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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
2
A damaged transcript recounts wartime speech making and council discussions in Suepparton. It highlights British Empire unity, recruitment concerns, carnival planning, and civic duties beside local tributes and legal notices. Includes notes on school duties, agricultural functions, and community events through December 1917.
The Shire Waterworks Trust held its monthly meeting in Shepparton. Chairman Quinlan and members discussed drainage channel excavations, cost limits of £55, repairs to Gowangerdin and Coserove channels, and washaways near Berry’s property. Drainage from State Rivers keeps Bynbarina lines wet. a new channel along Mr Coldwell’s property was proposed to relieve roadwork. Treasurer L. Byrne reported £1670 2s income since last meeting. pay sheets approved: Works £13 4/-, salaries £19 11/8, News £2 4/5. total £61 4/8.
A ceremonial note from secretary MAIEH dated December 4 outlines hospital solidarity and festive support. The text also includes fragmented, dense market quotations for livestock and commodities with prices, varieties, and shifts, reflecting a bustling trade day with fluctuating bids and sales.
George Paul, writing as Sadhnes, denounces the carnival and gambling at the town event. He cites moral corruption, financial waste, and harmful effects on youths, urging organizers to halt the activities and protect the community's youth and reputations. He questions specific expenditures and decries the carnival’s ties to gambling and seen influences.
A noisy session discusses storage capacity improvements, irrigation potential, and market practices affecting fruit growers. Leaders mention 1500 shires available to assist amid talks on royalties, with emphasis on sustaining stock, prices, and distribution in a challenging year.
Reports show items donated to the Federal Government House during November including 25 gowns, 50 undergarments, 335 handkerchiefs, 17 socks, 165 shirts, 47 bed socks and other essentials. Payments received totaled £397 from Miss Young. Secretaries SHAPPARSON and A C Mason coordinate duties.
A deputation from the Shire and Kadney area urged urgent public works reform at AU. They pressed for reconstruction of the Mooroopna to Shonsapie high road, seeking substantial funding to open routes and bolster road maintenance. The discussion touched on county costs and the need to curb extravagance while advancing essential infrastructure. The delegation included members Medtenxie and J.D. ML, with ongoing questions about funding allocations and project scope.
Fragmentary OCR of a church and community notices page listing names, meetings, and events. Mentions Salvation Army gathering, Advent services, youth groups, and various local organizations with times and locations as read.
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