Death notices Douglas James Bayley of Talbot
On April 4 at Amhurst Hospital James Bayley beloved husband of Mary Douglas of Court House Hotel Talbot aged 44 years aged 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Hamilton
Nolan Street
Maryborough
Collins Street
Melbourne
Viowmai
Talbot
Court ‘House
Camp Street
Douglas
Amhurst Hospital
James Bayley
Mary Douglas
Court House Hotel
Talbot Leader Easter Carnival Highlights Local News
Splendid Easter weather aided a busy holiday scene with a novelty carnival at Amberat District Hospital grands and widespread state sports. Sergeant T Wardley is promoted to Sub inspector. Driver A D Severs of Talbot is pending arrival. Mr B Price re-elected unopposed for Talbot riding. Charles Bucknall to sell Farmers Arms hotel and fittings next Wednesday. Lexton Shire Council meets Wednesday.
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Amberat District Hospital
T. Wardley
Wardley
Talbot
Charles Bucknall
Barmers’ Arms
Alsa
Easter visits reveal town’s decline and carnival success
Former residents visit Talbot during Easter, lament the town’s decline. Ian McCully injuries at Amberat Hospital left thigh fracture. Amherst Hospital grounds carnival on Easter Monday drew many, aided by Marborough Citizens Band. £30 proceeds split between hospital and Red Cross. Railway picnic at Clunes, sunny day. officials present. Electoral list opened in Maryborough Talbot division. Local and state figures noted, including Victoria chief justice appointment and services at St Michael Church. Financial and agricultural notes follow, plus railway and racing statistics.
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Ian
Devermal
J. M’cully
Eyeford
Amberat
Cunningham
J. J. H. Gray
Talbot
Crawford
Avoca
Amherst District Hospital
Marborough
Rad Cro Society
Kent
Eb, Dowatt
M.hlr
Meases Outtrim
Pennington
M’s.la
A. Coutts
Maryborough
Cluneshein
Amherst Borough Common Meeting Addresses Stinkwart Eradication
The Commons met on Thursday with M V Macbiot chairing. Members Monk Wad Chalmera considered a Talbot Shire Council demand to eradicate stinkwart. after consult, managers disclaimed liability but agreed to act if council ensures similar steps by Windowdure. An inspection was proposed. Accounts for 1917 totalling £13 1s 6d were passed. the meeting adjourned with chairman Mr Ea presiding.
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P Macbiot
Monk
Chalmera
Fetter
Talbot Shire Council
Chalners
Gers
Jindowsdure
Stikwart
Chalmers
Messrs Monk, Wad
Chuliers
Dowding
Salmon
MacLeod
Ani de Wicering
Varisbrook Stock Market Notes and Odd Mentions
A garbled historical stock market snippet mentions Varisbrook and BW themes with scattered figures. It references Jee Hucknall, Moriner omsering, and Wilak with mentions of bull markets, fall meteey, and players like Fries Trine. The text is fragmentary with stray numbers and place names such as Gilviewlara and EWU Nie.
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Hucknall
Beau
Bahay
Moriner
Wilak
Bullipks
Gilviewlara
Young Oteory
Remarkable Relief From Ailments By Zatalak Remedy
A Melbourne reader recounts decade long crippling toe and leg pains eased by applying Zatalak. She credits rapid relief from itching and swelling, noting improved mobility and no further trouble. She labels Zatalak as ideal for ulcers, ringworm, piles, and everyday injuries.
