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Newspaper
Ouyen Mail
Location
Ouyen, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1916
Page
1
Fragmented, unreadable text mentions health and poverty ideas, noting poor in every region. It references a national health theme, alien motives, and scattered opinions on social duty. The passage is garbled and preserves no clear event or person.
The piece urges ratepayers in Walpeap Shire to back a special rate to fund a central public hospital near the railway junction at Quyen. It argues the plan offers relief to ill or injured residents, contrasts with government inaction, and warns of burdens on property owners while highlighting local site considerations and community need.
A public meeting in Ouyen discusses establishing a flour mill to supply local farmers by grinding grain locally and exporting surplus via Mildura. Speakers cite cooperative models in Denmark New Zealand Los Angeles and Melbourne as proof of potential profitability. Records show strong support and invitations for shire participation and share subscriptions beginning with 3 pounds 15 shillings.
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