Talbot Leader Reports Local War Efforts and Events
A lengthy Talbot Leader notes a Lexton Shire meeting, a forthcoming public meeting to appoint five members to the local Repatriation Committee, and details on fostered wartime activities. It reports on wounded Sergeant W Smith, recruitment cessation, a charity dance at Evansford, and a series of community notices including fires, agricultural show results, and social events with proceeds for patriotic funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lextun Sire
Puy
Te Hoah Newline
Hell
Munanh
Elizabeth Qin
Iady
Priesty
Morrow Allernan
Sebite
Jones
Ye Pawn Hall
Tibot
W. Smith
Dunach
Defence Department
Southern General Hospital
Oxford
England
Sergeant Smith
Dowding
Gillespie
Dyett
Lexton Shire
Talbot Ministres
Evansford
Aviators Relive Wartime Letter From Australian Aircrew
A wartime letter from Aviator Lieutenant Deanste, formerly of Talbot, recounts a friendly fire encounter near Bray and a brutal dogfight with German forces. He praises Australian airmen, notes heavy fighting over France, and expresses hope for victory while reflecting on the sacrifices of mates from Maryborough and Maryborough’s Queen's College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Deans
Talbot
GF. Francis
Savings
Hank
Maryborough
Footscray
Wey
Krnieis
Dedvis
Hadlep
Hariavistors
Praia
Rex
Yalirian
Geoff
Gell Deans
Wad
Lis
Deanste
Tout Mrllice
Wend
Fetter
Fankind
France
Geomeany
Mrunee
Germany
Queen's College
Empire
Mle Mrapiels
Call for Local Campaign for Repatriation Support
A correspautten letter urges residents of bain hiue and district to back the formation of a Local Committee for Repatriation. It stresses aiding returning soldiers, settling veterans, and supporting the sick and wounded as the war ends. The writer calls councillors to act at the next meeting on 2 December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutta
Uinir
Sander’s Extract Euca Lypse Remedy Ad
An aged advertisement touts Sander’s Extract as a universal eucalyptus remedy for acid, bronchitis, neuralgia, wounds, and infections. It claims Supreme Court validation, exclusive leaf-based preparation, and safer irritation-free effects. Customer testimonial from Auckland touts long use and superior results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander
Sanuver
Supreme Court of Victria
J. Hopkins
Auckland
Gantine Sander
Friendly Societies shore branch Half-Year Meeting
The shore branch held its min half-year meeting on Thursday evening with President WoA Mangemans in the chair. Elected officers include President Wo A Wangamyin Vicepresident J H Sebite treasurer A Gale secretary J R Deans assistant secretary D Kennedy and others. A proposal to plant a soldiers avenue and a public meeting next February to advance the December steps was adopted amid notes from the Board of Directors. Return committee received £75 for fees and arms peace celebrations were welcomed with a note of gratitude for the empire’s unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shore
Thursey
Wo AL Mangemans
Wo A. Wangamyin
J. H. Sebite
A. Gale
J. R Deans
D. Kennedy
W. Wouda
J. B. M'Kenzie
J. W. A. Living
Wode Crooks J
WJ. Lou
W. C. Schmidt
Eetiemag Angies
Paaceix
Bng
Branc
Anza
Rifle shooting match at Majuca with Talbot and Majoras
A friendly shooting series took place last Saturday between the Tall Babhe Ulu club and the local Majuca club on a wet cold range. 200 and 300 yard events produced a 649 to 706 result, with Majuca winning by 57 points after Talbot led at short range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Jotow
Firime
Hat Town
Poe
Wil
Talbot
Majoras
Majoca
We Ying
Majucca
M. Fockwr
D. Kennedy
Wright
Tucker
Talbot Charity Carnival Committee Meeting Summary
The Talbot Charity Carnival committee met on Saturday evening with chair Mr Clal mers and members W C Setmatt Hyawne Wouda Baily Chev tield and Gale secretary. Correspondence included a tax operation note from Deputy Armusement Pax Commissioner referred to the secretary. Mr P Mackeot praised licensing for a sports day. Mr J S Gibba offered a £5 biograph show, accepted. W H vitinit provided details of the flag race for bore. Secretary reply received from bands. weather and other items noted. The committee planned inspection of the Turk feits visit, discussed refreshment stalls, arranged a meeting adjourned for 7:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubeive
Messrs Clalmers
W. C. Setmatt
Hyawne
Wouda
Baily
Chev Tield
Gale
Searstary
Armusement Pax
Tla
P. Mackeot
Gibba
W. H
Vitinit
Willy Hyun
Waldo
Shwad Atatedl
Usher Eigen Tits
Clirur
Thanksgiving Services and Decorated Churches Across Parishes
Thanksgiving services were held across Vie vane churches with ornate decorations. At St Michael's Church of England the building looked well adorned and large congregations attended both morning and evening services led by Rev. U Crigan. The Presbyterian Church also displayed flags and held substantial morning attendance with Mr J T Anderson delivering a sermon. evening featured a different format with music and readings. St Patrick's Church observed a respectful service with parishioners voting for a parish wartime memorial, recognizing O'Kane as a key contributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Michael's Church of England
Max
U Crigan
J.T. Anderson
Andersen
Mick Vankse
Raifey
Anderson
Pay
M. M'Phie
M'Phie
Searle
Tie Fenachor
Patrick's
Patil
Maryborough Market Report and Advertisements
Fragmented OCR text describes Maryborough live stock market activity with references to prices, traders, and local names. Mentions Geelong shops, late rates, aged stock, and various British sounding names. Also references to medical blood mixtures and cures, with unclear claims and nonsensical phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeksah Lukes Gloun
Kel
Gale Novesmiber
Briss
Maryba
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Correspautten
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Ross
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Sorvina
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Kogoma
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