Local common managers elect new chairman and hire
Monday evening meeting of local common managers with M'Leod chairing and E. J. Taylor present. Resignation of herdsman R Hall accepted with regret. Secretary reported audited accounts for year to June 30 1916. A call for applications for herdsman at £2 per year plus fees. Taylor elected chairman for 12 months. Accounts of £7 4s Bd passed for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moasrer
M'Leod
E. J. Taylor
Ead
E. Chalmers
Lande
Board of Land and Works
R. Hall
Hall
Taylor and Hall
Taylor
Rafin
Chalmers
Tees
Iis
Coimmon
Messrs
Taylor and
Kad
Jb Wis
Hentia
Aos
VAMA
M’kleod
Finanue
Enlistment Call For Australian Expeditionary Force Recruits
Notice calls all men aged 18 to 45 to enlist in the Australian Expeditionary Force. Details cover physical requirements, medical examination locations, travel benefits for final enlistment, and pay scales plus separation and pensions provisions for dependents. Includes ranks from private to lieutenant with annual pensions and survivor benefits.
Ballarat Triatees reports half-year profit and alleged cure claims
The Ballarat Triatees, Executors, and Agency Co shows a half-year net profit of £1676. The document markets a claimed universal blood cleanser with promises of dramatic cures for skin and blood disorders. It warns against imitations and advertises a “Warranted Cure” with a tested value claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat Triatees
Wonderful Microscope Writing Prize Noted
A contest awarded for microscopic writing in a periodical, with readers submitting items like Christopher Columbus’s first voyage on a hen’s egg and the Lord’s Prayer carved on grain of wheat. A six member committee judged the entries and awarded the prize to a man who sent two sheets of a great newspaper on a post card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Brencoi
Coppee
Henrietta
Commercial Cattle and Produce Markets Reported Steady
Market notes show firm quotations with small yarding of cattle and sheep. Outside purchases and heat kept supply to requirements, featuring a draft of high quality cattle from Amphithoutis district and varied prices for calves sheep and crossbred wethers. Ballarat and Dun week markets list grain and hay prices, while a long narrative section covers dairy, butter, and lard figures and local market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conserour Stoce Manger
Charles Bucknall
Amphithoutis
Sander's Extract Promised Safe Cure All Ailments
An old promotional piece touts Sander's Extract as a universal remedy from fevers and infections to ulcers and sprains. It claims protection against meningitis typhoid scarlet fever and other diseases, and urges daily use for health, with emphasis on internal and external applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne “Age
Bander
Sander
Wright
SAM Chemists
We Mars Car
Rapa
Fem
Notices of Claims on Joseph Rye Estate Announced
The executors Alfred Roffey and Samuel End, both of Talbot, call creditors to submit written claims to the estate of Joseph Rye, late of Carstulup, by March 3, 1917. After that date they will distribute assets to those entitled, not liable for unnotified claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perauae
Joseph Rye
Carstulup
Supreme Court of Victoria
Alfred Edward Roffey
Samuel End
Talbot
Beraous
Alfred, Roffey
Money lenders advertise low interest rates in Mulvourne
An ad from Market Street Mulvourne promotes money lending with low rates and flexible terms. The notice claims long operating history since 1880 and positions the firm as a reliable source for both large and small sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Linda
Market Street
Mulvourne
Dusting Method Reduces Dust Spread During Cleaning
The method described avoids scattering dust across the room and addresses immediate cleanup of any residue. It emphasizes thorough removal of dust in one pass to limit airborne particles and improve hygiene.
