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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
2
The Talbot Leader notes Christmas under war clouds with reverence and hope. It contrasts European devastation with gratitude that the fighting remains abroad, urges Christian living, and recalls a prior Christmas message about enduring faith amid global conflict.
The column laments war and hopes for peace while expressing sympathy for the bereaved. It notes a strong harvest, thanks advertisers and readers, and invites all to Boxing Day events in Talbot including a Charity Carnival at the Public Park, a biograph show, and various contests for Amherst District Hospital.
The ordinary Talbot Fire Brigade meeting was held Monday with Captain M Kenzie presiding and 6 attendees. Reports noted enrolments, donations, and a positive inspection, four teams selected for training, and the brigade to cover engine horse hire costs.
At the annual social after ordinary business in Talbot the naval and social section elected officers. President Shvire presided as captains toasted the Palbit fire brigade and praised Captain Jamieson for his leadership. Ex Captain MKenzie was thanked for his service and Captain Jamieson announced his retirement plans. The gathering also honored officers, visitors, and local members with toasts and remarks from Fireman Stavely and others.
Annie Deere, 64, appeared at Albot Police Court charged with insulting behaviour in a public place. She pled not guilty amid inconsistent statements about threats and supposed killers. Remanded for seven days for medical treatment. case linked to disputed notes and a promissory matter in Ballarat.
A reader recounts a long botched wound case from Clyde in Australia. After failed treatments and daily hospital care, Zam-Buk allegedly drew out infection and reduced inflammation enabling eventual healing, with claims of skin ailments and leg issues soothed by the ointment priced at 9s 8d per pot.
An 19th century ad describes Fou Tae GLoon 1S tim Tape I¢ blood as purporting to mend disease by circulating through lungs heart stomach kidneys and brain. It touts Clarke's Worlt famed Blood Mixture as curing filth impurities and a range of ailments including scurvy bad skin sores and various blood diseases. It claims thousands have benefited and notes sales at 2 Mt Pawars of qurthineg.
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