In loving memory of Corporal L Cunningham
In loving memory of my dear son and our dear brother Corporal L Cunningham who was killed in action on 26 July 1916 at Posivees.
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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1918
Page
2
In loving memory of my dear son and our dear brother Corporal L Cunningham who was killed in action on 26 July 1916 at Posivees.
The Talbot Leader notes the weekly serial Ruperta will resume in the next issue. It mentions an Amherst District Hospital annual meeting report on page four and an upcoming meeting of the local common at Town Hall at 8 o'clock. Also lists a peppermint cure product price.
A Talbot meeting debated alienating Mount Greenock from common land used by locals to graze stock. Residents urged retaining the Mount to protect livelihoods of about 15 to 20 families, especially relatives of soldiers. A petition was ordered, delegates appointed to present it to the Minister, and a small signing contribution to cover costs was requested.
The annual meeting of St Micha Church of England Talbot was held Wednesday evening with Rev CD Origen presiding. Treasurer Dowding reported a satisfactory financial state with a credit balance and increased offertories including lending. Officials were elected including church wardens Dowding Salmon and Jessup, sidesmen Gale Tyers Hail and Wells, and auditors Patterson and Chambers. A vote of thanks was recorded for organizers, decorators, teachers, and all who assisted.
The St Andrew's Talbot Presbyterian congregation held Sunday services with Rev. R Green of Clunes as preacher. Morning and evening worship featured choral music and an augmented choir led by E J Taylor. The sermon, based on The Christian Religion, stressed creed life and love, with the preacher urging personal responsibility and charity. An afternoon matinee at Red Lion drew a good crowd and a free will offering was taken.
A widely used linseed remedy for coughs and colds, touted as effective for many ailments from skin conditions to blood impurities, is examined as to why the Guan es brand mixture attained popularity. The article notes its claimed cures for scrofula, pimples, skin diseases, and other ailments, praising its universal effects and praising its long-standing reputation.
Edmund Jowetl writes to Minister of Lands Victoria seeking grant of 728 acres at Amphi theatre for two returned soldiers George Harris and T. A. Morton. They pass Victorian qualification tests and want first class land at £5 per acre via Mr Laidlaw. Letter argues state and federal authorities should approve, noting land suitability, proximity to Amphitheatre, and potential for successful settlement.
Fragmentary report shows Mr Joe receiving authorities Magers Hyer and Morton to discuss price reductions. It mentions Mr Li Jaw cutting price to 4105 per acre and Mr Les Law, a strong patriot, aiming to show soldiers settled in the district to advantage.
An advertisement extols Zam Buk as a purely herbal remedy for burns, scalds, skin troubles, and inflammation. It cites Mrs Elizabeth Coppin of Carlton Victoria as promoter and claims rapid relief after first applications, with testimonials from users in Western Australia and a note on a linseed compound by Kay.
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