Headsm an of the Stove Common sought by Amherst United
Amherst United Borough and Goldfield Common invite applications for the position of Heads Man of the Stove Common. Salary £2 per year plus 50 per cent of collected fees. Duties specification available after the first inst. applicants may obtain information from Edward Chalmers, representing the managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwd
Chalmers
Land and equipment auction at Rocky Flat near Daisy Hill
A 20 acre land parcel at Rocky Flat near Daisy Hill State School is offered with assorted plant items. Included are fencing wire roofing iron engines pumps mining gear and various sundry tools and scrap iron. Terms cash to Chas Bucknall Carisbrook auctioned by MRF Hancock Hal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MRF
Hancock
HAL
Bucknall
Daisy Hill State School
Rufin
Carisbrook
Talbot Shire seeks surfacemen and drain work tenders
The Shire of Talbot invites competent men with horse and tools to tender for surfaceman duties in the Wast East and South Ridings and for cleansing drains and removal of street refuse for 12 months. Wages are shillings per day. Tenders close Monday at 11 am. Details at Town Hall Talbot. Subscribers urged to pay outstanding subscriptions and arrears promptly to Robert Allen Talbot January 4 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
Town Hall
E. P. Dowding
Shire
FVHE Boyproof Watch for Boys
An ad-like description touts a boyproof wristwatch with a double back cover that hides the movement and makes it dustproof. It features a double roller escapement stem wind and set, nickeled plating, and a one year guarantee while emphasizing protection, quality, and appearance for youths.
Mixed Jewelry Prices in 19th Century Ad
Catalog snippet lists Dainty Gold Rings at 1 shilling 6d and 22 6a, Gold Brooches from 6d, Bangles from 3, Pendants from 12s, Manicure Sets at 7s 6d and 13s fd, with various casay and bd values indicating old currency and barter terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casay
Talbot Public Library Annual Meeting Notice
The Talbot Public Library calls its annual meeting for subscribers with the balance sheet and committee reports. The ordinary meeting of the committee will be held Monday evening January 20 1917 at 8 o'clock and any other business may be brought forward.
Lexton District Agency Names Jonas R Simpkin Leader
B Jonas R Simpkin appointed head of the Lexton District for the Talbot Leader. He will handle orders for subscriptions and job printing. Receipts issued for all Lexton District accounts paid to him. Repristor Talbot Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas R. Simpkin
Lexton
Talbot
Robert Allen
Talbot Leader
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Malrlinl
Pille
Hallaral
Messim
Lawless and
Buiter—Piie
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Ballarat
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Burley
Ourne Weekly Market Report
Shean
Hiltent
Neurchely
Teo Pitanzan
Tommy
Ifouk
Meg
Ander
G. Fiter
Waa
R. Allen
Amherst
Ir R. Allen
H. Brady
Majorca
Tweeddale
Sexton
G. Fiala
T. Walls & Co
Nolan St
Maryborough
Talbot & District
Co-Operative
Satistac
London Bank of Australia, Ltd
National Manly of
Barrie
Lita
Newstead
J. H. Jones
Grescent, Talbot
Ascent
Younghusband, Raw &Co Ltd
Hide, Skin and Wool Brokers
Melbourne
Ballarat Trustee Executors, and Agency Co.,Ltd
Morris Little and Sons and
Thomas
Iuperial Fire Insurance Co. Ltd
Australasian Live Stock Insurance Co. Ltd
Duster
Wb wiLow
Tarrant
Wiesel St
Amulbyoyne
Amherst United Borough
Goldfield Common
Rocky Flat
Shire of
GS Asscribera
Little Cum
Wikls & Son
Phelan & Sons
Talbot & Maryborough
Grant & Gil
King Staety
Grant & Gill
Bols Gin
Magnier
Stewart
Tor
Whisky Burgh
Metropolitan Meat Market
North Melbourne
Parer
Crystal Cafe
Bourke Street
Central
Capell & CO
Flinders St
Coraisnondanca
Agricultural Insurance
Insurance Office of Australia
Pee Sroon
Piviter
Sempekln
Dune
Hein Yi Ng
Ulu Te Ae
Sosietia and
Talbot Public Library
Alziaryne
Loesch
Ben McDonald
Maria
Aveta Bhosedhaam and CO
Bourke
Molesey
C. J. J. Wilks
Lexton District Agency
Tele
Leamington Oils
Ennig and Co
H. Ennis
Ara Epsig
HSS
Tale Saan
Goretal
ENNIS
J. Bartram &Son Py
Baurke
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