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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1916
Page
2
On 16 October 1916 Elizabeth Dalby of Oxford Stream Dalby died. She was the beloved wife of Edward Kawi and mother of Min K Wills Nicbi Winwinstowns Nive 1 Wiigig Adela Busine of Tainen Kewin Talbot aged 8 years.
A council delegation asked Talbot postal officials to extend morning mail deliveries to and from Ballarat and Maryborough, add staff at the post office, and retain telegraphic services. They urged earlier dispatch and all northern and southern routes timed for first trains, with improved telegram and telephone handling.
The Talbot district gathers for compulsory military enrolment exemptions and the district weights and measures union meeting. A fair at Amn- Herat aids the State school Patriotic Fund, plus Maryborough show reports strong cattle and poultry exhibits and local prize winners.
A large Red Cross gathering at the ANA ball venue included prize distributions for a school knitting contest and sales of Household Hints and Snow Glow Cleanser. Rev A M Francis urged support for the war effort, with awards announced for multiple local schools and thanks extended to visiting judges Mesdames Weickhardt and Dawson.
A Randolph street mother recalls a stubborn boil that spread and worsened on Lillian's heel. After trying many remedies, Zam-Buk rapidly reduced inflammation, closed the wound edges, and promoted healthy skin. The child could walk again. Zam-Buk is sold at local stores.
Maryborough store notices claim best stock in Wha distelot with calendars for 1916 available on request. T. Watts & Co, Nolan Street, Maryborough. Advert indicates a patent medicine promising cures for scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, pimples, and other ailments, urging trials and warning of fake substitutes.
The annual Catholic concert held on the evening of the 13th at Lown Hall Talbot drew a large audience and generous applause. Performers included Miss K Martin, Miss Power, Miss G Maria, Miss Roby Rees, Master Neil Pearce, Mr P W Weickhardt, Mr Jack Morrissey, and others with lively pieces and the comedy sketch The Conspirators. The stage was dressed in red white and blue with gum and poppies, and a post show supper followed at the commercial hotel with thanks and tributes to the artistes and helpers.
The State War Council calls on employers to prioritize returning soldiers in hiring. It urges patience as veterans regain full capability after military training, assuring employers they will eventually resume their prewar efficiency in their chosen trades. The council believes fair chances will help veterans rejoin civilian work.
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