A Soldier's Holiday From Belgium to England and Scotland
Corporal Archibald F Graham of Footscray, serving in Belgium, recounts a holiday with travels by rail to London and Edinburgh. He and companions visit Westminster Abbey, the Landon Tower, and Sterling Castle, describe lodging with the Kincrowes, and note weather, trains, and a long return, praising the comfort and camaraderie of troops and local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald F. Graham
Footscray
Lands Department
Belgium
M‘laughlin
Talbot
Thad
France
Edinburgh
England
Robt
Buros
London
Landon Tower
Westminster Abbey
Londin
Mall Martiow
Lapuke
Furth Bridge
Chase
Edinburg
Sterling
Thothal
Bob
Caime
SPO
Amy Sarchwr
Eluirman
Germany
Russia
Warsaw
Hallack
Kincrose
Ovary Place
Kincross
Australian Expeditionary Forces enlistment conditions
Australian Expeditionary Forces seeks men aged 18 to 45, minimum height six feet two, chest 33 inches. Enlistment steps include medical exam at local halls or depots with free railway transport for final medical. Pay rates shown before embarkation and on active service, with separation allowances for married men and dependents, plus pensions for widows and dependents.
Zam Buk Skin Remedy Promoted For Summer Ailments
An advertisement extols Zam Buk Medicinal Soap and Balm for skin blemishes and summer irritation. It includes customer testimonials from Miss Doris Wells of Launceston and notes the product safeguards during holidays, with claims of clearing freckles and preventing blistering. Also mentions Dr. R Richardson Mayor of Maryborough enlisting for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Wells
Brisbane Street
Launceston
Milbourg Firm Advertises Term of Years Lendings
A local lender at 54 Market Street Milbourg, established 1880, advertises term of years loans with rates and conditions. The notice references RST and other moneys and mentions Lary with Sal Suna as parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lary
Witd Sal Suna
Owent
Totarmet
Apewof Anteco
Market Street
Milbourg
Talbot Lender Appointment in Loxton District
Jonas B. Simpein has been named the Laxton District dnont for the Talbot Lender and will issue orders for summer pursuits including employment burges for Loxton District accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas B. Simpein
Laxton
Talbot
Ssbmeristions
Diburge
Loxton
Indiges ion Drink and Hot Water Remedy
A historical ad touts a bisierated magnesia and hot water remedy for indigestion. It claims relief from stomach trouble by neutralizing acid and stopping fermentation, recommending half a teaspoon in hot water and emphasizing correct terminology for the ingredient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speciaiint
Probate Application Notice for Bartlett Will
OPM 8 announces that after fourteen days from publication Sarah Ann Bartlett of Amherst seeks probate in Victoria's Supreme Court for the will of John James Bartlett late of Aimhurst Victoria deceased. She is the executrix named in the will and requests grant of probate to her as widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPM
Victoria
John James Bartlett
Aimhurst
Sarah Ann Bartlett
Amherst
Tole Bootmakers Hike Prices After Material Costs
The Tole Bootmakers announce a price increase for Men’s Youths’ and Ladies’ work by 6 4 each due to the ongoing high cost of materials, following notices after Monday next Std OO February 117.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tole
Notice of Tailings Licence Application in 1917
Frederick Hancock applies to the Secretary for Mines in Wel bourne for a tailings licence at Rocky Flat Talbot. Tailings measure about four chains long by ten chains wide with average depth one inch, estimated at 5000 loads. Three workers planned, licence for five years. Details include production by former owner, date February 2 1917 at Rocky Flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehln
Welbourne
Frederick Hancock
Ovar Talbot
Rocky Flat
No-Duster Hand Dustless Furniture Dusting Method
An advertisement proclaims a hand dustless technique that dusts furniture without scattering dust into the room, avoiding immediate再settling elsewhere and promising cleaner results. The copy emphasizes effectiveness and convenience for thorough cleaning.
