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Newspaper
Yea Chronicle
Location
Yea, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
3
Minutes from a regional council meeting show debates over road works and funding. Discussions include upgrading roads for drainage, tendering for loan works, and allocating funds for fencing, lamp repairs, and drainage. Several residents and engineers proposed repairs addressing steep hills, dangerous crossings, and rough surfaces.
Keesin the Township several rate payers drew Yeashire Council’s attention to a resident keeping a pig in the township. Debate centered on two old bye-laws about pig keeping and health menace. Shire secretary to seek Municipal Association opinion on the bye laws.
A letter urges support for Lady Stanley's appeal to aid the French Red Cross. An entertainment at Shire Hall on the 14th inst is organized by You Red Cross workers with each committee member contributing a program item. Donations are received via Miss Tuite, Jaac, or the writer, with acknowledgments planned.
A garbled listing shows various church notices including Church of England and Presbyterian services with morning and afternoon times. Names like Rev. Scorr, Mr Ralsdindi, and Mr Dacer appear amid unclear locations and dates, reflecting a damaged OCR page of a parish timetable.
Local council debates adopting the Rating on Unimproved Value Act 1915. Coonan and others argue it would tax land value fairly, encouraging improvement without taxation penalties. Discussion covers valuation frequency, equity between property types, and whether municipalities should set own valuations or follow government standards.
Afternoon meeting of the local Agricultural Society in Shire hall discussed forming a branch of the Farmers' Union for farmers and pastoralists. Mr G. S. Lawrence chaired but start delayed due to Shire Council business, with members present and others to be notified about a future meeting for the remaining steps.
The Clenburn Amateur Dramatic Club announces an evening featuring Vooa instrumental pieces and two screaming farces, followed by a ball and supper.Notables Min W, Mrs. Lawson, and staff will manage performances with a guest accumpaniste and stage manager. The program includes a concert and dancing, with admission 2 shillings 6 pence, and proceeds likely aiding club activities.
The notice asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy reduces severity of influenzas and prevents pneumonia when taken early. It claims the remedy helps restore the system to a healthy condition and is sold by all storekeepers.
At the council meeting on Saturday correspondence from Mr T Waddell and seven ratepayers urged enforcing the Dog Act in You. Dr Chisholm warned it would be hard on country residents who keep many dogs to control rabbits. The council debated collection methods with talk of a shire secretary or a collector, noting uneven compliance and cost concerns.
A council meeting debates appointing a dog tax collector at £1 per annum and a percentage. Proposals aim to curb stray dogs and protect sheep, with supporters arguing enforcement reduces mongrels while opponents warn of collection difficulties and morale concerns.
A new remedy claimed to ease croup symptoms and prevent attacks is described as not a guaranteed cure but effective when used promptly. The product is marketed for immediate home use, with many households advised to keep it on hand for troubled children.
Public health notice advises daily bowel movement. Suggests taking Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to prevent constipation. Recommends purchase from all druggists or stores.
Testimonies claim Chamberlain's Cough Remedy fully proves value for colds and whooping cough in the elderly and young. Mothers testify to its usefulness in easing coughs and throat irritation.
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