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Newspaper
Lilydale Express
Location
Lilydale, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
2
Campbell and Bong announce the Yarra Glen cattle sale to be held at their yards on the given date. The catalog lists milkers, fat stock, heifers, steers, and calves for forward sale. The text notes entry lines and yarding specifics with consignor details and location at Yarra Glen.
Readable lines show a chaotic classifieds page listing Thursdays and Tuesdays across multiple places with sales and net proceeds. Names and exact locations are garbled. main items include store catth and Serra Glen events with dates misrendered.
Local Shire of Upper Yarra invites tenders for contract works at Kent Avenue Croydon and Hill Road near Allison’s. Tenders close 8:30 am Monday 24th, deposit 5 percent. Plans at Shire Hall Lilydale. Shire Secretary Hamelton. 1918.
A fragmentary Warburton page reports the death of Mr Dien ham from heart failure and notes his community ties with the Warburton Brass Band. It highlights local discussions on forest access and a proposed 20 mile rail extension east from Warburton, plus civic meetings and upcoming events at Warburton Hall and the Progress League.
Shire of Upper Yarra invites applications for the positive dog tax collector role. Applications close at noon on Monday, 1st Indi 198. Remuneration 30 percent of fees collected to September 181K and a share thereafter. Full particulars at Shire Office Yarra Jumetivs. F Tt) Womersley, Srv Hg. 1918.
Shire of Upper Yarra invites tenders for erection of a machinery shed at Yarra Junction. Plans and specifications available at the Shire Office. Deposit of 3 percent required. Tenders close noon Monday in July. No tender necessarily accepted. Secretaries Kramer and Gilbert.
Lilydale Police Court proceedings on January 14 1918 involved Alice Smith Jas Wi Lancey Joseph Smedley and Charlotte Robin charged with contravening Dairy Regulations. Each defendant fined 2 shillings 6 pence plus costs. Smedley also fined 5 shillings for prior licensing, with witnesses testifying about dairy farming activities and licensing requirements.
Open Column to the editor argues against importing trees for Lilydale Avenue of Honor and urges planting native species to honor Australia's bravery. The letter stresses choosing indigenous trees over imports as a patriotic and environmental act.
The Ringwood Progress League seeks to form a borough to access more funds for roads and services. Members argue current rates harm Ringwood while Mooroolark and Croydon areas receive uneven investment. A subcommittee will consult Croydon Progress League to advance the plan.
A partial, garbled excerpt discusses a lame shoulder and suggested quick relief measures. Names and context are unreadable, offering little clear meaning beyond a general health complaint and a reference to a person named Medina without coherent details.
A brief item notes claims of a home remedy by Woods for chest ailments and uses odd fraction references 1/0 and 2/9 as part of the cure discussion. The readable text presents a health anecdote without clear scientific backing or dates.
Mesers DL 6 ALT Selfand and Co report an interim date with time as tender, steady cattle prices amid uncertainty over the tavernmy's intentions. Milkers, calves, wethers, pigs, and fowls sold well with strong demand. A clearing sale on June 13 at Wonga Park for Mr Ramsay drew large attendance and yielded a highly successful result.
A Burnley area report notes a Red Cross sewing meeting set for Wednesday June 20 at 10 am and an exhibit on trench fuel by Mrs. J. Sloane. A farewell to Chaplain Gates follows a memorial of his service with gifts from parishioners, the Progress Association, and local clergy, as he departs to Langwarth Camp.
The Rev Gates and Mrs Gates were honored by St Bartholomew's parishioners at Burnley before his departure for front line service as an army chaplain. The event featured a military anthem and speeches praising his eight years of service, with gifts and a social in the parish hall.
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