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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary text appears to describe returned soldiers and a ceremonial or memorial context. It mentions sympathies, a high authority, and a station at a location, with garbled names and dates. The readable elements suggest a formal notice or description of veterans and associated events or honors.
A local notice lists cricket balls tennis rackets and racquet sets for players. Includes prices, sets, and accessories with descriptions of quality and availability.
A wounded report recounts PLB Newel Maskell’s death during a patrol on Supcomiane 2a. The account notes severe injuries including loss of both legs and arm, and a fatal stomach wound. Witnesses describe a chaotic engagement, with German prisoners and other troops present. The piece mixes names, places, and battlefield details in a dated, fragmented style.
Fragmented ad style text touts DOAN'S Kidney Pills as a remedy. Personal claims describe relief from backaches and nerve pain, with outdated language and dubious medical assertions. The passage references a poster notice and a supplier address, typical of sensational wartime era cure ads.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a sale notice mentioning three lots of Sudan grass and related terms. Mentions buyers, dates, and procedural hints but text is garbled with misspellings and missing context. Readable items include price references and an auction sequence.
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