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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
3
A crowded meeting at the Allen constituency heard Lieut. Alten recount achievements and urged unity after a district event. The chair praised local leaders while addressing widespread support for the parliament’s plans, with many residents praising the timely policies and the district’s development prospects.
A mixed column recounts local society events including a committee meeting at Mechanics Institute on Monday April 25 with reelector chairman C. Palling and secretary Milne. Subscriptions collectors named for various towns, hospital fundraising plans, a Lyric Picture Co concert, Easter week social in Grace Presbyterian Grahama vale, children’s entertainments, and a hospital appeal plan. Also noted are the death of Mr William Callister aged 55, a lost black fox necklet, and a local clothing advert referencing W Mitton’s costume.
A garbled report notes a SenaiG aide Fattenbions and Unni moving merrily with a singing of Auld Lang Syne. The fragment hints at a near completion of an enjoyable evening, but details are incomplete and names unclear.
Fragmentary notes honor Australian soldiers at Gallipoli and on Remembrance Day. The Bendigo branch and others planned activities including a concert and collection of funds, with emphasis on patriotism and the memory of fathers and sons who served.
Notice: council will convene Monday April 28 1918 to consider a resolution approved May 25 authorizing a loan of two thousand pounds to be raised via derivatives under the Local Government Act. Interest 6.5 percent, repayment in four £50 installments with sinking fund. Meeting at Shire Hall Shepparton. J P Kyne, Shire Secretary.
SOPIGE resolution of the Council of the Shire of Shepton agreed at the March meeting in 1918 for passing By-Law No 44 to preserve goat keeping in the Shepparton Riding. The measure will be submitted for confirmation at the April meeting. A copy is deposited at the Shire Hall for public inspection during reasonable hours. By Order F KYNE Shire Beer alan Shire Hall Shepparton April 1918
Shepparton Irrigators Association Ltd invites bids for Buc Church at Wingunu. Plans and specs available at Methodist Parsonage Wingunu and Methodist Conference Offices Lonadale Street Melbourne. Tenders reopenable at Mage ty rev. A Penxa Wingunu. Five percent deposit required. The townland or any lander not necessarily accosed.
Examines the eyes with modern scientific appliances and notes a long established business in the heart of town. The piece highlights a large consignment of goods, a big variety for customers, and fashion books on display opposite the Savings Bank on Wyndham Street, Shepparton.
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