Flower Day drive to aid returned soldiers in Victoria
Victorian schools with about 2000 participating pupils and adult helpers plan a Flower Day at multiple centres. Last year raised £32000. this year organiser W Robinson targets at least £50000. Funds stay local to support district Repatriation Committees aiding returned soldiers. The event includes bazaars and sales with proceeds to central fund after expenses. The Talbot drive is set for Wednesday 27th first.
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Me W. Robinson
Lncal
Bats
Downing
Talbot
Letter proposes petrol tin aid for honey producers
A dated missive to Mr Jowett and the Victorian Apiarists' Association outlines plans to supply petrol tins and kerosene tins for honey producers. It notes immediate delivery of 1500 petrol tins and future consignments, plus licensing support and distribution arrangements to alleviate container shortages.
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Jowett
Associa
Waller Leitel
Manitguis
Times
Associdion
Queensland
Aamydabion
Private A E Stone M M Dies of Wounds in France
In a letter dated August 25 1918 Lieutenant G E Brown informs Mrs H Stone of Talbot that her son Private A E Stone M M died at a casualty clearing station on August 10 after display of bravery. Brown praises Stone for his courage and self sacrifice and notes he was one of three brothers serving, two killed and one invalided.
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A E. Stone
H. Stone
Talbot
Lam
Georgee, Brown
Stone
Haine
Unclear Correspondence Involving Metropolis Committees
A muddled letter discusses a provincial procedure, referencing the Metropolis and various committees. It mentions Shire Council, a legal department, possible reforms, and forthcoming steps, with no clear dates or definitive actions.
Eggs for Soluters and Soldiers Aid Appeal
A letter urges readers to donate eggs to support meals for soldiers and bushfire fighters. The Ladies' Committee of St Kilda road asks for egg shipments to Spencer Street or Flinders Street stations, with contact for Mrs Gray Smithy. The note appeals to a broad public to help provide provisions for fighting men and local volunteers.
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St Kilda Ravl
Laiow
Wallewiehors
Lena
Spencer Street
Flinder Street
St. Kilda Road
Rainfall comparisons and stomach health advice in 1950s chronicle
The article compares rainfall totals at Talbot for O ber with last year and lists a long month by month table from 1914 to 1958. It also reports a specialist explaining stomach trouble causes linked to acidity and fermentation and promotes Bisunited magnesia as a remedy along with quack claims about a universal blood cleanser.
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Talbot
Ober
LSB Paints
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Bo Howe
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Lilian R. Crosby
Arthur K. Jones
Sallern Creek
Barvalling
Queens
Tand
Clarke
Zoe Porto
Iit
Thie
Ile
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Lexome
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Clatke
Waurlirs
Talbot Boxing Day
A. Gale
Talbot Shire
DP Ibore
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Han Tiyant
E School Patriotic Fund
Dunage
Almund
Town Hall
Howie Boned
Cy Pansat
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Slater
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Patruetie Kund
Balday
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Novem
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Iovidie
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Evans
Larat
Clunes
Funda of
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Back
Dowding
Treas
LYONS
Cruis Bazaar
Ballirat
Coles & Pullum
Mig
Charles Bucknall
Auetiunerr Htock Art Station
Carisbrook
Lsalrs
Sture Stour
Pursiy Kokrsicity
Yanneiushand, Row & Co
Avil
Tie Hallarat ‘Trustess
Abgweat Bt
Ail
Aguney Cs
Morris Livtlewral Sone
VM de Laverkel Cite Linmance Go, Ltd
Uktralashin Live
TneunmewCo Ltd
Glen’s Pianos
Ewural Modela
Bold Oy Kinayo
Senil
Glen’s
Collins St
Melb
Jadwood Pianos
Keming Plad
Tokinson Pianos
Wainds
Puan Thong PI
St. Michael's Church, Talbot
Tyne
C.D. Origan
Methodist Church
Reachers
Vita Falbot
G. Fisher
Haan
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A. Ruwland
Aio
Jnl
Majorca
Ray
Custos
Sexton
Rey A. Coater
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Dalgety & GO. Ltd
High Street
Maryborough
Walliams
Maryborousl
Dalcety & CO. Ltd
Geelong
District Co-Operative Butter Factory Company, Limited
Nand
Monday, Ltd
Isp
Shedperd
Talbot & District
Bankers
London
Bank of Austrahiy Tbh
National Bank of Nuwsts
M. T. Jones
Agent Crescent
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Phelan & Sons, Merfronmangers
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Minnis
Wye
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Fron
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Wasser
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P. T. Wizard
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Danny
Ching
Mann
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LEA
Ennis
Tate HO EN
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Aaem
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Block
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Juiy
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W. and
W. G. Hall
Lexton
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Rosin Hee
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