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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1916
Page
3
The Shepparton Shire gathered for a meeting with unclear proceedings. Reports touched on health matters, road and depot issues, and budget reconciliations with several names and amounts referenced amid a flood of fragmented notes.
A meeting after Mass reports Rev Father Hogan plans to depart for the State of Victoria early February. He will visit Amnorien and Great Britain, aided by parish committees who announce substantial funds and donations totaling over £3805 11/10 to support liquidation and health measures, with a large benefactor list across districts and schools.
An old clipped notice advertises a Xmas cheer for women patients at Mooroopna Hospital and lists varied local trades and shop notices. It mentions Vibert's joining works and other local businesses, with a phone reference and several job and product lines. The fragmentary text shows a flood of ads for mowers, dressmakers, and jewelers around Wyngham Street and nearby areas.
A reader reports a pair of leather reins found with a foal near Sith Noy. The finder asks if anyone picked them up singly and suggests a person who did so may have been slain near McCarten, North Mooronpan. Raward
Eae Quien of Bain wishes to thank all who supported her at the Queen Competition. The event drew participants and spectators, with regard to the pageant’s reception and community support in the area.
An uproarious Variety show features 2 Reol TANGLE ROYSTONE and many stars including MARY PICKFORD and VICTOR MOORE, with a Paramount Pictures involvement and a local Christmas program. Additional notes highlight Lucerne varieties, horticultural ads, and a public notice for carpentry services in High Street.
Mrs Jane Dunne aged 41 years, wife of James Dunne, died after a long illness at the Wyndham Street Inn. The inquest found death due to long illness. Drs Mackinnon and Flanagan attended without success. The funeral, led by Rev. Father Hogan, was held at Shippton cemetery. Survived by four daughters and one son. The Dunne family, originally from County Galway, lived in Victoria including Fairy and Warnambool districts.
The dealer, Pinner, General Bester and Botts Merchant, advertises supply of used household goods from Corio and Exeter streets, claiming long proving value and inviting visits to the shop. Also Meyvoy & Co offer large cash sums for investment in country lands at current low rates for terms of years.
The readable lines describe a garment pattern and a sale with various items for purchasing. It mentions a festive mood and Christmastime reading, but the overall text is garbled and shows no clear event or outcome.
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