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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
2
Registered nurse Mrs. T. Gawne resumes duty at Vaughan Private Hospital Shepparton. Patients accommodated before and during accouchement. Moderate terms. 96 Hayes Street contact phone 99.
A Wangaratta Chamber of Commerce meeting urged cultivation of sugar beet in the district to support wartime food needs. They proposed testing at the Hirst school farm, leveraging soil and drought resilience, and discussed joint Red Cross and hospital fundraising efforts with a district-wide committee.
L.D.5., Vic. B.b.Sc., University of Melbourne advertises as a surgeon dentist available daily at rooms once occupied by Dr. Govett in Wynodham Street Shepparton. Hours from 9 to 6:30 or by appointment.
Numurrah on Friday August 2 hosts all day activities at Parnyrs Aros Hotel with multiple sessions and guest speakers scheduled throughout.
In Victoria and Riverina for 90 years LUCERNE 8 L G alfalfa is described as a slime genn ator and vigorous grower free of dodder with multiple first year cuts. It yields leafy succulent forage favored by fattening and dairying operations. References to Leader and Weekly Times May 13 and other lucerne varieties are noted.
An advertisement from R. Hanna & Co at 20 Market Street Melbourne promotes a booklet on infant care and information for households where babies are absent. Copies are offered free if a small postage fee is sent. Contact Mrs D Clifford at 49 Elizabeth Street Melbourne for details.
Money and private funds offered by J. P. McDonnell of Collins Street Melbourne in large and small sums for terms of three and five years.
Mos ers Banner and W Walsh organised a Star Theatre concert in aid of Moo roopna Hospital funds, netting £34 4s 6d for the hospital secretary. Other notes mention payments due to local officials and council, a fines case for overcharging on second hand sales, recruiting successes, a stolen tunic incident, and music examination results in Shepparton.
At a hospital committee meeting several patients read letters thanking the institution. One from Shepparton dated June 29 notes gratitude for help with expenses and mentions saving funds to repay the hospital. The writer praises staff for kindness and asks the public to acknowledge the care received.
A deputation urged that roads and quagmires near Guthrie's bridge be improved. The Board accepted the request with cordial regard and allocated £1,000 for current year road works, with 2 percent to sinking fund and debt clearance slated. The deputationists earned praise for their effort.
The Mooroopna Hospital Board met with members present and heard the Waranga Basin Carnival committee’s final balance and planned life-governors. Reports covered nurse certs, training, and staff exams. donations from local shires and lodges. medical superintendent’s figures on admissions and outcomes. and proposed hospital improvements including security measures and boiler room updates.
An expert argues for early pruning of Shepparton orchard trees noting advantages in tree shape and fruit quality. He discusses bark growth, pruning lines, and branch structure across varieties, comparing vertical leaders with old methods. He highlights the need for careful pruning to suit local conditions and delineates differences observed among growers.
A speaker recalls buying boots that leaked and dreaming of a better pair. The memory traces to a shop on High street or at Marshall's where the best boots are sold, hinting at regret and a quest for a reliable purchase.
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