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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1916
Page
3
The Talbot Committee held a crowded Town Hall gathering presided over by Dr Alf Matthews to urge wartime recruitment. Sir A. Peacock and Sir W. Irvine addressed volunteers while speeches urged young men to enlist, oppose conscription, and support Recruiting Sergeant Stephens.
A crowded meeting roused by Sir Alexander Peacock on recruiting for World War I pledges to uphold Belgium's rights and defend a scrap of paper as Australia faces German aggression. Speakers praise the French and British efforts, urge more volunteers, and honor nurses and civilians while urging women to back the war drive.
Mr E. J. Cosstick of the Government Battery Amherst reports 12 tons of cement for Mr B Long Talbot barely payable and 2 tons for Mr T Cosstick Amherst also barely payable.
A chemist urges dyspeptics to avoid artificial digestants and favors bisurated magnesia as a safe antacid. He warns against crude bismuth mixtures and says to use half a teaspoon in water after eating to neutralize stomach acid and prevent fermentation. He also touts Clarke's World-famed Blood Mixture as a cure-all for various diseases.
REACHERS appointed for tomorrow Monday list services for TALSBOL Harvest Festival at 7 pm with Mr R Harvey and Rev R B Newell, AMHERS Rev R Newall at 11 am and Mr R Allan at 7 pm, MAJONNA Mr W J L Atkinson at 7 am, SEXTON Mr R Harvey at 7 30 pm, DUNACH Mr FR Allen at 3 pm, CABRALULUP Mr t Murway at 6 30 pm, DAISY HILL Mr W T Atkin at 3 pm.
Friends of George Henry Gardner are invited to attend his funeral at Amherst Cemetery. The service will depart from his late residence on Ballarat Street, Tuller, Saturday at 3:49 p.m. WM. PHELAN AND SONS, undertakers, Talbot and Maryborough.
The Board of Management expresses warm thanks to all who assisted in the special appeal for funds. Gratitude goes to canvassers and all donors across regions for their generous response. E. P. Dowding, President.
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