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Newspaper

Talbot Leader

Location

Talbot, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 04, 1916

Page

3

Eliza Ann Ridd Dies After Brief Illness in Talbot

Obituary notices reveal the death of Miss Eliza Ann Ridd of Rocky Flat Talbot after a short illness of heart failure. The services were held at Amherst Cemetery with Rev H Law officiating. Survivors include a sister and a brother, with the family recently touched by bereavement.

Eliza Ann Ridd Ridd Rocky Flat Talbot Allnut New Zealand Mallee Amherst Cemetery H. Law Wm. Phelan and Sone Mesera W. Neve 3S. Sebire J. Neve Robt. Ross J. Grose E. Wilson Wallace Amherst R. Bucknall John Kaye J. Wallace M.cleary Edward Bucknall Messrs Hugh and Dugald Bucknall

Stock Sale at Lexton Yards Promises Big Lot Auction Lot

A stock sale will be held at Lexton yards on Wednesday next at 2 pm by Messrs Kelly and Donald with Mr T Smith as special agent. Five thousand sheep plus 380 first cross ewe lambs from Decameron to be auctioned along with horses and cattle. Yards near the old Sexton hotel center township. President of Sexton Shire to open after lunch. buyers urged to arrive early. Harvest services noted at St Marys with strong attendance and good offertory.

Messra Kelly Donald T. Smith Decameron Sexton Sexton Shire Fleay

Controversy Over Talbot Shire Offices Aboard August Vote

A Talbot Leader letter urges ratepayers to prepare for August as to whether shire offices should stay in Talbot or move to the bush. The writer accuses Cra Churchill and Matthews of opposing Talbot, argues for unseating them, notes the old Shire Hall is unsafe and costly to repair, and praises Dr Coutts while suggesting succession if age limits travel.

Talbot West Riding South Riding East South Cra Churchill Matthews Nuggetty Gully Caralulup Mia Mia Opossum Gully Daisy Bill Rocky Flat Amherst Bun Ore Churchill Cre Churchill

Rainfall figures compare Talbot February to last year

February rainfall at Talbot totaled 48 points, markedly lower than 122 points recorded in February last year. A long comparative table shows monthly figures across multiple columns with percentages and totals, reflecting rainfall measurements over the year.

Talbot

CaRISBROOK STOCK SALE REPORT SHOWS MIXED LIVESTOCK PRICES

Charles Bucknall reports a brisk sale with 10 head bid, beef quality good, many cattle and sheep fetched solid prices. Fat sheep and lambs sold at higher rates, crossbred and merino ewes and pen lots varied from 28s to 45s, futures strong for prime stock in yard.

Charles Bucknall Stora Sbheep Lamb

Market Prices and Clarke’s Blood Mixture Advertisement

Thursday market prices list grains and staples with Wheat at 3d and Potatoes from £11 to £11 10s. Also includes an ad for Clarke’s Blood Mixture claiming to cleanse the blood of impurities and treat urinary disorders, with warnings about mercury and counterfeit substitutes.

Clarke

Talbot Police Court ends with fines and license grant

In Talbot Police Court Richard Wyatt failed to bring Thomas Dean to the required half days for two weeks. The boy, aged 13 years 8 months, had not attended school for three months. Wyatt was fined 2s 6d in each case or 24 hours in default. John Richardson Brooke sought a collector's license. it was granted after no objection from police.

Gray Richard Wyatt Thomas Dean John Richardson Brooke

Special Stock Sale at Lexton Auctions Sheep and Cattle

A large sale at Lexton offers 5400 sheep and motor cars from Beaufort. Vendors including W H Hence John Samira and Thomas Smith present Merino and Crossbred ewes, wethers, and weaners with Lincoln Rams joined. Cattle and horses also listed. Auctioneers Elly & McDonald.

Elly & M'Donald A/c. W. H. Hence, Esq Lexton Lincoln A/c. THOs. SmiTH Eso English Leicester Ajc O. Maria, Esq Woonstoce A/c. HOBSON Bros Lextor Lincoln Tams J. R. Simpgin Esq C. Thos, Robertson Mount Mitchell Lamb Lincoln Frame Jas Jottey Peter Norrbury Dooroa'’s Creek al. W. Youna Lincoln Rama Jos. Brotpy

690 Acres Grazing Land for Lease near Daisy Hill

Property of Mr Henry Churchill offers 690 acres divided into nine paddocks near Daisy Hill station seven miles from Carisbrook Stock Market. Bluestone homestead and outbuildings ideal for sheep, wool, and mixed farming. lease from March 1 with half yearly rent. Tenders due by 1 p.m. on a March Saturday with 10 percent of one year’s rent enclosed.

Menders Henry Churchill Daisy Hill Carisbrook Stock Market CHAS Bucknall Carisbrook CHAI Keast, Morris & Miles Collins Street Melbourne

Public Meeting at Library To Boost Financial Position

A public meeting will be held at the library on Tuesday evening March 14 to devise methods to improve the institution's finances. Ladies are specially invited to attend. J HILLARD President.

J. Hillard

Unregistered Dogs Prosecution Warning Issued

A notice states that persons found in possession of unregistered dogs after a given date will be prosecuted under the Dog Act. The Registration Officer will attend the Town Hall Talbot on Fridays 10 am to 4 pm to effect registrations. K. F. Dowding, Shire Secretary.

Talbot K. TF. Dowding Shire

Refreshment Stall Placed for Tea Service

The Refreshment Stall has been placed in capable care and tea will be provided.

None of the Watches Combines Protection and Style

There may be lower priced watches on the market but none combines such effective protection with high quality and attractive appearance.

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