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Newspaper

Shepparton News

Location

Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 07, 1918

Page

2

Howard family mourns drowning victims in Shepparton area

Bereavement card expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for letters visits and sympathy after the accidental drowning of Nellie aged, Annis aged 7, and others while bathing in the Goulburn River at Shepparton in January. Oldest daughters of Mr and Mrs M Howard. Messages of support noted.

Wyndham ST Shepparton Allan Smesh Mathadyen Storance Mulron Slam Mooroopna Hospital Dunaverty Shepparton Bast Howard Nellie Annis M, Howard Sadie Kalie

Victorian infant mortality and birth-rate debates in reform era

An extended discussion reviews Victorian statistics on infant mortality and birth rates, noting declines from 1891-93 and the role of diarrhoeal disease. It cites concerns over milk supply, parental care, and public health, then shifts to warnings on national birth-rate decline and eugenics, highlighting Professor Berry’s remarks and calls for policy action to curb immigration and encourage childrearing amid wartime anxieties.

Victoria Tider Australia Decislion Col Mul Sonlys Germany Italy Engle Austria Fells Agsumi Ausoie Allayea Statistician Austra Berry Odom Ald Greece British Empire OS U Amie

Passing of an Old Colonist Mary Spears

Old colonist Mary Spears died after years of hardship on the Moordoona and later in Melbourne and Shepparton. The widow of James Jeffrey, she lived 61 years in Victoria since arriving from Castlemaine. Her family included four sons and several daughters, with surviving members spread across NSW and Victoria. Funeral and graveside services were led by Rev Geo Paul and Mrs Marys Speaker, with many friends expressing sympathy.

Mary Days Indy Corneeso Rhea Sinterre iGeo Paul Myr. Marys Victoria al Castlemaine James ‘Jeffrey James Low Caryind Sual Spears Fealand Searé Melbourne Meo Spearis Moordoona North Dthe Chidren New South Wales Alex Cuore Nobert James

Bowling tourney results and upcoming matches at Shepparton

In the singles Harve y H B led the way into the third round as the team faced a 2 rink tint against the MCC with a loss by 8 points. Scores show Bendigo 29 to 6 Bareena 15 to 14 plus results against St Kilda and Donaldtt, with Wednesday's 4 rink game set on the Shepparton green featuring Anderson, Bowen, Byrne and others.

Eurphy Gelling M.C.C Shepparton Tatura Shepparton Green Anderson Bowen Byrne Goakley Golbludick Downey Drury A. Fairley FS Fairley Furphy Harris Harvey Mathews Munts Stevenson Wolfenden Smith

Women lead jewel fund drive for child welfare in Britain

Prominent figures including Mrs Linyd George and Miss Ellen Terry inaugurate a children's jewel fund during National Baby Week to finance the creation of welfare centres for infants. They urge women to donate jewels, arguing it is riskier to be a baby in England than a soldier in France.

Linyd George Duchess of Marlborough Rhondda Ellen Terry Great Britain Engand France Uietpal Amd

Shepparton Shire Council Considers Wheat Storage Silo Works

The Shepparton Shire Council met to discuss tenders for wheat storage silos at railway stations and the associated elevating and conveying machinery. They also reviewed frontages along Goulburn River, a Dookie-Nalinga road deviation project, and proposed electric schemes on the Kiewa River, with multiple public works items and staff matters on the agenda.

Railways Depachment Shepparton Tle Lown Elegtric Goulburn Public Works Department Goulburn River Kialla Neterrad Leen Dookle-Nalinga Road Country Heads Board Dookie-Nalinga Dookie College Dookie College Road Council of Agricultural Education Council Law Lion Bairy of Violetown Boundary Road Honeysuckle S. Shire Violet Tudgey Sadler Jengineer Conkractor Shire of Bright Gouncil Kiewa Hyde-Electric Company Kiewa River

Shepparton district council financial estimates presented

The meeting heard a secretary J T Kyne submit current year receipts and expenditures with revenue items including general rate fees and bridge sales. Expenditure totals 8681 pounds leaving 841 pounds for new works while local ridings face tight ledgers. several staff and public notices are noted amid losses and upcoming inspections.

J.T) Kyne Sale Yu Alanes Shepparton Emery Ssousshevita Kialla North

Salvation Army Names New Eli To Engineering Briggs

The Salvation Army announces a reshuffle naming Eli Briggs to engineering duties. Briggs takes over as lead engineer, replacing prior incumbent and coordinating with corps units nationwide.

Eli Engin Briggs

SUNDAYS GATHERING AT SHEPPARTON SHINES FAREWELL

Transfers to Wagga upset the Shepparton Salvation Army operations as Ensign and Mrs Briggs depart Thursday morning. Farewell meeting with speeches by Downe Sinniel Major Symonds Sister Chenery and Mr Coppin highlighting their patriotic service and cooperation with the community. Lieut Robinson supervised the event in Shepparton, praising the couple’s work and the strong local support.

Shepspankin Wagga’ Ans Norning- Ext Yaglerday Theyylack Briges Eytig Briggs Seniel Ensign Tolh Shepparon Lieut. Robinson U. B. Robinson

Awards and honors for servicemen tied to Monash era deeds

A page-wide notice honors Lance-Corporal Frank Hanson of the 7th Field Ambulance for a Military Medal bar earned after Bullecourt. It notes his Oxford officers’ school, prior study at Dookie Agricultural College, and links to General Monash and Major-General Day. Also mentioned are other Australians, their battles, hospital transfers, and royal acknowledgments from King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.

Frank Hans Ion 7Th Field Ambulance Bullecourt Oxford Lsswas Dookie ‘Agricuttural College Hirkudiy Beawa Ot Ue Tana i UGS John Monsh Cumming J. We'm. Day Keene England Ennett Shepparton Goulburn Bennett Isaas Bennett Anye Drago Tre Danilo Rails Howes Uritus Porley i Vinesciy Victoria Gaeraéks Mintel Baal Melbourne Batt Tie Sun I Uielsinis Meade Lord Cushev Surrey Gm Howes Mughal Caulfield Wight All Howes Aunold Dew Alexandra Vere Wic Win Georges

News in Brief: Victoria stores, Maryborough project details

Cool stores rise in Victoria as Maryborough project aims to save capacity of 16 000 lushes case. Dividend questions arise on capital, with directors and chairman discussed. Mooroopna back road keepsake yard near Goulburn Ley hotel and Tarnock CoriolL details include a 2 acre site one mile from town. Apply Mrs Webbe Tarnock CoriolL.

Fenill Victoria Maryborough F. Wcale Rolhore Shepparton Mooroopna Goulburn Webbe Tarnock Corioll

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