Talbot Leaders Call Local Repatriation Committee Meeting
A public meeting for electing five members to the Local Repatriation Committee is set for Monday at 3 o clock in the Talbot Town Hall. The notice urges a large turnout, highlighting the task of aiding returned soldiers and the shire. It notes a successful Flower Day Fair procession and suggests a charity carnival procession for Boxing Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
Town Hall
Jessie Wogan
At.c.l
South Street
May Hall
Aline Pawcert
F. Weickhardt
Palla Lisige
W.G
J. Grave
J. Prowse
Castlemaine
Grase
Ead
Porte
Messrs Dalgety and Co
J.J. Mdonald
Amherst
Plaga
Talbot Shire
Lochains Beckworth
Ballarat Road
M‘alpine
Bung Bong
Radborough Vale
Alfred Gillanan
Meritorious Service Medal award for W Hevey
Official notification confirms R Q M S W Hevey receiving the Meritorious Service Medal for valuable services with the forces in France during the war. Major Lean forwards a London Gazette entry to Mr J P Hevey, noting the Commonwealth Gazette promulgation and the soldier’s anticipated Melbourne arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.Q.M.S. W. Hevey
J. P. Hevey
J. M. Lean
Hevey
London Gazette
Fureas
France
R.qm.s. Hevey
Melbourne
Talbot
Talbot Charity Carnival Evening Plans And Officers
The meeting outlines charity carnival activities including a Piper’s Band act, stall management with fruit and refreshment booths, and race events. Proposals cover track clearing, quoit end additions, park maintenance by Shire Council, and requests for carts. Mrs Gale to oversee fruit and lolly stall with several ladies assisting. General business covers horse flag race and inviting leaders for carting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsey Schmidt
Galeantine
nhoWas
Gale
Messra Brown
M’kenzie
Messrs Schmidt
Taylor
Deafness Cure Claims from Orlens Ear Remedy
An 78 year old Bordou Mant. Mr Thomas Winslade reports hearing improvement after using a new remedy called Orlens. He praises the treatment as wonderful and notes others also report good results. Advertises to send Cry Jone box on receipt of money order to Or Bene Co at Anthony Crescent, West Arvydon, Surrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Winslade
Bordou
Mant
Anthany Cresent
Arvydon
Surrey
Kingland
Welcome Home Anzacs Stir Melbourne Crowd
Immense cheers greet Anzacs as they return to Melbourne on Saturday from Gallipoli and France. The crowd lines the route with flags, flowers, and bands celebrating the heroic soldiers who endured war’s toll while others await news of loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lek
Melbourne
Gallipoli
France
Sejvice
Local Committee Reviews War Fund Spending and Returns
A wartime committee debates misuse of donated funds and outlines plans to reimburse expenses. They decide to divert the money toward gifts and presentations for returning soldiers, with a focus on honoring Anglia and two Anzacs. A subcommittee to collect posts is appointed and expenses are scrutinized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghale
Saldons
Agibeeniitinio
Wellee
Wali Reaver
Tin Talbot
Thitersat
Lai Bho
Mussis Firay
Lael
Messrs Gray
Materaon
Tyre
Anglia
Tsub
Ohliners
Long
Mansre Paterson
Gale
Gray
Amherst hosts charity fair and concert in town hall
A 4 day event in Amherst featured a hospital charity fair with stalls selling refreshments produce and ice cream. A city wide concert and ball followed in the Town Hall with local talent performing and a tribute to volunteers as proceeds benefit the Stitt School Patriotic Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vie Avoberat
Padtack
Kent Ail
Cp W. Gane
M'Phie
Fisher
le Thie
Stitt Sehout Patriotic Fund
Ahe Lowa
Keithian
Comarite
Wwe
Miisis Harton Chttie
Mollinga
Fragmented OCR Story Sparks Conjecture About Save the River
An OCR damaged passage hints at a civic or protest tale titled Save the River. Names and places are garbled, but the text mentions orders, officials, and community action around a pollution or preservation issue. The piece ends without a clear resolution.
Blood Mixture Promises Cures with Shocking Claims
A chaotic passage describes a patent medicine named Clerke's Blood Mixture touting cures for blood disease, sores, and general illness. It mentions a bottle sold at a price and claims dramatic healing effects, with dramatic warnings about toxins and alleged widespread use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerke
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Conmonssealth
Bank
Australia
You
Quaiity Jeweller
Maryborough & Nhill
Spor von Endal
Holbet SO
Welloy Fresh Food P
Lin Butter & Clisere Cens Clurers & Produce
Lene
Central Actorye
Fenvors
Factorie
Re Farmer Scarleft Eco
Scar
Weil
Sflbourne
E. S. Herring
Matthews and Herring
Camp Street
G. A. M. Moss
Barrister & Solicitor
Nolan Street
Maryboronh
Mowe
H. L. Lazarus
Gclunes
Court House Hotel
H. W. Hamilton
Maryborough
Collins Street
Maryborough Hospital
Camp Brest
Cate
Brownbill Bros
G. M. Brownbill
J. W. Brownbill
Dental Board of Victoria
Mildura
RG. W. Brownbill
Taboy
Goodman's Phanix
Phons
DEO
Bell
Hillside
Dunseh
Elizabeth Olive
Thos
Mary J. Bell
Marie
Hull
Dunach
Jack
Birchip
Ales
William
Alexandra
Martha Ford
Lea
Nusbavnt
Clarabishay
Nona
Mathers
Dean Vale
Mrs Gale
Maryburough High Sihoil
Railway Department
Myents
Coastion
Pally
Boxing Way
Close Hox
Elizabeth O. Bell
Dunash
Amber
J.T. Anderson
Lerian
W Pulau and Son
T.d. Mord
A. Harlefelly
A. Harlefelly, Wo Sith, Weatharaon di Wothenlen
A. Matthews
Nitto al Balliva
St Michael's
Wits
Merhert
Holby
Ili
Siateadhiy
Papel
L. Robottum
Albion
Warlorkou
Sire Bush Kins Brigade
Ballarat Corporation
Yweda
Aovherst
Mesars M
Evoy
Market Street
Hurhert Dunus
Speed
Spee
Newman
Selmi, Browne
Chestertiohl
Mears Ralfis
Pune
Balliol
Avocaruss Baird
Pipers
Iearus Hoguhal
Talnops Kecettiin
Lear
Asia
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