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Newspaper
Moorabbin News
Location
Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
3
A public notice marketing a co operative model explains no proprietor profits shared with clients. Shareholders receive a 6 percent discount on purchases and interest on share capital. The document cites about 800 pounds distributed over the last year and lists a price list of preserved fruits and goods with several unit prices.
Readable fragment lists feed prices for poultry and stock in April. Wheat and oats offered by bushel, shell grit at three Senok units, barley from 3 4 per bashel, straw at 2 3 per owt, oat hulls at current rates.
Beaumaris hosted a Beaumaris evening concert in the public hall with thin scholars of the local school performing fanfare numbers. Cy Book chaired as councillor for Black Book ward and praised returning head of the poll Dr Back while plans lingered for Henrndon’s sign. The event featured vocal solos and choruses, with Mrs Bates and Miss Valentina among performers. Private Bert Davia was welcomed home and the National Anthem closed the night, raising over £6 for the Red Cross Society.
At the fortnightly Borough Council session Mayor Dr J B Ferdinando presided as new councillor Book was welcomed after Knott declared the Black Rock ward vacancy filled. Council weighed electric light costs, approved funding in a lump sum with institute, and referred ward lighting needs to Black Rock councillors. Other items covered engineer appointment, land drainage concerns, lamp extensions, and public works matters while continuing discussions on street improvements, police protection, and road projects.
The Australian War loans have raised over £80,000,000 in subscriptions, boosting international credit and financial self reliance. Per capita subscriptions amount to about £14 with many small investors already participating, though the majority of the public has yet to subscribe.
Letter from B Hannison advocates growing delicious casabas in suitable climates like California. Describes varieties Improved Hybrid Golden Hybrid Beauty White African, notes firm flesh, rich flavor, nutritious, ripening into late fall and storing into winter. Advises soil preparation, planting 12 to 18 feet apart, earthing up vines, harvesting when green luster fades, selling fresh for market, potential profits of 10 to 15 ds per plant, with farmers encouraged to adopt this fruit through winter sales.
A poetic Sandringham correspondent blames seaside air for a shift in town mood as black hock elections loom. He laments changes from friendly days to signs of growth and advertising influence, contrasting with non-progressive times and noting a surge in Borough Council and mayoral activity. The piece ends with a quote attributed to Dale Hubbard on advertising and purpose.
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