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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1917
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Sanders Extract as a universal remedy claiming to prevent diseases from typhoid to rheumatism. It promises relief for throat troubles, indigestion, diarrhea, and skin conditions, and asserts no harmful side effects with this “Sunlet's process” preparation.
An old advertorial fragment touts Clarke's Blood Mixture as a world famous blood purifier. Claims promise relief from pimples and sores and suggest trials with compensation for sufferers of various ailments.
Council members present include Cre Chalmers and Dr Nichol with apologies and later attendance by Dr Douglas. Correspondence read from Country Roads Board on road maintenance for year ending June 6 1918 and from Chief Secretary on municipal representation on the Country Fire Brigades Board. Notices urged support for various candidates and comments on noxious weeds. Financial requests discussed include Red Cross rent refund and rate arrears settlements. Reports noted progress on works, including forming gravelling and surfacing on multiple roads, with surfaceman activities and gravel spreading.
Minutes show motions on widening a narrow road near Jordan’s gate by reclaiming a drain and laying 24 feet of 18 inch concrete pipes. The engineer to carry out works. costs discussed. Treasurer reports receipts of £1023 10d and balances across regions. Tenders opened for road works at Talbot Mount Cunpton site. Condolences sent to families. council contemplates stricter material procedures for private land.
A Port Melbourne reader recounts severe chilblains that swelled and burst, praising Zam-Buk as an effective remedy after a short course. The testimonial notes keeping Zam-Buk handy for skin injuries and claims the balm cures chilblains, burns, ulcers, boils, and other ailments, with prices listed as 1/6 and 3/6 per pot.
The regular meeting of the branch chaired by Mr W. Q. Schmidt admitted one clearance member and considered two admission proposals. A condolence letter was ordered to Member W. Woude on his son Q. Woude’s death. Donations of 10s 6d to Sule and Cheltenham branches supported distressed members. Half year balance sheet shows assets of £27 79 4s 10d, sick fund £2737 0s 3d, management £27 0s 3d, contingency £14 13 4d, with interest £75 9s 11d. An additional £350 was invested on mortgage at 6 ¾ percent. The war honor roll opened with 36 names enlisted to date, including T. R. Feower, J. Gallagher, A. Le Visser, E. T. Salt, A. Deans, and others. 16 have made the supreme sacrifice, notably G. Wouda. The notice also contains a pasted medical ad about a blood purifier.
Appointments announced for Sunday services at Methodist Church locations including TALBOT-Rey A. Contet at 11 am. Rowlands family at 7 pm. Fisher at 7 pm. C. Thomas at 7 pm. Daisy Hill and DUNACH entries show Me G Fisher at 7 pm and 3 pm respectively. service times vary by location on Sunday July 15.
Shire of Talbot notices voters lists and separate lists for ridings are in my custody and may be inspected during official hours between the 5th and 8th of July 1917. Shire secretary advises inspection accessibility and location.
The Shire of Lexton announces the VOTERS LISTS for the North South and West divisions will be open during office hours from July 8 to July 14 1917 at Shire Hall Lex ton. Persons not listed or claiming to have names inserted must submit written objections signed by the claimant before July 14 1917. Objections to any already listed name must be written and signed before the same date. R Stavely Shire Secretary.
A retirement notice from Robt Allen requests that all accounts owing by him be settled by June 30, 1917, and urges payment of all balances before the same date. The notice is issued by the Leader’s Office on June 14 1917.
In accordance with the Act the Amherst District Hospital invites governors and contributors of £1 and upwards to the annual meeting at the Town Hall Talbot on Thursday July 26 1917 at 9:30 pm. Objectives include receiving the annual report and balance sheet for 1916 17 electing officers of the board of management and the ordinary royal committee replacing retiring members.
Robert Allen of the Patriot London office states after illness he retires from the Talbot Leader printing works and stations business. From Monday July 2 the business will continue under Edward Chalmers and James Kewin, both with office experience, to ensure continued patron satisfaction.
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