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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1918
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Bell and family wish to thank all friends for kind expressions of sympathy letters cards visits telegrams and tributes during their recent bereavement at Hillside Duniel
The Talbot Leader reports a Talbot Shire Council meeting preview and a public reception for two Anzacs at Talbot Town Hall with a reception, presentation to R Q M William Hevey and Private Walter Ramsay, and a dance afterward. It also covers the Amherst District Hospital fair proceeds of 83 pounds 16s 8d, praise for the ladies, and plans for life governors. The column notes thefts from the Talbot Leader with missing issues and staff changes involving C Taylor and C Rogers.
A Talbot public meeting presided by Dr Beveridge elected five Repatriation Committee members with recommendations for Dr MacLeod and Mr Dowding as government representatives. Other items include a Talbot Boxing Day Carnival entries, charity mobilizations, a boxing telegraph, and land board tenders for Campbelltown.
At the Kibar Shire Council meeting on Monday a motion praised the Allied victory and the British Empire for the just cause in World War I. Dr Coutts supported the resolution noting the war’s end seemed imminent and the council’s unanimous vote expressed loyalty to Allied armies and navies. The session closed with the National Anthem.
A large crowd greeted R.Q.M. Wil son Hovey and Private Walter Ramsay at Talbot railway station on Tuesday night. The station was decorated with bunting and lanterns, children sang Home Sweet Home, and Dr A Gale spoke for the Returned Soldiers' Reception Committee. A public reception at the Town Hall was planned, with a future date to be announced.
The Talbot Fire Brigade held its annual officer selection on Monday. Capt Wright, Vice Captain Weutesant, Secretary Long, and other officers were named or proposed, with a discussion on a possible Honor Board deferred. A social event followed, with retiring cups and toasts to honor the new captain and officers. The secretary reflected on wartime service by members and urged support for future brigades as the war ended.
A correspondence letter from James Hay appeals readers to publish a note for the Salvation Army relief effort. It mentions delivering parcels to 300 poor families and requests cheques be addressed to 69 Bourke Street Melbourne.
Letter from W F Campbell of York Street Launceston Tasmania describes a painful leg wound that resisted many remedies until Zam-Buk was applied. He reports rapid relief and healing after the first use and praises Zam-Buk as a universal cure for eczema, ringworm, boils, piles, bites and stings, sold in 6d and 3s 6d sizes.
An advertisement touts "French Orlene" as a cure for deafness with claims of complete restoration from a 76 year old user. It describes dramatic improvements in hearing after treatment and urges others to try the remedy, noting widespread satisfaction and testimonials.
The Talbot Carnival committee met Saturday evening with members Chal mers as chairman W C Schmidt Congres Chesterfield Long treasurer Mure Swain and Gale secretary present. They discussed fire brigade event inquiries from Mr Colman Avoca and Bendigo travel expenses denied to Mrs Cairne. Donations were reported from Mr P Seers and others. Plans covered a procession for sports day and prize distribution with contributions from Mr Ugg and Browne. The Avoca Band may join the procession. meeting adjourned to Saturday evening.
The Talbot Shire Bush Fire Brigade met Saturday evening with Captain Gray presiding. Members praised new heaters, approved buying more at £3 6s each if funds allow, and reviewed two fires since the last meeting. Allocation of beaters to depots was deferred pending funds, captains and secretary empowered to procure.
Reports claim a fermented digestion problem can be halted quickly with a dissolved antacid formerly sold as a powder. The new effervescent tablets, two equal half-teaspoon doses per tablet, are now available from chemists, promising swift relief and neutralization of acidity, with strong public interest expected.
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