Postal Economy Provokes Mixed Reactions Across Councils
The Postmaster-General urges economy in postal services and limits on facility expansion. Local bodies respond with skepticism and cooperation, citing waste and delays. Dr Laidlaw reports a costly telephone setup at his home, while an inspector confirms a simple local repair could suffice. Council votes to push for 40 percent cheaper repairs if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samers
Avoca
Mentoning
Lexton
Laidlaw
Ballarat
Ce Lsidlaw
Bollarak
Pes Burt
Lex
Shirw Cowneil
Red Cross Society Fortnightly Meeting Report
The fortnightly Red Cross Society meeting was held on Tuesday with good attendance and work progressing. Donations included GF from Dunnoh via Miss W Bord and £3 10s from Mr Hillard for the state school concert. A special collection of £36 is planned for an American Tea on 14th June. Arrangements for King George's Day button sales are under way to aid Allied people in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Cunningham
W. Bord
Hillard
Zam-Buk The Complete Cure Claims From Railway Foreman
An Australian reader from Wangaratta recounts a decade of severe health suffering and pain, linking recovery to Zam-Buk balm. The advertisement touts Zam-Buk as a universal remedy for injuries, skin issues, blood diseases, and related ailments, urging purchase from chemists with price details and a later Clarke's Blood Mixture testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Join Playle
Wangaratta
Vic
Futu
Sudden Deaths Across Ballarat Districts
The report notes the sudden deaths of G Materazao of Maryborough aged 44 after a brief illness. Senior Constable R Blanchfield of the Ballarat police force who collapsed at work. John Healy secretary of the Victorian Cricket Association who died of heart failure after a long illness. and a fatal incident at Sanberris No 1 mine Bal larat where battery manager Buchanan warned engine driver Shorten prior to a fatality on the tank. the events prompted condolences to the bereaved families.
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R. Blanchfield
Ballarat
Avoca
John Healy
Victorian Cricket Association
Association
AH. K. Rush
Healy
Sanberris No. 1
Wedessday
W. Shorten
Buchanan
Shorten
Soldier Letter From Private Fred King in England
Private Fred King writes from Australian and New Zealand Base Downs Weymouth Dorset to Mrs Brank Philippi Tibot describing weeks in hospital with fever, longing to return to front in France, noting Irish kindness, rain and snow in London, and Australians in London reacting to snow. He hopes to be sent to France soon and believes the war may be turning in their favor.
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Fred, King
Brank Philippi
Tibot
New Zealand
Mante Video Gump
Weymouth
Dorset
Saye
Lyl
France
Dardanelles
England
Dirk
London
Ireland
Londonderry
No Advance in Price of Dr Morse’s Root Pills
Public notice repeats that Dr Morse's Didaw Root Pills have not raised prices since the war began. It urges consumers to maintain health with the remedy, claiming it saves money by avoiding costly medical care while thousands back its efficacy. It appeals to families under financial strain to keep systems clean and digestion sound.
Doctor Wrights Rheumatic Remedy Guarantee
A Melbourne advertisement offers Wrights Rheumatic Remedy with a money back guarantee after six bottles if not cured. It claims success for rheumatism, lumbago, and sciatica, with prices 5s 6d per bottle and bulk offers including six bottles mailed with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. T. Wright
Ontario
Wright
W R.R
Australia
UTD
Elizabeth-Street
Melbourne
Woods Great Peppermint Cure for Chronic Chest Complaints
A warted claim for Woods Great Peppermint Cure cites Clarke’s pills as a warranted remedy for all urinary discharges in men and women. It promises relief from gravel back pain and kidney disorders with no mercury, claiming forty years of success and sale by chemists and general stores.
May and June Talbot events and local notices
A Victorian era notice lists May 22 community meeting at Talbot Public Library and other May and June gatherings. Also mentions Cordial remedies and a patent medicine claim with broad cures and a price of 2s 8d per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot Public Library
Talbot
Methodist Church Services Schedule For Sunday
pPR scries appointed for TO MORROW at Methodist Church in multiple locations. Antler service at 11 am and 7 pm. Amherst services at 11 am and 7 pm. Majorca service at 1 am and 7 pm. Sexton to lead at 7 pm. Red Lion with Rev H Brady at 7 pm. Caralulup supply at 3 pm.
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Ppr
Atu
Talbot
R. Allen
H. Hares
Amherst
A. Hares
Majorca
H. Brady
Sexton
G. Fisher
RED Lion
Caralulup
Talbot Shire Rates Notice Proceedings for June
The Shire Secretary announces that IL rates and interest must be paid by June 10 to be enrolled on the current year's voters roll. The rate collector will be at Talbot Town Hall June 2 through June 10, excluding Sundays, during office hours to receive payments. Interest at 6 percent per annum applies to rates unpaid within six months of due date.
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Sntitle Parson
Talbot
E. P. Dowding
Shire
Notice to Owners of Unregistered Dogs
Notice to owners of unregistered dogs. After the 10th day, legal proceedings will be instituted against all persons found in possession of unregistered dogs. Registrar.
Rates collection notice for Shire of Lexton 1916
Notice states ten percent entitlement for enrollment of property unions by June 10 1916 with all rates and interest due. Rate Collector will attend Shire Hall Laxton from June 2 to June 10 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to receive rate payments. Dated May 16 1916. R Stavely Shire Secretary.
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Shire Hall
Laxton
R. Stavely
For Sale NDOLENCE CARDS and POSTER CARDS at Leader
Fragmentary town notice lists sale items including condolence and post cards offered by Leader shop. Readable text mentions prices and availability in a local advertise section.
Military Wristlet and Supplies Sale Listing
A catalog style notice lists military wristlets watches and accessories priced from 11d to 258d. Also advertised are brushes wallets pocket books safety razors links stud boxes nouphain pena and other small goods with various prices in old currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nouphain Pena
None available
There may be lower priced watches on the market but none combines such effective protection with high quality and attractive appearance.
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Sured Reh
Les
Clarke
G. Materazao
Maryborough
Garde
Wyatt
Majorca Road
V. Amerena Mbrella
Bendigo
Ste
Lisa
B. Lewtas
Nolaa Street
Talbot Leader
Lowtax
Leamington Oils
Ennis and Con
H. Ennis
Aving
Talbot and Fick
Ord
MH. Ennis
Mevcy and Co
Market Street
Melbourn
Gharles Bucknall
Auctionerg
Carisbrook
Kat Ann
Ulyele Littie and Sons
Woe Lo. Ltd
PIAN
J. Stoneham
Maiy Sgrougs
Pore Ani One Taner
Regulator
Wand Bvejwleer
Vistis Talbot
Bisis
Adar Roe
Polot
Talbot Shire
Montly
Amherst District Hospital
Borough Hall
Talbot School
Arincs Alfred
Slouthly
Counsil
Chamere
Heston
Talbot I
Ametherst Cemetery
Methodist Church
Shire of
Long
Wikls & Son
the “ No.busta
Sreqial
Duster
Hove
Boypriaf
C. J. J. Wilks
Phelan & Sons
Hajonas R.slmiein
Talbot Layudir
Robert Allen
Talbor Leadon
Uslucky
Ortal c
ADY
Deryban
Millestraot
Albert Park
Post
Stirlings
Bridge Road
Richmond
Lance
Danay
Mt Uh
Richards
Kolin
Parer
Crystal Cafe
Mortele
Centra
MA Morris
Metropolitan
North Melbourne
Salle Batby
Capell & CO
Dr. Leger Erson
Collins Street
Windsor
Lepton
Ondeil
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