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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1916
Page
4
A wartime article denounces the German forcible confinement of women and children in concentration camps during the two year occupation of French provinces. It argues their forced labor violates international law and calls this a grave war crime, urging accountability for the perpetrators.
A large gathering at the Seoparlon Hotel on Thursday night led to the formation of a race club to benefit Morroopna hospital. Dr J W Flemnes elected president with D McSaur as vice president and S Pol fork as treasurer. Committees and officers named, membership fee set, and a sub committee to draft a racing programme appointed for a meeting once a date is fixed.
A special stock sale at Shepparton on August 11 drew a record yarding of 1393 cattle and 5172 sheep, with strong northern Victoria and Riverina buyer activity. Prices varied by class, with high demand for prime cattle and sheep. some stock sold above late rates while others lagged, and overall market sentiment centered on export prospects and female stock slaughter.
The Bina Lodge Farmers' Union held its August meeting with members present. President Ali Quinlan presided as the secretary, W. Walter, received thanks for work aiding the union and a purse was presented in appreciation.
A well attended Yabba Farmers Union meeting was held on Saturday at Yabba Schoolroom. Topics included requesting a resident doctor at Dookie, quantitation and vitals for federation, a weighbridge at Yabba and support for the Victorian Producers Co operative Co. Wheat buying details and council liaison were discussed with several farmers urging nearer carting routes to Yabba Soni.
A regal Crown program at the Star Theatre on Thursday night featured songs and pageantry. Miss Paul and Miss O Shea led a coronation with regional contenders for Queen of Defence Beryl Julius, Queen of Peace Mary Bland, and King of Allies James Milne, as thousands voted and the audience cheered. The event, part of a school carnival fundraising drive, drew a crowded house and raised substantial funds for the carnival and local schools.
A vivid account describes a coronation procession with princes and queens, dignitaries and children participating. Archbishop presented gifts, crowns and pens were exchanged, and music by local ensembles highlighted the festive event. The piece notes community gratitude, a large audience, and a charity auction alongside the health advert.
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