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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary obituary notes the passing of Mr Pounds and references family members. The text mentions his eldest son, relatives in New South Wales, and a memorial tone praising his life. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
The excerpt from the Shepparton News reflects fervent wartime discourse urging volunteers, sacrifice, and civic responsibility. Letters discuss returning soldiers, government actions, and the burden on civilians, with appeals to pride, duty, and national honor amid ongoing conflict. The text underscores community expectations and the moral stakes of mobilization.
Fragmentary report from the Shire of Shepparton and districts detailing rival views on wartime employment, returned soldiers, and local appointments. It notes a council struggle over filling vacancies including a captain post, with references to employments for wounded veterans and the involvement of War Council and Northside supervisory bodies.
Sport report lists winners with early prices from Wednesday. Names like Kyabilam, Chalmers, Janet Taek appear with brief results and odds. Details are garbled yet indicate publican’s stakes and local betting outcomes amid scattered odds and places.
A vivid account describes the great Morin Tengo event with visitors gathered at an adobe walled site. Brigham Young and leaders feature in a planned temple and tabernacle setting drawing 100,000 visitors yearly, with the world famous tabernacle and theater capacity noted.
A detailed but tangled report covers a Wednesday afternoon basketball game on the Shipparion court. Lewin led a decisive win by 20 points over Inv ilitey Finks with stars Shapparten Fairley Sandy Mytowe Monae Furphy Dowsiey and Weir among key players.
A fragmented report lists players and results from a local tennis tournament. Mentioned are Oak mabuh, Gibbs, Harvey, and Alusane with scores and matches in progress. Players are urged to begin their schedules on Wednesday with shifts and a forthcoming evening session for local clubs.
The Shepparton Friendly Society held its annual meeting with delegates listed including A.O.F. and Waller as secretary. The group settled on fortnightly Friday meetings, elected a president and committee, and adjourned noting February 2 as the next gathering.
An article explains a government loan scheme with bonds issued at various values from £10 to £1000, detailing monthly payments and deposits. It discusses transfer options, settlement through accounts, stamp duty, and transit rules, noting conditions for repayment and acceptance by lenders and brokers.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a disrupted report from Ye Shesapartun station on the Milure line about overdue trains and platform congestion. It mentions a miner and a stoppage between Wanehiye and Sot Bttble with unclear destination.
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