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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1916
Page
3
A garbled excerpt lists deaths and notices from Australian communities, mentioning mourners, weddings, and concurrent social events. Names like Mr W Jackson, Mrs Catherine Dalkie, and various local figures appear among fragmented details, with scattered references to churches, hospitals, and civic rites. The passage blends obituaries, marriages, and society items in an era tone, reflecting regional life and public notices.
Aged 11 son of Dr J Wy Hopanne, apprentice at Mooravpin hospital, died after a willow tree fall near 20 feet. He struck a branch, fell to ground, lapsed into unconsciousness, and died shortly after in hospital. Doctors in attendance reported his condition as critical throughout, with mournful arrangements to follow.
A Shepparton fire brigade display on Wednesday and a Kyabram demonstration highlighted the event, with competing teams and a long list of participants. The report details a drowning incident at the Hutan swim baths, a St Patrick’s Night Concert, enlistments and naval medical staff, Nathalia Race Club matters, and local school news including exams and subject offerings.
A mixed notice outlines a Globe Theatre bill including One Night shows and a plan by New South Wales officials with Victorian railway ministers to discuss third rail schemes. Typhoid cases in Tocumwal are noted, with a funeral and cemetery movement. The state’s marketing act provisions are touched on by Senior Constable Corry, and legal notices reference penalties for contraventions.
A Daily Mail report recounts how private Jenkinson of the 2nd Australian Light Horse, invalided from the Dardanelles, endured hardship after kindness flooded him in a London hospital. Women donors sent parcels of food and gifts, with soldiers and residents contributing letters and money, while a long stream of parcels overwhelmed hospital staff.
An ex shepherd secretary, prominent in Goulburn Valley racing circles, is praised for long service with the Wo dunga Turf Club and the Natta brigade. His secretarial work spanned aviation and racing clubs, marking him as a capable all round sportsman and energetic organizer.
Wednesday’s banquet in Kyabcam praised Captain G A Rundle for his long service in command amid memories of gallant fire brigades. Speakers noted the absence of the beloved Otick Omer Marshall and recalled Rundle’s leadership during Gallipoli days and extensive state duties with brigades from across the region.
A fragmented racing report lists events including a 5 furlongs Town Plate and Turtoiss Bohuna Handicap. It references War Funds support and prize mentions like 40 save and 4 Mil Millewa. Names such as Bohuna and Rees appear amid scattered race details.
An institution votes to ban certain books by German authors amid a broader dispute over loyalty and age restrictions. The meeting on Thursday night was held by the institute, which stated no further acquisitions would be allowed beyond approved materials as it reviews its collection.
A series of auction notices lists properties for sale including 389 acres with springs and a 20 acre block near Station, 20 acres one mile from Shepparton with plantings, 40 acres irrigation land with houses and station proximity, and 52 10. 10 planted acres with improved land and cash deposits. Financing offered up to 20 years, deposits varying, with mortgage loans available in Eveetield and surrounding regions.
Dinouambor sells chaff cutting and pressing services in Shepparton with supervision for Alsiriot shearing if required. Offers freight dress, Tw Ordig, Edward stevel, and cycle repairs. Also promotes Red Gum from John Johns sawmills Kotupn and advertises Dix Cycles.
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