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Newspaper
Ouyen Mail
Location
Ouyen, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1918
Page
1
Farmers urged to send rabbits to town for payment as builders commence works in Ouyen on July 1 1918. Good sound rabbits wanted with best prices offered. Cheque by return mail. Get in early as building proceeds in July.
The report praises Miss Morgan and Miss Morris for accompanist efforts at a Ling a Party concert. Society night shifts to Friday at the hall. members urged to attend. Walpeup Shire Council will hold its last general meeting in Ouyen Wednesday with tenders and business on the agenda. A football match at Onyen grounds ended 4.5 to 1.2, with fund collection for hospital neglected. Public halls in Ouyen Murrayville Walpeup announced for upcoming events. Under Ouyen fete planned as a major effort with venues and dates listed.
The town awaits news from the Front as French and American troops advance, taking prisoners and recapturing Soissons. Back home, residents plan social events while township land deals and council matters unfold and Cpl. LeCouteur is wounded. Polly and Johnny are expected at the ball.
The report notes weak district growth marred by rabbit pests despite baits and traps. three daily trips over three weeks helped reduce the pest. Football begins today with invites for later games by secretary. Yatpeol Yaras, Y.F.U. branch actions include a £30 year balance plan and elections. Social evenings, family gatherings, and a Walpcap Brass Band event raised funds. delegates from V.F.U. districts will meet today.
Voters brace for quiet day as five candidates vie in Geldioe G riding with Murrayville shaping up as a key battleground. Requisitions push for Manney and local names amid talks of Cra Pickering and Brown backing in Ouyee riding while ratepayer rules influence candidacies and ballot strategy stresses.
The home team Tutye defeated Doinka with a final score of 6.4 to 4.7 in a rapid game that stayed tight into the last quarter. Tutye surged with a late rally scoring two goals as Doinka fought back. After the match spectators enjoyed a ball and dance.
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