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Onion Street
Auckland
Ogdon
Zonuk
Zatalak
Blood Purifier Promises Wonder Cure In Far Reaches
Historical advertisement touts a blood purifier claimed to cure ailments from scurvy to skin diseases and pimples. It warns against counterfeit imitations and hails bold, magical benefits, urging readers to trust the advertised remedy despite dubious claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llanes
Annual Woodchop Aids Amherst District Hospital
The annual woodchop in aid of the Amherst District Hospital was held on the forest behind the institute log. About 130 workers from Amharst, Avoca, Adelaide Lew, Craigie, Caratulup, Barkly, Punach, Evansod, Homebush, Loxton, Lamplough, Majorca, Moonambal, Stony Creek and others built and staged 95 tons of encarted wood. P W Salmon thanked workers, the ladies received thanks, C Curtis of Avoca received a life governor certificate, and G R Gray of Lexton was nominated as life governor. The event will be repeated on the last Thursday in March next year.
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Amherst
Hospital
Institut F
Custers and
Carters
Amharst
Avoca
Adelaide Lew
Craigie
Caratulup
Barkly
Punach
Evansod
Homebush
Loxton
Lamplough
Majorca
Moonambal
Stony Creek
Fie
P. W. Salmon
Board of Management
McGale
Me Salmon
C. Curtis
H. Bailey
J. Downing
G. R. Gray
Lexton
Cash Fire Brigade Meeting Highlights and Plans
The committee met Saturday with Captain Gray presiding in good attendance. Correspondence from firms described gra hedters and fire-fighters, M Ewan and Co sent a sample heater, and Captain Gray will inspect appliances in Melbourne and report on return. Routine matters addressed. adjourned Saturday 20th April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Gray
Messes M'Ewan and Co
Auction Sates at Cotnwold & Kao Herbert sale
Mr Chas Bucknall reports two clearing sales held on a Wednesday at Cotnwold & Kao. Buyers attendance was large with strong prices for crossbred wethers mares horses and implements. The engines chaffcutter and hay sold well while traction engine did not sell. Sale conducted March 20 with around 70 tons of hay and a large crowd from multiple towns.
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Chas
Bucknall
Sarea Nicholis
Cotnwold &Kao
Irex
Widdings
Binder
Bor
Gordon and
Wark
Uarishrouk
Melbauer
Ballarat
Bendigo
Bealibay Wala
Newlyn
Mire Winelaw's Soothing Syrup for Children Toothing
An old remedy titled Mire Winelaw's Soothing Syrup claims to soothe teething discomfort and diarrhoeal symptoms. Directions specify dosing by age, with drops for infants and small spoonfuls for older children, repeating doses to alter the condition.
Rainfall Records Across Talbot and Amherst
Rainfall data shows Talbot post office registered 80 prints this week while March totals reached 185 points, compared with 126 the previous year. Three months this year total 317 points versus 450 points in early 1917, with Amherst noting 38 points in the first quarter and 86 points in April to date.
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Talbot
Amherst
Harvest thanksgiving services at Talbot Methodist Church
The Talbot Methodist Church held annual harvest thanksgiving services with Rev. A Coates preaching in the morning and Sister Bessie in the evening on Seed time and harvest. The church was decorated with fruit and vegetables, with solos by Arthur Coates and duets by Nancy James and Ethel McDonald. A social and games followed, with readings by several attendees and appreciation voiced for those who helped fund and organise the event. The Sunday school picnic faced rain but proceeded with continued activities and refreshments, aided by Rev. Coates and Mr Wok Louis among others.
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Talbot Methodist Church
A. Coates
Bessie
Arthur Coates
Nancy James
Ethel M'Donald
Wd. Lane
K Philippi
Ivy Davin
Navy James
A. Cretas
Suble
Meatames T
Davis
W. J
Tong
Bad
Ress
James
Coutin
Philipai
Choke
Promi
Coates
World famed Wood Mixture touted for cures in 1917 notice
An aging advertisement from June 30 1917 promotes the World famed Wood Mixture claiming cures for deafness catarrh and various skin and blood diseases. It cites thousands cured at 26 shillings per bolt and urges orders by money order to West Croydon Surrey England with testimonials from Mr Thomas Winflede of Borden Hants.
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Rae Vinimend Clarke
Prench Orlene
Thomas Winflede
Borden
Hants
Croydon
Surrey
England
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