08 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1914
Page
1
The July Friday meeting records chairman A. Jo and members T. Kearne Wei landt and W. J. Hand in attendance. Mr Weilandt apologised for Mr R. Atten's absence as correspondence items are noted.
Algernon C Drailay of Toowoomba suspects his wife of writing to another man. He retrieves a letter from Halette and reads The Secretary Eight Hour Art Union Sydney. The trivial letter triggers jealousy but she forgives him and a prize diamonds arrive from an art union.
A Sydney correspondent reports Mrs Dehn suffered rapid blood poisoning and crippling foot damage from a nail injury. After applying Zam-Buk balm, swelling and pain diminished, wound cleared, and mobility returned. The letter extols Zam-Buk as a home remedy and lists pricing at Is 6d and Ys 6d per pot.
An advertisement touts Brown's Bronchial Troches for throat irritation and hoarseness with promises of quick relief and cautions to verify the Government Stamp on boxes. It also promotes Clarke's Blood Mixture as a cure for blood diseases, skin disorders, and urinary issues, claiming wide sale and many past successes.
An advertisement claims a medicine called Thin magi wine restores stomach strength and appetite, improves bowel action and overall health after Dengue or Typhoid Fever. It asserts doctors’ approval and wide availability in chemists and stores.
A meeting of the Lexton Railway League planned a skating carnival in the ANA hall on the 28th to raise funds for building. The Hon. Minister of Railways will inspect the line and district. Rainfall reports show 67 points over July 29–30 with seasonal outlook noted. seven months of 1914 total 724 points vs 1292 in 1913.
An advertisement claims Clarke's Blood Mixture cleanses the blood of impurities, curing scrofula scurvy eczema and blood diseases. It boasts thousands of cures, price 2s 9d per bottle, with warnings about counterfeit imitations and a separate plug for Thistle brand furniture.
A balance sheet read by the secretary shows a net £51 raised at a recent ball held in Talbot. Acknowledgments were given to organizers and musicians, with a firm thanks to collectors, door keepers, and contributors from Maryborough and surrounding districts. A cheque for £51 was handed to the hospital secretary. The Christ Church anniversary tea and concert followed, featuring local talent and a comedy program, despite bad weather reducing attendance.
Damp chilly nights threaten throats and lungs with coughing and chest tightness. Peps tablets claim to ease and strengthen the chest by coating membranes and directly reaching bronchial tubes, stopping coughing and reducing risk of bronchitis or pneumonia. Sold by chemists or direct from C E Puleford Ltd Sydney, price 1s 6d per box or 35 boxes.
A testimonial lists various patent medicines including COAGULINE and ITEN ASIFINE with claims of widespread healing. It cites World-feemea Stomach and Clarke's brood as examples and alleges thousands have been cured. Price noted at 2s 9d with warning against inferior substitutes.
Revised by J M Semmens Chief Inspector of Fisheries and Game on 2 April 1914 listing protected native game birds and mammals in Victoria Australia with open seasons and penalties. It covers near throughout the state areas such as Mount Franklin Glenlyon Ballan and Kyenton plus limits on quail ducks kangaroos and fish including minimum weights and annual closures. It notes sanctuaries under the Game Acts and provides contact details for the Chief Inspector of Fisheries and Game in Melbourne.
The notice invites readers to submit particulars of events of interest. It requests writing on one side of the paper and addressing to the Editor Lea der Talbot for possible publication.
The leading fire office in Australia offers coverage for all classes of fire risks with the lowest current rates. It highlights losses by lightning bush and grass fires and promises prompt liberal settlements. Agent for Talbo and District Robert Allen.
The document outlines new penny postage rates for letters, cards, and printed matter across the Commonwealth and Papua, with separate provisions for overseas dominions and New Zealand. It lists rates by item type, weight, and destination, noting reduced charges for certain items and regions.
A fragment outlines daily mail arrival times for multiple routes to Creswick Tourallo Ballarat and Melbourne along with a health advertisement for Erke's or Clarke's Blood Mixtures claiming cures for scrofula eczema and blood diseases. It mixes transit notices with a medicinal sales pitch.
An old promotional piece extols continued effort in business growth and resilience. It links persistent advertising to success and cites Clarke's Blood Mixture as a medical remedy for scrofula, scurvy and other blood and skin diseases, claiming widespread positive effects and warning against substitutes.
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