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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
2
A fragment mentions public thanks and mentions Bree and Mutton, focusing on low prices and the Chamber of Commerce offering the best dry air system. The text is garbled but implies a promotional notice.
A rattling mix of proposals and criticisms dominates the council meeting as officials discuss road repairs, drain maintenance, and potential levies. Citizens voice concerns over gridlock, traffic safety, and the cost of street improvements while departments defend priorities and funding.
The report lists prices and descriptions from a Monday market in Shepparton with lots of text about sheep, lambs, ewes, and quality grades. It references head counts, prices per head and per kilo, and quality notes across various categories, noting buyer activity and the market's overall rate of sale.
The article records a library committee meeting at Shepparton Free Library noting reports on 14,075 books issued in the prior year, ongoing fundraising, subscriptions received, and plans for a cheaper supply of a nucleus collection. It mentions support from local patrons, donations, and future building considerations as figures and names of officials are cited.
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