Talbot Leader notices and town events in 1917
Rumor over R W Laidlaw’s Maryborough candidature denied as false amid council chatter. Cr Laidlaw praised by Dr Neil for seeking parliamentary honors. he plans to run with a straight campaign at Talbot Town Hall Friday evening. Charity entertainment by local school children for British Red Cross. Amherst District Hospital tenders: bread won by F Philippi. meat won by Geo Henry. wood won by W Whitworth. groceries invited. Also notes prolific local vegetables with a giant potato displayed by E Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Laidlaw
Ron
Maryborough
Lexton
Neil
Dr Laidlaw
Cr Ludlaw
Cr Laidlaw
Talbot
British Red Cross Fund
Board of Management
Amherst District Hospital
Wadnemly
F. Philippi
Talbot News and Notices From August to July
Private U Wright remains missing with conflicting reports from Talbot families. Hospital inspections reveal repairs needed at Amherst District Hospital. Obituary for Mrs Coodman of the Phoenix hotel. Bishop Maxwell-Gumbleton to visit St Michael's Talbot. Lethbridge note on J Kearney promotion. Wounded lists include L Nugent and S Nugent from Talbot. Telegraph operator H Matthews secures Stamford post in England. Tenders and electoral revision court details. Ordnance and land auctions, Oriental Pair fundraising, and Ballarat fines for fabric misrepresentation. Talbot and district activities include cookery entries, ball, and road gravelling tenders.
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Talbot
C. Quoodman
Phoenix Hotel
Amherst Cemetery
A. Grigan
Anglean
Messrs
Phelan and Sons
Medoneph Groodman
Po Hy Cunningham
Sonsin
Me W. Richards
Moston
A. Ki. Koffay
A. M'Kenzie
J. J.H. Gray
Deenasad
Shoe
Chinaman's Plat
Ballarat
Maxwell-Gumbleton
St. Michel's
Tal- Hot
Tosmorrow
A.W A. Hall
Unter
Lawen
L. Nugent
Privaty
B. Nugent
B. Nugant
W. P. Ohlven
Daisy Hill
M. L. Thomas
Malbourne
H. Matthews
England
Stafford
Crescent
A. Gale
T.A
Legislative Assembly
Maryborough
Ute
Allen-dale
Thos. Fawcett
Parsons
Mount Cameron
Palbot
Wood
Goldway
St. Michael's Church
James Tyler and Co
Warren's
Shire of
Mount Campton Road
Old School
Talbot Ratepayers Clash Over Borough Valuation Tax Hike
In a June letter from Alfred and Roffey of Talbot, residents condemn the recent borough valuation as overinflated and warn that, without proper town and country valuation, shire taxation will rise to cover deficits. They urge coordinated action by ratepayers to oppose further burdens and seek ministerial support to prevent unfair levies.
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Ventura
Uld
Dior
Moreues
Talbot
Shire
Juining
Faure
Alfred &, Roffey
Sanders Extract Promise Shield Against Eucalyptus Dangers
A fragment from a 1916 Melbourne report warns that genuine Sanders Extract eucalyptus products help prevent typhoid, diphtheria, and other infectious diseases while claiming relief for wounds, ulcers, and burns. The text touts inhalation and sugar forms, urging households to keep Sanders Extract on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne “Age
Bander
Sandor
TALBOT POLICE COURT FINES FOR DRUNK AND OBSCENE LANGUAGE
John Murray pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly in Camp Street Saturday evening. He had been in custody since Saturday night and was fined 23 shillings or 24 hours imprisonment, which was paid. W Collings also pleaded guilty to using obscene language near the Court House Hotel on Saturday evening. He admitted not recalling the incident and expressed regret. The bench, after warning, imposed five pounds fine or six weeks imprisonment, noting leniency due to his family. The fire was paid and the court closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murray
Gray
Camp Atreat
W. Collings
Camp Straat
Constable Gray
Court House
Collings
Deendant
Prayer. Lita Jude Wins Case In Crescent Court
Constable Gray charged Cunningham with insulting behavior in the Crescent on June 14. Evidence shows he wandered town carving for money and caused a nuisance, kicked doors after asking for money, and claimed intoxication. He was fined £2 10s or 14 days, and the court adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. Cunningham
Gray
Crescent
Graham
Bendigo
Joey
Oll
Hottest Day Noted In Vague Historic Report
A fragment from a 19th century page notes Thursday the twenty first of a month as exceptionally hot with weather details and medical claims. It advertises a remedy called Weeds Great Peppermint Cure promising relief from suffering.
Weights and Measures Union meets in Talbot shires and towns
The Talbot and Lexton Shires and Clones Borough Weights and Measures Union met at Talbot on Tuesday. Present were J. F. Phillipa chair man Clones Borough H. Woutts Lexton Shire and J. Chalmers Talbot Shire. Correspondence showed Talbot and Lexton Shires forwarding cheques and Clunes Borough sending funds for expenses. The inspector Mr W G Hall was appointed to enforce the Bakers and Millers Act. The union noted total payments of 28 pounds with a credit soon after. The inspector reported visits to Talbot Amherst Clunes Amphi theatre Lexton and Waubra for weights comparisons, with scale readings at Talbot. Some weights in Lexton Shire were found substandard. The secretary urged full inspection details including owners’ names for union information. Motion to request a full inspection report especially for Lexton Shire passed. Finance showed accounts of 16 pounds 3 pence paid. A deputation to Chief Secretary sought powers to weigh all sold goods. The union supported the amendment and agreed to notify the Chief Secretary. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot and
Lexton Shires
Clones
Talbot
Cra
J. F. Phillipa
H. Woutts
Lexton
J. Chalmers
Talbot Shire
Clunes Borough
Shire Coubs
WG. Hall
Bakers’ and Millers
K.P. Dowding
Me W. G. Hall
Amherst
Clunins
Amphitheatre
Waubra
Urol
Lexton Shire
Sittin
Phillips
Cra Coutts
Chalmers
Cry Chalmare
Qoatts
de Goults
When the Children Cough And Pep Remedies Debated
Fragmentary ad style text extols “Pops” as a cure all for coughs croup and whooping cough in children. It mixes medical claims with promotional language and scattered references to names and places, urging quick dosing to prevent danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Ford
Childern
Linachitia
Sydney
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