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Newspaper
Corryong Courier
Location
Corryong, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
2
The Clothing Department showcases overcoats oilskin coats suits trousers shirts ties and pyjamas with a wide district leading assortment in latest shades. Borsalino hats are a specialty. The Boot Department features ladies and men's boots and felt slippers just opened with the latest shapes.
An ad touts a wide range of patterns and fabrics in sizes fitting every customer. It promises fit style and satisfaction guaranteed with groceries in top brands, glassware crockery and ironmongery, and low prices. It also highlights photos and picture frames in all sizes.
Various local notes list soldiers with pneumonia, a boy falling from a log causing forearm injuries, and a man thrown from a horse with a dislocated elbow. A new stamps act doubles duties on promissory notes and transfers, effective after June. Calls in Victoria for earlier hotel closures and a plebiscite on hotel hours are noted. Belgian relief efforts seek 500000 pounds to aid destitute civilians amid wartime shortages and hunger risks.
A Coravorns report notes Mrs Hanson pushed refreshments at Bereingama Hospital Ball, while Mrs Kippeles provided. A poll at Albury on Wednesday 5th inst. approved Early Closing Act changes, making Saturday the weekly half holiday by 184 to 70, majority 114. Workers’ Comp Act insurance penalties apply for employers failing to insure workers.
At the Lowong Shire Council meeting debates centered on stocking streams with young fish and the suspected use of explosives in Cadyeva Grosk and nearby to kill fish for personal consumption. Officials urge stringent steps to prevent further harm and consider penalties under the Bishories Act.
Melbourne April 9 1915 secretary of the Government Progress Association forwards a letter from Mr Hartkett Corryong Progress Association about establishing a tele phone line between Corryone and Byarcabany New South Wales. It notes poles and costs and asks residents to supply poles for the line to proceed. The communication warns of deceptive routes and outlines required actions and responsibilities.
The notice details a public event with Proshravian Chistes and a concert in Melbourne area, mentioning Summers and local schools. It references a border of proposed arrangements, a meeting in Corryomg, and a public schedule with various names and places. The text is garbled with many misspellings but preserves references to government fisheries, New Zealand lies, and festive activities.
Two Wallan residents Mivale Deummond and Roy Strachan wed on April 21 at the bride’s parents’ home with reception to follow in the hall. Attendants included sister Imma Drummond as bridesmaid and V Dentumond as best man. The couple left for Sydney in travel attire, after a black satin fur gift from the groom. Nearby, Meving Hempel’s death saddened Walwa residents. school talks noted 35 dual desks for a new school and possible teacher residence conversion. A diphtheria case left 19 patients hospitalized, many under quarantine. The Anglican Flower Show was postponed due to drought. a Belgian Fund raffle supported by Master Kenneth Sanna TaniV. Rain and cold persisted, with April recording 70 points and yearly total 227.
A pretty wedding in Teostatuernp district features Miss Forbes, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Gee Pardae, to Mr Stephen Prostalt Curkwsk. The ceremony includes a white silk gown with peau de soie and pearl accents, a lavish reception at Cedar, and guests including notable locals. The couple then depart amid best wishes and a formal farewell.
In a brief ledger notice several creditors including J vaniwel Harris Pros Playla A Harels T Greenhill A W afeuraut PH Overend and W Hy Trewenack are listed as awaiting settlement of accounts. The fragmentary item lacks dates or totals.
A garbled message notes an Easter Sunday service at All Saints Church Corson with a morning or afternoon gathering. It mentions Presbyterians, the Lord's Supper, and references to a winter sea and scattered phrases about events and people, but the exact details remain unclear.
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