Seventh War Loan shortfall prompts extended deadline
The Seventh War Loan failed to reach £40,000,000 target by Tuesday, ending £3,000,000 short and extended to October 28. E Jowett donated £25,000 distributed to Mepphorough Borough £2,000 and Tullaroop and Avoca Shires £1,000 each, with Talbot Shire's amount believed over £11,000. Upcoming events include a Talbot Town Hall fair supporting Amherst Hospital and dances and concerts benefiting local funds, plus VRC spring meeting excursion tickets to be issued until November 7.
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E. Jowett
Grampians
Mepphorough
Tullaroop
Avoca
Talbot
Two Sons Down and One Wounded in War Time News
Mrs Cunningham of Evansford learns another son Private J Cunningham is wounded after her son Sergeant T Cunningham was killed in action in France. The community shares her sorrow as wartime losses mount. Also noted is the death of Private John Boyle in France on September 29, and a farewell gathering at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church vestry for Mesdamen Craig and Barshall with musical performances and consoling remarks.
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Sergeant T. Cunningham
France
John Boyle
Boyle
Maryborough
Daisy Hill
Talbot
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Mesdamen Craig
Barshall
Mesdames Luge
M'Phie
Hanbury
R. Anderson
Winecomby
Miss Anderson
Auld Lang Syne
Meddows
Ballarat
Isaac Meadows
War Celebrations Sweep Talbot Amid War News
Excitement rose Monday in Talbot as reports suggested Germany agreed to Wilson’s terms, though with conditions. Crowds gathered, hymns and cheers filled town, the National Anthem and Rule Britannia echoed, and public meetings/restorations followed with holidays for children and business closures. Across the region similar demonstrations occurred as the news spread.
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Talbot
Germany
Wilson
Maryborough
Cariabrook
Amherst
Pills. A Warranted Cure for all Discharges from Urinary Organs
Patented remedy advertised as a universal cure for acquired or constitutional discharges of the urinary organs. Claims to treat back pains and kidney disorders without mercury. Sold by dealers nationwide in period storefront copy.
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Glarke
Eithor
Maryborough Agri Show Draws Large Crowd Despite Dust
The Maryborough Agricultural Society held its annual show on Wednesday with fine weather and solid attendance. Talbot entries were notable in minor classes while dog, pastry, and school competition results highlighted the day. Keith Crooks won best fox terrier, and bakers led by Mrs E Wyatt took top prizes in breads and cakes.
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Maryborough Agricultural Society
Talbot
Hona
A. R. Cattrim
J.D. Brown
J.W Peonington
W. H. Stevenson
Keith Crooks
W. Philippi
E. Wyatt
Una Wyatt
Gladys Ferguson
Bly Wallis
Irene Whittaker
Berger
Railway Revenue Report From Talbot Station 1918
The annual return ends in 1918 shows outward revenue at Talbot station up £980 19s 6d from goods and parcels. Passenger and other categories are listed with figures for outward revenue, including live stock and vehicles, totaling 23071 WW.
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Talbot
Hevanun
Crucward
Horsen
Winrringos
Duge
Forced Contributions in War Loans Question in Parliament
Mr Jowett asked the Treasurer if income tax payers know their obligations for war loans and if non-subscribers can be exempt until official details arrive. The Treasurer said a list of maximum obligations is being prepared and no promise of immunity is given to those who have already paid. Mr Jowett estimated tens of thousands cannot access the information before the loan closes next Tuesday.
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Melbourne “ Age
Jowett
Matai
Pengate
SANDER'S EXTRACT VIELED AS SUPREME REMEDY CLAIMED
Mir De Bavay testifies at the Supreme Court of Vietoria that HANS DER'S EUCALYPT! EXTRAUT outshines rivals with unique curative powers. The advert claims SANDER'S EXTRACT prevents multiple diseases, eases indigestion and wind, and can be taken or applied locally. It urges insistence on the genuine article and cites Clarke's World-farmed Blood Mixture as supporting evidence.
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Mir de Bavay
Sandeus
Sander
Lexton Shire Council Minutes Reporteditions
Loxton Shire Council meets with Dr Laidlaw chair in absence of president Dr Edmonston illness of wife. Correspondence includes timber cut on Ballarat Avoca road, water reserve inquiry for Wm Morley, leaky sanitary pans at Amphitheatre, and recruiting officer funding. Engineer Me E J Munitz updates gravel work on Tensl Waterloo road Ka Kal, Forest road, Avoca to Talbot routes, plus pump on boundary road south of Waubra and Waubra town boundary tabling.
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Country Roads Board
Ballarat
Avnca
Lexton
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Courcil
Wm. Morley
Glenlogie
Linder
R. Finns
Herbert Curtis
E. W. Stanton
Corangamite
Sau
E. J. Munitz
Mac
Waterloo Road
Ka Kal
Avoca
de Hedge
Bim
Cr Daidlaw
Wanita
Wathes
Vallo
Palmby's
Ahsan
Ida
Waubra
Boundary Road
Fuan
Ennja
Anphitheatre
K. Simpkin
Dairy Town
Ateveny Bros
Gra
Hobs
Ninlvert
Negr's
Purestraat
Luillan
Cr Neil
Ciuintry
Arial
Heder
Attentam
Murray's Bridge
Alse
Misa Reenw's
Mr Jowett Seeks Cheers for a Soldier in Parliament
Arcene was held in the Federal Parliament on Wednesday when Private Cornelius Wallace of West Sydney appeared in khaki for the first time. Mr Jowett urged three cheers but the Grampians member blocked with parliamentary rules. The incident notable as Jowett, now a wool baron, lost his restraint and cheered Wallace amid a formal interruption by the Grampians member.
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Arcene
Privats
Cornelius Wallace
West Sydney
Jowett
Grampians
Ithueriel
Argos
Actio
Jawett
Speaker
Wallace
Grampiaiyn
Clarke's Hood Mixtures Promised Cures Advertised
An old fashioned advertisement touts Clarke's Blood Mixtures as cures for deafness and a wide range of ailments. The copy claims dramatic health benefits and urges readers to buy by mail order from a Surrey based address, detailing various symptoms allegedly relieved and praise for the product.
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Ciaro Frito
Thomas Winstale
Kori
Han Weitnvi
Weal
Croydon
Surrey
Finland
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Monee
Jewaller
Maryborough & Nhill
Holdensow & Nielson Fresh Food P.,.l
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Flinders Street
Melbourne
Idigo
Birresurra
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Yona
Kyabram
Tongaa
Kerang
Precy
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State Savings Bank Credit Fencier
State Savings Bank
Elizabeth St
E. S. Herring
Matthewa and Herring
Camp Street
G. A. M. Moss
Barrister
Post Office
Nolan Street
Move
H. L. Lazarus
Clunes
Talbot Alternat
H. W. Hamilton
Tlate
Collins Street
Maryborough Hospital
Hho
Brownbill Bros
G. M. Brownbill
J. W. Brownbill
Dental
Victoria
Mildura
Gondmsn' Phawix
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Amherst Hospital
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State School Patriotic Fund
Caralulup
James
V.R.C
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Bet Bet
Iso
Maryborough Show
Mr Jowett
Clarke
Loxton Shire
Cre Laidlaw
Hobson
Hedge
Leys
Parker
Robertson
Edmonston
Laidlaw
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Tim
Eanin
Ty Cat
Sourey
Kesema
Phinpipe
Sand Jo
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