Talbot district soldier wins Military Medal
Mr J Lindsay of Lilbur is notified by the Defence Department that Private F Lindsay No 967 has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field by His Majesty the King, as published in the London Gazette on 11 January 1918 and Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 23 May 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot District
J. Lindsay
Lilbur
Defence Department
F. Lindsay
London
Commonwealth of Australia
J. Linsay
Lindsay
Fairfield
Farewell and best wishes to Private Moore at Rifle Club
On Tuesday evening at the Tilbot fire station members of the local Rifle Club and others gathered to bid farewell to Private Moore of Kangaroo Flat. Captain Gray and Vice Captain Browne joined in the warm send off as Moore thanked the club for its presentation and spoke of doing his bit at the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilbot
Aid
Moure
Kangaroo Flat
EB Chalmers
Trevaurve
Rifly Club
Talbot Leader Reports Wintry Weather and Property Trades
The Talbot Leader notes continued wintry weather with rainfall readings from Talbot and Amherst. It lists recent land sales in Talbot district including Hyde Park on Doctors Creek to Leys Bros, Big Waterhole farm to Mr Berger, and Mrs Rich’s property to Mr Rogers. A social and dance at Red Lion State School funds the Education Department Patriotic Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Hall
Ord
Whitelaw
Gale Ani
Misa Churchill
Patriotic Fund
Inoul Presbyterian Church
A. H. Green
Talbot
Red Lion
Amherst
Iaat
Hyde Park
Doctor's Creek
Alex. M"d
Messrs Leys Broa
Mount Beckworth
Mre Hallen
Berger
Rowenvale
Rich
Rogers
Maryborough
Education Department
Kay's Linseed Compound Promises Cures for Coughs
An old promotional improvised notice touts Kay's Linseed Compound as a fifty year proven remedy for deafness and head congestion. It claims many cures with phrases like completely cured and urges readers to order from Fordy and Co at a London address, offering one box for 20 and money orders to obtain a sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Winslade
Borden, Hants
Moigen
Groydon
Surrey
England
Preference for Returned Soldiers in Council Jobs
At the Lexton Shire Council meeting a Repatriation Department letter urged absolute preference for reunited officers in hiring. The secretary noted long-standing efforts on this issue. Councillors criticized government departments for employing non-returned staff and supported directing the department to address the bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexton
Werdawatay
Tas
Robertson
Defence Department
Laidlaw
Cra Quaylt
Neil
Land Battlement and Ex Private Veterans Vote Issue
At a Lexton Shire meeting Cy Laidlaw highlighted two returned soldiers Ex Private Harris and Ex Private Morton eager to settle on land in the Amphi theatre district. Land offered at 700 acres at £5 an acre. government plans to purchase were questioned as delays risked many being unable to settle nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Laidlaw
Lexton
G. Harris
T. Morton
Harri
Dr Laidan
Morton
Seattle
Hartis
Hicconnell
Limself
Laidlaw
Norsell
Meg Keay
Baillow
Parker
Lie Suhlers
Cr Hedge
Cr Neil
Ces Robertson
Quayle
Warren
Morris
Outiwikfir
Address of the Australian soldiers praised for valor and discipline
The speaker praised Australian soldiers for proving themselves equal to the best and noted food restrictions in England. Civilians faced curtailed fare while soldiers faced no shortage. Ex Private Harris expressed thanks, Cra Neil and Edmonston sang, Stavely gave a recitation, and the president’s health was honored as proceedings ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Harris
Cra Neil
Edmonston
Stavely
Shire
War Casualties and Families of Ferguson and Hall
After two years with the Australian forces in France Private Arthur Percival Ferguson of the 32nd Battalion is killed in action. He was a former resident of Talbot and Maryborough and five Ferguson brothers are on active service. Richard Hall dies of illness. two Hall sisters each lost sons in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Arthur Percival Ferguszone
32Nd Battlion
W. Ferguson
Beverley
W.A
Talbot
Maryborough
George
Edward
Peter Fergson
