars to J.W Stranger Curator of the Estates of Deceased Persons New Zealand Chambers 483 Collins Street Melbourne by 22 September 1914. August 1914 Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lock
Amherst
J.W Stranger
New Zealand
Collins Street
Melbourne
Mtd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taylor
Cr Gane
M'Donald
Antherst Reservoir
Federal Elections
Lexton
THE
Talbot Leader
W. H. Miller
BR. Swain
J. Whittaker
James Jones
Woods
Marryyborough
James Lewtas
Carisbrook
Charles Bucknall
Dairy Produce Market
Mexors
J. T. Lawless and Co
Enka Pracutae “Ledter
Omnoc Ity
Lexton Shire
Beisek Roe
Iteek
Lonaroh
Eae Walt Wolit
Tere Barr
Red Lion State School
Patriotic Fund
Babody
W. H. Beresford
Robt
W. Nichol
Railways
Avoca
Creewick
Maryborough
J. S. Rees
Amherst District Hospital
Market Ideas
I .M
Jdst ‘Weat
Baby & He
Sev
Boyproof
Phelan & Sons
G. Peterson
L. M. Kent
Talbot & Maryborouch
Grampians Division
M.H.R
J. J. M'Donald
Wilson's
Town Hall
Eglinton
J. A. Larkan
Stawell
Pers Hall
Card Social
Creawick
T. Kearney
Street
General Produce Dealer
Wisher and Co
M'Cormack
International Harvester Co
J. J. M‘donald
Ballarat Street
Talbot and District
Newstead Co-Operative Butter & Cheese Factory Co
London Bank of Australia, Ltd
Talbot National Bank of Australasia, Ltd
Newstead
H. Jones
Camp Street Talbot
N.B
Mown Hall Talbot
Independent Picture Proty. Ltd
P. W. Salmon
Childran
Boneeya
LiaMete
Kiloneaui
Sturt St
J.C. Dearden
Prop
Overcoat News
John Zimmer
High ‘St
Stanley W. Hodkinson Studios
Stanley W. Hodkinson
High Street
Yeoman and Co
J. Marks, J. Marks, Jr. Marks
Ent Credit Credit
Sdj
Jo“Marks
Credit Furnisher
Bridge St
Krier
NEW Zealand Insurance Company Limited
A. K. M.henzie
Belgia Piaibra
J. Sparrow
Leamington Oils
Ennis and. Co
B. Ennis
Talbot Leadar
Ennes, Sokr Wr
Otitrer
Adam B. Ross
Wooaritry Wistamcrecas
A. B. Ross
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