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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
3
A Amherst correspondent notes May brought only 0.74 inches of rain and seven months total 3.67 inches, starkly lower than 1914 15. The dry spell threatens next harvest and lambing ewes may need feeding due to lack of green grass.
John Qook, overseer at Beckworth Court owned by R W Nichol, was found dead by colleague James Jorgen beside a fire lit by the deceased. Inquest returns death from heart failure due to coronary blockage. Qook, a popular figure in Clunes and Talbot, leaves a widow and two young children, with many friends offering sympathy. He was AN.A. branch president and held other offices.
A fragmented advertisement style piece promotes hot water and biswrat ed magnesia to relieve indigestion and stomach discomfort claiming immediate relief. It touts Clarke's Blood Mixture and Woods' Peppermint Cure as cures for bronchial coughs and blood diseases with testimonials from a doctor and general endorsements.
The Majorca Rifle Range reopened after five years amid major attendance by local and visiting riflemen and the public. Captains from Carisbrook Maryborough and Talbot observed as D R Bilton welcomed guests. Grieve won with 38 of 40, Moore second with 37, Brady 34, Grey 30. Ladies won miniature rung prizes.
A testimonial from Mrs. Daley of Nullamanny via Ingorel NSW endorses Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets as a safe helpful remedy for children. The letter notes good results and offers the product at 6d per picket with postpaid options, from 24 Lang Street, Church Hill, Sydney.
The late Dr S W Wright of Ontario offered refunds if Wrights Rheumatic Remedy failed to cure, with six bottles guaranteed and no cost to chemists or shopkeepers. Agents in Australia promote postage, local agents, and bank‑quality guarantees, urging buyers to remit 5/6 for one bottle or 83 for six bottles to Wrights Rheumatic Remedy Pty Ltd Melbourne.
A short medical advert notes Woods Great Peppermint Cure offered for chronic chest complaints. It emphasizes relief claims and includes pricing or availability details typical of era patent remedies. The item reads as a promotional clinical remedy entry with no verifiable medical endorsement.
Woubra Stock Sale conducted by BAM AMIESO & CO. Auctioneers and M. KINGTON opens in the Waubra Trucking Yards. Sale features a large selection of cattle horses sheep and pigs. Further entries invited.
A fragmented historical notice to the electors of Nelson Province urges duty and duty of care from representatives. The garbled text shows ceremonial language and a pledge of honor, but specific names, dates, or details are unreadable.
The text lists multiple church figures and times for services including Mr Brady at 1, Mr Allen at 7, and Rev Rudy at 3, with several others like Mr Vial, Mr Rowland, and Majorca mentioned in scattered entries. The legible items indicate a Methodist church schedule with afternoon and evening sessions.
A dated price list outlines repair rates for boots and shoes effective Monday the 5th. Items include soles and heels, leather work, hand sewn soles, and varying grades for men women and children with per pair charges in old currency.
Shirs of Talbot ENDERS returnable 11 am on June, contracts for providing and spreading 50 cubic yards blue metal and forming road chains near Wallace Bros, plus SANITARY SERVICE for three years under Double Pan System. Plans at town hall Talbot. E P Dowding Shire Engineers.
Shire of Talbot announces rates must be paid by June 10 to qualify for inclusion on the current year's voters roll. The rate collector will be at Town Hall Talbot from June 2 to June 10, excluding Sundays, to receive payments. P Dowpa, Shire Secretary, states further notices about dog owners and enforcement after June 10.
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