Methodist Church Service Schedule Chosen for Tomorrow
REACHERS appointed for TO MORROW SUNDAY via TALBOT Rev Ho M Brady at 1 am Mr Rowland at 7 30 pm AMBERST Mr Rowland at 1 am Mr R Allen at 8 pm MAJORUA Mr G Fisher at 8 pm SEXTON Rev H Brady at 9 pm DUNACH No service DAISY HILL Key H Brady at 3 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reachers
Ara Oetnnder
Talbot
Ho M Brady
Rowland
Amberst
R.allen
Majorua
G. Fisher
Sexton
H. Brady
Dunach
Daisy Hill
Key H. Brady
The Boyproof Watch
An ad for a “Boyproof” watch highlighting its dustproof double back cover that hides the movement and resists boyish curiosity. It claims superior protection, quality, and appearance, with slow wind and stem set features, nickel finish, full one year guarantee, priced at 5s 6d, and the dial branded “Boyproof.”
A Few Suggestions In GIFTS for Holiday Shoppers
Gift ideas listed with wristlet watches, hair brushes, sleeve links, stud boxes, fountain pens and rally watches. Prices given in guineas, shillings, pence, and dollars. A compact catalog of small value items for seasonal giving.
Excursion to Melbourne from Dairy and Creswick lines
Victorian Sealy RALWays announces an excursion to Melbourne from Dairy and Creswick inclusive via Ballarat on Thursday February 22. Members may travel from Melbourne to the listed stations on February 21. Tickets close at noon February 20. Particulars at stations. General H Sutton, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
cnwAb
Melbourne
Creswick
Ballarat
Heads Man Applicants Sought for Amherst Colted Borough Common
The Amherst Colted Borough and Goldfield Common invites applications for the position of Heads Man. Returnable by 4 pm Tuesday February 6. Salary £2 per annum plus 50 percent of feet collected. Specification of duties available from Edward Chalmers, for the Managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst Colted Borough and Goldfield Common
Edwd
Chalmers
Talbot Shire invites surfaceman and drainage tenders
The Shire of Talbot invites applications returnable February 11 for a surfaceman to serve the Weat Esai and South Ridinga area with own horse dray and tools. Wages seven shillings per day. Also on the same date tenders for cleansing drains and removal of street refuse for 12 months. Specification available at the Town Hall Talbot office of Shire Secretary E P Dowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat
Esai
South Ridinga
Above
Toole
Town Hall
Talbot
E. P. Dowding
Shire
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ireland
Chad
Reid
George Raid
Tome
Australian Expeditionary Forces
Zam- Buk
R. Richardson
Maryborough
Loxton Bistrict Agency
Charles Bagenall
Carisbrook
Gentior Younghusband,Row &Co . Ltd
Hide, Skin
Tre “ No-Wasta
A. B. Ross, E. Schmidt
Talbot & District
Co-Operative
Annnally
London Bank of Australis, Ltd
National Bank of Australasia, Ltd
Newstead
J. H. Jones
Grescent, Talbot
Duster
Aloy
Methodist Church
Wikls & Son
Noeklovs and Pandante
Jawa Cauun
VeTorian Sealey Ralways
H. Sutton
Phelan & Sons
Henry Cave & CO
Slalp
Whoris
Universal
Sele
Ientaally
Tarrant
Russell St
Melbourns
Gant & Gill
King Street
Grant & Gill Soase
SENU
Colsin
Straight Stewart
Ie Stewart
Whisky Burgh
Wilikin Morris
Metropolitan
North Melbourne
Lesman
COI Wholesale
PAHER
Crystal Gar
Bourke Street
Elgguane
Ie Nevis
Vnaghont
Cobb
Capell & CO
Capell
Muydell & Lo
Flinders St
Wright
Agricultural Insurance
Particulam
Insurance Office of Australia Lad
Queen Street
P. C. Fuller
Manner
E. C. Camden &Co
Cows Street
Adjirers _ Prat Calhesica
Shire of
Alziaryne
Vrene Bs
Sredikrumg
Tex Taaros
Wasaing Alps
Anatenia Rosit Na.n and CO
Bourke At
Melbourn
C. J. J. Wilks
Jewecters
Erc
Mary Borough
Vinaame
Leamington Oils
Ennis and Co
H. Rinnis
Dee Shea
Han of Man
Devine
Sul.p
Talanco Enay
Mess Alfa” Bacall
Forme & Oe Pry. Ltd
Bourke
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