Tea meeting and concert at Evans Ford Presbyterian Church
A Thursday tea and concert at Public Hall in connection with Evans Ford Church drew a large audience. Mrs M Cully and others chaired and hosted, with talent from Clunes, Learmonth, and Talbot performing items. The Rev W Chamberlin chaired. Dr H Coutts and Mr Gleghorn led thanks as the program concluded with the National Anthem.
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Evansford
H. Coutts
Gleghorn
Heading
Ostes
Dunstan
Bombadier
Mr Eberhard
Miss Champion
Angus M'Donald
Wishea
Misa Hull
Ye Banks
Hraes
Bonnie’ Doon
Miss Dunstan
Miss Robertson
Jack Britton
Miss Chamberlin
Miss Hull
Modest claim for £15 million gold grant unsettled
A Brisbane prospector, John Memonitch, seeks £15 240 169 93rd from the Federal Treasury for discovery of gold in Peak Downs in 1861. His bill lists £36 000 for prospecting and £1 000 for nine fields, plus mining loan interest and a 4 percent share of minerals won, with Treasury delays cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Forrest
John Memonitch
Brisbane
Peak Downs
Treasury
Memonitch
A. Argus
Zam-Buk advertised as first aid for workers injuries
An advertisement extols Zam-Buk as essential for all trades from carpenters to miners, claiming it prevents inflammation and blood poisoning and speeds healing. It quotes workers in Perth Sydney and Dunedin praising its soothing, heat-drawing, and skin-healing effects, with prices listed for pots and a blood purifier tonic at multiple shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Chandler
Fitzgerald St
Perth
W.A
E. O'Brien
Gibbona Street
Redfern
Sydney
Union Company
J. Cumnock
Cumberland Street
Dunedin
N Z
Moisture Conservation Through Tillage and Mulch
The article explains capillary action in soils and how tillage alters moisture rise. It argues that breaking capillary channels with cultivation reduces surface moisture loss, creating a loose mulch that slows evaporation. Level, shallow tillage about three inches is preferred, with frequent cultivation after rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.H
Michigan
Spring vegetable surge from hops to lettuces in London
The Daily Mail notes early spring produce in London with hop shoots reaching six to eight inches and promising edible greens like asparagus. Gardens and golf club plots expand to grow lettuces carrots asparagus and other early vegetables while abroad supplies arrive in Covent Garden. Prices stay high but experts foresee easing as English growth expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turing
London
Daily Mail
Kent
Worcestershire
Golf Club
Covent Garden
England
How an Artist Received the Visit of a King
An artist named Bouton in Ust is visited unannounced by Louis Philippe. The king, silent and terse, watches critique of a painting as Bouton nervously apologizes for the scene. The monarch compliments the reception and declares he plans to have the picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouton
Louis Philippe
France
Atelier
The Oil Bath Use in Ancient Creeks and Modern Medicine
AFragment discusses oil as a traditional lotion for beauty and health. It claims oils aid skin nourishment strengthen the body, relieve fevers and eye pain, and ease breathing when rubbed on the face. It mentions oils in travel medicine and a chilled chest reducing suffocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
How Caesar Altered the Calendar
A compact summary noting how Julius Caesar and later Augustus reformed the Roman calendar. It covers the 365 day common year with a leap year every four years, shifting days among months, adding July for Julius, and August by taking a day from February. It explains the 31 day months pattern and the altered lengths of September through December and the origin of the calendar’s current structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emfidius
Igustus Caesar
Miesar Povise
JGR
Augustus Caesar
Julius
Insomniac Seeks Sleep Through Leg and Toe Exercises
Roman, troubled by insomnia, tries leg and toe exercises after retiring. Days later a friend asks about results. The insomniac replies humorously that the exercises helped only until it was time to sleep, implying no lasting cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman
Jim
Wordy Victorian Advertisement Notice
An antique ad urges readers to buy an engagement ring from Walls Furniture in Maryborough and Terang. It also touts World-famed Blood Mixture claimed to cleanse blood of impurities for conditions like scurvy eczema and skin diseases, claiming thousands of cures and warning against worthless mutations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Mos
Wood
Maryborough
Terang
Advt
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The sentence notes watches with strong protection, high quality, and attractive appearance, while acknowledging cheaper options exist.
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Robertson
Rosa
Zam-Buk
Nome
Willie
Borten
Ust
Ile
Talbot and Distrist
Co-Operative Butter & Cheese Factory Co
London Bank of Australia
Talbot National Bank of Australasia, Ltd
Newstead
J. H. Jones
Camp Street Talbot
N.B
R. Simpkin
Lexton
Jas. Gray
P. Moloney
Arpenter
Will Palmer
Bolyrood St
Bride
Lehaneee
Phelan & Sons
Talbot & Maryborouch
J. J. M‘donald
Amherst
Ishes
Talbot
Wilson's
Ballarat
Street
General Produce Dealer
Wisher and Co
M'Cormack
International Harvester Co
Ballarat Street
Leamington Oils
Ennis Atrd Co
ENNIS
Aving
H. Ennis
Wilks and Son, Jewellers
Ballarat, Ben
DIGO
Melbourne
F.im
Mgorh
Beecham
Taggart
High Street
General Printing Office
Talbot Leader
Robert Alleny
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