Conscription Policy Proposes Compulsory Service if Volunteering Falls
Prime Minister outlines government steps to maintain Australian Expeditionary Force strength. July and June recruitment figures show voluntary enlistment failing to meet needs, with policy poised to seek public referendum on compulsory overseas service if volunteers do not suffice. If approved, conscription would apply to single men without dependents first, then to other categories once supply is exhausted.
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Temselves
Compulson
Hughes
War Casualties Reach Far Flung Empire Sires
Mrs H Stone of Maryborough reports her sons serving the Empire as casualties mount. Private James F Stone was killed on August 5 in France, while Private Alfred E Stunn was wounded August 20. Corporal Frederick G Fenwick of Maryborough was killed in France. Duncan M’Donald of Donal also killed. A long casualty roll includes Private J H Rowland and Private J Baich, Ballarat, wounded.
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H. Stone
Maryborough
Daixy Hill
Alchoss
James F. Stone
Oliver
Alfred E. Stunn
Lanre
Frederick G. Fenwick
H. Fanwick
France
Fenwick
Talbot
Duncan M‘donald
Donal
John M'Dunglu
Duvich’s Creek
le Vume
J. H. Rowland
Benn
J. Baich
Ballarat
C. Wright
Dr More's Indian Root Pills Promote Soldier Health
An advertisement extols Dr More's Indian Root Pills as vital to soldier health amid wartime. It touts universal usefulness for front-line troops, claims remarkable stamina, and notes widespread military use and favorable reports from various servicemen.
Deaths in Amherst area mark two long residents
Kee oldest resident of Bysanford dies after 11 days illness leaving four sons and three daughters. Interment in Amherst Cemetery Church of England section after a large funeral cortege led by Rev CG W of Clunes. W J Phelan and Sona supervised mortuary arrangements with bearers R Paul Beattie Patten Hinchcliffe. Also Mrs G H Winecombe dies at 66 after long illness, leaving one son and three daughters. Interment in Amherst Cemetery with large funeral procession. Rev HL Brady officiated with Phelan and Sons handling arrangements.
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Kee
Bvanuford
Church of England
Amherst Cemetery
Clunes
Messrs
Phelan
Sona
G. H. Winecombe
Red Lion
Leaver & Brownup
Winecombe
Amherst
HL. Brady
Wm. Phelan and Sons
Mesare Arthur Matthews
8. Cullip
J. Wolfenden
R. Hull
A. Bell
Mr Winecombe
Birehip
Red Cross Society Talbot branch meeting notes
At the Talbot branch fortnightly meeting, President Mrs Quatliachwin presided. Accounts totalling £14 4s 24d were paid. Mrs Phelan was nominated as branch representative to the Victorian division committee in Melbourne. The public are invited to view the month’s work on Friday September 8 when the largest parcel from the branch will be dispatched. Winter garments are needed early September for the front. A knitting competition for girls 12 and under and 12 to 15 will start on September 5. wool is supplied by the society. Head teachers have full particulars, or details can be obtained from secretary Mrs M H Howard. Two branch workers have received acknowledgments from soldiers in Egypt and France for knitted items.
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Talbot
Actove
Quatliachwin
Prsident
M. H. Howard
Egypt
France
Amphitheatre social war honors wounded Private Dridan
A Friday night Amphitheatre gathering honored Private Dridan who has returned invalided from eleven months of active service with a knee injury and faces a new front assignment. The event also unveiled an honor roll for Amphitheatre Rifle Club members on active duty, noting 33 percent away. An urgent call for conscription and a warning against blood disease quack remedies closed the program.
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Fridin
Lexton
Laidlaw
Dundin
Dridan
Amphitheaire Rifle Club
Finns
Vieto
Opening of Commonwealth Bank Building in Sydney Marked by Royals
The new Commonwealth Bank of Australia head office in Sydney opened with a grand ceremony attended by the Governor General and Prime Minister. Traffic halted as doors were unlocked to the public safe rooms and strong rooms amid praise for the bank’s role in national finance and wartime recovery. The event highlighted the bank as a key national institution with 289,815 savings depositors and 36 branches plus 2684 agencies.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Sydney
Commonwealth
Denison Miller
Sai
National Bank of the Commonwealth
Glarko's World-Rammed Blood Mixture Promises Cures
An old medical ad touts Glarko's Blood Mixture as a guaranteed cure for skin and blood diseases including pimples scrofula and syphilis. It claims universal purity cleansing benefits and lists widespread sales with dramatic testimonials and price of 269d per bottle.
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Clarke
Kita
Glarko
Paris
Rosenoa
State Savings Bank advertises long term farm loans
The Commissioners of the State Savings Bank announce lending to farmers on Credit Foncier. Loans run up to twenty years with 6 percent interest, repayable by quarterly installments, secured on freehold or Crown leasehold land. Fees vary with loan size and distance from a railway, and forms are available from the Impostor General at Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.
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State Savings Bank
Colume
Turner
Hilizabeth Streat
Malbourne
Jenders Rewryable At Reservoir Tenure Clarified
W J Long Secretary notes conditions for water use at the reservoir amid a charm of sugars. details relate to obtaining water rights under new terms and signatures.
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Jenders
W. J. Long
Talbot Shire Events and Hospital Dinner Notices
Sept 4 monthly Talbot Shire meeting. Sept 6 annual ball and supper raid at Amberat District Hospital. Sept monthly Bowed ye Mangement meeting at Aowherst District Hospital Buromgle Hall. Sept monthly use of Com mol Managers Town Hall Talbot. Sept 12 Talbot School Committee Prince Alfred State School daily part. Oct 14 Entries loss for Maryborough Tricultural Show. Maryborough Agricultural Society’s Annual Show at New Yar Majorca Road.
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Talbot Shire Wounell
Talbot
Amberat
Aowherst
Buromgle Hall
Town Hall
Talbot School
Prince Alfred State School
Dail
Maryborough
Maryborough Agricultural Society
New Yar Majorca Road
Clarkn's World-famed Blood Mixtures Promoted Trusty Cure
An advertisement touts Clarkn's Blood Mixtures as the finest purifier for scorbutic symptoms and many maladies. It claims cures for sulfa r illnesses, skin conditions, and aches, with statements of mercury-free formulas and global availability, urging purchases from chemists and keepers worldwide.
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Drinary
Ongane
Altheraex
Ature
Talbot Tennis Club Meeting On Club Reconstruction
A notice from Lesdar office Talbot invites interested parties to a town hall meeting at Talbot on Monday evening September 4 at 4 o clock to discuss reconstructing the St Andrew's Tennis Club and related matters. Mr Patterson of Connany outlines attendance and preparation for the event.
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St. Andrew's Tennis Club
Talbot
Phterson
Coneanoy
Methodist Church Notices of Appointed Reachers
Lethodist Church outreach appointments announced for Sunday services. Talbot, Finber, Amberst, Majorca, Donach, and Daisy Hill listings show times and presiding clergy such as Rev H M Brady and Mr Rowland with several timings around 7 pm or 11 am, noting dates like 10th September.
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Rowland
G. Finber
Amberst
Kev
M. Brady
Mer St. Allen
Majorca
H. M. Braay
Paul Sexton
Stayday
G Finber
Donach
Daisy Hill
Hm, Brady
Baner
For Sale Journaled Cottage With Verandah
For sale a journaled cottage with a fat Reina style verandah. Nearly Bem and ready for removal. Contact F Han Rooky in Fla Nebo for details.
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Han Rooky
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