Talbot Leader highlights district events and war news
The Talbot Leader reports a Maryborough United National Federation delegate convention selecting K Jowett for the Grampians seat amid wartime casualties. It notes Mrs W Smith learns her son William is not killed. John Smith is confirmed killed in 1915. Obituaries for Mrs Jus Robinson and Daylesford burial follow, plus council date changes, M C A appeal funds, and linseed compound advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United National Federation
Maryborough
Grampians
de Salmon
K. Jowett
Coldham
Dunkley
Foaard
Lowe
Defence Department
Smith
Law
William
Saw
John
Jus, Robinson
Lexton
J. H. Jesaup
Talbot District
M.C.A. Appeal Fund
Ballarat
Dunach
J.g.weatherson
B. Bell
War notices and carnival plans in Victoria
Defence Department informs Mr and Mrs Paul of son Private Francis M. Paul wounded in France and in Edmonton Hospital. Private Thomas H. C. Boyd reported killed in action on 19 July 1916. Maryborough show entries close Wednesday next. Melbourne patriotic carnival at M C C grounds October 20–27 to aid returned soldiers. Features include battle of flowers with decorated motor cars and an 18 miniature hunt with fireworks and fire brigade displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Paul
Caratulap
Defence Department
Francis M. Paul
France
Paul
Edmonton Hospital
Maryborough
Birkenhead Street
North Fitzroy
Talbot
Melbourne Cricket Club
M.O.C
Fire Brigade
Victoria
Sale of Pine Trees Sparks Mixed Parish Meeting
The Amherst Cemetery Trust held a meeting on the 28th with members Mosves A. Jastioson chairing to discuss a petition signed by 37 residents protesting the removal of pine trees. The public health board had sent a letter. a motion to withdraw the sale failed for lack of a seconder. The trustees accepted a tender of £1 1s 0d per tree for 80 trees, while debate over selling continued and funds planned for fence repair and new plantings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosves A. Jastioson
J. M'Kensie
T. E. Kearney
N. Wollandt
P. W. Sullion
Ulea m
Public Health Board
Iad
Cogardlo Sams
Balmon
Weilandt
M’kearns
Mc Kearnsy
Fr Salmon
M'Cole
Sityaton
Messrs Weilandt and
Kearney
Suliman
Muswen Jamieson
Lexton Shire Council Meeting and Local Appointments
The Lexton Shire Council voting date shifts to Tuesday in October and Seymour of North Caritouy is appointed to audit the 196-17 accounts. Two more volunteers, David Gray and Edward Phillips, are set to pump from Loxton next week. Also noted is a final leave for Weever Laidlaw, son of Ur Laidlaw, with plans to proceed to the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
North Caritouy
Lexton Shire
Loxton
David Gray
Edward Phillips
Ueever Laidlaw
Ur Laidlaw
Loxtonshire
Catholic Church Benefit Show at Talbot Town Hall
A large audience attended the Catholic Church annual entertainment in Talbot Town Hall, with Misses Florrie Chibnall Hilda Marks and a cast from Ballarat delivering lively numbers. The event featured staging by Mrs Dowding and helpers, a humorous farce with Messrs Nanscawen and Stevenson, and a varied program including ragtime and magic acts. Revenue supported Hi Catholic Church, with thanks given to chairman Mr B E Dowding and participants who travelled long distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Catholic Church
Palbot
L Udies
BE. P. Dowding
F. Weickhardt
Claes
Miss Power
Lanes
Ballarat
Florrie Chibnall
Hilda Marks
Gannaway
Hagan
W. Stevenson
Talbot
Stevenson
Nunscawen
Audienee
Father O'Kane
Low Jing
Father Kenneally
Magie Hogby
Mijas Densig
Min Pawarwang
Gaus
Nansodwen
Hogan
Gaucaway
Charlot
Nunaey
Messin Hogar
Mr W. Stevenson
Nunecawan
Me Charles
Miss Gannaway
Mia Hogan
Superstitious + Hebrews,” Messrs
Nanscawen
Charlynd Stevenson
God Save the King
Dunach YMCA Social Night Attracts Good Attendance
A Dunach social evening held Friday September 1st at the Dunach State School, organized with the Talbot Branch YMCA, drew fair attendance despite bad weather. Mr A Boxshall presented a movie, Alean noted that songs were sung by S and F Roberta with recitations by Pearce and W Griffiths. Miss Mabel Lean performed a dance interlude. A vote of thanks acknowledged helpers, and the net proceeds reached £17 with Ian Weatherson and Bell handling duties as treasurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
YMCA
Dunach
A. Boxshall
A. M'Lean
Mlc
F Roberta
Clunes
Pearce
W. Griffiths
Mabel W Lean
I. Schulz
Ian Weatherson
Bell
Linseed Compound Promise for Coughs and Blood Health
An old advertisement extols a Linseed Compound claimed to cure coughs and colds by purifying blood and boosting health. It asserts widespread efficacy across ailments from scrofula to skin issues, praising the product as a wondrous, beneficial tonic with dramatic health benefits.
