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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
4
Land and estate agent for Victoria Insurance Co Ltd for hire, workmen's compensation, Australian Provincial Assurance Co for life endowments sickness fire houses and land for sale and to let. Fayras St. Offers and agents details pasted from a provincial ad.
Funeral requisites are stocked in full and funerals are conducted with respectability under humane economic principles in the district. A hearse with plumes is available. Address Maude Street, Shepparton.
Notice announces trust funds and other money available with interest rates from percent for terms up to five years in large and small sums.
A historical notice from Mooroopna announcing racing events on a January 1997 meeting. It lists several handicap races with prize money, weight limits, and conditions, details on ponies and standards, entry requirements, and officials A. G. Clarke president W. Wild handicapper E. Hawking secretary. It notes deadlines for nominations, weights, and acceptance, plus travel and admission details for attendees.
The note compares advertising value by net profit rather than spend, arguing that true ads are good when they bring in more money than they cost and yield tangible cash results. It advises focusing on outcomes rather than waste.
A protest letter outlines a Soldiers Welfare movement in the Ivanhoe area urging support for Australian soldiers and their families. The document names a Soldiers Welfare League formed in the Stale, seeking public citywide backing and coordination with related associations to aid veterans and dependents. It invites communications from interested residents to build local advocacy and activity.
Historical remedy notes emphasize hot water as a stomach pain aid enhanced by bisurated magnesia. The text argues a hospital use and home preparation mix with distilled water to ease discomfort and promote digestion, warning against confusing magnesia forms.
A testimonial from Mrs R B Seumorts of Kyabram praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for curing severe kidney pain and edema after a long illness. She details backache, dropsy signs, and swelling, claiming the remedy restored health after two bottles and a final recovery. Available from chemists and stores at 2/0 per bottle or 15/8 by post in Sydney.
The article details Lieutenant Les Bolder in charge of recruiting for the Eola Federal Gleaturate with a new recruiting depot opened near the council office. Volunteers report for medical exam in Seymour, then await assignment and training. The Victoria commission reviews eligibility and placement, replacing some field officers and NCOs as needed.
A short notice states Sam offers a large stock of second hand home goods at a coastal store corner Calia and Edward streets. The ad presents second hand articles as cheap and best for furnishing homes and invites visits to view the assortment.
Fragmentary report of a court hearing at Shepparton about matters before Parliament. Notes mention a motion to adjourn, a plan to address transfers and compensation, and an emergency provision. Details are garbled with many missing or misread words.
A December 2 gathering of the Yabba Farmers Union and Agency reveals debate on wool procurement, costs, and next wheat wool delivery. Protests against federal policy surface, with calls to curb imports and push for local production expansion and price protections.
The Adelant steamers advertise passenger only sailing with broad class cabins. Modern safety and comfort features are listed. Round the world rates via Galle, United States, Japan, and more. Local agents Dowdell Melbourne and McNamara Shepparton provide further information and circulars.
Partial OCR text suggests a Victorian era discussion of railway or transit construction and freight savings. Names like Aly Jones and Wod awsdy appear, with mentions of Sheppartan works and 100000 tasube in 0wea 201 WE, implying estimates of cargo and travel implications.
A fragmented report describes a four foot long snake involved with a taco at Mt Wil Rohini. The tale notes a sudden bite in the chin area and a visible poison-like scent, with uncertainty about the event and participants.
Fragmentary OCR text lists several company names including Aqandea THE GOLDEN Orry CO Boni te PLOUGHS GULTIVALLS WHE STATE ASSURANGE CO WIs MISKE and mentions Wolfgans with a COMPLE Addressr HIGH SYAGBE ShrvPanton opposite Railway Guys and Phony Ro 34.
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