Talbot Leader News Briefs and Local Notices
In the last issue J T Anderson appeals for subscriptions to aid a fund for Paul Kong. contributions include 1s to 5s 6d with 5s 6d from A Baker Sunbury and 5s from Chas Bucknall Carisbrook. W Retallick of Lexton dies at Amherst District Hospital aged 65. Grampians Division recruiting shows improvement with 19 recruits this month, 15 this week, including J Besttin Evansford. Divine services in Talbot Church of England parish tomorrow will be advertised locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Anderson
Paul Kong
A. Baker
Sunbury
Chas. Bucknall
Carisbrook
W. Retallick
Lexton
Amherst District Hospital
Grampians
J. Besttin
Evansford
Talbot Church of England
Talbot notices and Red Cross events in the district
The Lexton Shire Council report will appear on page four. Memorial service for Sapper J W Davis at Talbot Methodist Church led by Rev A Coates tomorrow evening. Advertised circuit appointments. Local fishing stories and large Murray cod hauls reported. Charity events include a Red Cross gift and ball sale at Caracup State School and a Town Hall picture show. A Ballarat train porter, W B Harebour, jailed for six months for pilfering. Talbot district auctions and social dances noted with Red Cross fund aims. Shire Bush Fire Brigade considers more tanks and tank delivery. Ballarat yard sales show cattle and sheep market activity. price ranges provided. Poison notice at Beckworth Court estate warns trespassers with dogs. Offensive ad copy and unverified health claims appended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexton Shire
Methodist Church
Talbot
A. Coates
Sapper
J. W. Davis
Ballarat
R.W. Nichut
Beckworth Court
Council Faces Stinkwort Eradication Debate
The Talbot Shire Council discussed controlling stinkwort after a letter from R Ross of Waterhole urged action. Debate covered Crown land, landowner responsibility, and government inaction, with plans to inform landowners and force removal if needed. The motion to compel eradication actions carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
Moniay
R. Ross
Barr
Prine
Cr Ead
Cr Dalmon
Millar
Ae Branigan
Miller
Chulmon
Beveridge
Chalmers
War Savings Group Appeals for New Members
Fragmentary text urges joining the War Savings Group with promises of financial security and wartime support. Mentions government trust, security of Australia, and appeals to residents to become members to aid their district and welfare, urging action with a three shilling four pence contribution.
Sanders Extract and Clarke’s Pills Medicine AdVERTISEMENT
Vintage advertisement promising Sanders Extract with antiseptic healing powers and Clarke’s Pills claimed to cure urinary discharges and kidney disorders. It touts genuine Sanders Extract, warns against inferior products, and lists old-time sellers and pricing. The copy includes references to eucalyptus products and a broad range of ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dw Bavay
Tha Emingit
Stuibawene
Suprema Court
Vietnaa
Sanuer
Sander
Sandeic
Amherst District Hospital Minutes Discuss Conference Date
The board reads correspondence about the May 15 hospital conference and proposes forming a country hospitals association. Jessup to attend. Matron Kent granted extended leave to care for her ailing sister. Donations from multiple donors acknowledged with thanks. Resignation accepted from Gardaman Mills. Hospital reports show admissions, discharges, and daily stats. finances, stores, and collections reviewed. Visiting committee appointed Hillard, Jessup, and Long. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Dowding
Jessup
Menderson
Deans
Long
Cunningham
R. G. Fincham
Conference of Hospitals
Country’ Hospitals’ Association
Mesers Leogant Fenderson
St. Andrew's Church
Lexton
Nat Fer
John Chalmers
Auburn
J. G. Robertson
J. A. Deeble
Avoca Masonic Lodge
Massey-Harris Co
A. P. Joseph
Greenhill Cross Picture Committee
Fron
Mills
Daking
Measti Doane
Handy Remedy For Indigestion And Dyspepsia Card
A long noted remedy for indigestion heartburn and flatulence now available in tablet form. Half a teaspoonful with a little water after meals is recommended by practitioners who previously relied on the powder. The genuine magnesia preparation is sold by licensed druggists in bottle or tablet form.
Talbot Shire Council Minutes Opened by President Cra
Talbot Shire Council meeting with Cra Coutts presiding hears updates from Public Works on a revision of 19 pounds 13s 4d and a proposed extra 29 pounds 16s 8d for roads and bridges. Secretary to seek vouchers for works on Clunos and Glenover road. Letters on Craigie parish occupancy and Lillicur road queries noted. Ed Dept Empire Day, CRC and telephony delays, stone crossing on boundary road, and various associations funding and cooperation items discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mn Pondence
Public Works Department
A. J. Peacock
R Onttrim
Clunoas
Glenover
Craigie
Mary Parry
Rand
Lillicur
J. Norbury
J. Alt
Norbury
Amherst United Borough
Goldfield Common
Education Department
Country Roads Board
Bet Bet
Talbot
Avoca
Jowett
Fran
G. Gershman
Nnuth
Municipal Association
Wiges
Federal Arbitration Court
Drs Salmon and
Miler
Municipal Clerks’ Association
Returned Sailors and Soldiers League
League
Olah Southern Cross Tobacco Fund
Talbot Shira
Chalmers
Margaret Stanley
Red Cross Fund
J.B. Murphy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taman
Ravine Bama
Meney Orar
Abie
Beokiets
Australis
Australia
Sydney
London
Wariner
Ababury Plain
Savings Bank Department
Avast
Aranchee
Fox Seiecenaustralia
Berannum Island
Britain
Pacific
Hank Felton
Denison Mille
You
W. S. McNee
Maryborough & Nhill
Richards
Hallarat
Ivhards & CO
Sap
Price
State Savings Bank Credit Ponder
State Savings Bank
Elizabeth St
Melbourne
E. S. Herring
Matthews and Herring
Camp Street
G. A. M. Moss
Barrister & Solicitor
Post Office
Nolan Street
Maryborough
Mr Mose Will As
H. W. Hamilton
Nulan Street
Collins Street
Maryborough Hospital
Court House Hotel
Camp Btrest
Tenus
Dave
Brownbill Bros
A. M. Brownbill
J. W. Brownbill
Dental Board of Victoria
Mildura
RG. W. Brownbill
Phenix Hotel
Puone
Auzic
Ada L. ‘Trembath
Grace Stone
John Smith
Nime
W. Smith
France
Murray
Harold Congress
Caralulup
Seliiol
British Red Cross
W. B. Harebour
Creswick
Effork
Red Cross
Gray
Miss Bowe
Campi Street
H. G. Winecombe
Dunad State School
Red Crogs
Clunes
Massra A. Boxshall
Largs
R. Hooper
M.C
Mary Braugh
Shida
E. A. Jukes
Talbot Shire
Bush Fire Brigade
Captain Gray
A. Jayce
John Danks
Gor Oe
Wyatt
Ari
Learkey
Tathot War Savings Group
Aliy Villa War
Yanne Tal-mus
Carey
Glarke
Imi Dhominis
Storey Keapers
Roronns
St /a
New Onsen
May
M. A. Gale
W. K. Paterson
Wuiting
Messrs Hillard
Jessay
Moxpay
Cra Coutts
Bad
Gane, Miller, Gale, Salm
Branigan
Nichol
Baveridge
Prica
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