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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1916
Page
3
A fragment describes the Shepparton Sports Carnival with committees and planned events. It lists hospital and local committee figures, performers from Melbourne, and varied attractions. The piece mentions wartime fundraising aims, a program of athletic and entertainment events, and a public display schedule with speakers and demonstrations.
A fragmentary article notes Brangon’s Last Ride and the passing of colonists amid political turmoil. Names appear as scattered garbled text including references to patriots, dynasties, and voting imagery. The readable portions hint at a theatrical or political piece tied to late colonial times and civic events.
A historical text outlines proposed changes at a rural agricultural high school, detailing the conversion of old facilities into a new technical wing. It mentions staff names, funding plans, and expected dates for the project, with emphasis on equipment, workshops, and updated classrooms.
A meeting of Mateouvers will be held at the Valleyarcon Public Hall on Saturday next at 1 oclock. Delegates from Sheppurton will attend. A work committee will be formed and voting will occur. All labor payers are urged to attend promptly.
Tenders are invited and oil provided until noon on Saturday February 400 by the undersigned for the formation of about 29 chains of road and drainage on the Allen Estate Subdivision east of Shepparton near the Railway Station. The lowest tender will be accepted. Black May.
Tenders addressed to the President of the Shire at Shepparton will be received until noon on Monday February 10 for erection of buildings at Dookte Quarry and concrete foundations for machinery at Beckie Quarry Bridges Pigus. Specifications may be inspected at Sleira Hall during five hours. A deposit of five pounds and cash for each tender must be enclosed. The lowest tender will be accepted. Kyne Shire Secretary Shepparton February 1910.
The Shire of Shupparton invites tenders for repairs to a bridge over the main channel near Gowangardie Weir on Shupparton Bunalla Road. Plans and specifications may be inspected at the Shire Office. A deposit of 5 percent of the tender sum is required in cash or bank guarantee. Tenders close at the Shire Office on 7th Wobionney 1919.
The Shire of Shoppartory council at a meeting on February 14 proposes a general rate of one shilling in the pound on net annual value of assessable property for the year ending September 30, 1916. The assessment will be due in one payment on March 30, 1916, with the Local Government Act 1915 guiding the process. The estimate is deposited at Shire Hall Shepparton for inspection.
The Shire of Shepparton announces tenders to remove and rebuild a school at the Katto Station and related works, deposit £5 security 6 percent. Tenders close 2 AM February 22, 1910, with particulars at the Inspector of Works office. Public notices list polling places and a rate levy for the Shire. election details and government Gazette publications referenced.
A garbled sale notice outlines multiple properties including 52.10.10 planted acres and 22 lucerne acres with wells, freehold and long leases. Listings include 240 acres with a house and springs, 420 acres near 4 miles from town, an orchard of 20 acres, and 40 acres with irrigation and livestock, with price ranges and terms up to 80 years.
Ingham Bos announces they have purchased My Chawter s gal and are ready to offer chaff cutting and pressing services in Bhopparien and nearby districts. Private address listed as Mayen s Graig Fulway street Shoppurin.
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