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Newspaper
Rochester Express
Location
Rochester, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
3
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Witnesses aboard the special at Tallarook report a parallel tailway bicycle scene between Tallarook and Broadford. The body of William Nourke, a ganger, was found by Constable Asker and George O'Shea as the tricycle fell lifeless along the track. Mrs Day visits her mother amid ongoing policing duties and church duties continue as two months of duty remain. The Rochester Co operative Butter Factory outputs about one ton weekly, up from last year’s hundredweight, signaling strong local demand for dairy products. Woods Great Pepperutant?cyl referenced for coughs.
The latest Allied and German communiques describe continued fighting from the La Bassée area to beyond the Somme with heavy artillery, gas, and counterattacks. Reports note advances near Lens and Beaumont, with thousands of Bukovina fugitives crossing into Hungary as Russian forces push toward new defensive lines along the Carpathians.
A 19th century era charity event unfolds with acts by actors and musicians. Performers include plans for songs, recitations, and comic skits aimed at entertaining audiences while supporting a local charity. Organizers urge early, repeated ticket purchases to ensure seats.
A distressed mother from Surry says Sheldon’s New Discovery cured her son Willie’s severe bronchitis with terrible wheeze and swelling. She credits a few doses for relief, noting the medicine was readily obtainable everywhere and restored his voice and health.
Land bond meeting in Rochester allocated irrigation blocks to local applicants with one transfer for unsatisfactory land. In Kehnca and Tongala district sessions, blocks drew strong local interest and competition. A returned soldier’s son son’s father previously barred from a block has since prospered after starting work with the Water Commission.
The report covers Sunday services at the Fire Station and St Johns Presbyterian Church with Rev. J. S. Buntine officiating and Rev. J. Moscript in Melbourne returning. It notes transfer of site for a new church, donation of seats, and upcoming theology examinations and district church meetings. It also mentions Salvation Army calls and local men leaving for camp with a brief war context and church notices.
Deakin Shire Council debated boundary boundaries for the proposed Rushworth to Stanhope North railway Land Purchase Rating District. Members raised fairness concerns about a differential rate, noting benefits to closer settlers and questioning value increases from the new line. Inquiries were ordered into how the rate would be assessed.
At the Deakin Shire Council meeting Dr Allan questioned the shire valuation amid tax concerns. He noted it lagged behind State Rivers and Water Supply and State valuations, warning higher rates may be needed for road repair. Deputations discussed road work, costs, and public knowledge of the sworn lower valuation.
From Our Correspondent Nanneella reports nine rain events this week aiding crops amid unusually cold June conditions. The hare shoot for Red Cross Fund raised about 14 shillings. The Settlers' Association formed a five member committee to arrange for admitting settlers' wives and dependants whose men have enlisted, and to ensure crops are planted, tended, and harvested with available help.
A public meeting led by Rev. W M Marwick and Rev G X Davies convened in the Parish Mall with over thirt y attendees most tied to temperance. The gathering discussed establishing a six o'clock closing league, adopting a manifesto, organizing meetings and lectures, and urging authorities to close liquor outlets early to protect home life and wartime efficiency.
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