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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
3
KiaSha West Presbyterian Church hosts a local annual social event featuring performances by parish members and attendees. The program includes choir pieces, solo songs, and instrumental duets led by several church members, with proceeds benefiting church activities.
Fragmented report details a guest list at Mia Welwine Hotel including Minister for Water Supply Meow Mckenzie and MLA Maakey amid a somber wake. References a sudden death of Mrs Margret Bedwell and an array of local figures from Rushworth and Congapi.
A garbled report covers a Presbyterian concert and social events in Melbourne. It mentions Miss Sophie Manning, local volunteers, and civic engagement. notes a student aide and a minister traveling, with references to events at various churches and committees. Multiple names and places are jumbled, but the piece highlights community musical activity and charitable efforts.
A fragmented report from Ballarat recounts a social gathering to bid farewell to Mr. Me. Realy Allan and others connected with local rail and industrial circles. It notes attendances from the Hungaron Nixon street group, a departure to Dookte cemetery, and references to Miss Avinie Cosgrove and Mrs Nolan among relatives. Casual mentions of public figures and local officials accompany a somber postscript about illness and a death in the community.
Fragmentary record shows a tour with Sheil as chairman and mentions Halling Hees Welatiiair Yeung and others. Likely coordination details and departures are noted, with several names and places unreadable due to OCR.
An advertisement touts a miracle cure for deafness claiming permanent restoration of hearing. It cites “Orlane” and a person from Wortland Crescent as proof, states a single box costs 1 shilling and asserts results within twelve years with no other comparable remedy. The address listed is Orlenny Co at 40 South-1st Watling 60, Dartford, Kent, England.
In Hayes Street sale notice Mr Robert Mtl possesses a complete household of furniture and effects listed for absolute sale at 1 o clock. Drawingroom set, dining suite, bedroom wardrobes, beds, chairs, sewing machine, kitchen utensils, stove, chandelier, greenhouse items, workshop tools, yard items, and miscellaneous fittings are offered. The notice cites prior sale of Mr Smiths property and urges punctual bidding by the district.
A garbled public notice appears to solicit broad support for a local business and political petition in Melbourne. The text mentions Adelaide and Albion areas along with an address in Amenderam and requests assistance from business units to back a stated plan.
Unreadable OCR notes describe a Presbyterian concert at Stax theater May 40 with special anthems. Attendance expected Sunday evening featuring soloist Miss Paul and selections including The Lord My Light.
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