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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
2
Mrs N Volland and Miss Fryonts express heartfelt thanks for kindness shown during the recent bereavement at Soli ucent. The community’s sympathy is gratefully acknowledged by the family of Wyndhade Strom and the Next Commercial Bank.
A public poultry exhibition planned for Shepparton aims to unite breeders and promote profitable poultry farming. The event at Shepparton show grounds features lectures, demonstrations, and a show of birds, with proceeds supporting the Australian Wounded Soldiers' Fund and hospital aid.
Fragmented report shows Urban Waterworks Trust meeting details including councilors Young Le Corsi and Palit Ye, bids and invoices, unpaid accounts, and a seven day deadline for payment. Document references tenders, arrears, and collection actions, with names of lenders and firms and a total amount around 64 dollars.
Mr Andrew Horlase died Friday August 4 at Le Guildford aged 79. Interment at Stepparloe cemetery near Balordny. Graveside service led by Mr G Callow. Ladies committee of the club requests donations to Mooruoquin Waopstal and Remoat Wounded Saldlae Fund, not Red Cross. Donations to Maskell's Olin Works by August 14.
Market notes detail C. Ryan and A. My Portland visiting Shepparton for council business and local duties under the Local Government Act. References to Captain Jenkins, the Shopyurna brigade, and community events mark a busy period with sermons, school arrangements, and a livestock sale attracting buyers despite a fractured week.
A long OCR fragment describes a Shepparton area wedding and social events. It lists attendees, venues, and dates, including references to St Germain’s, a dance, and a charity fundraising effort. The piece notes preparations, seating, and a reception with a catabroe spread, plus details on a forthcoming event and committee roles.
A wide range of notes, from Queen of benevolence Beryl Jul to King of Allies Tanies Milwa, appear in a chaotic page of items tied to local competitions and social topics. The text discusses magazine features, soldiers, home industries for women, training plans, and a June to August schedule with various local figures and events.
Fragmentary OCR shows a list of names and places linked to a county recruiting effort. Readable items include Mesbuchene and names such as W. Parker and Wrage sedi, with unclear affiliations or dates. The incomplete text hints at a regional muster or enlistment notice without full context or standard details. The fragmentary nature limits precise interpretation.
Cryptic notes describe a fete at St Brendan's with references to Queen of Minden and local dignitaries. Details hint at a ceremonial pageant, processions, and anticipated crowds. positions and roles are mentioned with sporadic names and places, though the fragmentary OCR obscures full clarity.
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