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Newspaper
Lilydale Express
Location
Lilydale, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
5
The document outlines open seasons and bag limits for bird and mammal species including ducks quail geese and deer. It specifies dates from May to March and notes the period during which hunting is allowed and species protected. It references the Fisheries and Game department and mentions annual proclamations.
A fragment outlines trout and salmon species, sizes, and measurement methods. It cites the Fisheries and Game Act overseen by the Chief Inspector and urges obtaining official information from fisheries authorities. The text blends unrelated notes and stray phrases about health and remedies.
Fragmentary OCR notes list dates and events across months with unclear names. It mentions September to December ranges, yearly patterns, and various activities like duels and meetings, plus references to Murray Peroli and an autumn period. The garbled text hints at a recurring schedule of sports and social events with specific date windows.
Fragmentary table lists fish species such as Blackfish Bream Silver Catfish Flounder Ling Rock Cod and Murray Cod with inconsistent measurements and weights. The garbled OCR shows numbers like 4 to 6 ounces and 5 ounces but details are unclear.
The article reviews a golf event with players such as Mes Bell Morideill and Miss Mey, noting rough weather and limited play. It lists participants including Twistomey and Miss Tatar with scores like 12420 Wi and 9580. The piece reflects a chaotic, OCR dominated recap of a past competition.
An OCR dense roster lists names of locals from Lilydale Ringwood Wandin and surrounding towns. It notes enlistees and killed in action results with many clearly named individuals and places such as Yering, Croydon, Ringwood, Mount Evelyn, Wonga Park, and Lilydale.
A narrative of daring desert maneuver and a successful attack by armored units. The account describes prisoners escaping a camp, brutal conditions on the march, and a pursuit that culminates in a dramatic seizure of enemy positions. It notes Allied operations in East Africa and the broader North Africa campaign, including the strategic impact of desert warfare and supply routes.
A fragmentary wartime reminiscence details a March 16 gathering at the old Turkish fort above Sollum. Sappers from the district are praised for marching, securing transport, and a brief program ending with a supper organized by Mrs. Quoper.
Croydon spectators are invited to a July 1 benefit by Brendon Davis and Stella Richards after a soldiers reception on June 24. The Croydon Mechanics Institute hosts weekly meetings under Rev E J Litthy with a rising 30-member Guild. Events include Romance of the English Bible readings by Roy Bok Lites, devotionals, and a Fiji themed Geographical evening.
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