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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1917
Page
3
A local correspondent denounces the Amherst Cemetery trustees for selling and removing a prized pine avenue. The writer urges an informational meeting to demand trustee removal, arguing the body should not be managed by residents of Weather Town and criticizing temporary trustees. The letter ends with a plea for action.
A Talbot Leader reader writes angrily about irregular sanitary work. He questions council awareness and notes several visits over months. The letter cites dissatisfaction with workers’ conduct and urges accountability from authorities and ratepayers. Arthur Liott replies on points raised.
A fragment suggests a Caulfield campaign and a courtship novel motif tied to a local political or social event. Names or places are unclear but imply a district contest and evolving public interest. Further readable details are scarce in the fragment.
A fragmentary report describes hot water and magnesia as remedies for stomach pain. It notes hot water to be soothing and magnesia to bind acids, with warnings about preparation and sourcing. Readers are urged to obtain Bisurutal from a reliable supplier and avoid unsuitable substitutes.
Sufferers from deafness are urged to try Auralon a simple preparation said to cure deafness and noises within days. Letters from Worthing and Croydon attest to remarkable results. Sold at 6d per package and postage paid on receipt of remittance. Monitor claims world famous blood purifier cures for skin and blood diseases, sold broadly at 2s 9d per bottle with warnings about counterfeit mutations.
A discussion on how advertisers benefit from repeated exposure rather than sporadic efforts. Citing a French view on diminishing returns, the piece argues that multiple viewings over months yield stronger impact, with bold outlays and steady persistence cited as keys to success. Includes promotional claims for a cure-all product, urging readers to try a remedy for various diseases.
The fair will open with Hom AR OTVERM and a ceremonial program including a teumental troma. Prizes include 2s 6d for Hustrot Men's Knitted Sicke and various ribbons for best collections and preserves. Entries close Saturday October 20, with proceeds turning over to the secretary.
A fragmentary catalog lists a wide range of groceries and household items with prices, including potatoes, oats, kerosene, matches, soap, starch, sugar, currants, dried apricots, Nestle products, fruit cakes, ginger sodas, cheese, bacon, beef, lard, pickles, and condiments. Prices are given per unit, per dozen, per half-dozen, or per pound, reflecting a general consumer price list of daily essentials. The notice also advertises a special blend named loosate at per pound and per unit pricing.
A garbled OCR item notes terms and tasks for piano study and music instruction. It mentions Miss Anderson, The Mave, and Talbot with references to lessons, theory, and preparatory work, suggesting a local music school or teacher listing.
A garbled church notices page lists several services and meetings. Names such as A Coates M Sandally and M G Fisher appear with 7 pm times. Locations include Red Lion and Whaam. Other entries mention 3 pm and 4 contes as part of the day’s schedule.
G J James Exchange and Auction invites consignments of farm produce poultry eggs butter and all farm produce for his regular weekly Saturday auction sales consignments must reach Mildura Saturday morning submissions welcomed Corra squavings invited.
An advertisement promises free details on handling financial difficulties. It urges readers to cut out the slip, add their name and address, and mail it back. The notice cites R. C. Camden and Co at 327 Collinge Melbourne as the specialists in collecting overdue accounts.
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