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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
2
The paper abandons its usual format this year to sell ad space, aiming to lower costs. The issue will be a large sheet about 40 by 30 inches and will feature nearly one hundred photographs of notable locals including Macgill Watkins McLean Paul Fair and many others.
In a vivid 1916Reflection, RK Mackay laments Britain’s manpower strain and Australia’s faltering loyalty. He contrasts Anzac valor with domestic doubt, condemning calls to replace soldiers with women behind the lines while praising steadfast front-line devotion and imperial duty.
The government bans employing subjects of Allied nations of military age in Australia. Wheat Pool segments for the 1916 harvest expected this month but final dividends uncertain as shipping delays persist. Jockey Harold Eames returns to Melbourne with a record of 48 wins from 123 mounts, plus training duties. A stock sale by Coy. Ltd. and Associated announcements advertise 10 000 sheep and 1200 cattle, with detailed consignments and cattle types listed in ads.
The Tallygaroopna Public Hall hosted a farewell for Privates McKenzie and Inglis who join the King’s forces. A large turnout from district supporters praised their sport backgrounds and promised prayers and good wishes as they depart for overseas duty.
On Monday the Tally Faroopna Public Hall filled with residents honoring Phes Crosl McKenzie and John Inglis for leaving to serve. McKenzie urged December 20 referendum support. he stated returning soldiers largely back the measure and that those on stage would do their duty.
Roy Emmett of Euroa is reported a patient at Brook Hospital Woolwich with trench feet and a gunshot wound to the leg. Edward Imrie of Tungamnah is killed in action in France. William Imrie and another brother are wounded or on active service. The Paterson Bros Bunbartha mourn the death of their nephew Edward Macgill killed by a shell after rescuing a comrade. he had been earlier mentioned in despatches. Further official word awaited.
News from the Euroa and nearby districts reports Pvt. George Wilson wounded in France, with action notes on his platoon status. Also listed are the deaths of Lew Toon the Lew Toon Chinese herbalist aged 80, and several parish updates, marriages, and local incidents including a fatal cattle accident near Moira Park Look phiwe.
A local Red Cross committee in Shepparton issues a formal refutation denying charges that the honorary secretary and treasurer receive weekly payments for services. The statement asserts all funds received have been applied to the committee’s aims and payments are false. Signed by Susan Sutherland Ada Wil er WW Bowen and Laura B Mathing.
The secretary reports delivering two sacks of girls clothing and bedding to Government House. Items include pillow cases pyjama suits a pyjama coat knitted socks and related apparel valued at two dollars per item.
Ardman Branch Red Cross reports November deliveries including 50 underpants 17 scarves 27 socks 5 mittens 2 shirts 16 face washers hospital slippers and bags plus magazines. A £4 10s donation from Ardmona Gymnasium Club is gratefully noted. Treasurer seeks outstanding subscriptions to reach annual balance.
Jim Lo'Lom guides Tom along High Street toward U. Marshall's for boot shop repairs. Tom limps, seeking sturdy footwear as they pass a storefront and a hint of a local shop facing Shepparton News.
Obituary fragment for Veen born 40th Battalion service member and eldest son of Alfred Green and family. Details of surviving relatives and long list of connections appear incomplete in the damaged text.
Village churches and local organizations announce service times and gatherings across Shepparton and surrounding districts. Key entries reference Saints, Baptist Steppayloy, and Lodge meetings with dates and host locations including Shepparton, Orrvale, and Rumleigh areas.
A garbled 19th century clipping describes charitable events and visits. Mentions: Heartquarters, Pine Por Uloet, Pete WPerevanss, Chitin, and Praienes street with references to distribution of aid and community effort.
A well known physician discusses prostate health and related medical observations. The article mentions pediatric and uterine topics and hints at contemporary treatment approaches and patient safety considerations.
Fragmentary text discusses wool appraisements and a dated ledger or trade table. Mentions names and a test or tally, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR. Contains scattered proper nouns and possible participants, with no coherent event trajectory.
Letters from users praise the "French Orlene" hearing aid as curing long deafness within days. One testimonial from De Borthwick of Dallas says a permed device cured years of deafness and prompted recommendations. Advertisement urges try one box mailed for 4/6 with postpaid delivery and secure packing, address Orlene O. H. Richards Walling Street Dartford Kent England.
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