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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1917
Page
2
The Talbot Leader announces a change in ownership with Me Robert Allen stepping down after over 40 years. The new management pledges to promote local betterment, support local traders, keep resources in township, and pursue a brighter era amid a challenging outlook.
Community newspaper item lists public notices and local happenings including clock repairs sought, naval and military committee facilities provided at Stock Exchange building, a local accident with injuries, a will leaving an estate valued at £18,812 and £9,296, rifle club course deadline, political candidate Edgar elected with 454 majority, Ballarat wool and cattle market prices, rainfall statistics for June 1917, and a mice drive at Pullut wheat yards catching about 200,000 vermin.
Amherst Cemetery Trust meets with officers reporting pine tree sale withdrawal after chairman action. Sexton details quarter work, four male and five female interments, receipts of £20 19s 4d, accounts £17 3s 6d. Letters of sympathy sent. Local charities receive distributions. Obituaries, events, and medical ads interspersed with promotional health claims.
About a month after a circular urged fund raising for the British Red Cross the Talbot school staged a concert. Teachers and parents prepared a lengthy program filled with items like The Dally Show Bed Time and Anzac. Encores followed and head teacher Mr J Hillard thanked all during the finale.
The Girls' Priery Society promoted the Oriental Fair for St Michael's Church, Talbot, held in the Town Hall on Wednesday. Despite cold showers, attendance held well with varied stalls including flowers, sweets, and produce. Mr P W Salmon opened the event. proceeds neared 240 pounds for church funds.
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