26 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
1
A dense wartime household appeal urges saving and rationing to win the war. It stresses conserving light, fuel, sugar, soup, candles, and cans, and asks every household to contribute to the national effort by sharing resources with neighbors and aiding the county.
A damaged report from Uno Lol describes residents gathering on Salut day April 14. Private M, Lior and others attend a ceremony with brushes and admiring onlookers as a public meeting and dance follow. Music is supplied by Mossi St Pattison Cyrolips Vineau and Mids Chiltipy, with D. Alle presenting a speech.
A court case reports multiple defendants charged with being on the premises during prohibited hours at the Court House Hotel in Shepparton. One defendant pleaded guilty and paid a fine of £8. Several witnesses described beer, cards, and cigarettes observed. police inspected on the night of May 30 and found eight people present. Charges against others were dismissed after evidence and defence arguments.
Six defendants were fined 2 pounds each for non compliance with the vaccination act. The cases, including four adjourned warrants, were handled by Ney H. Kuiytt, P.M., in the Court of Twenty Sextons on Tuesday.
A British Parliament secretary warns Britain faces deadly peril as labour shifts in war effort reveal manpower shortages. He cites Australians at the front and recruitment declines at home, urging all fit men to report to recruiting offices to defend national duty. Germany mobilizes more divisions while Britain conscripts rejects and wounded.
Bir and Mrs Stover of Orogate share preparations for maize meal as a nutritious breakfast option. The article notes its rising recognition in Europe and long use in America, with recipes and steps for making both baked and steamed dishes using maize meal, wheat flour, sugar, milk, and yogurt or sour cream, highlighting versatility for children and high nutritional value.
Mr and Mrs Masters leave Congupna and Gongupna North area after two years of service at Untre Jialiilitna Schools and Gonguyma Bond. A farewell gathering at Gonguena Road with presentations, gifts, and expressions of gratitude highlighted by students and local officials.
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