12 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary notes show planning for a Shepparton carnival and campaign events with references to recruiting, senior presentations, and local figures. Mentions Ballioupie Town, Warner, Morrison, and other names in unclear context.
Seedy, dirty stalls and strong bidding marked a Melbourne market report with buyers seeking lower sale prices. Buyers like Lonw and Mav Galible Agency set competitive terms while sellers pushed for higher returns in a jumble of weights and values amid unclear figures and dates.
A reader reports severe kidney ache and back pain from which Down's Backache Kidney Pills provided relief. The testimonial credits improved sleep, reduced soreness, and regained work capability after prior remedies failed. The letter evidences a private health anecdote promoting a product with pricing and retail details.
A jumbled OCR of a charitable donation summary mentions donors and amounts, medical causes, and hospital appeals. Names include Joe Platt, L. Housint, and W. Walling while referencing venues like Shepparton and Melbourne. The report notes fundraising actions and hospital support in a late period community effort.
A damaged report notes rip open wheat sacks at a site belonging to Mr John Alexander and others, with spilt contents scattered on ground and disrupted stable paddock. An associated public service appointment is planned for March 31, with applications due by March 9 to the Geological Museum Building.
A fragment describes an event at a carnival featuring performers and a notable star. The passage mentions attendance at a habitual venue and a hospital reference, with limited readable names and details.
In Vienna a dusk duck shooting season outlines a limit of 19 ducks per bag with ongoing selection by shooters. The note indicates organizers are preparing for the season and potential spots for hunting are being lined up.
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