Rainfall figures for Talbot and Lexton districts
The Talbot rainfall for December registered 253 points, up from 27 points in the same month last year. For the year 1916 total rainfall reached 24 inches four points, compared with 18 inches 65 points in 1915. A comparison table and notes from Lexton report 285 points in December and 2933 points for the year, with 1915 December at 73 points. The district average rainfall over the past five years is 24 inches, with records noting 30 inches in 1908 and 12 inches in 1914 for nearby towns.
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Talbot
Lexton
Drowning Fatalities At Perh And Manning River
At Scarbrough Leach Perth a 16 year old girl drowned while bathing. A group of male bathers formed a chain to rescue her. the chain broke and five men were washed out to sea. Four drowned, three of the men were married with children. In New South Wales at Manning River two young daughters were swept away by a current and drowned.
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Scarbrough Leach
Perth
Whey
Sid Mere Connally
Manning River
N.S.W
Farewelling a Soldier at Talbot Town Hall
A town gathering at Talbot Town Hall bid farewell to Private C. Alan son of Mr and Mrs R Allen as he heads to the front. Dr E Chalmers and other speakers praise Australian soldiers and present a gold medal honoring his patriotism. Alan thanks the crowd and hopes for a swift end to the war while lamenting a recent setback in his service.
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Talcot
C. Alan
R Allen
Talbot
Te Shire
E. Chalmers
Hays
Australia
Bela
Messrs
A. Gale
W. J .Long
P. Moloney
Mr .Allen
Friendly Societies Branch Sees War Losses and Strong Funds
The ordinary meeting chaired by Mr D Kennedy heard Crerwick branch appeal for a dis tressed member family with 10. Gifts were voted in rescind. Condolence letters were sent to relatives of four deceased members. The branch notes assets of £2658 9s 2d with sick fund £2628 3s 9d and contingencies £13 18s 10d. Sick fund income £126 0s 5d. prior period sick pay £242 13s 8d. Funds are invested in mortgage £2343, war loan £150, savings £140, and interest £141 9s 3d.
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D. Kennedy
Crerwick
C. G. Stewie J.T. Gallagher
T. Sull
AG. le Tisser
Dr Barnardo's Homes appeal for wartime aid
A circular urges support for Dr Barnardo's Homes noting 83,000 destitute children admitted, 3000 Barnardo boys serving in armed forces, and nearly 1000 war children admitted. It emphasizes continued care during winter and asks readers to donate ten shillings to sustain the homes for a minute of time.
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Barnardo
Lani Sure Yim
Army
Navy
Mercantile Marine
Mts 4
Ntre
Drowning Season Promotes Royal Life Saving Classes
Correspondence urges formation of life saving classes in Victoria to reduce drownings. Harry Witty invites public to request free literature and postcards detailing release and rescue methods. Also promotes Sander’s Extract claims, touting health benefits and wide usage despite dubious evidence.
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Royal Life Saving Society
Victoria
Clarke's Blood Purifier advertised broad claims
An 19th century style advertisement touts Clarke's Blood Purifier as a cure for scrofula blood diseases pimples and a variety of ailments. It cites testimonials from doctors and readers claiming dramatic benefits and warns against counterfeit substitutes with a price of 23 cents per bottle.
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Clarke
Shanen
Methodist Church Meeting Notices and Probate Notice
REACHERS appointed for TO P MORROW are on under Talbot Harse at 11 am and 7 pm Rev H Brady. AMBERST Rev H Brady 11 am and 7 pm Mr Allen. MAJORUA Mr Harse 7 pm. SEXTON Mr Thomas 7 pm January 11 Rev H Brady 7 pm. DUNACH Rev H Brady 3 pm. DAISY HILL Mr Hares 3 pm. HEREBY GIVEN that after fourwen days from publication an application will be made to the Supreme Court of Victoria for probate of the Will of Alexander Git an MCLEUD late of McCallum's Cronk near Talbot farmer deceased to Donald Call McLeod Ballarat and Jessie Elizabeth Suniland executor and executrix appointed by the Will dated January 5 1917.
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Otune
Supreme Court of Victoria
Alexander Gitant McLeud
McCallum’s
Cronk
Talbot
Victoria
Donald’ Call McLeod
Ballarat
Gus Moker
Jessie Elizabeth Suniland
Jessie Elizabeth McLeod
Oburg
Donald Coll McLeod
Jessie Elizabeth Sandland
Executors invite tenders for property in Carnlulup parish
Joseph Rye deceased executors invite tenders with 10 percent deposit returnable by 6 pm Saturday January 20 for Freehold Allotment 37 in Carnlulup parish containing about 20 acres and an interest in Crown License 103rd section Allotment 370 containing about acres. Details on terms available on application to the undersigned.
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Curnlulup
Carn
Lulup
Talbot Public Library Annual Meeting Notice
The Talbot Public Library announces the annual meeting of subscribers on Monday evening January 29 1917 at o oclock sharp. Program includes reception of the annual report and balance sheet and election of committee members plus any other business. The ordinary meeting of the committee will be held the same evening at 8 90 oclock. J Hillard President.
Funeral Notice for Mrs John Kearney Amherst Burial
Friends of Mr John Kearney are notified that the remains of his late wife will be interred in Amherst Cemetery this day Saturday. The funeral cortege will leave his residence Camp Street Talbot at 4 p.m. for the place of interment. WM Phelan and Sons Undertakers Talbot and Maryborough offices provide notice of subscriptions and arrears due by Last Quarter ending December 30, 1916.
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John Kearney
Amherst
Camp Strewt
Talbot
At & P.m
The Boyproof Watch
A vintage advertisement extols a double havik cover that conceals movement and makes the watch both dustproof and boyproof. It touts reliability, high build quality, and attractive design, while listing various related goods and prices such as gold brooches, necklaces, hair brushes, military wristlets, wallets, pocket books, and fountain pens.
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