Talbot notices and military honors reported in June 1417 issue
Published Saturday June 30 1417 notes Mr Chalmers retirement from Geelong tied to Talbot and Empire service. It records Private Baker’s medal presentation delay, Lance-Sergeant Gray’s Military Medal for bravery in France and Gallipoli, and General Birdwood’s decorations. Also mentions rising blacksmiths’ shoeing prices, tobacco license renewals, a Narribri ranching anecdote, and former police magistrate A Barlow’s death at Mentone aged 62.
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Talbot Rifle Club plans extended musketry shooting schedule
In Talbot the rifle club's musketry rounds extend into next week with after noon sessions and additional Wednesday Saturday slots. The Oriental Fair at the Town Hall proceeds Wednesday for St Michael's Church fundraising with stalls crafts and food. Loyal Amherst Lodge notes include new member nominations and euchre rounds for a gold medal. Major local market reports show cattle and sheep price rises at Ballarat yards. The Amherst Hospital board meets next Thursday. State Parliament reopens with no-confidence motion queued. A Red Cross fundraiser school concert and a local dentist visit are also noted.
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Lexton
Red Cross
London
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Pleh
Amherst State
M. L. Thomas
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Thomas
Woods
Shire valuation dispute sparks council action and letters
In a spirited letter to the Talbot Leader the writer defends the Shire’s tax plan while challenging Mr Roffey’s criticism of the valuation. The piece argues the council’s decision to raise rates to cover four years of deficiency is prudent and questions claims of very low land values.
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Roffey
A. E. Ruffey
Talbot
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Clarke's Blood Mixture advertised as cure all diseases
An advertisement extols Clarke's Blood Mixture as a world famed blood purifier curing scrofula, eczema, pimples, bad legs, and various blood diseases. It claims thousands of cures, warns against worthless imitations, and touts wide availability at a high price. The copy uses grand medical language to persuade readers of its efficacy.
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Visit of the Bishop of Ballarat to Talbot
The Anglican Bishop of Ballarat, Dr Maxwell-Gumbleton, visited Talbot last week. A civic welcome at the shire council chambers featured Dr Chalmers, thanked the Bishop and Mrs Maxwell-Gumbleton, and discussed roads and church responsibilities. The Bishop urged the confirmees to partake of Holy Communion and share church privileges and duties.
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Grambleton
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Victoria
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Parishioners Welcome Bishop at St Michael's Meeting
Parishioners of St Michael's gathered in the ANLA lodgeroom to welcome the Bishop and Mrs Maxwell-Gumbleton with Amherst representatives present. Mr C Crigan chaired. addresses expressed gratitude and hopes for his ministrations. The Bishop spoke on war-time unity and financial plans to strengthen parish churches, inviting support for a forthcoming scheme aiding parishes such as Talbot.
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Confirmation at St Michael's Church for 17 candidates
On Sunday morning the Bishop administered the rite of Confirmation at St. Michael's Church to 17 candidates presented by Mr Origan. His lordship delivered an impressive address to a large congregation, urging them to do what they would.
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Origan
Evansford Welcome Home For Returning Soldiers
Evansford and Caralup districts celebrate Private W M Cully's homecoming at Evansford Public Hall on 20th with a dance, speeches, and a gold guitar medal. Private W M Kensie delayed at Base Hospital. A Welcoming Soldiers Association formed. officers elected and £13 4s 8d raised to support the fund.
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Evansford
Caralaloo
W. M Kensie
J. Cook
Caralulup
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Hoa
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Ge Coutts
Ay Leya
G. Severine
Overdue Accounts Notice From Damon Wad Co
A rough notice from Damon Wad Co at 327 Conine Street Joelinurne requests payment of overdue accounts. It emphasizes goodwill and urges customers to respond promptly, warning that nonpayment may lead to action.
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Damon Wad Co
Conine-street
Joelinurne
Clarke's Blood Mixture advertised in outdated health prose
An elderly advertisement extols Clarke's Blood Mixture as a cure for scrofula scurvy eczema and blood disorders. The copy describes disease as caused by poisonous blood and claims remarkable cures, urging readers to avoid counterfeit tonics and visit dealers nationwide.
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