Talbot Leader notes WWI news and council changes
The Talbot Leader reports Private W G Hutchinson, son of Mr and Mrs J Hutchinson, wounded in action and awarded the Military Medal. It covers Leeton Shire Council approving a wage increase for surfacemen, a disputed grading rise, a change of date for Talbot Roman Catholic Church concert, and performances by a new concert company. It also notes Sergeant T A Rooke of East Geelong, now with the 10th Brigade in France as Signal Officer and a promoted second lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. GT. Atchinson
J. Hutchinson
Oxford Street
Talbot
Hutchinson
T. J. Rooke
Wilson Street
Geelong
T. A. Rooke
10Th Brigade
France
Talbot Ind
Death in France and local wartime notices in Talbot
A Talbot letter from Rev H A Hayden confirms Private G Woods death in the Battle of Mensines on 7 June 1917. The page also records local wartime notices, police court remarks, retirements, baptisms, a fundraiser postposed because of weather, school and community events, and obituaries of Mrs Beattie and Mr Solvennesen with funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wouds
Talbot
H. A Hayden
France
G. Woods
Mensines
Victoria
H. A. Hayden
C. of E
Daffodil Show At Amherst Delights Despite Weather
The annual Daffodil Show at Amherst drew steady attendance with 160 tickets sold despite severe weather. Exhibits featured blooms from Mrs Matthews Amherst State School Talbot Mrs Buchany Amherst and many others. Hospital president Me Dowding praised the display while secretary Miss Kent noted the smooth operation and net proceeds of about £20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Matthews
State School
Talbot
Mias Stevens
Glunes
Buchany
Brogan
T. Tyers
Pruser
Evanaford
Baker
Perry
Paterson
Hadenfeldt
Gayster
Cunningham
Ramsay
Whitworth
Jones
Miks Kent
Battks
T. Tyorg
Miss Kent
Sander's Extract Promoted as Cure All in 1915 Report
A biased 1915 report touts genuine Sanden’s Extract as preventing fevers and infections, claiming it cures typhoid scarlet fever diphtheria pneumonia and even wounds ulcers and burns when taken orally or sniffed. It asserts safety with no risks and praises San- Wward’s refined preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulbourne
Sander
Sanden
Howehald
San- Wwr
Clarke Blood Mixture Promises Health Cure
An old advertisement extols Clarke's Blood Mixture as a universal remedy. It claims to purify blood, improve nutrition, and treat skin and blood diseases, with testimonials of thousands cured and availability at various outlets. The tone imitates period medical ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
St. Clarke
Land Sale Notices and Auctions Amid Private Estates
A detectorily garbled notice lists land sales including 158 acres near Moi Caumaeun Gb MCOOVUE and 73 acres with house near Umberat. It records transfers to several buyers, mentions 164 acres and 21 arpent rents at Carisbrook, and notes an auction date in August for the estate of tite Is, Donovan, with figures in old currency. The piece references Mr Joba Willivinsin, Mr C Lilburaw, and Mr Tluada E Burkinshaw among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Bucknall
Band
Jova
Purebuno
Moi Caumaeun
Lave
Wim
Mon
M‘olrary
Ion
Gants Gondor
Market sale at Wittebrook Crossbred stock in brisk demand
A large sale at Wittebrook market drew strong demand for crossbred ewes and lambs. Prices ranged with top figures around 42s6d for stout lambs and crossbred ewes fetching 34s4d, while numerous lots from Messrs Meersonian Stewart and others saw brisk bidding and turnout limited by illness. Several consignments including border leverstock and dairy stock were cataloged with estate notes for late James Danavan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucknall
Caytle
Tate
Wien
Ewan Ag
James Danavan
Mesersonian
Stawart
Caria Wrook
Ballarat Live Stock Market Prices Report
Ballarat live stock market listings show prime bulls selling from £28 to £30 74, prime cows £20 to £22, good to useful ranges £15 to £21, heavy sheep 20s 30d to 40s, primed ewes £6 to £8, lambs from 24s to 27s. Prices vary by weight and quality with notes on trans bred wethers and other categories.
