Repatriation Committees Discussed for Talbot Shire
Mrs G Ferguson received word that Private Arthur Fergus was killed in France. A provincial Repatriation Committee exists and a Talbot local body may form as part of the scheme. The Talbot Shire Council debated ministerial correspondence, while road works in Oxford Street and surrounding scours were completed, with residents praising the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worl
G. Ferguson
Hur Hushanil
Arthur Fergus
France
Talbot
Shire of Talbot
Oxford Street
West Riding
Talbot notices and Methodist mission week report
Local Land Board to sit at Public Hall Amphi Theatre on Wednesday July 17 to deal with applications. voters lists for Shire of Talbot held by shire secretary B P Dowding may be inspected during office hours. Home Mission services held across Talbot circuit with Sister Bessie as preacher. weeknight meetings at Talbot Lexton Majora Amherst drew strong attendance despite poor weather. Amherst District Hospital management meeting lapsed for lack of quorum. Tenders invited for grubbing and clearing at Talbot Racecourse with £1 deposit. Turkeys won in Durach State school Patriotic Fund competition by Mr Dowding. proceeds £1 8s. Barque John Murray wrecked near Ireland. no injuries. Death of Mr Donal Campbell, long-time State school head at Taverlengh Amherst and Pair field. Lexton Shire Council to meet next. Bailie Rut Yards reports brisk cattle trade. prime lambs and store stock in demand. British hospital ship Londonderry Castle torpedoed and sunk near Fastnet with 164 crew and 80 Canadian medical men onboard. 24 saved. Federal balance sheet shows surplus of £1,499,542. Woods' Uboat Peppermint Card advertisement noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire of
Talbot
B. P. Dowding
Bessie
Ambret
Red Lion
Lexton
Majorca
Amherst
Board of Management
Amherst District Hospital
St. Michael's Church
James
C. Crigan
Bung Bong
Ray
Dowding
H. Dunit
Taylor
John Murray
Melbourne
Stati
Commonwealth
Maldoi Teland
Donal Campbell
Victoria
Taverlengh
Pairfield
Jun Beveridge
Mount Cameron
Glengower
Bailierut Corporation
Princ
Llandovery Castle
Union-Castle
Cape Clear
Ireland
Woods
Uboat
Sunk near Wimmera on voyage from Auckland to Sydney
On June 26 the vessel Wimmera was sunk after hitting a mine 17 hours out from Auckland. Of 158 aboard, 26 drowned. Also noted: Amherst Cemetery Trust meeting adjourned for lack of quorum. Sister Nan Reay awarded the Royal Red Cross Second Class and honored by Queen Alexandra. Reay is ARR of the Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimmera
Auckland
Sydney
Amnherst Cemetery Trust
Nan Reay
Royal Red Cross
Buckingham Palace
Queen Alexandra
Marlborough House
Reay
Ann Victoria Reay
Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service
W.T. Reay
London
Herld
Britt
Maryborough
Reay Britt
Gallipoli
Crossing Debate at Talbot Shire Council Meeting
Dr Beveridge introduced T Ford and R Hull who sought council action to create a passable crossing from private properties to the main Dunach road. The deputation pressed for a lease and repairs, but the Roads Board may not allow fencing. The council referred the matter to East and West Ridings with Hull and Ford on site. cost estimates ranged from £3 to £50, and no action was taken yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot Shire
Beveridge
Messrs
T. Ford
R. Hull
Dunach
Hall
Ford
Mc Hull
Couptes Roads Board
Council
Branigan
East
West Ridings
Hull
Sanders Extract Promoted As Superior Blood Purifier
Melbourne chemist touts Sanders Extract as matching rival tonics with antiseptic healing powers. Claims include treatment for typhoid fever, scarlet fever, diphtheria, throat ailments, and various pains. Warns against substitutes and asserts widespread cures for scrofula, skin diseases, and blood disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oh de Havay
Melbourne
Supreme Caves
Vietoria
Sander
Sanders
Flag Hoisted At Daisy Hill School In Grant From Mr Jowett
The Union Jack donated by Mr BE Jowett M A was hoisted at Daisy Hill State School on Wednesday. Despite few adult locals attending, the event celebrated patriotism with the head teacher Mrs Whitelaw praised for obtaining the flag. Langs and speakers urged continued support, salute rituals followed, and thanks were extended to all helpers and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Hill
BE. Jowett
Grampians
Talbot and
Mary~ Borough
Whitelaw
Jowett
J.C. Lowry
D. R. Bilton
Maryborough East State School
Lowry
Dairy Hill
F. Sears
M. Windsor
Maryborough East School
Ornstein
Daiey Hill
Maryborough
Talbot
Biltwa
Hillard
E. Chalmers
Mra Whitelaw
Mrs Whitelaw
Cher
Bilton
Mr Jowett
Mra Ohigen
Miss Rufin
Rutin
Walters Fir
Meg
MWR
A R. Outtrim
M.L.A
Price Fixing Debate At Talbot Shira Collies Meeting
Dr Beveridge criticizes Federal price fixing on meat and rabbit skins at a Talbot Shira Collies gathering. He notes dep u tation previously met the Acting Prime Minister Watt and Minister Green, calling the meat pricing unjust and plans to curb rabbit trapping counterproductive. Dr Branigan backs the critique as ridiculous, while President Coutts supports the motion. concerns include impact on trappers and production incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot Shira Collies
Beveridge
Mr Watt
Green
Branigan
Ur Coutts
Gale
The Rainfall and Weather Verse Prompts in June
A muddled OCR passage reports rainfall figures and June weather notes, mixing numeric data with stray product ads. It references Evavaterd and June rainfall totals, claims inconsistent yearly comparisons, and includes unrelated advertisements for pills and medical remedies.
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Bank
Australia
Marmiratin Ieelisbury
Valle Nemnittanes
Savings Bank
Drisrdiem
Britain
James Kell
Amie Denifon
You
W. S. M.nee
Screr
Wartborough & Nhill
Richards Zcu
Avery
Richards & CO
Sap
Vawe
Mit
Jiu
Petre
Fee
Andres
Gollins
Market Streets
Reets
A A
Sottle Ke & A. Palmer
Dept. B
Flindars Lave
Comacids
Ares
Charles Bucknall
Carisbrook
Youngiyustai, How & Ci Lid
Hide, Skin and
Woolf Broker
Ballaral Trustvor Executor
Agony Go. Ltd
Morrie Little and Sona
Thomas Shsop
Superial Fire Imurance Co
Ineurance Co Ltd
State Savings Bank Credit Fencier
Elizabeth St
E. S. Herring
Matthews and
Borcing
Camp Street
Wroghold
G. A. M. Moss
Barrister & Solicitor
Post Office
Nolan Street
H. L. Lazarus
Clunes
Court KE Hotel
Wik Vici Talbot
H. W. Hamilton
Collins Steset
Mulbourne
TLD
Iite
Liare
Brownbill Bros
Brownbill
J. W. Brownbill
Dental Board of
Vitoria
Mildura
Jug W. Mown Bill
Mick Guiky
Cinociinat
Povenis
Mary
Urday
Evavaterd
Blarke
Paine de Lick
Joy ii
Chaminta
Ale Seomare
Roel
Ants
Lee
Anus
Isa
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