Talbot Fire Brigade Officers Elected For 12 Months
Local notes cover a Christmas period in Talbot with church services, post office hours during holidays, and a report on the Amherst Cemetery Trustees meeting. The Talbot Fire Brigade elected Captain Wm Neve, Lieutenant H Weight, Foreman E Schmidt, Apparatus Officer P Swain, Secretary W J Long, Auditors T Browne and W Menzie. Wm Neve won the Christmas Day fire brigade gold medal. J Verlandt was runner up.
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Tulse
Maryborough
Toms Bers
J. Doulas
Wm. Neve
J. Weilandt
Amherst’ Cemetery
Messrs
A. Jamieson
N. Weilandt
A. M’kenzie
R. Allen
Talbot Park grass fire and local headlines on Boxing Day
Fire outbreaks in Talbot Public Park caused brief excitement as tall thick grass resisted flames. A careless motel left discarded is blamed. Other items note charitable donations from local estates, school fund results, recruiting efforts at Boxing Day sports, and a Christmas presentation for Miss Hadenfeldt.
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Talbot
Frederick Miller
Bung Bong
Palmer
C. Taylor
J. Whitaker
W. Ingram
Red Lion
Martins
St. Michael's
Crigan
A. Hadenfeldt
St. Michel's
Hadenfeldt
Michael
Amherst District Hospital
Edward Wilson
Argus
Alfred Felton
Nelson Province General Lists Open for Inspection
The Nelson Province General Lists for the Talat Division related to the Legislative Council are now printed and may be inspected free at the electoral regia office (Mr A B Reffey) and at every post office in the division until revision. A list of objected entries also appears in another piece. Auctioneers and updates will follow in the next issue. Also note a heat wave in Warracks reached a 4 record Sunday with shade temperature around LIOly degrees, the highest in years.
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Nelson
Talat
Legislative Council
Electoral Regia War
A. EB
Iffirete
A. D. Douglas
Warracks
SOLMIER'S LETTER DESCRIBES WOUNDS AND CHEERFUL OUTLOOK
Sergeant W Smith of Danadh writes from Harefield Park hospital after being wounded in France. He recalls shell blast, facial injuries, eye weakness, and shaving his head for wounds. He hopes for rest in Scotland after Christmas and notes hard fighting on Paxendale ridge with rain and mud as they pushed Germans back. The letter conveys resilience and anticipation of recovery.
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W. Smith
Danadh
Australian Auxilary Hospital
Harefield Park
Bnulund
Thay
Segeant Smith
England
France
Scotland
Paxdendale Ridge
Kaiser Sees Turkish Alliances Aid Constantinople
Kaiser's voyage aboard the Goeben, his meeting with Ottoman leaders, and his expressed hatred of the English are described by Karl Rosner. The Kaiser praised Turkish support to Constantinople, noting Germany's aid was crucial in resisting Allied onslaughts. He reportedly planted an imperial standard atop a Turkish field marshal’s tent, amid new military symbolism.
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Qonatantinophy
Kaiser
Goeben
Bandai Auil
Gallipali
Karl Rosner
de Kaiser
Germany
Constantinnps
Lis
Sander’s Extract Promoted For Broad Health Uses
An old Melbourne report highlights eucalyptus oil dangers and extols Sander’s Extract as antiseptic and curative. The ad claims protection from infections and relief for wounds, burns, ulcers, and various ailments when taken or applied, praising its safety and universal household value.
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Melbourne
Andier
Sander
Referendum talk and ministerial reshuffle expected in Australia
The discussion centers on the referendum campaign and potential changes to the federal ministry. Reports detail Mr Hughes planning for Cabinet opposition and party canvassing while ministry members show varying levels of confidence. A Ministerial Party meeting is scheduled for Thursday and Parliament for Wednesday.
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Weiling
Sina Finn
Ballarat
Cammaian
Peter d Bartivivaat
Ainberg
Gee
Hughes
Pearce
Nen
Vsti
Tham
Orlene cure claim for trains and noises of the head
A dubious advertisement touts Orlene as a universal remedy for nervous disorders and noises in the head. It claims rapid cure with one box, cites Mrs Kane of Portland Crescent and Mrs Urlee as examples, and urges purchase from Orlene Co. in Dartford.
