Talbot News and Charity Event Details 1918
Mrs Chesterfield of Talbot reports her son Private Stanley Spence wounded with no details. The Maryborough Ugly Man charity contest raised 1564 13s 6d for Red Cross and Patriotic Comforts League. Neale led with 738 322d, La Gerche 464 11s 10d, Greene 961 18s 6d. Tullaroop Shire canvassing for War Loan. Talbot Shire invites tenders by Oct 7 for 14 chaina Lillicur road work. Linseed Compound ad closes the snippet.
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Chesterfield
Talbot
Defence Department
Stanley Spence
Maryborough
Neale
M Gerche
Chaina Lillicur Road
Murray's
Vincent's
War Bond Visit to Talbot Aims for Strong Public Support
A public meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock to back the war loan mission nicknamed the tank's visit to Talbot. Proposals include bonds from £10 with 10 percent down and 18 months to repay at 4 percent interest, with government returns of 5 percent. Local banks may advance funds secured by the bond. A sermon by the Ven Archdeacon James will precede Holy Communion at St Michael's Talbot and Amherst churches. A charity ball at the Town Hall raised funds for Talbot State School, featuring performances by Miss Robinson, Messrs Wallis, Whay, James, and the Large family, ending about 3 am. Local notices include a rate debate at Amphitheatre and a fire brigade competition entry, with other public discussions and church supports.
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Talbot
Natal
St. Michael's Church
Christ Church, Amherst
O Mereow
James
Amherst
Talli
Hoach
Majorey
Miss Robinson
Messrs
Wallis and Whay
Miss Large
Mearns Large
Senor
Juwr
A. Boxshall
M.C
Lexton
Raisiig
Iste Js
Tank Visit Promises War Loan Message at Talbot
A gleaming 35 ton tank arrives at Talbot on October 7 to urge everyone to participate in the 7th War Loan. The machine, a non-murderous showcase, will let locals inspect its engines and learn how warfare machinery operates while supporting the nation’s financing effort.
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Rale
Vic
Earth Works
Talbot
Visit of Rev J Watson to Talbor Presbyterian Church
Rev J Watson lectured at Talbor Presbyterian Church with lantern views before about 80 attendees, sharing his seven year missionary experience in Korea. He described Korea's population, church growth, and generosity of believers, noting 200000 converts and substantial contributions despite poverty. He also spoke of Korea’s missionaries and charity, and repeated the talk at Evansford.
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Watson
Talbor
Watson Fae
Korea
Souller
Victoria
Stuline
Chiereh
Ching
Evansford
Talbon
Victoria Cross Awarded to Lieutenant Alberto Borella
Lieutenant Alberto Borella of Australia receives the Victoria Cross for gallantry at Gallipoli and on the Western Front. He led a platoon under heavy fire, captured a machine gun crew, and aided in a ten-man counterattack that seized the garrison. His actions were pivotal in repelling two enemy counterattacks with heavy losses. Borella later served at Pozières and Lith, earning the Military Medal, with three of his brothers also involved in the war.
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Alberto Burella
Lewis Guba
Treng
Ugouta
Wtyl
Burella
Lieuttynant Borillaent
Brisbane
Park
Gallipoli
France
Charles Borvila
Jas. Borella
England
Crom
Rex Borella
Bopalla Inatauni
L. Borella
Thyra Nsw
Kalbot
A. Hatolta
Clones
Tes Hey
Waterloo Swamp Land Reserved for Returned Soldiers
A deputation from the Lextor shire Council with Mr Outtrim and Senator Bolton urged reserving Waterloo Swamp land for returned soldiers. Minister Clarke proposed keeping the land open in ordinary fashion, arguing against special allocation and pledging to await official reports before acting on applications from former soldiers and others for closer settlement. The current tenant, Mr Flynn, holds a grazing licence and administers the family property.
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Laidlaw
Amphitheatre
Board For
Clarke
Lextorshire Council
Outtrim
Jowett
Bolton
Mm ‘Cursday
Mex
Peacock
Landa
Mery Clarke
Waterloo
Flynn
Lds
Sital Boutin Els
Winnie Tad Offernd
Burt
Navy Department
Empire
Glarke
Lambord
Tried and Approved Sanders Extract Claims
A Victorian Supreme Court testimony from Mr Dy Bavuy of Mulbourn asserts Sanders Extract matches a eucalyptus compound in healing and antiseptic powers. He praises its claimed cures for digestive, urinary, throat, and bladder issues, and warns against non genuine Sanders Extract while urging use as directed.
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Dy Bavuy
Ominunt Anglyont
Mulbourn
Court of
Victoria
Sander
Unds
Rindway
Clarkes Blood Mixture Promises Cure All Ailments
An old advertisement touts Kay’s Linseed Compound and Clarke's Blood Mixture as cures for coughs bronchitis scurvy skin diseases and internal poisons. It warns of impure preparations causing blood and organ harm and claims widespread success with many miraculous effects.
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Kay
Clark
Clarke
Seventh War Loan Appeal Emphasizes Duty and Tax Support
Common sense appeals urge loyal citizens to subscribe to the Seventh War Loan to fund war costs. The piece argues taxes alone cannot cover wartime expenses and stresses fast repayment and investor options. It notes a 1923 return and easy resale at market price.
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Australia
Mather
Pith of the Budget Budget surplus and tax changes outlined
The Treasurer outlines a wartime budget with a surplus of £3,905,091 for the year. Revenue beat estimates by £1,621,313 while expenditures were £2,308,5% under. War outlays for 1917-18 reached £64,742,350, with £11,856,235 funded from revenue. New taxes and duties are proposed to raise funds, including higher liquor duties, income tax increases, corporate tax, an entertainment levy, and a penny postage tax. penalties will apply for war loan participation via property means.
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Wasti
House of Representatives
Australia
Mike Tralia
Prigg
Tonteco
Amontine
Ieblur Carls
Linseed Compound Praise From Readers
An advertisement touts Linseed Compound as a cure for coughs and deafness with testimonials. A reader from London and Surrey reports complete relief and urges purchase, noting testimonials and price details for mail order.
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Frank Daar
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Tyee Hon
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Talbot Public Library
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