Soldier's Letter From France Describes Daily Life
Private Frank Solomano writes from somewhere in France dated June 20 describing moving from the firing line to a French town away from combat. He notes French civilians, farm tasks, meals from the Toowoomba Soldiers' Funds, and relief at escaping shellfire as weeks pass. He mentions hospital care, letters to his mother Mire Solomano of Daralalup, and hopes for a homeward return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Solomano
France
Mire Solomano
Daralalup
Diag
Mowlly Baron
Rive
Pauls
Duck Kirk Hunt
Abihevertist
Tirithurha
P.C
Mwavontty- Ity
Mir
Toowoomba
Ani
Dave
Solumam
Amy
Athir
Uae
Mike An Sram
Germany
Clarke's Blood Mixture Promoted Amid Health Claims
An 19th century advertisement touts Clarke's Blood Mixture as a cure for scurvy, pimples, and blood diseases. It cites a September rainfall total and a nine month aggregate, claiming extensive testimonials from a physician and subscribers. The text warns against imitation products and lists a price of 28 9d per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mpumitias
Blowa
Clarkes
Correspondence on Nationalist bye election at Maryborough
W B Grosb urges inclusive attendance at the October Maryborough gathering of A W N League and National Liberal officials to choose a Nationalist candidate after Dr Carty Selamin’s death. He warns against canvassing votes during the conference and advocates a clear, fair process to secure broad elector support for a Federal contest victory and reform of the Moribund Legislative Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir —Tn
Maryborough
A.W.N. League
National Liberal
Carty Selamin
Vic
Thrtorate
Grampian
Legislative Assembly
W. B. Grosb
Bright district reunion invitation phonetic garble
A damaged 1917 handwritten style notice requests readers with knowledge of the Bright district to respond to a reunion plan. It cites Ed Delany as organizer and mentions dates and participation, inviting public engagement and thanks readers for their anticipation.
Appeal for eggs aid for YMCA Soldiers and Sailors Club
Lilian R. Crus, president of the Ladies' Council, asks readers to donate eggs and poultry to support the YMCA Soldiers and Sailors Club on St Kilda Road. She notes wages for cooking and the need for regular meals, urging poultry keepers to respond and directing contributions to Spencer Street or Flinders Street stations with a postcard addressed to Miss Campbell, secretary of the club, St Kilda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ymca Soldiers’ and Sailor’ Club
St. Kilda Road
Porto
Spencer Street
Flinders Street
Campbell
St. Kilda
Tam
Lilian R. Crus
Cattle and sheep sales in Gippsland and Birchip market notes
Auction records show fat and store cattle and extensive crossbred sheep sales. Prices ranged with fat steers to £19 14s 6d, store sheep yarded at 14 14s, crossbred ewes and wethers varying up to 46s 6d, lambs around 28s to 46s 6d, with 62 crossbred ewes and 115 lambs noted among large buyer attendance. Local sales included entries from Gippsland and Baringhup with cows, ewes, and pigs also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sooty
Charley
Ubu
Mre Rae
Mootort
Baringhup
Balwart live stock market prices of cattle and sheep
Balarat market Tuesday offered prime bullocks at 22 to 26 pounds with tops to 28.10, good cows to 26, and various huer weights of cattle. Sheep ranged from primes around 41 to 48 shillings, merino wethers 40 to 42 shillings, crossbred types up to 39s, with many lots in the 30s and 40s. Additional figures covered fat sheep, ewes, and lambs with wide price spans across classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat
Wncrad
Chia
Neve
Ld Lambe
Prin
Hullicks
Hulluckn
Road works contracts issued for Kangaroo Flat to Wonda’s corner
Shire engineer Dowding announces contracts 838 839 and 40 for clearing back road from Miamis to Wonda’s corner Kangaroo Flat Nuggetty Gully Bailey’s Lane and Keith’s Lane section. Plans and specs available at the office Juwa Hall Talbot EP. Admission to fair is listed as adults sixpence children half-price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enders
Ohaine
Miamis
Wonda’s Corner
Kangaroo Flat
Haine Nuggetty Gully
Bailey'n
Keith's Lane
Smeaton
Juwa Hall
Talbot
EP. Dowding
Talbot Branch Meeting for Delegates at Cows Hall
