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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1917
Page
4
The notice invites men aged 18 to 45 to enlist in the Australian Expeditionary Forces. It details pay scales from Private to Commissioned Officer, including special allowances, and outlines pensions for widows and dependents. Enlistees are directed to apply at local Town Halls or recruitment depots for medical examinations.
The document lists pension rates for soldiers, wives, and children with amounts per fortnight and notes on dependents and assessment by officials. It also records a series of local government and community meetings in Talbot and surrounding areas with dates in November and December.
Readers report relief from rheumatism after using Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. testimonials claim rapid improvement, continued health gains, and strong faith in the remedy despite prior medical attempts. Also advertised tonics include Orlene, Brown's Bronchial Troches, and Clarke's Blood Mixture with broad claims of cures and warnings about substitutes.
The advertisement catalogs numerous hat types and prices for children, boys and youths, women, and men. Items include White Peter Pans, Tuscan Babettes, Italian Chips, trimmed chips, Pique and Linen Hats, Pique Hats, Panama hats with varied crowns, Den and Galatea caps, Khaki and drill hats, Tussore and striped Holland hats, Panamas, and Boater hats with prices from 1s 3d to 14s 11d.
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