21 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1914
Page
1
The hymn Abide With Me was born from Henry Francis Lyte during his final days at Brixham. His death from consumption followed a mission among fishermen and his prayer to leave a lasting work. The Lower Brixham Church reconstruction aims to honor his memory after thirty years of effort.
The Geographical Journal reports the 1909 Kara Koram and Western Himalaya ascent showing 37 days above 16,000 feet and 17 above 18,000 feet with 9 at or above 21,000 feet. Bride Peak camped at 22,483 feet, then 24,602 feet reached, 25,110 feet possible summit, none suffering severe mountain sickness.
A Melbourne testimonial claims neuralgia and biliousness eased after taking Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. Mrs Hyde describes years of sick headaches and nervous pain, noting four bottles cured her and regular doses now keep her system in good condition. Letters praising the Blood Mixture flow for a quarter-century.
A miner testifies after years of wet ground pain and fatigue improved by Clements Tonic Ltd. He details kidney pains backache and insomnia then credits taking 23 bottles with renewed strength, appetite, sleep, and work ability. Wiseman endorses the tonic for insomnia debility indigestion and low spirits. All chemists and stores sell it.
Amy Saunders a 39 year old single woman of Hotham Street St Kilda was riding a bicycle on Chapel Street near Argyle Street when she collided with a cable tram and a car. She fell head first skidding along the road, her scalp torn and skull exposed. She was taken by car to Alfred Hospital in great shock.
A lengthy list details native birds, mammals, and other fauna with hunting and protection statuses across regions and periods. It specifies protections for species such as emus, quails, kingfishers, parrots, and wallabies, plus seasonal closures and penalties. The notice also outlines fish size minimums, sanctuary areas, and contact points for fisheries information in Victoria.
A mill worker who vanished into the mind is sent to an asylum. A fellow worker encounters him in the grounds of the asylum and greets him. Jimmy replies he is thriving and questions returning to work, joking about leaving such a large house and garden likely meaning he is sane.
The notice invites readers to send reports and tips for publication, promising to format items for the press if needed. It asks for writing on one side of the paper and to address to the Editor Lea der in Talbot, urging prompt submission.
The new penny postage and rates take effect across the Commonwealth and overseas dominions. Rates include letters at 1d per 4, postcards 1d, reply cards 1d, and printed papers at 4d per 2 oz, with variations for books magazines and commercial items. New Zealand Fiji and Solomon Islands follow similar schedules with specific weights and charges.
An old advertisement extols Clarke's Blood Mixture claiming it aids business growth and personal health. It asserts success in many ventures and promises cures for Scrofula Scurvy scrofula skin diseases pimples and sores, urging purchases at 2s per bottle and warning against imitation.
An insurance agent for Talbo and District announces acceptance of all classes of fire risks with the lowest current rates and prompt settlements for losses by lightning, bush and green fires. Robert Allen is listed as the agent.
Mails close at Talbot post office with listed times for Clunes Creswick Tourelle Ballarat Melbourne Maryborough Daisy Hill Castlemaine Amberat Evansford Curalulup Dunach and more. Mails arrive daily in Clunes Tourelle Ballarat Melbourne Mary Castlemaine Evansford Amherst and other towns with multiple pickup and delivery windows.
An advertisement touts Mr Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming it calms the child, softens gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic and diarrhea, with dosing guidance from under one month to six months and older, and urges repeated doses as diarrhea improves. The notice ends with the phrase Gold Everywhere.
An advertisement claims a herbal blood purifier cures many diseases and skin sores. It warns against imitations and lists a price of 2s 9d per bottle with claims of medical efficacy and wide availability in Maryborough Terang.
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