War News Snapshot From Fronts and Home Front
The war continues in Russia and Belgium with Allied and Russian gains reported, while German claims of progress appear at points. The seventh Victoria Cross honors the submarine commander who destroyed a Turkish cruiser in the Dardanelles. Lloyd George notes British expenditure at forty five million sterling per month as Britain fields over two million armed personnel. Royal ships off the Falklands capture the Hamburg Amerika liner Baden and the Sitatsabel, supply ships to a recently destroyed German squadron.
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Russia
Belgium
Warsaw
Poland
Dardanelles
Humanite
Lloyd George
Britain
Falkland Islands
Baden
Leaton Race Club Plans Patriotic Picnic Meeting
The Leaton Race Club announces a Monday patriotic picnic with strong entries across trials Pony Race Flying Handicap and other events. Secretary E Banks reports complete arrangements and a notable program featuring Merridale Galacia Lachlan Rose and Grey Panic among top contenders.
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Lexton Race Club
E. Banks
Crevasse
Gnata
JTL
Cralrin
Galacia
Merridale
Lady Mat
Warragundy
Lachlan Rose
Gralacia
Elsiedale
Nipper
Procevdor
Chapote
Nyika
Galtrin
Sir Henry
Hracelet
Grey Panic
J.T.L
Waister
Cronje
Oster Lad
Darkie
Union Jack
Forbes
Sailor
Larney
Sput
Fanny
Brown Boy
Blinkie
Lexie
Bess
Letter on Letton water supply and siphon critique
A correspondent praises the Letton shire engineer on a liberal 60 gallons per day per head water plan and laments a failed siphon. He estimates reservoir water height, questions siphon viability, proposes laying an 8 inch pipe now, and suggests a £200 contribution if the siphon costs £800, noting possible water loss through soakage and awaiting future fixes.
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Letton
Roffey
Thistle Brand Furniture Guaranteed Against Cracking
Before finalizing your furniture order inspect Thistle brand Furni ture by T Waite & Co. in Maryborough and Terang Australia. The make is patented and guaranteed not to split or crack in the hottest climate.
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Australia
T. Waite & Co
Maryborough
Terang
Talbot Boxing Day Sports Committee Meeting Summary
The Talbot Boxing Day Sports committee met Tuesday evening chaired by Mr Hemmerde with members L Allison Allen W M Kenzie Chesterfield Wright Moloney Swain Elliott and Gale secretary present. Plans discussed tug of war from Naval Brigade and urging many to arrive by 6 30 boxing morning to mark starts. Facilities checked tracks swept cycling track repaired ocean wave pole erected sheep prize for guessing race goats and cart free gate for goat entrants chaff prize considered and routine business concluded.
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Hemmerde
Messrs L. Allison
Allen
W. M.kenzie
Chesterfield
Wright
Moloney
Swain
Elliott
Gale
J. Maher
North Fitzroy
Naval Brigade
Busines
Messra Hemmerde
Messrs Salmon, Chalmers
Allison
Holiday arrangements for post and telegraph offices
Post and telegraph offices announce holiday hours with closures on Christmas Day Boxing Day and New Year days. Some days feature noon closures and limited mail or money order services. Banks and public offices follow holiday closures on specified December 25 26 and January 1 2.
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Post and Telegraph Office
Health and vigor for soldiers and civilians urged in Sydney
Lord Kitchener’s advice stresses health as duty for the British Expeditionary Force. Captain H E A Burke promotes Clement’s Tonic and Clarke’s Blood Mixture as cures for war stress and diseases, urging beware of substitutes and touting long‑standing testimonials.
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Sydney
France
Lord Kitchener
H. E. A. Burke
Third King's African Rifles
British East Africa
Clement
Australia
Clarke
Mining Intelligence Report From Avocs and Nearby Mines
AVOC S reef yields 7 of 15 dwt from four loads of stone treated by Wilson Willaw son and Hollings. First payable return of 2 oz ber road with last crushing satisfactory. Prospects expect rich seam and better yields on next crush. Lampough reports a patch of gold found by Duke Wellington and George Allen from rubble and surface gravel. Redbank notes two feet of payable stone at 325 ft level in Pyrenees Proprietary mine.
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Avocs
Wes
Wilson
Willawson
Hollings
Wery
Duke Wellington
George Allen
Redbank
Pyrenees
Talbot December and January Community Events Calendar
A schedule of events includes Boxing Day Carnival at Public Park on December 26, the Lexton Race Club Patriotic Picnic on December 28, and monthly meetings for Talbot Prospecting and Progressive Association Amherst District Hospital Board of Management Talbot Borough Council and Commons Managers through January 7. The Maryborough Highland Gathering at Prince's Park runs December 41 and January 1.
