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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1917
Page
4
A fragmented report describes campaign activities with remarks on Labor and Liberal influences, candidate positions, and efforts by local committees. It mentions Barker and Bowker as figures, with references to municipal roles and party lines shaping the contest. The text notes tensions between reformist notions and conservative opposition.
The speech reviews Labor Party loyalty during wartime, praising government efforts and the Commonwealth Bank. It notes public support, industrial growth, and conscription debates, contrasting Labor's stance with opposition and calls for unity and national service. It references leaders like Stephen Baker and Mr. Rushes and discusses parliamentary dynamics across Australian states.
In Bendigo a Labor leader charged the government with wartime mismanagement and urged unity to sustain the war effort. Opposition figures accused the party of delaying action, while calls for restructuring and a national government dominated the discourse, highlighting factional rifts and strategic pressures ahead of votes.
A muddled report describes Rodney and Numurkan land conflicts over noxious weeds on Evely land and river boundaries. It cites government inquiries, taxation fears, and possible compensation while local inspectors, such as Lisle, Davies, and Wilson, discuss duties to control weed spread and protect crops amid tension between authorities and landowners.
Creek obstruction at Tamleugh near Vidlet Town Creek prompts council to authorize road works and discuss water management. A departmental report cites storm damage, landowner complaints, and funding plans including metal surfacing on Sigparien Balimela road and associated licensing charges.
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