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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1917
Page
3
The Shepparton Jockey Club announced a meeting on Wednesday May 4 with a publican’s entry fee of £10. Officials described stall arrangements and a bid for a feature event. A box-plan and anticipated crowd were noted, with tickets and entries to be processed by the secretary on May 3.
The Le Stir Theatre hosts an entertainment program on Thursday May 10 featuring Sin Sheppartonaphastra led by Mr F Young with Murthice instrumental music by Gustap and W Jolly in her group. Miss Paul and Mrs Digataylor ASC appear with acclaimed vocal numbers and a range of male performers including L Tyvine J A Prodevicks W Mithun and W S Samos. The program aims to showcase a diverse lineup of singers instrumentalists and a notable host of local talent with rapid ticket uptake anticipated.
A garbled 1817 notice details Ton Jockey Club events at Shepparton and Melbourne with handicaps for ponies horses and harness races. It lists nominations close May 2 and weights claims and booking fees. The fragmented text mentions Watson certificates and a sale at Pine Street Melbourne with travel details.
Federal Elections item notes candidate CK Power, Ollivial Lolo, planning address in Shepparton on Wednesday May 2 at 8 pm and a public meeting in Shepparton on Friday May 4 at 8 pm. Includes court notice and insolvency act reference, with event date May 11 and local official dates. Also lists assisting party figures and ticketing details.
A garbled OCR fragment references an inmate in England under Lord operations and mentions high regard for rail treatment. It cites names such as Cesar Grellity and Shel parton, with financial figures and a Lands Purchase and Management Board context about losses and employment.
Federal Elections coverage notes Miss Martyn of Melburne will address Elvatora and other venues in May and June. Public halls in Shepparton Bialla West Yarrap May 1 2 3 and Katamat 3B Pan Duokhe Victoria Hall are listed with speakers and dates. Authorised by Miles Corkill Rhepparton.
A fragmented ad voice advocates for Labor, urging voters to back the party to end conscription and war influence. It contrasts Liberals with Labor policies, arguing for farmer interests, and ends with a call for three years of reform and renewed representation.
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