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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1916
Page
3
Leeton Shire Council discusses Beechworth conference delegation and decentralisation support, defers to municipal conference delegate, and addresses local road repairs. Reports cover drainage, bridges, wage queries, and annual finances with inspections planned on Glenlooke Elmhurst road. Council renews Waubra street cleaning contract and adjourns after routine business.
The text advises drinking hot water after meals to ease stomach discomfort caused by poor blood supply and fermentation. It recommends a teaspoonful of disarated magnesia in water to neutralize acid and stop fermentation, noting careful avoidance of certain substances. Soldiers and travelers should take five grain tablets of hisrated magnesia with meals to prevent fermentation.
Mr George Rich, long-time Daisy Hill resident, donated a sample collection of native and exotic timbers to the State school. The polished specimens include Yellow box, grey box, red box, red gum, applejack, red ironbark and more, reflecting forestry as a national wealth. Rich, now resident of Maryborough, also runs the Enterprise Apiary from Daisy Hill and will be missed locally and socially.
Rain fell around midnight Thursday and 90 points were registered at the local post office. It rained all day yesterday and had not ceased when we went to press.
President’s allowance set at £50 as Dr Laidlaw is re elected chair notables Cr Robertson Cr Yates Cr Quigle and Cr Edmonnton praised the council for steady governance. The meeting closed with thanks to the ratepayers and a pledge to continue dedicated service to the shire.
A local council gathers after a wartime toast to honor Dr Continued as president and to reelect Luldlaw for a fourth term. Speakers praise his municipal work and urge stronger support for front line troops as the Empire reads on. Cr Robertson and Cr Quayle commend predecessors and new members for their service.
A terse tender notice seeks removal of weatherboards and iron. Respond with full particulars and lowest price to Maryborough Post Office. Reference 6 George No 2611 SRS 76 6 Grouse V NO 27H.
An annual concert aid fundraiser for the P O Church Talbot is set for October 13. A grand programme will be presented featuring artists from Ballarat China and surrounding district.
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