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Newspaper
Ouyen Mail
Location
Ouyen, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1918
Page
1
JH Disger wins attention at the Spring Carnival held at Magika Ell Meteher on the 11th. Musical acts headline the event as fans cheer the Old Battery Waking Competition.
G L Brown thanks Lapies and Gaxrumans for the honor of re election as a representative for Ouyen Riding. He notes the emphatic vote placing him at the head of the poll and pledges continued service for the Shire, hoping voters will support him through his term ending in 1914.
A memorial notice for William Leslie Byler who died in action near Poriet's France in August 1916. The short tribute praises his faith and courage, with family members named as survivors and supporters. The page also lists a flood of local notices and advertisements including sales, services, and farm goods across Walpeup and surrounding areas.
A historical letter from W Johnson dated Wednesday clear September 11 outlines support for Blestiog ma and committee duties. The writer pledges to assist representatives, attend shire meetings, and ensure participation in the district’s electoral process.
At the Homestead, a sale of household stock and effects is announced. The list includes a Walnut Bedroom Suite Duchess Chest of Drawers with two bedsteads, bedding, various chairs, sewing machines, kitchen tables and chairs, cast iron stand, copper, meat safes, flour bins, and more. Proceeds to be sold under terms described with weather hazards noted.
Fragmentary OCR text indicates a notice seeking to sell a Pat sheep. Readable words include names resembling Thoms and Katty. Context suggests a small classified item listing in a local newspaper.
Meeling of all estrons of Porm img Club to represent Ouyen the Asociation will be held at Tmewer Sen's Palace Tomorrow Thursday Evening, at $ ppm. 311 inten inar players must be prevent M. Gardiner, Secretary.
Daven Hite Club invites members to attend practice today and select a team. J. D Avee and Weilmes are noted in the call, with the meeting to occur at Daven on Wednesday, September 0. The notice urges dues and participation confirmation.
Notice to members of the River Murray district Agricultural and Pastoral Society about a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September, with references to venue and application deadlines. Details of time and precise location are unclear in the text.
A fragmented page item titled Kattyong’s Day Out describes a grand event with a vaulting display, a refreshment period, and a dance segment. It lists various names and places in a playful community schedule style, noting a 1 PM start and a festive atmosphere.
An old advertisement claims a peppermint cure relieves ormic chest complaints. It presents a numbered list of benefits and urges readers to purchase the product by telegraph or mail order, noting a contact number.
Farmers urged to send rabbits to town while works commence at Ouyen on July 1 1913. Advertises good sound rabbits for best prices and notes payment by cheque on return mail.
Owing to many patients under treatment in the Murrayville area Dr J W Grown plans to operate from Victoria Motel Murrayville with rooms available from Friday August 1. Brown reports unusual cases and offers free advice on his visits. A public meeting at the hall tonight at 9 addresses a voluntary ballot scheme and formation of a fire brigade and possibly a brass band with finance as the main issue.
The Commercial Bank directorate has let a contract for a handsome brick building on Oke Street opposite ME Cotter’s store. Material is stacked and ready for an early start, signaling another longstanding addition to Walsh's Commercial Homes.
Fragmented OCR hints at an election analysis piece featuring Fahowing and Wiel the shim. It mentions bed ale and God tment inte sunt the penph while referencing the Furtolaer letsuitten and 2 hm lines. Limited readable facts prevent full summary.
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