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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1918
Page
4
Readers browse a bustling New Year sale featuring multiyear Silk and Tussore Silk fabrics, Muggline muslin, washing suits and dresses, targeted discounts on men’s tailored suits, organdie lace blouses, decorative hats, and black three quarter hose. Customer options span sizes and styles for the season.
Melbourne market notes promote lucerne varieties including leafy lucerne and other grasses for dairy farming. The item references WHEAT and WAR LOAN sections, with mentions of Clarke & Co and Melbour ne stock exchange connections.
A garbled list of names and qualifiers appears to record various merit and qualifying results from multiple schools and districts. The text includes numerous individuals such as Minnie Curnow Patrick Gallagher James Anderson Doris Amios and Jean Ryan with mentions of Merit and Qualifying status across locations like Mundoona Marys TC Toolanha and North Mooroopna.
Mc Lager of Brisbane undertook a night voyage to cut the Sydney to Brisbane record, aiming to beat 20 hours per day average. The commute was completed in 19 days 384 minutes, with a claimed average over 33 miles per hour, amid claims of sustained speed and minimal attention to critics.
A Victorian Soldiers Fathers Association report shows rapid growth from about 500 members in February to 5000, spreading beyond the metropolitan area. The group emphasizes aiding government rehabilitation, supporting returning soldiers, and doubling membership. financials show receipts of £2084 6s 3d, expenditure £1074 18s 4d, with £250 in War Bonds.
An 19th century poultry column argues against overbreeding weak birds and condemns cruel practices. It urges culling nonviable hens, delaying mating pullets until mature, and feeding carefully to raise vigor. The piece condemns wormy, sickly stock and stresses stamina over quantity in breeding programs.
A correspondent discusses prevention over cure for influenza and typhoid vaccinations. He notes authorities claim vaccines deter typhoid, warns about propaganda by foreign powers, and cites observed immunity in soldiers. The piece links typhoid and Spanish influenza fears to broader wartime anxieties.
The New South Wales Settlement for soldiers applies to men from Hay State and Ling ein sev, private interhe Closne Settlements Act. Government advances up to £600 for stock, planks, and supplies. McWilliam, a situations specialist in Sydney, offers forms to suit soldiers, farmers, or graziers nationwide.
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