The National Federation Talbot Branch meets Monday evening at Cows Hall to appoint delegates for the Maryborough Conference and to nominate a candidate for the Grampians near. W K Paterson convener also notes probate actions in Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Federation
Talboc
Talbot
Cows Hall
Bunview
Maryborough
Liami
Grampians
W. K. Paterson
Hoban Seeks Liberal Nomination for Grampians Seat
To Electors of Talbot District D J Hoban announces candidature for National Liberal Nomination in the bye election for Grampians seat vacated by the death of Hon Dr Carty Salmon. He pledges to work for national questions and loyal support, noting he will not be received into the pool by government agents after October 15 1917 due to the 1916 17 wheat harvest. H J Baker secretary Victorian Wheat Commission Melbourne 39 Quenn Strait. Notice not given at Wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot & District
National Liberal
Grampians
Carty Salmon
Fehall
D. J. Hoban
Livut
A.I.F
H. J. Baker
Victorian Wheat Commission
Quenn Strait
Melbourne
Weekly Saturday Auction Sales at Mildura Market
G JAMES Exchange and Auction Mart Mildura invites consignments of farm produce poultry eggs butter and other items for its regular weekly Saturday auction. Consignments must reach Mildura Saturday mornings. A Jonas R Simprin appointed the Lexton District Agent for the Talbot Leader to take subscriptions job printing and related orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. James
Exchange é& Auction + Mart
Mildura
Jonas R
Simprin
Lexton
Talbot
Appointments listed for Sunday services across districts
Freachers appointed for To Pe oRrow Sunday under Talbot Roy A Coates at Linw Mr A Rowland Amherst Mr A Rowland now A Coates at 7 p.m Malorca Mr D Treviar at 7 p.m Sexton No service Sunday 714 October Mr G Fisher at 7 p.m Dunach Rev A Coates at 3 p.m pay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
Roy A.coates
Lwin
A. Rowland
Amherst
A. Coates
Malorca
D. Treviar
Sexton
G. Fisher
Dunach
Court Use Talbot Amidst Amherst Parcel Disputes
Schedule of operations to be dealt with at the court use Talbot on Tuesday the 9th detailing parcels in Amherst Caralup and Glogower. Names Arthur Shackles Richd Paul N Bauman Mary Campbell and others appearing with parcels of land 4 acres 3 acres 2 acres and 37 1 35 perches. Also notes on disposal and value of improvements to allotments within the parish and village of Caralup and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
Amherst
Arthur Shackles
Caralulup
Richd
Paul
N. Bauman
Glogower
Mary Campbell
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Vans Ata
Chily
Aw Wits
Dee
Adsl
Gramplans
THE
Talbot Leader
Bright District
Fig
Gorth
Sul—Yiolling
Rosetta
Bebbhe
Ovens Vabley
Penn
Umea
Delany
Organiver
Bright
Mino
Antes
Glen’s
A, Glen & Co
Pry. Lida
Collins ST
Shire of
Hancoue
Kwoky i Talbot
T. Walls
Grand Entertainment
Talbot Roman Catholic Church
Arist
Mumbigght
M, Quinlan
Fort Aulyons
Eom BC
Dowding
Treas
St District Maxpital
Town Wall
Codtte
Talbot Shire
Jon Woost
Childran
Ciinnisgham
Maryborough Agricultural Society
Majirea Road
W. H. Stevenson
Buckwall
Commercial
Maurice L. Thomas
Dental
Boyd
Wiavorla Avenue
Albiak
Victoria
Sandy Australied
New South Walew
Elizabeth St
Metcur
Old Adelaide
Perth
Olor
M. L. Thomas
American Dentistry
Albert Park
Murat
Lexton District Agency
Leamington Olls
Ennis and Co
H. Ennis
Renivud
Catire
Tabor
Wihley
Ennis
Perpetual Trustees’ Association Ltd
Nulbourne
Merve
D.outhwaits
PG. Clarke
Wevetar Arthne Ang v
Phelan & Sons
Qavari
Phelan
W. Phelan
Sons High Street
Mary Borough
Phone
Bhop and Pevath Stawtdon
Wikls & Son
Avery
Millary
Wrigthet Warehoa
Hocker
Gil
Stooge
Fountain Pena
Jweial
Ferendiy Societien
C. J. J. Wilks
Methodist
Rishards
Charles Bagenall
ATOCK
Carisbrook
Amlus
Aroun
Wentior Younghusband, Raw &Co
Houde
Sein
Malchine
Ballarat ‘Trustees Executors, and Agency Co. Ltd
Morin Vittie Wihh Sons and
Thomas
L Jperial Bre Insurance Co. Ltd
Tneurance Co. Ltd
Newstead
Co-Operative
Butter & Cheese Factory Co
Quest
London
Anieaf Austrutty
Balbat Nuttudal Hank of
Adetratasia, Ltd
Nowstand
M, T. Jones
Grescent, Talbot
Local Land Board
Ohas
J. Joy
District Landa
Ballasrat
Camden
Coline
Poerenree
Cremets
the Insurance O'fice of
Australia
Hay Starks
Wright
Ed Uurranttee
Felton's
Rocke's
Duernin's
Ive
ON &Sons
Sui
E. J. Vincent
Brock
Rirdcalmrs
Alfa
Ate
Bartram & Son Py
Bourke St. Melb
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