EB. Ferguson
J. Ferguson
Wounded Soldiers Mentioned by Lexton Shire Council
The president Dr H Coutts announced that secretary and engineer Lieutenant F A Jenkins had been wounded. The council moved to send a sympathy salutation to Mrs Jenkins, seconded by Dr Robertson, and carried. A letter of sympathy was also ordered to Mr and Mrs Fria rose, whose son had been wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexton Shire
H. Coutts
F. A. Jenkins
Jenkins
Robertson
Roberton
Edmionston
Friarose
Waulira
Sander's Extract Claims Superior Cure Chain
Trial heard from Mr Dy Buyny a Melbourne chemist at Vietorian Supreme Court. He testifies Sanders Extract compares favorably with eucalyptus products and brandsy with raw spirits, asserting Sanders Extract has unique curative powers and treats lyphosis scarlet fever diphtheria throat troubles and more. It markets itself as a genuine, safe remedy without experimentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy Buyny
Melbouree
Supreme Court of Vietorian
Sandeh
Sander
Bronchial and health tonic claims from old patent medicines
An OCR fragment touts Brown’s Bronchial Treehess and Kay’s Lins er Compound as universal cures for coughs colds throat irritation and skin diseases. It warns against fake preparations and promotes purchase through chemists with claims of rapid relief and government stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joke T Brown
Bons
Boston
United States
Farringdon
England
London
Lexton Shire Council Correspondence Read and discussed
The Lexton Shire Council under Cra Coutts considered correspondence from M Kerrow expressing sympathy for a son killed in France and from Piers Kelly on retirements and a wounded lieutenant. Edmonston praised for JP appointment. Red Cross and Waubra Avenue issues debated with no decisions. State and railway notices discussed. engineer to inspect avenue options. meeting planned at Waubra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cra Coutts
Parker, Hedge
Edmonston Mol von
Quayle
Robertson
J. M'Kerrow
France
Piers Kelly
Ballun Shire
Engin
Lexton
F. A. Jenkins
Ile Council
Enginisr
Crown Law Department I
A. J. Peacock
D. B. Edmonston
Justice of the Peace
Council
Edmonston
W. Coutts
Waubra Patriotic League
Suliliors’ Avenue
Flora Gordon
Waubra
Red Criss Society
Actove
Robartson
Edmonstin
Drafuimg
Moygineer
Comneillac Wald
Laidlaw
Parker
Rbertson
Penile
Hobson
Lin
Ais Lv
Cra
Cr Edmonston
Gr Leidhew
Edininathyail Parker
Neil
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
George Harri
GINSEED COMPOUND for Coughs and Colds Promoted
A historic herbal remedy called GINSEED COMPOUND is advertised by vendors as a treatment for coughs and colds. The product claims to ease symptoms using plant-based ingredients and emphasizes traditional medicinal value.
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Commonwealthgge - Baik
Australia
Wnope Cel Fmittaner
Deatte
Rrnlit Baran
Nena Merikite
Admille Agsaae
Savings Bank Department
Contacl Blanc
Esterstate
International Savings Main
Kell
Vate Denieon Wille
You
W. S. Mpnee
Maryborough & Nhill
Richards
Guy Nistity Linn Gatrumare
Wallarat
Urides
Fn Richards & CO
Valery
Dee
Collins and
Mark
T Strffts
Pelbourne
Ervusy
Faure
Piper
Warwch
Deen
Mae Tessie
Slikameth Street
Melboues
State “Savings Bank
Credit Fencier
Faté Savings Banke
State Savings Bank
Elizabeth St. Melbourne
E. S. Herring
Matthews and Herring
Camp Street
Froghold
Sun
G. A. M. Moss
Me Moss
Mouny
H. L. Lazarus
Clunes
Vinit Talbop
Courthouse
W. Hamilton
Nolan Street
Colling Street
Melbourn
LD Hapital
Talpor
Court House
Walbot Trama
Brownbill
G.M. Brownbill
J. W. Brownpil
Murnore
Mildura
Mauylurvayu
At &Mesting
Maryborough District State School Teachers' Association
Mr Grieve
Messrs
Bilton
Hillard
Miss Coutts
Messrs Bilton
Govenors
Amherst District Hospital
Tow Hall
A E. Roffey
Weive
Arthur Percival
Bashy
William Aad
Caroling Kurgius
Weverley
Napier
Maryburough
Inulter
Noll
Mee Forbes
Will Ant Alea
Witwna
Web
Siruttaed Juck
Igh Treet
Marterug
Pe George
Tedayil Puter
Sutali
Pat
Kay
Stockport
Cuhiyl Beehle
Brorine
A. Deeble
Bank of Vietatla
Go Eaerts
Deeble
Doodle
Drs Quayle
Neil, Hedge
Mr Chalmers
Deable
Charlies World
AMD
Uyer
Averyphissm
Ray
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