Friendly Societies Amherst Lodge Meeting Report
The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the lodge was led by N G Bro A J Boyd. Sick pay of £3 13s 4d was approved for payment. The quarterly church parade was postponed from the first Sunday to the third Sunday in April with attendance at the Methodist Church that evening. Bro S Ead attended the Maryborough band performance in aid of the hospital and praised the musical display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.G
A. J. Boyd
Ead
Maryborough
An Easy Way to Remove Superfluous Hair
Readers are offered a home formula claiming simple inexpensive removal of facial hair. A chemist mix includes Pulverized Sulphine Concentrate, Zinc Oxide, and Orbs Root with water to form a paste applied for two minutes, repeated every two days. The note warns against substituting shaving and notes roots can be destroyed with continued use.
April events and meetings listed for Amherst Talbot and surrounds
A compilation of April events including hospital board and shire council meetings in Amherst Talbot, plus Maryborough and Talbot shows, ANA sports gathering, library committee, and an annual Plain and Fancy Dress Ball to aid the local hospital. The schedule covers April 1 to June 3 with various locations and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot Fire Brigade
Talbot Public Library Committee
Amherst
Sid
Amherst District Hospital
Town Hall
Determined to Prefer Genuine Sander Extracts
An advertising warning urges buyers to avoid counterfeit eucalyptus extracts. It touts Sander’s Extract as unique, medicinally potent, and safer, claiming many benefited from its curative powers. The message criticizes inferior oils as nauseating and dangerous and calls for quality and reliability in small doses.
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Sanders & Sons
Sander
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething
A historical advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming it calms pain soothes gums and cures diarrhoea with dosing guidance by age and frequency. It also includes unrelated notes on furniture and Clarke's Blood Mixture with pricing and warnings.
Market Prices Reported by James Lewtas Yesterday
Commercial prices show vegetables with Marrows 3s sixd per dozen, cabbages 9d, parsnips 10d, beans 1d to 2d per pound. Fruit lists pears 2s to 2s 6d per case, apples 2s 6d to 6d, grapes 9d to 5d per case, quinces 2s, tomatoes 2s 6d to 1s 2d. Poultry lists fowls 2s to 4s per pair.
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Marnysonovesh
Jay
James Lewtas
Avoca and Ballarat Stock and Dairy Markets Reported
Stock sales at Meears Crawford Dowling and Say mour included a moderate cattle yarding and strong sheep demand with high values. Quotations cover bullocks cows and merinos with detailed yard prices. Avoca sale notes 650 sheep, 30 cattle, and many entries from local farms, next sale scheduled for April 9 with entries urged to AUCTIONEERS Ballarat or Avoca. Dairy prices and Melbourne market figures listed for butter eggs bacon lard cheese and more. Also claims Clarke's Blood Mixture advertising included.
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Clunes Stock Market
Meears Crawford, Dowling
Seymour
B. M'‘Cleary
Talbot
Bullock
Avoca
Messra Crawford, Dowling
Saymour
Lincolns
Jas. Hutchins
Green's Creek
Ballarat
A. F. Paten
J.T. Lawless and Co
A Simple Cure for Indigestion
A reader shares a personal cure for indigestion using bisurated magnesia after years of pain. The letter recommends half a teaspoonful in water after meals and warns to use the spelled form bisurated to ensure effectiveness against excessive stomach acid. Also includes mothers advice on Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup and Clarke's Blood Mixture as popular remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Ouddeford
George Street
Euston Road
London
Cuddeford
Middlesex Hospital
Easter Excursions Ticketing From April 7 to May 13
Acting Secretary Shire of Lexton announces Easter excursion tickets issued to and from all stations except suburban, valid 7 to 13 April with return allowed from 10 April to 13 May. Travel must start on ticket date and may be broken. Returns on 7 to 9 April require starting return after 10 April.
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Oliday
Shire Hall
Lexton
Flynn's Road
Ercildouns
Hobson's Hill
Trial Stakes and Related Races Entry Details
A catalogue of Trial Stakes events with race types five and seven furlongs and two miles, including Pony and Trot classes. Prizes range from £1 10s to £10, with entries opening dates and fees, plus conditions for Amateur Riders and bookmaker deposits. Secretary P. W. Salmon provides entry forms and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
Also Mentioned on This Page
Borough Hall
Maryborough Show Grounds
Monthly Meeting of Commons
Talbot Shire Council
Lexton A.N.A
Talbot Prospecting and Progressive Association
Australia
T. Walls & Co
Maryhossue
Terang
Clarke
Mr T. Ford
Dunach
Lamb
Lincolna
Ile
Border
Leicesters
Ebeling
D. J. Larkins
R. Hunter
Jas. Hunter
Moonambel
C. Stewart
Barkly
A. H. M'Vicar
Maudie Lang
Riversdale
R. B
Johnstone
R. H. Cocking
Collins
Greenhill Creek
Melbourne Weekly Market Report
Winslow
Beaufort Thistle Club
Ighland
Percy T. Stevenson
Caralulup
Railways
State School
Daisy Hill
Miss Davies
Shire of
F. A. Jenkins, C.E
St. Andrew's Presbyterian School Hall
Stephen N Thompson
Admisson
W. E. Rogers
M.C
Geo, Ferguson
Hon
Seo
Sexton A.N.A
Mown Hall
Edwd
Chalmers
Jas. Hillard
Maryborough District Agricultural & Horticultural Society
Majorca Road
Jas
Lewtas
Nolan Street
Melbourne
Art Union
P.O
John Hyman
Trades Hall
Carlton
Victoria
G. Robinson
Enfield
Eastham
W. H. Beresford
Crescent
W. J. Beresford
Talbot and Maryborough
John Zimmer
Mercer
High St
Aline
Seaton
Stanley W. Hodkinson
High Street
Yeoman and Co
Mitchell & Cos
WM. M.henzie
W.R.C
P. W. Salmon
Austin
Monster Art-Union
Austin Hospital
Jas. J. Brenan
Grattan
Drummond Streets
Joseph H
Hutchinson
H. H. Schwennesen
Esires
Mra Cayzer's
Enders
Pleasant Creek Road
Long Gully
Seaion
Boundary Road
Corniah
Ohana
Talbot and Clunes Road
Talbot and Majores Road
J. S. Henderson
Henderson
Draper and Clothier
London House
Adam B. Ross
Crescent, Talbot
A. B. Ross
Myondolence
Fice
Telbot
THE
Yeoman Studios
Yeoman Andy CO
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