02 May 1914
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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 02, 1914
Page
1
High art photographs showcase an expanded window display at Richards and Co. The central head study of a young boy, a girl gathering violets, a Grecian draped figure, and a colored variant anchor a refined, woodland themed set. Bridal portraits, local medico with daughter group, and new color studies headline the collection.
A reader from Ben digo recounts recovery from months of indigestion after using Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. He credits rapid appetite restoration and overall health improvement, praising the remedy as unrivalled. An advertisement highlights Clarke's Blood Purifier and a Maryborough Terang store promotion.
The medicine is claimed to purify blood and aid weak digestion and nervous strain, with thousands endorsing its effects in every state. Sold widely by chemists and stores.
The cemetery trust met Friday April 24 with seven present including chairman A Jamieson and secretary W J Long. Permissions granted for a headstone for Miss Rathgens. Sexton T Matthews reported month work and one interment. a headstone for Mrs J Kearney erected. Finance shows receipts of £3 5s and payments £3 16s 6d. The meeting planned a May 6 cemetery inspection. Also long list of obsolete ads for medicines and tonics like Winslow’s Syrup, Clarke’s Blood Mixture, and Brown’s Bronchial Traches.
The notice lists close seasons for native Australian fauna in parks and gardens, predator limits for birds and mammals, and fishing rules in Victoria. It details protected species, seasonal dates, sanctuary areas, and penalties under the Game Act, with specific values for protected birds and animals and fish size limits in the Yarra River and Gippsland waters.
A notice invites readers to send reports for publication and to address letters to the Editor "Lan der" at Talbot. It urges concise writing on one side of the paper and prompt submission for press preparation.
The leading fire office in Australia offers all classes of fire risks with lowest current rates. Losses by lightning bush and grass fires covered. Prompt liberal settlements. Agent for Talbo and District Robert Allen.
New postal charges set effective across the Commonwealth and overseas dominions. Letters, cards, and printed papers priced by region with per 4 ounce and 2 ounce increments. Rates include 1d letters to the United Kingdom and New Zealand area, magazines, books, and commercial papers in specified denominations.
Clarke's Blood Mixture promises health and vigor by cleansing wastes from blood and aiding nourishment. It claims to cure scrofula scurvy eczema bad legs skin diseases pimples and sores with thousands of cures and warns against counterfeit substitutes.
A brief notice offers members options for tickets or printing services. It outlines availability and suggests contacting the organizer for details.
The notice lists mail closing times at several towns including Creswick Tourelle Ballarat Maryborough Daisy Hill Castlemaine Amherst Evansford Caralulup and Dunach with varied morning and afternoon slots. It also promotes Clarke's Blood Mixture with claims of cures for scrofula scurvy eczema and other ailments priced at 28 9d per bottle.
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