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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
6
A fragmentary tale describes an old man and a young man with a wig expressing relief and deception during a stock transfer. The narrative hints at a London buyer paying £1500 for stock while doubts linger about the men’s honesty and the meaning of their cryptic phrases.
Fragmentary page from Melbourne showing stock and wheat scrip brokers notes. Scrambled phrases describe receivership and a legal dispute over a request for clarity. Names, places, and precise terms are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A damaged OCR fragment references a young man going to sea and family remarks about his prospects and wellbeing. Names, places, and clear events are unreadable, yielding limited specific facts.
An OCR read reveals a quirky domestic scene with bemused talk of cleaning up and planning, a tense exchange about a planned gesture, and a dramatic moment near a doorway. Characters Wes and Bertha discuss limits of propriety, while a gun rumor and vows surface amid family banter.
A long fragment recalls debates in the Federal Parliament on Australia’s demands and Germany's stance, highlighting taxation policy, war debts, and considerations of international relations. The text notes various speakers and procedural tensions as representatives press for concrete actions and responses amid the wartime context.
A scrambled OCR fragment shows dubious marketing claims for a “Faulty Cough Sixtur land” offering spurious health cures and money saved. The text cites misnamed products and misleading endorsements, with scattered names and locations, reflecting a questionable ad page item.
The Union Trustee Co of Australia Limited informs members of changes or inquiries regarding the company. Disclaimers and contact details are noted, with names of officers including SANEL COOKS and FM CARROLL as chief manager and assistant manager.
The Bryan Bros introduce windedale designs built for endurance and speed in storms. They emphasize automatic lubrication and enhanced stability to secure confidence at sea, claiming superior silence and efficiency in demanding conditions.
A generic nostrum advertisement extols Waters Safe Cure as a kidney and liver restorative. It urges readers to purchase the patent remedy, branding it a universal cure for debility and a wide range of ailments.
Fragmentary text notes a manufacturing issue and a trade dispute. The readable parts mention a factory or enterprise and concern over production or market access, with no clear names, places, or dates available for firm details.
Auction listing from Braithwaite Preston Tannery in Preston Victoria notes quantities of dry wattles bark and a golden wattle fork product. Market prices are stated as always given and a short note references a council gate to well below amount certain.
A garbled OCR fragment cites diverse topics from shells and fish to frogs and tolls on spinning machines. It mentions surgeons in the British Army in 124, Scotland in 1290, and notes on air travel, electricity, and stage performers. The text blends scientific curiosities, historical hints, and market prices with uncertain attributions.
The unveiled report from the Australian Red Cross Society details large remittances to the British Red Cross, extensive Australian military hospital support, and swift fund allocations. It notes total Australia receipts of 2,483,468 7/11 with Victoria contributing 80,704 and 63,460 year end balance.
Fragmentary dialogue discusses tasks and timing with odd spellings. Mentions a hostand bak az Room As Abe pala ane and Miss Little, plus questions about when it begins to bear cigaretion.
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