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Newspaper

Talbot Leader

Location

Talbot, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1917

Page

3

Amberst District Hospital Minutes Reflect Staff Changes and Debates

The Amberst District Hospital board lists present officers and notes Deans election as chair. Correspondence includes resignation of Mr R Allen from the board, donations from Shire of Tullaroop and others, and nurses seeking annual leave. Reports cover admissions, discharges, finances, store issues, and repairs with decisions to invite tenders and approve painting and tree removal near the operating theatre.

R. Allen Gaelong D. M. Cheesmar Barkly Mary Alice Gillespie Gillespie

Flower Day and Farewell At Dunach School

Flower Day at the local State school on 7th inst raised £11 after gifts were sold and the show was opened by Alf Matthews JP. Head teacher Miss D Howard received a silver cake dish and a bridal bouquet from Clunes friends as she departs after six years of service.

Alf. Matthews Misa D. Howard Dunach Talbot Clunes Messrs Large Senr sJunt Arthur Matthews Harper Schulz Supe Miss Howard Misa Howard S. Stone K. Howard Weatherson Bell Messiah Stone

Zam-Buk and Clarke's Blood Mixture Advert Exploit Claims

An Australian Tasmanian reader recalls using Zam-Buk for a son with a fall and broken skin, touting Zam-Buk as healing fast with hot water dressing and promoting Clarke's Blood Mixture as a cure. The piece pushes home remedies and warns of impure imitation products, urging readers to buy Zam-Buk at 2s 9d per bottle.

Amelia Costello Hye Name Liverpool Hobart Tasmania William Rego Rover Clarke Iir Clarke Lottie Doware

Boxing Day Sports Club Meets to Review Entries and Plans

The committee met last Saturday evening with chairman Mosars Chal mera, Brown, Wounding, Allison, Schmidt, Swain, and secretary Gale. A letter from the Shire Secretary noted a grant for a public booth loan of forms and materials. Fair entries were received. the closing date for entries was extended to the 15th. Messrs Browne, Gale, and Simsoll inspected the track. matters were referred to the chairman and secretary. carting and related tasks were assigned to the secretary. The treasurer and secretary were appointed collectors, and the meeting adjourned.

Prest Mosars Chalmera Brown Wounding Allison Schmidt Swain Gale Shire Congent Messrs Long Browne Clairmas Messrs Browne

Talbot Public Library Committee Minutes Summary

The Talbot Public Library committee met Monday with President M M Phae and W E K Puteron, Hillard, and Chalmers present. They noted £463 6s subscriptions, 340 volumes issued, 390 attendance, waste paper sales at 5d, and a £121 34 balance. Holidays set for December 24–26 and December 31–January 1. annual and ordinary meetings planned for February 11.

M M'Phae W. EK. Puteraon J. Hillard E. Chalmers Tresaurer

Correspondence on Christmas aid for 500 families

A Melbourne trust outlines plans to provide Christmas parcels to 500 families including meat bread flour tea sugar currants and a dinner for adults. Parcels will be distributed December 32nd and organizers seek support from friends, with contact at 63 Bourkestrant Melbourne.

Desues Bourkestrant Melbourne

Wonders of Clarke Blood Mixture for Teething and Disease

An old advertisement touts Clarke's Blood Mixture as a universal remedy for teething ailments, diarrhoea, fever, and blood diseases. Claims include rapid relief for infants, cures praised by testimonials from Mrs Rowe and others, and a price of 4s 6d per bottle. Warns against worthless substitutes.

Rowe Portland Crescent Leeds Alliance Ckill Wubterbert

Public notices and medical remedy advertisement mix

A garbled page lists upcoming meetings for school and local councils with dates in December and June plus a large faded medical advertisement for a blood purifier promising cures for skin and blood diseases. The text mentions Amherst District, Talbot, Lozton, Tel fot Wire Brigade and various trustees and managers.

Talpot Prince Alfred Schival Lexton Council Chambers Lozton Telfot Brigade Mom Amhrrat Cemeturs Pall Amherst Borough Hall Talbot Comyore Town Hall

Methodist Church Appointment List for TD Season

Methodism notices show FREACHERH appointed for TD and a Sunday area schedule. Readers are informed of service times at multiple locations including AMHERST, MAJOWCA, LEXTON, RED LION, and CARALULUP with names such as Mr Ople Mr Osi and Mr D Trelosi.

Freacherh Pe woRnow Talbot Ople Amherst Osi Nfami A. Costes Majowca D. Trelosi Lexton Thomas Bundsy Rey A RED Lion G. Fisher Rey A. Coates

Talbot Water Supply By Law for 1914 Rates

Shire of Talbot adopts water by law to levy rates for 1914 within the Talbot district. It lists charges for domestic, farm, business, government facilities, and industries, with minimums and metering rules. Dates for half year payments and authorized collectors detailed. Passed September 1917 by President A Coutts and Shire Secretary Dowding.

Tallut Talbot Wick Mir Council Uining Advines Wotabar A. Coutts Skan Dowding Shire Nevrotary

Tender notice for hospital supplies December 1317

A formal tender notice from Alfred Gale Secretary invites bids for hospital groceries bread butter and dry goods for six months starting January 1917. Specifications and deposit requirements are listed with a closing date and conditions, bids deposited at the hospital or with the secretary.

Ache Talbot Hiv Hospital Dave Alfred Gale Soureiury

Fragmented grocery list and safety notes amid unclear text

The readable portion hints at a newspaper item listing groceries and prices with names like H. Weilandt and Cash Grocer. It also mentions safety concerns and electrical terms, but the overall text is garbled and lacks a clear single event or narrative.

Talbot Boxing Day Charity Carnival

Boxing Day carnival at Talbot features numerous events and prizes including bicycle races, footraces, quoit matches, sailing and dancing displays. Notable entrants, entry fees, and prize details are listed with a wide range of youth and adult activities, reflecting a bustling local fundraiser in Sheffield.

Rica Iba Tony Chainillen

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