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Newspaper
Camperdown Herald
Location
Camperdown, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1917
Page
3
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A compact note reports on Will and Ted in a local context with names and a brief occurrence. The fragment hints at a sequence involving two individuals and a community setting, suggesting a brief incident or update without specific dates or outcomes.
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The readable portions reference a local notice about a community matter, but most specifics are garbled. Names, places, or dates are largely unreadable, leaving only vague references to an event and official action without clear details.
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The Heytesbury Shire Council met on Wednesday with correspondence from M L A Deany noting the Staiways Landing Committee declined to receive a deputation on extending the railway to Guldstraw's mill. Maldon shire requests co operation to eradicate noxious weeds, notably St Johe Wort, from Crown land. E Reilly cannery contractor seeks an extra half penny per pan. The Port Campbell Railway League said Mr Hyden would represent the League on the deputation for line extension. Timboop Progress Association asked a track be closed to the Mechanical Hall and 2 ceilings of design to be made on Rand er Hill past Lamberg's. Work to be carried out by the engineer as deemed necessary. J Darcy of South Purrombete applied to erect telephone poles opposite the port office and his residence. granted. Kidih Hall daocourt raised the state of the drain between News Godber property overflowing into a pond. engineer to attend. Tenders considered include supplying horses and driver for a road roller, E Nehill 255. rolling main roads E Nehill 254. Port Campbell roller and increased wages for day labourers. Cr Neylon moved daily wage to a higher rate. motion seconded by McKerrie and carried.
A reader laments a disruption during a church service as Captain Henry is ordered from his coat by a War Party member. The writer contrasts Henry’s conduct with the Duke of Wellington’s, defends Henry’s dignity, and urges reform and unity in church gatherings.
A British report notes damp conditions at a Tuesday auction with smaller fruit entries but strong public attendance and keen bidding. Poultry lacked animation though overall prices held. hens, cocks, ducks, and turkeys traded as quoted. Canaries, rabbits, and hares sold, while vegetables and fruit showed mixed values. items ranged from cabbages to tomatoes and pears. Household furniture and sundries drew scattered demand with prices noted for beds, suites, and other goods.
A fragmented list shows senate race tallies across multiple districts and candidates including McKissock, Findrey, Gallatain, Millen, Pratten, Thomas, Watson, Bowling, Moronery, and others. The data appears garbled with stray phrases and non-sequitur lines.
Dalgery and Co note a medium yarding with no prime cattle though good fleshy cows and light numbers seen. Quotes include store cows L9, young heifers L7 93 Gd, calves L4 174 64, fat lambs and ewes bidding, with prime fat cattle and store cows among the ranges. other firms report fair cattle yarding and lighter sheep yarding with various quoted prices.
Dalgety and Co report light yarding with fat pigs scarce and prices down from late rates. Good baconers reach L4 142 6d while lighter sorts fetch L3 14s 6d. forward stores around L3 12s 6d. good half grown and cart pigs vary. Doherty Mackie note full yarding. Stanemore and Co record strong attendance. baconers quoted around L4 1s 6d with similar ranges for other categories.
Mia R Henderson of Camperdown is informed her nephew Private Percy Ellis, among three brothers at war, has been posted since April 1. Mercere T. Wistitled and Co auctioneers schedule a two day dairy sale at Tiarelgen yards Tuesday and Wednesday. Caledonian Society meeting planned for Thursday. Parkeew's Melbourne concert company to perform at the Baby Show and bazaar Tuesday.
A dated advertisement touts Sander’s Extract as a universal remedy from infections and wounds to colds and rheumatism. It claims safe use with no harmful effects and references a Melbourne Age report on poisoning from eucalyptus candy to warn against inferior products.
Reported death of Mr Howroyd who defended Mr O Malley for Darwin. He was frail and faced campaign difficulties. Chief Electoral Officer said the election would proceed after polling day if he had died before final count. a freed writ would be issued if the final tally favored the deceased.
A North of England commercial traveller stranded in a Scottish town missses the last train and must stay night. The hotel boots wakes him at dawn by shaking him and calls out in a deep voice that his hour has come. The incident ends with a mention of Woods Great Peppermint Cure.
The readable fragments describe Brorhia Uough Woods hosting a notable poetry event at a venue in Owe. It references poetry performances and community turnout, with emphasis on local cultural engagement and a small-town atmosphere.
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