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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1916
Page
3
The talbot office notes a council meeting with finance, correspondence, and reports on water supply. It records payments, water race issues, complaints from residents, reservoir maintenance, and a secretary vacancy being filled temporarily. There is mention of water shortages affecting cyanide plants and gardens.
An advertisement touts Sander's Extract as a superior autaptic remedy free from inferior oils. It claims protection against influenza and infectious diseases and lists uses for ulcers burns skin conditions and various ailments. The notice urges buyers to reject substitutes and notes Maryborough warehouses and calendar notices for 1916.
Private 8. Finns of Amphi theatre recently returned from Gallipoli was hosted by Dr Laidlaw, president of Lexton Shire, for a formal luncheon. The gathering applauded his service, noted his brother Lieutenant Firns, and touched on conscription and recruitment, with speeches urging wider support and tribute to the war effort. Master Fleay sang two patriotic songs during the event.
Market prices show wheat, flour, bran and potatoes notable with barley and chaff bids. Annotated notices list Jan fire brigade meeting Talbot library council and hospital board dates. Clarke World Famous Blood Mixture ad promotes cures for skin and blood diseases with repeated claims.
In fragmented notices, reverence for Mrs Hallen is marked with memorial services at 7 PM in Amherst and 7.30 PM in Majorca, led by Mr T Jelbart and Rev Humphrey. Additional entries list arrangements at 3 PM for E Caralulup and other locales with Rev. Williams and Mr Fisher.
The annual meeting of subscribers will be held Monday evening January 24 1916 at 8 30 o clock. Business includes reception of the annual report and balance sheet and election of committee members. An ordinary committee meeting follows at 8 o'clock. E J Hemmerde president.
A meeting of the above is scheduled for Friday next the 21st at 8 p m in the Town Hall Talbot Convenor Pb W Salmon to decide when the next Race Meeting will be held.
Edward Chalmers Returning Officer announces a single councillor election on February 3 1916 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Edward Joseph Taylor. Nomination Day is January 21 1916 with papers due by 4 p.m. at Talbot Town Hall. Deputy Dowding will receive nominations and deposits at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on January 21.
Rev R Dieterich presents a thrilling lantern feature with 60 views. Topics cover a century of Methodism in Australia pioneers social reform missionaries global work including India Africa Americas and war era nations. Admission free with a collection for the local trust forward movement.
An old warning about careless use of stomach drugs notes that indiscriminate dosing can worsen digestion. It advises avoiding remedies that fail to address excess acid and recommends bisulated magnesia as a simple antacid after meals to neutralize acidity and prevent food fermentation.
Classified listing notes an almost new harness for sale with an office reference to Talbot and the Leader for particulars.
Notice to Subscribers reminding TAL KEBOT LEADER readers of the Last Quarter ending 20 December 1915 and asking them to forward current subscriptions and arrears. Proprieter Robert Allen announces Talbot district agent R Jonas Br Simpkin will take orders for subscriptions and job printing with receipts as discharge for accounts.
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