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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1914
Page
3
A partial readable segment describes a sailing event with mentions of Labuan Warnaghe and Yabba. It references teams or participants like West and AEGatrys, with dates in May and a mention of Saturday. The overall meaning is obscured by garbled OCR.
A noisy blaze near Shepparton disrupted a town meeting as officials and workers scrambled to manage a fire incident. The disruption led to temporary delays but no injuries were reported, and proceedings resumed after safety checks. Local authorities say the fire is under investigation with involvement from emergency services and city officials.
In Shepparton police court, Bowden faces larceny charges over a cheque for £0 8/3 tied to the Free Library and World Men's Guild funds. Testimony outlines salaried pay and commissions claimed, with a 9 cheque for 20/474 noted as paid on March 1.
The text shows a jumbled, partially legible legal or trial record with names like Alineh Verimang and several dates and figures. It references charges, witnesses, and sums such as 85/aid, with scattered mentions of inspectors, a secretary, and court proceedings.
The council withdraws cases in a dispute between Le Joon hoard of Realgie Shire Bouncy and tres Sheppar Witchers over safe wd panSEE Bae. The judge adjourns as the parties negotiate, with two cases adjourned and the rest pending. Solicitor Mr Sitherland represents Me WM. Abternoity, and the outcome hinges on withdrawals and forthcoming rulings.
Local market notes show a dated reference with fragmented figures. Names and exact items are unclear but indicate a timetable or price list amid partial phrases. Further readable context is needed to identify the event, participants, or location precisely.
Fragmented OCR mentions a watchmaker Abert Youmard and Lip Worl tint. It references a February 24 date and a court session at the Slepparcon Genskal Sessions on April 25. It notes an accusation, evidence, and a connection to a 2018 case. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text.
A long deputation from Devenish and surrounding districts urged construction of a Dookie to Yeoan railway corridor via Buckle and Tuivratio. They argued the line would open Victoria's north and west, boost irrigation and lamb production, and connect farm districts to Melbourne, while critics questioned cost and feasibility and ministers weighed how it aligned with decentralisation policy.
A detailed report covers a successful function at Tallyeeronppa. The event included a concert with a long program, many named participants, and a substantial collection for church funds. Receipts totaled about £109 with further mentions of £920 16s 6d in subscriptions and promises.
The listing records a July sale with buyers attending and multiple livestock categories. Prices cover cows, heifers, steers, vealers, and calves by quality, condition, and age, with figures in pounds shillings and pence. Some entries note fresh condition, spring calves, and odd lots, while others show higher and lower ranges across mediums and lows.
The deputation and their companies or dames Lomrack, representing Dookie Agricultural Society and other speakers, also Ailly addressed its Minister in support of the link.
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