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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1917
Page
2
In memory of my beloved wife and our dear sister Annie Vernon Ladd who departed this life on October 28, 1916. Gathered by her loving husband and family in gratitude and sorrow.
A private syndicate formed in Talbot plans to launch a large blue metal venture after Nicholson Bros. secured a major contract. A stone crushing plant capable of 100 cubic yards daily has arrived, pending railway permission to place the plant in station enclosure. If allowed, construction will start soon with hopes of expansion and many jobs.
A long obituary notes the death of air Broderick Miller JP of Bung Bong aged years, born in Richmond, Surrey, who settled in Victoria in 1857 and served on Avoca and Talbot Shire Councils as president. He leaves four sons and four daughters and a brother Edward Miller. Remains interred at Avoca Cemetery. The note mentions local figures and community events including bowling, marriage, and public notices.
Consumers should note that on Wednesday next, 3let inst, Talbot water supply mains will be shut from 12 noon to midnight. At Amherst Town Hall on Tuesday evening a con card benefit for the Amherst Mechanics Institute is planned, followed by a ladies supplied supper and dance. prices are detailed in another advertisement.
A Yorks era charity fair at Amherst District Hospital drew strong afterno on crowds with fine weather. Hon. Duttrim opened the sale, praising the hospital's work and urging support. Vendors displayed stalls, musical performances entertained attendees, and prize drawings featured many local residents. The event's financial outcome was not yet final but hoped to be favorable.
The Khove branch held an ordinary meeting where W G Schmidt chaired. A past member on active service was honored. £84 was paid for contributions, and £150 was ordered to be raised with the Liberty War Loan. A sympathy letter was sent to the Carenis of late member Solonano, marking his sacrifice. The meeting noted the death of the sixth band member on active service and sent condolences to the relatives of Robert Coutte, brother of Donald Coutts.
A vintage advertisement promotes Winsley’s soothing syrup for teething infants claiming to ease pain and colic. It lists dosing guidance for infants under a year and older babies, urging repeat doses for diet-related symptoms. The text references generic remedies and markets the product as sold everywhere.
A Saturday Boxing Day meeting attended by Dowding Long Browne Chalmers Allison Beers Bailey W C Schmidt Chesterfield Douglas Swain and Dale approved holding the event. Officers were elected with Dowding as chair and Dowding Jessup as vice chairs Pater son treasurer A Gale secretary and four committee members. A subcommittee was formed to draft the programme and a publican's booth was retained with Paterson asked to oversee. The group adjourned to Thursday seeking funding decisions and a revised programme.
An old Melbourne Age excerpt touts Sander's Extract as a universal cure and antiseptic. It claims protection against typhus and diphtheria, relieves wind and digestive issues, and treats ulcers and skin conditions. The claim contrasts with warnings about common eucalyptus oils and cautions readers against harm.
An advertisement touts Clarke's World-famed Blood Mixture as the finest purifier for scrofula bad legs scurvy skin and blood disorders. It claims thousands of cures by bold creromhere at the 94 per bustle and warns against inferior imitations.
Word from the Defence Department confirms Private Frank Solomano was killed in action in France on September 17. News also states Private R. Coutts died in a hospital in England, with Alfred and Donald Coutts wounded or at the front. Families in Caralup, Stony Creek, and Amherst extend sympathy as several relatives are reported wounded or home, including M. Menzie, Duncan M’Leod, and Lance-Corporal Marr.
A lengthy historical ad touts Clarke’s Blood Mixture as a universal cure for ailments from indigestion to scurvy. It claims a plan to restore digestion with magnesia and warns against certain compounds, urging front-line soldiers to use the remedy for blood purification and relief, with aggressive pricing and imitation warnings.
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