Letters from the Front Describe Australian POWs and Alpine Travel
Private T C Bunting writes from somewhere in France detailing rheumatics, hopes for an end to the war, and observations on gas, transport, and Edinburgh sights. He mentions fellow Australians like Viney Matthews, Gainwr Cullip, and the 4th Brigade Australians, with notes on reinforcements and a long stay in England. Private F L P Gallon and Bill Gonsel are cited among prisoners of war in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Bunting
Digte
France
Australie
Viney Matthews
Cully
Lendon
Burke
Edinburgh
Wal
Celorebes
Porth Bridge
Tie
England
FL P. Gallonger
F. Gal- Tusher
Evanaford
Gornans
Iijithier
Aineusi
Iar
Fim
Peli
Rom
Priiioe Gallighers
Pre
Gallagher
4Th Brigade
Ath
Wir
Kriegsgefangenen
Himmloger
Limburg and
Lahn
Germany
Miss Rose Swain’s Wartime Letter From England to Australia
Miss Rose Swain of Dunstable writes to Mes T. Mat thews in Talbot about wartime Britain. She describes raids and air alarms, ruined streets in London, and the emotional strain on families and children. Prices are rising and scarce goods frustrate shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Swain
Dunstable
England
Mes
T. Matthews
Talbot
Australia
London
Arma
Zepps
Dunstable Et
Sean
Real Sweet Tea and Potatoes in Short Supply
People recall rare comforts of a farm market that opens weekly and the long waits for potatoes amid scarce food. After a week of dried beans, the prospect of fresh treats and sweet tea is a valued memory, though grumbling is warned against.
Anti conscription debate from WWI era Letter to the Editor
L J Allison of Talbot 29th Nav. writes in 1917 criticizing leading anti conscription figures who opposed the last referendum. He notes his own four enlisted relatives and argues that families should represent the nation, suggesting supporters would avoid conscription by honoring the war effort and King and Country.
Live Stock Prices At Ballarat Market And Sanders Extract Ad
The Ballarat livestock market lists prices for bullocks heavy weights and crossbred cattle with varied ranges from £15 to £29 and prime lambs around £31. An advertisement promotes Sanders Eucalyptus Extract claiming safety and cure for numerous ailments and emphasizes its antiseptic and digestive benefits with claims tied to Melbourne Age reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat
Weller
Owen
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething Children
An old nurse’s remedy promoted for teething relief and calming infants. Claims include soothing the child and easing gums, reducing pain, curing wind colic, and aiding diarrhoea with specific dosing guidance for different ages. Sold widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Winslow
Community Clergy Appointments Listed by Towns
A garbled list shows clergy names and appointed times in several towns including Amherst Majonwa and Red Lion. Entries reference Rev A Coates Rev A Grated and Rev A Coston with various schedule notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu Ander
Talbot
A. Coston
C.F. Tilson
Amherst
C. F Tilson
D.prwfoar
W. J. Quick
Nam
Sexton
A. Coates
RED Lion
C.F Tiron
Bam Caralulup
Rev A. Grated
Wim
Talbot Shire announces road works and contracts
The Shire of Talbot invites contractors to bids for drainage and gravelling projects in Norbury and Norbury's Lane, with contracts 341 and BH. Work includes forming drains, gravelling 9 chains 25 links, and supplying 200 cubic ia Halle, Clunes and Cros iok. Engineer DOWDING notes specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enders
Monuay Jr Dee Mbrr
Gye Faliowimg Wrk
Elinine JS
Lilirur Read
Mure Tiv's
Norbury's Lang
Anu
Norbury’s Lane
Asia Halle
Clunes
Cros
Talbot
Dowding
Shire
Absurd Fragmentary Verse For Absent Soldiers
A sparsely written piece of Hewwired verse expresses Xuss Wishes to soldiers away. The terse lines convey longing and duty with a cryptic, stylized voice. The text hints at honoring those serving, amid a somber, reflective mood.
Peace Declared Hest Tabte Potatoes and Groceries
Fragmented OCR list shows a local market catalog with prices and items including potatoes onions flour sugar tea soap bacon and preserves. Entries mention grocery staples plus small quantities and odd spellings, reflecting a period advertisement or inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mvj
Lavsis
Whitty
Estle
Talbot
Talbot Boxing Day Charity Carnival at Sheffield
Boxing Day event listing a long program of races and demonstrations for Talbot charity in Sheffield with detailed handicaps prizes and entry fees. The notice lists numerous races for boys and girls by age, cycling, quoits, wrestling, and drill displays, plus entry deadlines and conditions for acceptance.
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. J. Allison
Talbot, 29Th Nav
Uns
Fe Melbourn
Eucalyptus Sander
Sanders
Sander
Chtldren
Howe
Glen’s
Collins Street
Melbourne
Shire of
Patriotic Christiay Post
Varas
Talbot Leader
Tnap
O'Farrell's Bazaar
Coles and Pullum
Worse
Dee Aeste
Talbot and District
Messrs
W. and
W. G. Hall
Tstrict
Elizabeth Robins
Gouger Street
Eceema
Clements Teale
Clements Tomic Ltd
Medicior
Nore
Sixvea
Vermins
J. H. Weilandt
Grocer
Crescent
Maurige L. Thomas
Dental Board
Victoria Arena
Albert Carr
Victoria
South Australia
New South Wales
Ea A
Elizabeth Alnaway Ballural
Adelaide
M. L. Thomas
American Dentistry
Albert Park
Merboy One
The
Public Park
Sheffield
Acoxpe ‘Unce
Tiatriot Cham- Plonabi
Firet
Cing
Homnpipe
Trish
Prias
Ountry
Kirst
Pirst
Fire Brigade
jHilislow Company
Beoth
Voumitten
Wporta
Alfred Gale
Sovratary
Phelan & Sons, Ironmongers
Timber Merchats
Ettc
Maryborough
Phelan
Sloan Sary
W. Phelan
Phons
Jonas B.simpkln
Lexton
Leetan Diairiel
Nounts Bing
P. T. Vizard
Men’s Mercer
Australian Weaving CO
Nellie Mitchell
Archibald
Ughe
E&meecham
A.fisher
Adamson
QC Bennett
Eayle
Abi
Rye
Kaded
W.ple
Tnm
Ems
Mick
Ne Igross
PT. Wagls & Co
Nolan Ste, Maryborough
Mart Mildor
Bivites Cote Siguionta
Mavn Praucs
Pantley
Kgomsoie
Wuley Promptly
Gorter
Spomilpeu Lligitul EL
JUN
Ant
Talbot & District
Newstead Co-Operative
Wikls & Son
Niles
Cnaraiteads
London Bank of Australia
Talbot Natina
Bank of Avebatasia, Ltd
Newstead
M. T. Jones
Crescent, Talbot
Mevoy Anp CO
Sd Market Street
Tatablint Vet UC
Leqmington Oils
Ennis and Co
Ilath Uf Rysey Amin Peeniyyol
Bittlarien
Jalota
Histriet
Den
ENNES
Hagar
Beepleeve
Ie Ile
C. J. J, Wilks and Son, Jewecters, Erc
Tary Gorough
Marina
Paris
Goria
Anil
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