Contested Thistle Bill Sparks Municipal Control Debate
Delegates at a conference in Talbot Shire argued over who should enforce a new Thistle Act. Proponents favored municipal councils deciding and enforcing within their districts, while critics warned government control could bring costly inspectors and ineffective, regionally varied enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahjy
Dowie
Carisbrook
Maryborough
Miller
Laidlaw
Lexton Shire
Talbot Shire
Howe
Clunes
Alex. Clarke
Mr Clarke
Dr Laidlaw
Nase
Crenwick
Liberal
Labor
Talbot
Cr Laidlaw
Clarke
Creswick
Coutts
Bucknall
Cout
Cr Nase
Cr Dowie
Cr’ Laidlaw
Neil
Phillips
Clunes Borough
Cre Bucknall
Dr Coutts
Market Prices at Maryscrounc Produce Market
Friday report by Mr James Lowtas lists vegetables with cabbages at 2d per head and fruit apples from 1s 6d to 6s per case. Poultry prices show fowls 2s 6d to 3s per pair and roosters 28 to 41/2d per pair, turkeys 40 each, and pigs 17d each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lowtas
Carishrook Stock Market Prices and Livestock Report
Charles Bucknall notes fat cattle and sheep markets with prime bulls at 14 to 16 pounds and cows near 9 to 10 pounds. Store cattle limited by dry weather demand, lambs sold well with prime crossbred prices around 18s to 23s, and pigs at 18s for three suckers. Private sale of 174 acres near Clunes from R W Nichol to A Mr Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carishrook Stock Market
Charles Bucknall
Clunes
R. W. Nichol
Donald
Talbot Area July August Public Meetings Schedule
A list of community meetings and events in Talbot and area from late July to September. Includes Talbot Public Library Committee, Talbot Shire Council, Amherst Cemetery Trustees, Methodist and District Hospital events, Talbot Borough and School committees, Lexton Shire Council, Daisy Hill School, and a bazaar for the R C Church with a Daffodil Show at Amherst District Hospital grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot Public Library
Talbot Shire Council
Amherst Cemetery
Methodiat
Talbot
Talbot Borough Council
Prince Alfred State School
Amherst District Hospital
Borough Hall
Commons
Lexton
The Sunlit Isles and a Life Renewing Remedy
A sunlit voyage heals the uneasy man as a boat brings Clarke s Blood Mixture and Linseed Compound Essence promises cure for blood and skin diseases. Advertised tonics claim marvels, selling at 2s 9d and 2s 0d with warnings against imitations and prompts for urinary and cough remedies.
Blood Purifier and Family Remedies Advert
An old patent medicine block touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and a world famed blood purifier. It claims cures for scrofula, scurvy, eczema, and skin sores, selling bottles everywhere with warnings against imitations and substitutes. The tone mirrors late 19th century cure-all ads with dense claims and dosage details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Stomac Brke
Woode
Ularkes
Feevople's Special Song Service at Methodist Church
The Methodist Church at Talbot hosts a Sunday next on July 26 at 7 pm. Rev C Ason conducts an Old Time Favorites hymn sing along inviting all to join and sing the mother taught hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
C. Ason
Grampians Electors to Hear J T Packer and Ken Nedy Smith
J T Packer and Ken Nedy Smith will address the Electors for the Grampians on Thursday next the 30th at 8 p.m. Mayor Cr Ww. H. Beresford will preside. All electors are invited. Authorised by P. W. Salmony, Talbot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Packer
Kennedy-Smith
Grampians
Ww. H. Beresford
P. W. Salmoy, Talbot
E. J. Russell
E. F. J. Jolley
M.A. L.lm
Gramplana
Labor Party
Talbot
Wadies
T. Kearney
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Dr Chalmers
Talbot Borough
Cr Beresford
Maryscroucn
F. W. Wallis
Federal Politics
Federal Elections
J. Currie
Avoca
Town Hall
Marchant
Royal Pictures
Kathleen Mavourneen
Borough of
Morough Hall
P. W. Salmon
Eid Het District Hospital
Hed
Board of Management
Meeks J
Henderson
Abowd Matthews
A. Jubnsod
Messrs
T. Robertson
Tte
Kania
W. A. Smith
Alfred Gale
Bsecretary
Tove Pial
Amherst
Childen
Shire of
Enders
Ferming
Inp Aine Chaipeaipedeaied
Chaina Talbot
Majorca Main Road
Miss Hooper
Offica
Dowding
Shire
Seea Eee
Robert Allen
NEW Zealand Insurance Company Limited
ISKS
A. K. M.henzie
Ballarat
Lynon's Chambers
Lydiard Street
Robt
J. Sparrow
M.C
F. E. Deans
W. H. Beresford
Crescent
Beresford
Talbot and
Adam B. Ross
A. B. Ross, Talbot
M‘evoy Anp Co
Market Street
Melbourne
Ona Data Ase
Reeties
Morkrs Nes
Price
Lanza
Sturt St
J. C. Dearden
Prop
John Zimmer
Thiercer
High St
Stanley W. Hodkinson Studios
Stanley W. Hodkinson
High Street
Yeoman and Co
Fio
J. Marksjca
Odie
Credit Furnisher
A‘r.ks
Bridge St
Manatee
Yeorhan
Yeoman
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