Talbot Soldier Dies of Gas Attack in France
Local defender J W Davis, a Sapper with the 59th Battalion and signalling engineers, died in the Fifth General Hospital on 22 April after being gassed. He enlisted in 1916, arrived in England in December, and went to the firing line in France in 1917. He was in his 20s, an only son and Victorian railway official, with the family receiving community sympathy.
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Mra .T. R. Davis
Talbot
Defence Department
A. Coates
Sapper
J. W. Davis
Fifth General Hospital
Sapper Davis
59Th
Nestor
England
France
Davis
Sons of Temperance , Division
Talbot church and hospital relief drives gather support
Talbot Methodist circuit notes a rising town effort for Sapper J W Davis remembrance service and a hospital week in May. Local schools collect eight days in May for goods including sauce, bacon, tea, sugar, and groceries. Miss Anderson omitted from report. William Moora enlisted after passing medical tests. Also covers council and hospital board meetings, local obituaries, horticultural show results, and Ballarat cattle and sheep market prices.
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Talbot
Hoya
Church of England
Talbot Shire
Amherst District Hospital
Lexton Shire Council
A. M. Fraser
Lexton
Versa-in-lew
Boyd
Lextin
Mount Buckworth
Earlie
Victoria
Cornwall
Wail
Horaiain
Gillespie
Olines
Mra Bay
Fraser
Wonwin Lily
D. Fraser
Woilingi
Mio Fraser
Glengawe
W. Fraser
St Arnaud
Predace
J. ‘A. Anderson
Talbit
Wii, Phela
Rainfall figures for Talbot and Amherst in April and year to date
The Talbot April rainfall reached 310 points versus 23 last year. Year to date totals are 627 this year against 383 a year prior. Amherst registered 770 points for the first four months, compared with 547 previously, with rainfall by month: January 44, February 179, March 179, April 368.
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Talbot
Amherst
W. Hayilen
Bush Fire Brigade Minutes Involving Donations And Equipment
The Bush Fire Brigade notes include a donation from Talbot Shira Council of £5 and thanks. Captain Gray reports on haying in Melbourna and visits to Danks and Sons for tank procurement. A vote of thanks to Captain Gray, decisions on storing apparatus at the fire station, and accounts totaling £2 10s 10d were approved before adjourning until Saturday evening.
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Gray
Tiare
Merahire
Talbot Shira Counail
Iain Gray
Haying
Melbourna
Danks
Mytad
Diggee
Eainale
Mesars Vale
Sonel Chosstigky
Moses M'Cheary
Wyatt
Danka Wnd
Meltmorne
Patriot Fire Brigade
Sander's Extract Claims Curative Powers In Victoria Court
Mr Da Bavay a Melbourne based analyst testified before the Supreme Court of Victoria that Sander's Eucalyptus Extract purportedly combines unique eucalyptus ingredients with anti septic and haematinic components. He asserted the extract cures digestion issues and diarrhoea and prevents a range of illnesses when used as directed, urging customers to demand the genuine article.
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da Bavay
Gymont
Melbourne
Victoria
Sander
Sanders
Clarke's World Famous Blood Elixir Promoted as Cure All
An advertisement touts Clarke's blood elixir as a guaranteed remedy for blood and skin diseases including scrofula eczema and sores. It claims rapid cures with thousands reportedly helped and warns against imitation products sold at one shilling per bottle.
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Clarke
Talbot War Savings Group Contest Encourages Local Support
The Talbot War Savings Group has about 90 members as it challenges the Tinor Group to raise more money through War Savings Certificates. Monthly results will be announced, with schoolchildren actively canvassing and encouraging participation to lend funds at high interest for victory and national effort.
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Talbot War Savings Group
Incal Group
J. Hillard
Tinor Group
Commonwealth
Timor
Accident Kills Moonlight Farmer in Footpath Fall
A coroner’s inquest heard that Charles Robert Shaw, 61, of Moonlight, died from a chest hemorrhage caused by heart rupture after his horse stepped into a foot-deep hole on a track near his home. The rider was flushed to the ground, the horse fled home without the bridle, and Willan Pishlack notified the Maryborough police. Deputy-Coroner H B Williams recorded the verdict of accidental death.
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Charles Robert Shaw
Shaw
Willan Pishlack
Maryborougl
Chis Xour
Charles
Harry
Arthur R. Shaw
Melbourne
WE. Gane
Amherst
Police Court Adjourns Case Over Ill Defendant
In Talbot Police Court Constable Gray reported the defendant was found in bed with head injuries and ill health. The bench granted a further adjournment to May 20 after confirming the defendant could not attend and arranging for a doctor to be summoned. The case concerns a serious charge and the defense was noted as needed.
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Richards and Co
Ballarat
Richard and Co
Woods
Ignal
Crawford
Soriub
Gray
Chandler
Talbot Red Cross Society Fete Yields Cash and Kind Support
At a fortnightly meeting presided by Mrs Cunningham the Talbot Red Cross Society praised the financial success of the fete held on April 24. The community responded generously in cash and kind, providing funds to sustain the society for months. Donations listed from numerous patrons and stalls contributed to a grand total, with plans announced for future drives and May appeals for the Adlestian Red Cross Society.
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Ums
Saviage Bank
Cunningham
Talbot Ard
Uuningham
Mesdamay
Crompts
Kent
Mesale
Hell
Inta Nog
Andert Ken
Oval Red Cross Sieivty
Specialist explains cause of stomach trouble and remedy
A renowned specialist states that most stomach ailments stem from excessive acidity and food fermentation. He recommends a reliable antacid Bisulated magnesia, taken after meals to neutralise acid, halt fermentation, and restore normal digestion.
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Witichis
Amit Luke
Chilhert Compl Won Gal Popper Gare
The fragmentary item notes a local event involving Chilhert Compl and Gal Popper Gare with scarce readable details. Authorities or venue not clearly identified. Further text is needed to confirm the participants, location, and outcome.
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Chilhert
Gal Popper
Gare, de Gd
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