Reception for Private W G T Hutchinson at Te Awamutu Town Hall
A weather-wracked public reception honored Private W G T Hutchinson MM son of Mr and Mrs J Hutchinson of Pathor. Speakers praised Australian soldiers, with Mr Chalmers presiding, Hon A R Outtrim MLA and others extolling service. The event featured band performances, a return home welcome, and gratitude to the Maryborough Citizens Band and Catholic Church ladies.
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Houtchinson
J. Hutchinson
Pathor
Woth
Trrain
Maryborough
Talbot Fire Brigade
Tourches
Mutchinson
Chalmers
Australia
Hatchson
Hai
Bach
Hutchmann
Hin
Ble
Miretason
A. R. Outtrim
Wrey
King
Empire
Nova
Waly
Som
Jod
A. Whay
Gand
Autelinson
G. Haberle
Mr Land
Whay
Haberle
Maryborough Citizans
Pirw Brigade
Gale
Pascoe
Gauimittee
J. Jessup
Comavittes
Tate
Wathering
Browan Broachial Trocheus in London Patent Listing
The fragment reports on Browan Broachial Troche and its medical claims. It notes the product sold by Brown and Sons, Howton, with mentions of government and health authorities, and hints at health benefits for digestion and chest conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browan
Doh E Brown and Sons
Howton
United
Statens Baru Dapal
Warrurrion
Eneinni
London
Division of Shire Funds Debate at Thot Shire Council
At a Thot Shire Council meeting, Dr Beveridge proposed altering the distribution of public works funds so each riding’s allotment is pro rata to its revenue, replacing a prior equal division. The debate highlighted road-cost disparities, with Talbot and west ridings benefiting differently and calls to uphold the five-year plan amid amalgamation concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slonday
Bavrsige
Talbot
Weir Bridge
Baveridge
West
South
Praser
Shire
Clunes
Cr Bad
Albot
Gale
Beveridge
de Fraser
Torough
Cr Beveridge
de Gane
Olle Vole
Old Time Health Tonic Advert Says Blood Purifier Cures Many Ailments
A dated advertisement touts Clarke's Blood Mixture as a universal remedy for digestive troubles scrofula scurvy and blood diseases. It claims to cleanse the blood and aid digestion with a preparation taken as a tonic after meals, urging subscription from readers and warning of counterfeit products.
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WA Savings, Certificate
Erchans
Banka
Sava
Uth Marsh
Sydney
Commonwealth
Tidworth
Galinbury Plain
Rabat
Illeed
United Kingdom
Shroud
Savings Bank Department
Mum Ab
Fiteraia
Papua
Richards
Famona Ballarat
Uta
Wila
Richards & Co
Ballaat
J. Bearden
Wizard’s
High St
Men’s Wear Store
You
W. S. Monee
Martborough & Nile
State Savings Bank Credit Fencier
State Savings Bank
Elizabeth St. Melbourne
E. 8
Herring
Matthews and Herring
Camp Street
G. A. M. Moss
Barrister & Solicitor
Post Office Buildings
Nolan Street
Moss
H. W. Hamilton
Collina Street
Melbourne
FPO Sboe
Brownbill Bros
G.M. Brownbill
J. W. Brownbill
Dental Board’ of
Mildura
W. Brownbill
Goodman
Phoenix Hotel
Amherst Cemetery
Aepowts
Digi
Melbourne “Age
Sander
Sun- Mar
Catholic Church
Olmeksia Wita Vyoeywlere
Bowaru
W.G. T. Hutchinson
Division OF Shire Funds
Clarkes
Aohi
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