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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
1
A reader urges publication of particulars on the paper’s front side and asks that items be sent to the Editor promptly. The note emphasizes a desire for rapid public disclosure and invites factual submissions for possible inclusion.
An 19th century advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething and diarrhea in infants with dosing instructions by age, plus a blood purifier claimed to cure scrofula scurvy keratosis skin diseases and pimples. It proclaims universal sale and warns against worthless substitutes.
On and after 8 May 1916 the Despatched and rec local post office dail list is rearranged to specify daily dispatches. The notice outlines the new despatched to process and local post office duties starting May 8 1916.
Penny postage details for parcels and letters across Commonwealth regions. Includes rates for import/export and overseas destinations. Also promotes Clarke's Blood Mixture with claims of cures for scrofula and other diseases, urging beware imitations. Mentions blood circulation through organs and cautions about disease spread.
Fragmented OCR text promotes various business growth ideas and moral exhortations, then advertises Bronchial Troches for throat irritation and hoarseness. It claims quick relief, warns untreated symptoms may lead to serious pulmonary conditions, and notes Brown and Sons of London as the maker with a government stamp.
A lengthy OCR fragment details native fauna rules for Australian parks and public gardens, listing many species with seasonal limits and prohibitions. It covers birds, marsupials, and waterfowl, including emus and kangaroos, and includes notes on closures, game acts, and minimum fish sizes for Victoria. It cites specific dates and locations such as Mount Franklin and Yarra River and references measures under Governor-in-Council proclamations.
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