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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1917
Page
3
A fragmented report details a returned soldier reception in ArdmonA with mentions of local officials, a church, and attendees. The account references the war era, community leaders, and a formal gathering, noting a celebratory tone and a sense of relief among residents.
The rural district hosts a May appeal drawing residents of Shepparton and nearby towns. Volunteers collected around £40, with a single refusal, to fund an Anzac Day neal. The event features soldiers’ reminiscences, songs, and hymns, with attendance noted from multiple local areas.
Fragmented OCR outlines a theater and vaudeville program with multiple acts and dates. Mentions house pets, Railiders, Fox discovery, a Lyceum tank, a comedy dean, and various performers with scattered proper names and dates, but readability is severely damaged.
The notice urges the public to invest in War Savings Certificates to fund the war. It highlights a patriotic duty and explains purchasing amounts such as 47 6 for £3 years or £87 10 for £100, with interest embedded. It notes tax exemptions and shows how £437 10 can secure £500 after three years, stressing accessibility for thrifty savers.
A vintage advert promises a deafness cure using a preparation called Orlene Box. It cites Mrs Rowe of Portland CrEan Gees and many testimonials claiming permanent relief after long standing hearing issues. The notice urges readers to try the remedy, with an address in Dartford Kent England for purchase.
The Nationalist candidate Mr. Paling issues a call for support as the Senate race unfolds. Local figures AdBeus Ballou and Foire join in with invitations and appeals for assistance, urging volunteers and resources to aid campaign efforts.
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