Talbot Charity Carnival Aids Amherst Hospital At Talbot
The Talbot Charity Carnival held on Boxing Day featured a hot day with crowd attendance down from last year. State representative A. R. Outtrim attended as crowds enjoyed red drill and maypole dancing by school children, prize events, and performances by Maryborough Pipers Band. Volunteers managed refreshments, a publican’s booth, and ticketing while police observed orderly proceedings.
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Talbot
Amherst Hospital
A. R. Outtrim
Ararat
Sheffield
Fire Brigade
Hillard
Leitch
Hevey
W. Hawke
Maryborough Pipers
Mesdames Dowding
Cunningham
Gale
Kent
Nurse Tutty
Mesdames Jones and Young
Mia Carroll
Misses Butler
Young
Carroll
Miss Butler
West Australia
Tov Elliott
Gray and Smith
Maryborough
Rior
E P. Dowding
Messrs
H. Bailey
R. ‘Fall
Tckets
A. Gale
G. Shepherd
E. Congrese
Mesers
AE. Gane
Junr
H. Monk
F. Eaves
Local park show and village fair fundraises noted
A park picture show organized by Mr J. B. Gibbs of Ballarat drew appreciation and helped boost receipts. Gate takings fell slightly but booth revenue, tea and soft drinks more than compensated. total funds aimed to top last year. Several races and events followed with tight finishes and strong crowds.
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J. 8. Gibbs
Ballarat
Messra Gale
Chalmers
T. Kearney
Dancing and music contest results with few competitors
The event, overseen by Alf Matthews with Swain assistance, listed prize money and judges. Only two dancers competed, reducing interest. results show Pipe Music and dances with winners A Black and M Chard among others, with multiple categories and prize amounts cited.
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John Boxshall
Alex. M'Lean
N. Gillies
P. Stewart
Gillies
Sean ‘Triabbais
Black
M. Chard
Mining Report From Amherst Crushing Totals
Mr E J Cosatick foreman of the Government Battery Amherst reports crushings from Jobo Bull reef Lillieur yielding 307 8 dwts from ten tons for Thomas Bros. Three tons from Hard Hill Amherst yield 2 7 dwts 13 ers for Mr Tyers.
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E. J. Cosatick
Government Battery
Amherst
Thomas Bros
Jobo Bull Reef
Lillieur
Hard Hill
T. Tyers
Friendly Societies Meeting Reports Strong Asset Growth
The auhove branch held its ordinary meeting with vice-president Mr D Kennedy presiding. The annual assets and liabilities total £2512 19s 8d, including £2501 11s sick fund, £7 15s 10d management, £3 12s 10d contingency, with £2480 invested in mortgages. Interest £135 19s 5d was earned, sick pay £277 10s paid, yet funds grew by £23 8s 3d. secretary to contact Dr Salmon regarding local postal arrangements.
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Auhove
Ultimo
D. Kennedy
Salmon
Prizes awarded at event led by Mr H Bailey
Mr H Bailey oversaw a well attended event with prizes of 7s 6d and 2s 6d. Result posted as W Stone and Congress 2.253, reflecting the competition outcome and entry strength.
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H. Bailey
W. Stone
Congress
Fire Brigade Events and War Loan Appeals
Keen rivalry marked the fire brigade events with exciting finishes in hydrant races and a series of One Man Champion events. The Commonwealth War Loan appeal urges Australians to invest for patriotism, security, and to aid the war effort, stressing personal contribution and broader national duty.
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M'Kenzie
Hubble
G. Hutchinson
Maryborough
W. J. Long
John Cooke
Clunes
A. Jamieson
Thos. H. Swain
R. Spence
R O'Connor
W. Neve
R. O'Connor
W. Ladd
Market Report Shows Strong Demand for Cattle and Lamb
Cattle sales reach £12 13s to £14 15s for medium weight cows. Sheep and lambs firm with prime crossbred wethers at 32s to 32s 6d, crossbred ewes at 25s to 26s d. Lamb numbers 149 with wool prices 24s to 25s 8d. Prime lamb donated to Carisbrook Red Cross fetches 2s. Blood purifier ad follows.
