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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
1
A guide of men and guards repair Kennedy street channel where miles of waterlogged banks and damaged channel edges show eight foot or more of wash. Fences along the roadside washed away, water fills ditches, creating mosquito breeding ground. a local concert program followed on a remote notice by Dr. Gibson and presiding Bradahin.
Monday market dull with 154 each fenned including 60 baconers and porkers. Demand weak, values drop to 6 per hond, while other items show slight gains. Prime baven and good day quotes listed with various loads and prices across categories.
The Shire Council discussed protests against removal of a weir at a creek crossing. Mr Thompson urged to conserve water for his engine but faced restrictions. deputation of ratepayers demanded support. Gr Gourlay and others objected to any creek disruption, while Mr Moss and Mr Martin pressed for council action. The meeting adjourned with motions and amendments on handling the issue.
Mrs W Matthews of Fryers at Shepparton praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a splendid remedy for kidney ailments after prolonged back pain and a failed hospital treatment. The letters urge readers with kidney symptoms to start a thorough course and note prices and the poster’s contact details for purchase.
Fragmentary extract cites penalties under the Police Offences Act 1915 for unauthorised hunting or other acts. The text references liability up to ten pounds and mentions a controlled person or authority as authorizing enforcement measures.
Gov Florence, curator of Queen's Gardens, presents a table of rainfall records kept since 1885. The readable portion notes rainfall amounts recorded by local groups and hints at gaps in the archival entries.
The report outlines a bulk wheat handling system at Wise Bros involving wagons delivering grain to a lift and elevator reaching 60 feet, then distributing wheat to store rooms and silos. A screw conveyor feeds the Rube conveyor, with power shovels and a Bell conveyor moving wheat to grinding, all powered by electric generation at the mill.
An ad copy notes Marshall's boots and leather items as up to date with appealing prices. It promotes trying the products with a satisfaction guarantee and highlights Elys as a notable supplier in the leather goods line.
SuBPPARON and Mrs A D Maxon thank donors Nellie Martin Wesile Callister Joyes Hutshiner and Truth Redputl for contributing 24 to support their good cause. Mrs Maron plans knitted socks and blankets, with townsfolk urged to assist as holiday work slows. A sprinkler-equipped vehicle and tied lanks ensure supply readiness.
A dull market with limited buyers and draggy trade marked the year end sale. Crossbred wether and ewe quotes ranged from 23 to 31/4, Merinos 10/5 to 20/0, while stores at 980 head represented all classes except Wottiers amid cautious bidding and few significant declines. Rationed by silos, overall values softened as vendors resisted deeper price cuts.
A petition from over twenty four ratepayers across Lie rdunagy dune and Sheep Pen Creek called for an engineer to inspect and report on options to divert floodwater from the Broken Rives and protect properties and roads. An official report by engineers noted significant damage and urged public action beyond current plans, with local councillors supporting a State Rivers Commission inquiry and funding discussions to manage Mond waters and keep 30 miles of roads intact.
War notices names Corporal Wi Jackson of Numurkal for bravery in France with a Military Medal. He was wounded earlier, while his family, including Mr and Mrs Cooper and Mr and Mrs Anderson, learn of loved ones fighting in Europe. Messages sent home speak of love and well wishes. Further notes report correspondence from Lindsay Jackson in France and early Salisbury Plains memories.
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