24 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1914
Page
1
A garbled catalog of items on sale includes ladies clothing, bed quilts and blankets, wool jackets, and shoes. It lists prices, sizes, and assorted houseware plus tools like chain wheels and felt slippers, with many entries in old monetary formats and fragmented descriptions.
A heavily damaged OCR fragment from a Presbyterian church service recounts a sermon and hymns. It references Pastor May and other names, notes on congregational response, hymn sections, and references to theological themes. The text reveals a fervent mobilization for faith, prayer, and missionary work within a historic church setting.
A faulty advertorial claims Doan's Kidney Pills cured a kidney ailment. The note, signed by a user, asserts relief from backache and vomiting and urges publication of the statement. It cites price details and a Sydney distributor, typical of 1920s patent medicine promotions.
Detailed agricultural notes describe timely plowing and harrowing to loosen topsoil, destroy weeds, and consolidate soil for seedbed readiness. Emphasizes soil moisture, early root depth, and careful timing after planting to promote strong establishment and growth of maize.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Melbourne and Shepparton with figures such as 18, 5, 2710, and a printed notice by Malcolm arena. It references a sale or auction context tied to a place in Victoria but the text is largely unreadable and lacks clear specifics.
The notice lists Wryndham Bireet and THE LEADING PAINTER AND DECORATOR as key figures in the district. It mentions high charges and a expected reduction in principal payments under a scheme from WEVOY 4 CO or AAMIRET SY, MELBOURNE, with figures around 11,000 and 12,300 noted, dated Weston Sept. 28.
A local agricultural fair showcased Reaper and Binder machines from Hay Loude Grain and Fortifiesr Orine Culsivators and Beaders Orchard. Exhibits highlighted innovative harvesters, with demonstrations of cutting, binding, and grain processing for spring crops.
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