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Mie
Giarles Ductal
A. H. Dowie
W. Pickering
Carisbrook Red Cross Fund
Methodist Church Reachers Appoints for Sunday Services
The notice lists appointments for tomorrow at multiple locations. Talbot: Mr E Joelbart 11 am and Mr A Mason 7 pm. Amherst: Rev W Humphrey 1 am and Mr E Jelbart 7 pm. Majorca: Mr A Mason 11 am and Rev W Humphrey 7:30 pm. Red Lion: E Jelbait unspecified time. Caralup: Rev W Humphrey 7 pm. Sexton supply 7:40 pm.
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Reachers
Talbot
E. Joelbart
A. Mason
Amherst
Humphrey
E. Jelbart
Pis Majorca
A Mason
Sexton—Supply
RED Lion
E. Jelbait
P.m
Caralulup
Talbot Shire invites tenders for road works
FFIENDERS returnable 11 a.m. Monday 10 January for Contract No 806 forming and detailing with rotten rock on 10 chains Clunes and Mount Cameron Road. Specifications available at Town Hall Talbot from Shire Engineer E P Dowding.
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Rotten Rock
Clunes
Mount Cameron Road
Town Hall
Talbot
Talbot Shire seeks rate collector and inspectors
Applications returnable by 11 a.m. Monday January 10 1916 from gentlemen competent to act as Rate Collector Valuer and Inspector of Dogs Thistles Pure Food Dairies and Nuisances at £75 per year. Specifications may be seen at the Town Hall Talbot Shire Secretary.
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Town Hall
Talbot
E. P. Dowding
Reminders to Subscriptions for Tal Bot Leader
Four subscribers of the Tal Bot Leader from this office are reminded that the last quarter ended December 30, 1915. They are asked to forward current subscriptions and arrears promptly as the small individual amounts total a large sum. Robert Allen, proprietor, Talbot, January 1, 1916.
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Tal
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Talbot Charity Sports
E. Chalmers
J. H. Jessup
Alf. Matthews
Fred. Eaves
Footracing
G. Mitchell
R.A. Kohn
G. Parkinson
W. J. Gilbert
H. Gordon
A. Whittaker
I. A. Palmer
Mitched
R. Jenkinson
Mitake
Tima
R. Jenkins
Wis
A. Whittker
L H. Webb
F. E. Galvin
H. F. Congress
R A. Kohn
H. G. Gordon
J. Mitchell
W.J. Gilbert
Mitchiell
A. Whittler
Jenkins
Hill G
Cyeling
G. Colman
W. Wadsworth
J. DeBonada
A. Rowe
T. C. Boland
W. James
W.james
Wadsworth
W. Gillett
M. Reynolds
C. Rowe
Quoits
W. R. Hawke
W. W. Chivers
M. Denyer
T. J. Swain
Sheat
H. R. Monk
R Dudson
Mle
Mining Intelligence
Commonwealth War Loan
Commonwealth
Highland Society
Rince's Park
Red Cross
V.A
J. Schafe
A. James
Joan Lean
J. J. M'Donald
Talbus
Courtland Young
Waubra
J. J. M Donald
Carisbhouk Stock Market
Clarke
I. C. Wangeman
Maryaborough, Talbot
Cycle & Motor Business
Public Library
Beaumont
Brampton
B.S.A
Reading Standard and
New Hudson Motor Cycles
W. H. Pollock
Craigie
Dudley's Chambers
High Street
Locke
J. Stoneram
Iano
Talbot and District
Adam Ross
Zimmer's
Zimmer
John Zimmer
High St
Rfectiqul
Methodist Church
Shire of
Charles Bucknall
Carisbrook
Younghusband, Row &Co Ltd
Hide, Skin and Wool Brokers
Melbourne
Ballarat Trustees Executore, and Agency Co., Ltd
Morris Little and Bone and
Thomas
Imperial Fire Insurance C N., Ltd
Ance Uo, Ltd
Phelan & Sons
Talbot & Maryborouch
Lexton District Agency
Jonas R. Simpkin
Lexton
Robert Allen
Legislative Council
Nelson Province
Talbot Division
Crai
Alfred E. Roffey
Talbou
Nike
RUST
Country Landa
M'Evoy and CO
Market Street
Malbourna
R. Simpkin
Jas. Gray
VPSTS
Erbett Willams
Oil Borinna
Corbett Whiinas
Cha Teudlera
Matt Brostm
Enimnes
Syed Orem
Fagine
Sinan
Goulds
Lemming
F Mackie
Langwill Bros
L Davies
P.T. Wizard
Maryborouch
Bie
Setaa Aid
Wihee
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