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Newspaper
Ouyen Mail
Location
Ouyen, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 29, 1918
Page
1
Community notice from Ouyen dated 1918 urging farmers to start building works and send rabbits direct for sound stock. Advertises best prices and cash offers with instructions on timing and return of money.
Casually written notice outlines ad insertion rules for advertisers. It states that number of insertions must be clearly stated or ads will continue and be charged. No guarantee of insertion without lodging by 12 moon on Tuesday and changes must be made by the Saturday before a consalt week. alivain and SON. Mar Office, 324/ 15.
The Cuyen Mail reports Pte P J M Canery sacrificed his life for the Empire while serving. At enlistment he worked at the Bank of Victoria local branch, and genuine expressions of regret followed the news. Another bank employee, I Carne, volunteered and was accepted to fill his late colleague’s post. The excerpt notes the opening of a new hotel by its proprietor.
A lengthy council session covers pay, rents, rates, and taxes amid shortages and rising paper costs. Voters hear debate on a costly recruiting scheme funded by direct taxation while projects in Murrayville, Ouyen and surrounding areas proceed, including a big Red Cross fete and school war savings drives.
A fragmented report describes a Revie Bros gathering with Lewy and Tate in attendance. The crowd discussed armethine concerns and a forthcoming meeting on February 19. Music, refreshments, and subdued mood followed as attendees departed, noting the event’s troubled tone and unresolved business.
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