Price Fixing of Meat Dispute Stirs Victoria
Mr Jowett MH R stated the attempt to fix meat prices is worsening for government, graziers, and consumers. He denied graziers’ blame, cited suspension of Melbourne fat stock sales, and accused bakers of hindering open competition and direct supply to Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowett
M.H.R
Queensland
Sydney
Melbourne
Newmarket
Victoria
Hough
Kragiers
Detter Crow
Riverina
Ani
Melbauent
Masay Greene
Greene
Auction Price Fixing Tactics Questioned at Melbourne Yards
Officials probe Aston iL advised attempt to fix the price against the producers and seek steps to restore free open honest competition for all stock offered by auction at the Melbourne yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aston
Melbourne
Baker Charged With Drunkenness in Talbot Court
Samuel Baker faced Talbot Police Court on a drunken and disorderly conduct charge and for using insulting language in public on Friday 23rd. Constable Gray testified Baker was drunk in Camp Street and refused to leave town, leading to multiple warnings. Baker admitted some words but denied others. He was fined £2 with seven days’ imprisonment in default. payment was made after the judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Baker
Gray
Maine
Wstihle Gray
Baker
Camp Street
Riley
Wolk
Callie
Red Cross Society Seeks Knitted Gloves and Clothing
Secretary Mrs Howard of the Talbot branch reports a kitiling competition and an extended receiving period to September 3. Maryborough Magpies support an evening of music and humor for a fundraising benefit. The season change prompts new clothes and rag drives with a £5 boost from a donor. Australian Red Cross asks for knitted gloves and other contributions as prices rise and needs grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Howard
Te Talbot Branet
Walch
Isin
Maryborough Magpies
Haseholders
Quilon Uwvar
Gobta
Australian Red Cross Society
How to Relieve Stomach Pains Fast in Minutes
Simple home remedy advice suggests drinking a little hot water after meals and using a half teaspoon of Bisulated Magnesia for quick relief. The guidance notes stomach acids and fermentation cause pain and promotes a warm beverage plus magnesia to ease symptoms. The tone implies a traditional, easily replicated remedy.
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Nin
Tsking
Blood Mixture claims health cure from purities and sores
An advertisement extols Clarke's Blood Mixture as a universal remedy to cleanse blood, cure scurvy, bad legs, skin diseases, pimples and sores. It cites testimonials from a Pamir doctor and promises dramatic benefits with no adverse effects, selling at 20 94 per bottle and warning against imitations.
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Roy
Ulorke
Clarkes
Kay
Moui
Lupe Clarke
Poe
Clarke
Brown
Wach Bos
Jolia F Brown
Seventh War Loan Honour Flag Quota and Awards Details
The design for the Seventh War Loan Honour Flag is chosen and orders placed for a large timber to supply the flag. Victoria’s quota totals £11,000 of the £40,000 target, with area quotas triggering flag rewards at 25 to 100 percent, the flag showing a white field with blue ensign and red border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uwe
Talbot Shirw
Commercial Dalky Produce Marked at Wallarat Market
Fragmentary retail list shows items like butter and lard quality notes, dairy products with prices such as 5d for lumps, 4d for separators, 1d for dairy, and mentions brands Higgs Bacon-Nichea and Honey-at Cheese LU. Details are incomplete but indicate a market sale listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DALKY
Wallarat
Bard
Victorian Market Highlights Ballarat Flour Prices
The Ballarat produce market reports daily prices and goods for flour bran and maize. Notable figures include Pollard and Le di Vato, with handwriting noting hay and seed, chits on straw and barley, and ranges for good medium and poor quality maize. Also advertisements for Clarke's Blood Mixture and Brown's Bronchial Troches claim health benefits and warnings about imitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat
Pollard
Burley
Cobble-is head and market rates drift in Larisbrook auction
August stock market report notes high values despite not maintaining exceptional rates. Cattle and sheep prices vary with large lamb and ewe trades. buyers attend, late rates steady. Odd medical ad copy and self care claims appear amid the market chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bucknall
Bhoen
Wales
Fiat
Baeile
Balas
Jamba
Cornthwaite
Uve
Karki Thaw
Wareek
Woanera
P.P. Nelson
Applications for Surfaceman Duties in Shires
District Lands Office Balleural August 29 1918 applications invited from persons to undertake surfaceman duties for East and South Ridings. Candidates must provide own horse and gear. Remuneration twelve shillings per day. Specifications at office E P Dowding Shire Engineer.
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E. P. Dowding
Shien
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MR Jowett
Talbot Police Court
SaTuaay
Messrs
Alf. Matthews
I J. H. Jeosup
J'S.p
Red Cro Society
Victoriain
Aprliduene
Wrerly
Ree Powe
Fhiureitay
Algerman
Larisbrook Stock Market
Ma Thomas Winntade
Af Bordon
Mun
Amin
Bala
Railway Crescent
Croydon
Surrey
Hogland
Glen’s Pianos
Bsce
Glen’s
Collins St
Melb
Broadwood Pianos
Chickering Pianos
Howart Pianos
Topkinson Planod Talnes Pianos
Armstrong Pianos
Doris Berger
Milst
Porte
Mies Beroga
Walvrlint
Mrs Deed
St. Michaels
Ervices
Suntiay, Sus'tember St
Marine
Bouse
Patie
Amber
Evens
Paula Og
Peony
Wo Campbell
Fisher
Pin Amherst
Coates
W. Chrrpbell
Roy A. Coates
Bursday
W. Harvey
Koev A. Cunton
Varalus
Gonte
Ladi Proviluy Beers Aady
D. Evans
Sanratary
Henders
Schwennesen’s
Talbot
Amherst
P. A. Burdett
Maryborough
Local Land Board
Court House
Almot
C. Garter
Mount Greenock
Amherst United Borough
Goldfield
Oas
J. Jay
District Lands Office
Balleural
Shire of
Ruswell Street
Lillicur Road
Pows Hall Talbot
Maryborough Strollnray
Vuhot
Ugly Man
Dr Grevoo
Tnhall
Talbot State School
Jas. Hillard
Amherst District Hospital
Daffodil
Minard of
District Hospital
Doreas Fund
Kent
Town Wall
Nnual Plain
Fancy Drews AM Base
Sueben
M.C. Mooulleht
K. Mkenzih
B. Gane
Tivn
Sues
Maryborough District
Augist Ltd
Sheppard
T. Walls & CO
Maryborau Nolan Ste
O'farrel’s Bazaar
Coles & Pullum
Heyar
Hall F
Uhik
Vulbok
P. T. Wizard
Boys' Wear
High Street
Phelan & Sons, Ironongers
Timber Merchants
Ehes
Phelan’s
W. Phelan
Sons
Mary Borough
Phong
Anu Erryagy Eesuane
Talbot & District
Co-Operative Butter & Cheese Factory Co
M. T. Jones
N.B
Wikls & Son
Tre
Honiley
Wittney Main
Aeleen Lane
Bellahla Watelie
Vanieions
C. J. J. Wilks
Leamington Ls
Cathulen
Marrhoga
Charles Bagenall
Carisbrook
Luilil
Alent Fer Xezinatinenart Io Hy Ltd
Hide, Skim
Wouldbroken
Ballarat Trusty Executors, and Agency Co
Moris Little and Sons
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