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Newspaper
Ouyen Mail
Location
Ouyen, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
3
The Farmers' Union considering membership expansion and a reevaluation of wheat sales and manure costs. Officials discuss district representation, certification issuance, and a two-member delegate system while planning a general meeting for further debate and mobilization. The agenda includes producer funding, price adjustments, and strategies to boost reader support and local attendance.
Ai itailways staff at the Ways and Works Branch held a farewell for Roadmaster Kennedy Wall cleck and A Chivers laborer. About 40 colleagues gathered at Mrs Harris dining rooms for toasts and presentations including a smoker's outfit a gold watch and a hand tag.
The district bids farewell to Mr Kennedy as he pursues new duties in the Mails line. Presentations include a silver tea service, oak tray, and carvers. Mr Jones succeeds him while officials praise his two years at Guyem and reflect on the Mildura line’s past Siberia status and future value. Songs, toasts, and national farewell rites conclude the sendoff.
An old advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as valuable for colds and pneumonia prevention. It claims the remedy is pleasant, safe for children, and rapidly effective, with emphasis on regular bowel health and dose guidance. Also promotes other products and stresses timely use to prevent disease outbreaks.
Fragmentary notes from Woomelang detail passenger arrivals and fare dates. References to Corach Fenyes Womeling and Rebanfins Lesee Hopetatt mention times around 9am and 3pm with arrivals at Hopecam and Woomelame Poh. Fare noted as 1/8 insta and 12/8 ress. passenger passage unclear. Station: Woomelang. official lines: JENNINGS.
A letter from Pte A C Cooper in France describes reception on arrival, 69 hours to the front, ruins and lack of glass in houses, a convent ruin with murdered inmates, and a mix of comfort and hardship. The writer notes trench time with two hours daily, five days off for bomb training, and optimism about beating the Germans with rifles, flame projectors, and bombs. He mentions good health, a disciplined company, and anticipation of pushing Fritz.
Matters in connection with the gathering have been adjusted and the balance sheet shows a highly satisfactory result. Great credit goes to honorary secretaries D. Crosbie and T. Rose for shouldering most of the hard work and organization.
In a local fundraiser, the Wounded Soldiers' Fund supports a Catholic Church effort for children. Organizers aim to bolster aid with community participation and charitable events.
A fragmented poem laments social and educational neglect urging action. It critiques private papers, praises plain speech, and calls for reform in schooling and work. The piece mentions topics like freedom, labor, and the nation’s progress while invoking rhetorical questions about learning and moral improvement.
A garbled reminiscence on a struggling shop on the square where crowds gather. A proprietor recalls pushy sales, a watchful eye on the window, and rumors of a revived business despite a slow season. The tale touches on competition, misfortune, and community chatter surrounding a local merchant.
Fragmented OCR style listing shows various fruits muttons and goods, with prices, weights, and shipping terms. Mentions pears apples cooking items and guaranteed quality. Notes storekeeper sales and references to traders and brands in a rough commodity catalog.
A fragmented note announces a Friday July event titled Grand Concerts. It mentions musical figures Susie Moonlight Pianta Fon Sec in an unclear lineup. Details and venues are unreadable, but the card signals a local concert program to be held Friday evening.
The Shire of Walpeups invites sealed tenders for works in Sar the format iing works with sections for Blocks, between Macks and Cheswestiviels to Ranjourou, and other contracts including Cheswestiviels, Chestertielte, and Takaw Chiteshonl Pipa. Tenders close by June 1916 with details at local offices.
Fragmentary OCR item lists items such as cooking apples 2/5, driers, resin, and goods with prices like 86 guineas. Mentions goods and terms with scattered phrases. Difficult to parse. preserves names and rough pricing in a damaged sale or trade notice context.
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