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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1915
Page
3
In Orrevale the Grace Bible Class held a November gathering with members and leaders present. Miss Ida Hobeets presided as hostess while Miss Tubid Pourew recited verses. a fundraising parcel sale raised funds for the Was yerandall sports club.
Reports indicate Jeatamatie Hey and others suffered injuries with a fractured hij and a long recovery ahead. Kennedy and others express cautious improvement as patients sit up, walk, and begin plaster treatment, while officials seek supplies for care and comfort.
A detailed report outlines the Valley Industries Union governance moves regarding share allotments and funding for a fruit canning venture. Directors discussed 3000 shares, balance of the group, and future work to secure capital while addressing member conduct and upcoming meetings.
Reports show sales activity across Shepparton and surrounding properties. A trio of listings include Ardsower Table at Puckmnwills NOSAV, Taantaown Ratato near Wongula with 1999 acres, and Gre Farre East at 750 acres. Total monthly sales reach 460000 with stock, plant, and crops included.
Jumbled OCR text delivers a garbled message promoting holidays and stage appearances. It mentions Wel, foolwear, pieces, and a Swore into Hie with Sigwel as a name likely inconsistent. The readable items include a mention of Pondey and a plea to buy holidays. The fragmentary content lacks coherent events or clear entities.
Fragmentary OCR follows a community scene with sales, church notices, social gatherings, and local names. The readable pieces mention selling efforts, a garden event, and upcoming meetings, but many words are garbled, yielding no clear event or outcome. Further restoration needed.
A garbled OCR note describes chaffcutting and pressing processes around Shepparton with references to Mavis and others. It mentions steaming or rivale uddiwes and gear names, but the readable details are fragmentary and uncertain.
The lettered protest accuses local officials and organizers of allowing gambling at the carnival in Shepparton. Signatories including Thomas, Geo, Patul and Be Brith condemn the event and urge action to stamp out perceived vice. They request police and civic leaders address concerns about casino-like activities at the gathering.
The Shire of Shepprantow announces a public auction of old brider decking and timber. Items listed include planks, 16 feet by 10 inches by 6 inches, 20 chains of timber, bags of tar and iron fittings. Inspect timbers before bidding. sale date to be advised by the secretary.
The fragment references remembrance day and an executive act for a county official, mentioning people and plans with scattered phrases. Important names and concrete actions are obscured by garbled OCR, leaving only hints of ceremonial context and civic notes.
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