Talbot Leader notices bike crash and local race meeting
In this issue Mr Hughes seeks to extend Federal Parliament life amid war. Tyers of Amherst bicycle crash near the show ground leaves him with a smashed nose and facial injuries. admitted to Amherst Hospital. A meeting plans for Talbot annual races Monday night at eight in the A.N.L.A. Hall due to town hall booking. Stock owners warned badge registration on Amherst United Town Goldfields Common begins Monday with stock on common policed after March 12 until impoundment.
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Hughes
Tyers
Amherst
Talbot
Amhurst Hospital
A.nla
Atock
Amherst United Town Goldfields
The
Nation Federation
Kalgoorlie
House of Representatives
Nora Howard
Maryborough East
Tia Shire of Talbot
Town Hall
Australia
William Irvine
John Forrest
Wounded Alf Long and road accident near Avoca
Private Alf Coutts of Evansford is wounded in the leg in France. Mrs Long of Amhorat reports her husband Private Long is in hospital. A serious Avoca Lexton road collision injured John Roxburgh and Frank Richardson. Roxburgh concussion and multiple injuries, Richardson head injuries but stable. Plus weather, transport, public notices and local notices.
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Alf, Coutts
Tohn Coutts
Evansford
Prdtier
Quridvnly
Avoca-Lexton
Frank Richardson
Avoca
John Roxburgh
Karslake
Lexton
Roxburgh
Amberat
Roxburgh Haa
Richardson
Cabot Red Cross Branch Sees Busy Fortnight Meeting
The Cabot branch of the Red Cross met presided by Mrs Cunningham. 38 pairs of socks and flannel shirts were sent to headquarters. A War buttons appeal was launched and raffles held with Miss A Chapman winning. The next meeting on March 8 marks the society's second year with public attendance hoped. nominations for officers invited and the annual report to be presented. Belgian children appeal raised £13 19s 8d, checked by local officials with few envelopes outstanding.
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Cabot
Cunningham
Anciety
Mary Young
Messra Dowding
Long
Miss A
Soldier's Letter From Bristol Hospital Describes Ypres Raid
Private Jas Mann of Lezton writes to his mother from Southmead Hospital Bristol England describing a divisional raid at Ypres. He recalls being wounded in the arm and head by shellfire and credits his steel helmet for saving him. He details pre raid training and the mission to capture prisoners, the pair of six man teams, the quick withdrawal, and losses including two killed and an officer wounded. He mentions the roaring big guns, relief at YMCA gatherings, and the sharing of information aiding a major attack. He notes mentions of comrades and attempted return to France aboard the Somme front.
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Jas. Mann
Lezton
Southwead Hospital
Bristol
England
Ypres
Niation
Pritz
Prite
Fritz
Y.M.C.A
Messiner
France
George Naylir
Aubrey Neilaf Lexten
Somme
Zam-Buk praised as cure for piles in Sydney letters
Letters from readers in Sydney extol Zam-Buk for piles relief. Mrs Selby Testifies her husband suffered bleeding and pain before Zam-Buk eased symptoms within weeks. Other testimonials claim rapid comfort, skin use guidance, and a note to buy from Fulford Ads in London and Sydney chemists.
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Niles
Sydney
Ingrard
Selby
Fulford
Ams
Unknown Medical Patent Claims Universal Blood Cure
A dubious advertisement touts a universal blood and skin remedy promising complete immunity from all faults and diseases. It lists fictional figures Wor Serofuls and others and claims thousands of sutures cured, selling bottles worldwide with warnings about counterfeit pills.
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Gare
Herat
Florence Smd
Namie & Worlderamed
Sipad
Eid Pwr
Talbot Public Library Annual Report Highlights Subscriptions and Grants
The Talbot Public Library reports 82 subscribers at year end, 1639 attendances, and 16 new books placed on shelves. Income totalled £29 10s 4d with expenditures £28 10s 4d, leaving a credit of £1. The government grant was £4 2d, and private grants approached £479 10d the prior year. Committee changes include new treasurer Mr Dowding and retirements Rev H M Brady and Mr O Peterson.
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Mary Thay Ae Hue
Aigasd Vhrough
EJ. Hommerde
Rot W. A. Walters
W. Dowling
Me Patoreton
Flemmords
H. M. Brady
O. Peterson
Thera Ty Plen
Pervndicale
Messrs
M'Phee
Lag. Flection OM
Mesard Paterson
M'Phes
Bich. Chalmers
Library Board Minutes Describe Finances and Elections
Ordinary meeting notes indicate no correspondences and a focus on library issuance and absence of patrons. Librarian reports 290 volumes issued and 240 absent over two months, subscriptions rising by five pounds with two new members. concern over pay and deceased member noted. Treasurer reports funds and librarian bonds. committee reports on newspaper mutilation and library maintenance. Paterson moves to elect M Phae as president, Long as vice president, Paterson as treasurer, with book committee and auditor chosen. Disputes over Melbourne Public Library volumes deferred to next meeting.
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Long
Carrie
Hillard
M'Phee
M'Phae
Messrs
M'Phos
Dowding
Monera Hillard
M'Phoo
Melbourne
Minars Hillard
Lone
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