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Talbot
Lexton Race Club
Talbot Prospecting and Progressive Association
Maryborough
Prince's Park
Talbot Borough
Amherst District Hospital
Borough Hall
Commons
Variety and learning keep housekeeping fresh
A housekeeping note urges avoiding routine in cooking and chores. It recommends trying a new recipe weekly and varying methods. Also mentions an animal hospital near Calcutta with many animals and eighty native nurses under a British vet.
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Calcutta
Five Room Cottage with Outhouses For Sale Talbot Leader Office
Public notice for a five room cottage including detached outbuildings and garden listed by the Leader Office in Talbot. Includes location and sale instructions. Domestic property sale notice aimed at potential buyers in the Talbot region.
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Talbot
One Man Championship Challenge Issued by Foreman Wright
The undersigned challenges Foreman Wright to a boxing match this afternoon at 3 o clock off the scratch mark for the One Man Championship. Attendance requested from boxing day competitors and handicappers. JW Neve Apparatus Officer.
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Foreman Wright
JW. Neve
Patriotic Fund Benefit Race Meeting Details
A race programme lists multiple events from 5 to 2 miles with prizes and entrances. Amateur riders and Lady participants featured, with remarks on weights, trophies, and rules. Entries close December 18 with fees and bookmaker's deposit required. Grand Ball and Coffee Supper to follow in the A.N.A. Hall.
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V.B.O
Peeeney Lomettony
Eas
Avoca Mail
A.N.A
E. Banks
Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for year ending 1914
Shire of Talbot presents receipts and expenditure for the year ending 30 September 1914. It records rates, arrears, interest, licenses, dog fees, loans, deposits, and miscellaneous income. Expenditure includes contracts, public works, salaries, health and sanitation, printing, audit, and charitable payments with a year-end cash balance and loan repayments.
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Lexton Bhire Ow
Creswick Shira
Hallkesper
Avoca
Talbot Borough
Ballarat
Tullaroop
Water supply curtailment notice to consumers
Notice to all consumers in the water area about limited reservoir supply during summer. Council seeks fair distribution and warns wasteful water use will be dealt with summarily. Garden hoses require a person in attendance while watering. Cooperation is urged to avoid daily supply restrictions. By Order of the Council. P. W. BALMOS, Secretary.
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P. W. Balmos
Am
Public Park Talbot hosts charity sports day on December 26 with footraces cycling and fire brigade events. Nominations close December 5 and handicaps December 12 with acceptances due December 19. performances from past two years required.
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Fire Brigade
Nee Fee
Spence's Annual Road Race to be run on Boxing Morning
Ballarat event plans a six mile course with start at 11 oclock on Boxing Day. Participants will run from Ballarat and return by evening. Admission policies for Biograph Show and Sporte noted, with prices listed. E J Hemmerde and A Gale sign as president and secretary. Further details to follow.
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Ballarat
E. J. Hemmerde
A. Gale
Spence
Aryborough Hundred Track and Field Event Highlights
A historic meet features events across multiple distances and disciplines. Athletes compete in sprints, hurdles, middle and long distance races, a walking match, a wheel race, and cultural exhibitions including dress, music, and dancing.
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Aryborough Hundred
Sheffield
Maryborough
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Talbot Boxing Day Sports
Mining Intelligence
Walla
Talbot Public Library
O . A. Hadenfeldt
Nelson Province
Talbot Division
Nelson
Alfred Hopely
Victoria Ore
Peagook
Patriotic Fund
Lovelock
Shire of
Daposita
Balaries
Notting Losne
Fis
E. P. Dowding
George Fraser
Borough of
Sean Triubhais
RS W. H Pollock
Orangie
Yole
Melbourne
Dudley's Chambers
High Street
Lexton District Agency
Jonas R. Simpekin
Lexton
Robert Allen
Talbot Lender
Phelan & Sons
Talbot & Maryborough
R. Simpkin
Maryborough Pipers
Richards and Co
Highland Society
Jelae
W. Barton
Heeeey
North Crescent
Goto
Adam B. Ross
Boot
Crescent
A. B. Ross
P. Moloney
Bank of Australasia
Bize
Price
Sturt St
J.C. Dearden
John Zimmer
Iran
Visal
Tresa
High St
Serborough
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