Talbot Leader seeks more interest in local institutions
The February 29 1918 Talbot Leader notes a persistent lack of interest in local institutions. Library and Amherst District Hospital boards are short handed, Progress Association is stagnant, and some fear many bodies may fail. It cites Maryborough's progress and announces kits for the Kitchener Flag art union with tickets at 28 each, draw on 22 March, prize valued at £8000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot State
Amherst District Hospital
Local Progress Association
Progress Association
Maryborough
Kitchener
Charity carnival bran prize drawn in Patriot event
The Patriot Charity Carnival drew the quarter ton bran prize won by Mr R Spence. The report also notes church talks by Rev Father M Dermott at Balla and multiple local notices on tenders, a fire claim, floods, council valuations, and various regional updates from Victoria and New Zealand.
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R. Spence
St. Patrick
Father M'Drmnort
Balla
Farher Mdermott
Mirainn
Bvainford
Qorista
Flinder Street
Melbourne
Meen Wallace Bros
Nicholson Bro Buchanan
Cloxe
Hand of
A. G Jackson
Beaufort
Me Saxton
Mackay
Gloru
Costa
Wan
Frederick Beale
Eaglehawk
Epping Forest
Beale
Western Australian Stain Steamship Balance Shed
New Zealand
Dominion
Percydale
Church of England
Kimberley
Avnca
Talbot Red Cross Annual Meeting Notice
The Talbot Red Cross branch will hold its third annual meeting on Tuesday in March. The secretary and treasurer will present the reports. officers to be elected include president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. Members may vote. Donations to the Tobacco Fund are invited for Southam Cross. Overseas Club London provides tobacco for soldiers. A large attendance is hoped for.
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Talbot
Southam Cross ‘Tobacco Fund
Overseas Club
London
Tobaccs Fund
Farm blaze destroys hay stacks and passes near homes
A steam chaffcutter fire at a Lord Clyde farm started a large hay stack blaze on Friday. Sparks ignited nearby grass as wind drove flames through paddocks, burning fencing and threatening residences. Beaters and volunteers fought the fire for hours, stopping it four miles from the start while rescuing paddocks and buildings.
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G. Laisiman
Lord Clyde
Fridtay
Moon
Wort
Leshan
Melvor
Mr. G. Frasec
Mussra
A. L. Nase
J.T. Baveruxe
Trojane
United Energy
Neutralising Dangerous Stomach Acids With Magnesia Tablets
An old health column promotes two magnesia tablets after meals to stop fermentation and neutralize stomach acid. The text claims relief from wind, heartburn, and dyspepsia, advising readers to request a specific prepackaged magnesia product from chemists. Also promotes Brown's Bronchial Troches for throat relief, warning of progression to serious lung issues if neglected.
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Lanka
Talbot Public Library annual meeting notes year
Talbot Public Library reports year results with a rising book stock drive adding 39 new titles and donations totaling 60 pounds. The committee records three retirements and four vacancies, praises local newspaper partners, and thanks Shire Council and Dowding for support.
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Hove
Cawal
Sana Bein
Mra Paterson
Messie Law
Paterson
Allen
Messrs Hillard
Onalote
M'Phee
Vacanas
Balardt Courier
Clynes Guardian
M. and
D. Advert
Dowding
Committee Meeting Notes on Subscriptions and Elections
The Librarian reports 320 books and 410 attendees for two months. Subscriptions totaling £2 17 364 have been received and paid to the treasurer. two subscribers discontinued. Treasurer notes £5 16s 1d after payment for a night’s paving. a key was stolen from the committee room. Mr W J Long elected president, Mr B E Chalmers vice president, Mr W K Paterson treasurer. committee members M Phee Paterson Hillard. auditor E P Dowding. Old periodicals to be handed to Red Cross. Chalmers and Paterson named visiting committee for the month.
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Che
Oie
M'Phes
W. J. Long Waa
BE. Chalmers
W. K. Paterson
Messie M'Phee
Paterson
Hillard
Auritor
Monsra M'Phee
Red Cross Society
Mesera Chalmora
Zam-Buk heals finger crush at Tweed Factory
A worker at the Tweed Factory in Sydney had his right hand finger crushed. After weeks at Prince Alfred Hospital, Zam-Buk treatment drained a bone fragment and promoted healing. The couple praised Zam-Buk for burns, bruises, and skin injuries, asserting its antiseptic healing power.
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Zan Buk
Edith Austin
Victoria
Marcickville
Sydney
Tweed Pactory
Variouy
Chang Oe
Prince Alfred Hospital
Zam Bok
Tims
Zan Bok
Hosband
Bush Fire Brigade Public Meeting Discusses Forming
A public meeting discussed forming a bush fire brigade for the district to improve response to fires and secure proper appliances. Attendance was low with apologies from some landowners. the motion to adjourn was carried for invitations to attend a later meeting and to gather support from farmers and landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evari
Misa Riodell
R. W
Mr Long
Otharwig
Dowiling
Quagrwas
Ant
Messrs Lane
Sirrensen
Messrs
Marry Lander and the Heroic Loss in War
Harry Lander mourns his son in London after a tragic death during a war time incident. The father later becomes a preacher to soldiers in concentration camps and behind the front lines in France and Belgium. The family keeps faith as they cope with grief and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lander
London
France
Pissos
Lauder
Hanny
Mary
Harry Lieder
Aalediers
England
Francs
Balgium
Clarke's Blood Mixture Promoted In Health Letters
Readers report Clarke's Blood Mixture purifies blood and improves health. Testimonials from families claim benefits for scurvy eczema bad legs and blood diseases, with widespread use and a price of 26d per bottle. Cautions warn against counterfeit substitutes and unlisted ingredients.
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Clarke
Clarkes
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