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Newspaper
Ouyen Mail
Location
Ouyen, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text notes fruit prices and deals at a store, mentioning apples and peaches with assorted pricing. The readable portions indicate seasonal fruit sales and wrap options, but many words are garbled. The item reads like a short notice or advertisement from a local vendor.
The prose outlines proposed areas to be placed under wheat for returning soldiers. Names listed include Rev. G. E. Downton, Mr Fall, C. C. Mengter, Allan M'Lean, R. O'Brien, EB. Southwell, G. Matchell, T. Menger, and A. Cresp, with prior acknowledgments.
The secretary notes that promised donations to the District Soldiers' Fund have been paid or remain as unpaid promises. The message invites all unpaid pledges to be fulfilled, detailing amounts already acknowledged and those still outstanding.
Acknowledgment of donations to the Overseas Tobacco Fund lists contributors including Tookin A Bob weekly Jas M'Lean and Mrs Tagwersen. The note mentions tobacco and cigarettes valued at 20.
The Commonwealth War Loan issue offers 6 percent interest repayable over 38 years with full six months’ interest paid on December 15. The article urges Australians to participate financially, noting the need to fund arms and munitions and to support allies’ war effort, stressing that even small contributions from £10 allow broad participation.
Gibb Sell and Co offers single cases from Mitcham with prime fruit and No 1 grades. Rates list small fruits like Jonathan and Pomm de Neige with two price levels. Freight to stations varies by distance. half cooking and half eating fruit can be ordered. payment by postal note or cheque.
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