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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1917
Page
2
The Shepparton News 1918 calendar outlines a new combined issue with wartime photographs of district soldiers killed in the Great War. It notes production aims, size about 49 by 70 inches, and a public appeal to assist in compiling names and portraits of fallen comrades for a memorial roll of honor.
The report details the Australian referendum result with a large anti conscription majority amid war debates. It notes Liberal and Labor party divisions and mentions leaders Bowser and the administration reshaping seats like Shepparton and Benalla. It highlights a shift in public opinion toward pacifist or anti conscription sentiment and questions future policy direction.
Duncan Brown argues voluntary recruiting is failing in Parliament with the Nationalist majority and criticizes conscription. He discusses government delays, the Labor pledge, and calls for all means to support the war, including maintaining public resolve and avoiding premature conscription. The account covers Brown’s wartime service, his critique of trench warfare, and a farewell to the front lines.
Last Monday night a severe thunderstorm with frequent lightning swept the district. Several grass fires broke out, burning hay stacks, grass patches, and a sheep pen, with damage mainly to fencing and cattle grazing. Local residents aided by attempting to contain the blazes. one sheep was lost and some horses were injured but saved. Residents praised the community effort to control the fires.
Streets were crowded with vehicles as crowds filled streets and sidewalks. Midnight hour sing ers celebrated. Christmas Day church services planned and New Year events mentioned. Banks and offices closed through Tuesday and Wednesday. workplaces observing holiday closures.
An obituary chronicles the life of a woman born in County Armagh Ireland in 18. She sailed to Australia with her husband, settled first near Upper Yarra then Kyneton, and lived in the Lake Conner district. She left a husband and eleven children, with many grandchildren and relatives named among a wide network of friends. The piece notes distant relatives and family connections across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Thomas dunkins of Con sopma died Friday morning in the Mountingsun Hospital front pneumonia after a weeklong illness. The remains were interred Saturday at Shepnacton with service at the crownside. Pallbearers named. He was a widower with one son and several relatives in the district.
Aul Jeneamah O'Om Laghas, Ald and respected Nathatin resident, died Saturday in Myorovpnn Hospital. Remains to Nathalin for homage. procession to Bhopparion martyrs monument in state.
ANS WEEN YOUNG. An obituary notes the death of Helen Young of Mamule Street, aged years, and outlines her family, including sons and daughters in law. The service was held at Shepparton with Baptist and Presbyterian clergy assisting, and the funeral marched to the local cemetery. The obituary traces the family’s moves from Ballarat to Winter Taste ATIne and then to Shepparton, noting Mr Young’s relocation to New South Wales years ago and the long residence in the district. Shepparton mourners included relatives across Warragul, Shenpurinn, and Mine Ladi, with a large family listing and dedications to the late Mrs. Young.
Lat Mr Mich Maelrad Pon, who had been removed to Nelsonpan Hospital for an afterd on of the heart, was waking.
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