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Bal
Good
Primiy Ewes
Muring Wathara
Uthera
Cowodhroll
Swenndey
Lifertar
Ld Lowe
Pete Dhol
Bullarks
Daferine
Valco
Uiturtor
Melbourne Live Stock Market Prices and Listings
Fragmented OCR shows live stock market listings with sheep and cattle prices, including wethers, ewes, lambs, and bulls. Entries reference weights, grades, and multiple consignors, with figures in pounds shillings pence and various sale terms.
Old Nurse Colman Sirs Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
An old nurse warns Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and diarrhoea in children. The remedy is marketed for infants and young kids with dosing guidelines and a claim of soothing stomach and controlling discharges. Sold everywhere in period advertisements.
Orlene Cure Promises to Heal Many Ailments
An advertisement touts "ORLENE" as a miracle remedy claiming to cure incurable illnesses and save long-suffering patients. It presents testimonials from users like Maw Rowe of Partiand Crewent and urges readers to try the item at a price of forty or more, with an address in Kent for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maw Rowe
Partiand
Orlone
Amy Price
Ailidemma ‘Orlene” Co
Southview Watling
St. Dartford, Kent
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Wa Savings Certificate
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Wealth Levy
Commans
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Raymur Country
Uth Hersh
Gommonswealth
Sydnes
Stun
Dilas
Australia
London
Tidworth
Salistuiry Plain
Maleast
Eo Easmm
Srey Eerption
Igken Settee
Sires Teat Anki
Savings Bank
Nimmurn
Rearchen
Ang
iFitecais
Papen
International Beviagy Bank Pelton
Omar Aye
Wizard's
High St
Maryborough
Men’s Wear Store
You
W. S. Monee
Waryborough & Neill
Richards and Co
Ballarst
Smnook
Gilt Alip
Vaile
Sters
Richards &Co
Start Street
Ballarat
Dearden
State Savings Bank Credit Ponder
Gether
Lnteroet
State Savion Bank
State Savings Bank
Elizabeth St
Melbourne
E. S. Herring
Matthews Sod Herring
Camp Street
G. A. M. Moss
Barrister & Solicitor
Nolan Street
Mary Borough
Moss
H. W. Hamilton
Nolay Street
Calling Street
Maryborough ‘Hospital
Court House
Dare of
Brownbill Bros
M. Brownbill
J. W. Brownbill
The
Dental Board of ‘Victoria
Mildura
RG. W. Brownbil
Vinite Talbot
May Tv
Goodman
Amory
Hanna Ory
Devonshire
Duna and Talbot
Beattie
Creewick
Emma
Janes Beattie
Evansford
Lexton
D. Berriman
P.M
Bendigo
Mesars Matthews
Toswup
Jay
Berriman
Gray
Chalmers
Bertiman
Marytorough
W. Ramsay
Taylor
James Beattie
Creswick
Canadi
Ym.g.a
Canterbury and District Horticultural Society
Red Cross Funda
Tn Thla
Prince Alfred
D. Borrisman
Sydney
Grenfell
W. J. Long
Berrisaan
Albert, Jr
Constable Gray
Talbot Kad Cross Society
Mise
Mise Lum
Ure Duclety
Haan Willie
George F. Solvwennesen
Horsham
Presbyterian Church
Walter and
Alf
Sohwens Nesen
H. E. Smith
W. B. Currie
A.N.A
W. ©. Schmidt
W. G. Garner
Wecretary
H. Gale
Garner
Albert
Mackinnon
Mlity
Adelaide
Russia
Lunday
Shire of
Donald
Robert Taylor
Castlemaine
Gigandra
Stone
Talbow and
Mra Amory
C. Amory
Amherst Hospital
Young
Alf. Matthews
W. Steinman
Maldon
Red Cross
Auckland
New Zealand
Massey
Britain
Ehuiret
Cougles
Colman
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