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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Wednesday event on April 24 with preparations across a district. Mentions include references to officials, a holiday interlude, and discussions of sports and presentations. Names and places are garbled, with many unreadable sections.
A garbled OCR style notice lists names and ranks without clear breaks. The fragment mentions Australia and a roll of honor with several distorted names, hinting at a wartime acknowledgment or memorial list.
A garbled report describes a gathering in Eehuca with mentions of Lash Wing Sails, a motor trip to Wagener hills, Viet Day observances, and a city procession in Melbourne. It references officials, service, and public response amid unclear details.
In a local appeal, Mrs Mason urges neighbors to support the Red Cross drive, explaining its origins and methods. The article notes the drive aims to fund defense efforts and reduce the burden on society, highlighting community participation and the example set by residents.
Tenders addressed to the President of the Shire of Shira Om ees Shepparton invite bids for two timber bridge constructions under the Country Roads Act 915 provisions. Projects include a 60 ft timber bridge near Broken River on the Shepparton Nagambie road and a 200 ft timber bridge on the Shepparton Mooroonry road. Bids close at noon on Monday April 22 1948 with inspection at the Shire Office Shepparton and the Country Roads Board Melbourne.
Swere of Shepparton announces a meeting on April 22 1918 to consider issuing debentures of 2000 pounds for completing the Pine Lodge road. Interest at 5 10 per cent to be paid semiannually via Bank of Victoria Limited or council bankers. Repayment in four installments through 1923 1928 1933 and 1938 with a sinking fund of 15 per cent.
The Shire of Shepparton council resolved to pass a By-Law for removing loose refuse rubbish and garbage in the Shepparton district. The resolution is subject to confirmation at a meeting at the Shire Hall Shepparton on Monday April 22 1918 at 10 am. A copy of the By-Law is available at the Council Office for public inspection.
The Council votes a By-Law to prohibit keeping goats in the Shepparton Riding. The resolution is to be submitted for confirmation at a Council meeting at the Shire Hall, Shepparton, on April 22, 1918 at 10 o clock. A copy of the By-Law is available at the Council Office for public inspection during reasonable times.
Notices call for tenders by 22 April for construction of a bridge and gravelling of a road in the Wie Shire. Plans and specifications available at Methodist Parsonage Wonginu and Methodist Conference Offices Melbourne. Five percent deposit required. lowest bid not guaranteed acceptance.
Notice announces ballot for election of two directors at the society. Directors in terms of by law hire five. candidates listed include J Alek, Richard Oman, Gerald Ross Campbell. Voting papers available on application. ballots due by May 5 1918. General Manager W Appperly signs, Sydney head office.
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