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Ces
Kane
Portland
Orlene" Co
Youthview
Watling
Dartford
Kewl
Talbot Police Court Reaffirms License and Distress Actions
The Talbot Police Court grants renewal of a world hayes license to Harriet H L Donat and notes general water rates and an amount of 221 pounds. The case against A J Boyd involves default distress and vaccination of children. Constable Gray files distress actions amid references to Alfred Boyd.
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Matthews
Wold Hayes
Hrriett
M Donat
Shire of Talbot
A. J Boyd
Reneral
Constable Gray
A. J. Boyd
Alfred Boyd
Obituary notices from Talbot and Beaufort districts
Obituary notices report the death of Mes Garvan of Essendon, widow of James P Gar ner, a Talbot resident with a large family, and mention the recent death of W Ruby of Maryborough aged 73. Also noted is the passing of James Prenne of Laxton aged 74 with a large funeral at Lexton Cemetery and service at St Mary’s Church of England. Other lines record the death of Mrs M Iver of Ballarat, once of Tulbal, after a long illness.
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Mes Garvan
James P. Garner
Talbot
Essendin
Snd
W. Garner
Fellon
France
James Prennee
Laxton
Great Thurlow
England
Victoria
Beaufort
Lexton
Lexton Canatery
St. Mary’s Church of England
Eafin
W. Prantica
Jimas
Arthur
Stanstog Praniten
Pall
R. Neil
Kitchen
Owen
R. Stapkin
Kew
J. Dodd
Learimonth
Australian YMCA Canteens Support Soldiers Abroad
A statement from the National Committees of the Australian Young Men's Christian Association explains YM G A canteens operate under military rules. Profits fund hot drinks and refreshments for Australian soldiers at firing lines, leaving for or at embarkation points, with gains directed to welfare and the association reinvested for social and recreational services abroad through the ALP.
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Nacional Chmanttes
England
France
Ym.g.a
Live Fish Found Deep in Transvaal Mine Shaft
Report of live fish discovered at the bottom of a Transvaal vertical shaft 3800 feet deep. Barbel identified, 6 to 12 inches long, weighing up to three quarters of a pound, suggesting they fell or swam down in bad weather. Also notes strange animal behavior and a medical ad for Brown's Bronchial Troches.
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Transvaal
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Australia
Sydsee
I.tm
Towra
Austraile
London
Tidworth
Salisbury Plain
Rabaul
Savings Bank Department
Sanches
Janet Dewmos
You
W. &, Wlence
Maryborough & Nhill
Eed Ris
Be &E Regylote Vonath
Boyd's
Elizabeth St
Melb
Orange River
Elizabeth-at
Charles Bagenall
Eleane Dr
WGK
Carisbrook
WU Tlor
State Savings Bank Credit Ponder
Sears
State Savings Bank
Elizabeth Sr
E. &. Herring
Matthews and Herring
Camp Street
G. A. M. Moss
Barrister & Solicitor
Post Office
Nolan Street
Maryboroug
Moss
H. W. Hamilton
Collins Street
Mulbourne
Pre Aaron Hospital
Court House
Hell
Thams
Batm
Jas
Brownbill Bros
Dm. Brownbill
J. W. Brownbill
Center Board of Victoria
Mildura
RG_W. BROWNBILL
Walker
Gooaman
Phoenix
Hows
Pater
Dew
Guy Boothy
Fort Page
Focal
Talbot State
Red Cross Society
Messrs Dowding and Chalmers
Palace
Lieutenant Cash
Rad Criss Society
Talbot Beanes
Wallaroo
Sath Australis
Frank Pynn
Balaclava
Ue Carrum
Pynn
Carrum
Mount Waverley
Ernest George Brewer
Hilda Muriel Brewer
Rosslyn E. Wimyss
John Jellicoe
Admiralty
Murray
H. & Whitty
Hhs
Lang
Whitty
Solmier
Grampians
Atendale
Aginca
Inti
Starwall Nowa
St Arvaud
Wedderburn
H Wylan
Arins
Quewaeland
South Australia
Weshira Saotraintis
Foilsgal Parrivarios
BNANG
Atlandlitte
Torrertord
Larne
Talbot Police Court
Mowday
W. Ruby
M'Iver
Hite
Ivor
Tulbal
Y.M.G.A
National Committee
Johnn Brown
Hoston
United States
Farringdon Road
Bowland Gondog
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