Lexton Shire By Law Debated Over Cattle Tags
At a Lexton Shire meeting on the 8th the council debated repealing the grazing by law. Proponents argued the tag system reduced nuisance and damage while opponents warned of liability in accidents and questioned legality. A division over repealing failed. a new plan to adjust grazing fee boundaries was carried for re‑adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexton
Robertson
Neil
Quayle
M'Donald
Coutts
Brewster
Cr Yates
Laidlaw
West Riding
M‘donald
Cr. Laidlaw
Yates
Cr Brewester
Cr Coutts
Caralulup
Cr M
Donald
Friendly Societies Meeting Reports and Elections
The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the lodge was chaired by N.G. Mitchell. Delegate Ead reported on Avoca district proceedings and nominated P.G. Hall for P.DG.M. Hall spoke on Manchester Unity, Bailey noted the cribbage match won by ALN, and the sick fund paid £6 3s 4d along with accounts for the M.A. ball on the 12th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.G
Bro. Mitchell
P.G. Ead
Avoca
P.G. Hall
P.dg
Manchester Unity
P.G. Bailey
ALN
M U Ball And Supper At Talbot Borough Hall
The annual M U ball and supper was held at Talbot Borough Hall on the 12th. A smaller crowd due to competing events, but attendees enjoyed the evening. Music by J T Severino and Evansford group with P O'Meara as MC pleased dancers. Guests came from Avoca Horsham Beaufort Carisbrook Maryborough and Maldon. Philippi Bros. catered, ensuring satisfaction despite lower financial success than the previous ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.U
Borough Hall
Talbot
J. T. Severino
Evansford
P. O'Meara
M.C
Concert and Ball at Barkly for Amherst District Hospital
A successful concert and ball in Public Hall Barkly raised funds for Amherst District Hospital on the 12th inst. secretary Mr P Barker and committee organized a rich programme with local talents. Door takings of £13 9s plus ticket sales pushed total to about £20. life governor’s certificate awarded to W Driscoll marking fifth local holder and over £100 raised in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkly
Amherst District Hospital
P. Barker
Messrs
D. M. Cheesman
H. B. Weldon
Jas, Stewart
A. Cheeman
Weldon
Hospital
Gale
W. Driscoll
A. Cheesman
A. Barker
Marshall
Moyle
Driscoll
D. M'Donald
Jas. Stodart
Nina
Olga Weldon
J. H. Jeasup
Mesdames Weldon
Miss Moyle
W. Bibby
Messrs W
Walter Driscoll
G. Lowe
Maryborough Market Report Fruits Poultry Pigs Prices
Friday market prices show cabbages 3a to 4s and cauli 2s. Apples 22 9d to Se case, pears 7a 9d. Fowls 3s 6d to 4s 7d pair, turkeys 4s to 4s 3d. Pigs 198 each. Germans 39d to 1s 2d each. Wednesday sales at Crawford Dowling Seymour yards report largest Clunes yarding with brisk trade and high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lewins
Crawford, Dowling
Seymour
Clunes
Ballarat Produce Markets Prices Today
Prices ruling in the Ballarat produce market include Wheat prime milling 3s 11d Oats fair seed 1s 11d to 24 for heavy feed Peas 4s to 4s 6d Barley prime 3s 3d fair to good 2s 9d to 2s 3d Cape malting 2s to 2s 3d Flour £9 Bran £5 10s Pollard £5 15s2d Potatoes £3 5s to £3 1s Hay best chaffing £2 7s 6d manger £2 7s 6d Straw 32s 6d
Dairy Produce Prices and Melbourne Market Report
Messra J. T. Lawless and Co. report prices for dairy and meat items, including butter, eggs, bacon, lard, honey, and cheese with varied pence figures. The Melbourne Weekly Market Report lists grain and produce values such as wheat, flour, pollard, oats, maize, barley, chaff, hay, and potatoes with price ranges and highs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messra J. T. Lawless and Co
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad For Teething Relief
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and diarrhoea relief. Directions guide dosing by child age from under one month to six months and older, with repeated doses for diarrhoea and mentions other products like Woods' Peppermint Cure.
No More Indigestion and Blood Purifiers in Advertisements
An old style patent remedy article promotes bisorated magnesia as a universal antacid for digestion and claims Clarke's Blood Mixture cleanses the blood for scrofula eczema and other diseases. It also touts Brown's Bronchial Troches for throat irritation and hoarseness with warnings about imitation products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Brown
John I Brown and Sons
Boston
United States
Farringdon
London
England
Obscure Condolence and Day Cards Mentioned
Fragmentary OCR notes reference condolence and day cards. No clear names, dates, or organizations are readable to identify a specific event or person.
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Lexton Shire
Amherst Lodge
M.U.L
M.U. Ball and
Maryborough
Clunes Stock Market
G. Irving
Ballarat
J. Weatherson
Turkey Hill
Glengower
Jeasie Fraser
Pine Grove
Waubra
Bullock
Albert L. Nase
Clover Hill
Ullina
T. H. Drife
Heifer
Miss Mc Donald
Stone Cottage
Mount Beckworth
Yaeger
Campbelltown
Kow
J. R
A. W. Carter
Scale Park
H. M'Kenzie
Merino Wethers
Mra
J. S. Dougall
Kerse
Ascot
John Beveridge
Mount Cameron
Wethers
Comeback Wethers
George Fraser
Clunes Estate
Comeback Ewes
George W. M'Ivor
Ewes
W. J. Suffren
Elmore
Chris. Fawcett
Powlett Hill
J. Williamson
W. Trembath
E. Large
Mount Greenock
C. Fawcett
la Ld
J. Beveridge
T. Sullivan
Dunach
Lés
Dairy Produce Market
Melbourne
Khailway Street
James Lewtas
Bowenvale
Co. Williamson, Propristor
Enders
Alfred Gale
RED Lion State School
H. M’leod
F. E. Deans
W. H. Beresford
Crescent
Talbot and Maryborough
Eward
All Nations
Big Waterhole
Jor Sale
Sebirg
Legislative Council OF Victoria
Nelson Province
Talbot Division
Alfred E. Roffey
Public Healths
Board of Public Health
A. D. Douglas
Messrs Archbold and Craven
Sadona
W.B
Oregon
Adam B. Ross
A. B. Ross, Talbot
R. W. Nichol
Beckworth Court
Eglinton
Nichol
Chas. Buchenall
Carisbrook
Post P Talbot
Mm Ti
M‘evoy and Co
Market Street
Jonas BR. Simpkin
Talbot Leader
Robert Allen
Price
Richards & CO
Sturt Street
J.C. Deardes
Overcoat News
John Zimmer
High St
Stanley W. Hodkinson
High Street
Yeoman and Co
J. Marks
Credit Furnisher
Bridge St
Yeoman Studios
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