21 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1914
Page
1
A chaotic report describes a lively competition with many buyers. Items described as sold freely at varied rates. Prices shown as advancing, with strong activity across categories and high turnout at the event.
T J Kittle conducts undertaker services with funeral requisites in stock and offers tents tarpaulins horse and cow rugs verandah blinds and repairs plus flag hire. Located at Ande Street Shepparton in the summer months.
The Holetown shire council notes proposed works including a bridge over Violet Ponds and nearby road repairs. Objections and tenders are discussed, with reference to water supply, land paddocks, and a call for urgent action to prevent erosion and improve drainage.
The report details harvest results with mixed yields across districts and warnings of late season losses. It notes overall smaller stock, variable conditions, and local gin activity, referencing regional figures and the impractical prospects for full recovery this year.
Melbourne wool sales details from Sorod and related listings. The report notes 1,960 bales offered, with sale proceeding on January 20, listings from The Australian firm and agents in Shepparton. Mentions of brandy, distribution, and government licensing context in the market.
An ornate notice describes luxury ocean liner travel via London with a focus on comfort, accommodation, and safety for passengers. It lists grand saloon fare structures and branch service, mentioning Melbourne and Sydney routes and the Orient Line. It highlights modern appliances and vital air conditioning for passenger ease.
An Adelaide notice outlines passenger steamship calls to Marseilles Pigsouth London and other ports with permissions to call at Brindia. It lists vessel names Tong Com'drive Bei Malwa and Haddock with sailing dates in December and January, including 11000 and 10000 passenger totals and special holiday tickets to Colombo. Tickets and further details are available from the company office on Ter Gotins Street.
A historical trade listing includes Massey Harris Company products such as ploughs harvesters hoes and cultivators. It mentions a variety of farming tools and equipment names with references to maize and grain handling gear. The fragmentary text lists several implements and associated terms without coherent narrative.
Readable lines indicate Upligates and fuel lubricating oil are obtainable at Thepparton Motor Works. The fragmentary notice hints at a local supplier offering automotive goods and related products.
A garbled OCR item notes the reopening of the Buyleher's Shop titled Best of Small Goods. The fragmented text mentions a sale setup and other unclear details, with no clear dates or outcomes.
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