11 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1917
Page
1
A dated wartime plea stresses rising crisis on the East Front and West Front. It urges Australians to strengthen support for Britain, urging every eligible man to enlist now to help victory and the empire. It emphasizes urgent duty, sacrifice, and the high stakes of the war effort.
The acting velueipal ot the Bookie College reports 243 poinke UF rain in May, with land in good odor for feeding. Sead sown germinated. crops healthy. Stock feed stocks growing. extra feed advised. Poultry paddocks ploughed. various seeds planted. A new Glydtsilale Stallion purchase discussed. model poultry house nearing completion. Dookie reports 000 varieties planted. seed generation 100 classifreds. Department of Agriculture plans visits and demonstrations.
A Melbourne wool sale reported dull competition with 5800 sheep skins catalogued and prices easing. Top line quotes fell to about 60 per tow for legible lots as buyers showed tempered demand. Auction results noted limited interest from western districts and wool to be included in future sales as buyers await better opportunities.
The piece describes aid schemes for prisoners of war with food parcels and supplies reaching Germany and allied regions. It notes Danish and British involvement, international visits to POW camps, and the logistics of distributing parcels, including 5200 parcels sent to Germany. The tone reflects wartime relief efforts and the challenges of delivering provisions to afflicted inmates.
A garbled report outlines a Roads Board dispute over road building near railway lines, noting funding debates and government support. It mentions an attempt to secure new work opportunities and the challenge of aligning road projects with railway corridors, with references to county plans and potential "seandw" measures.
A misreadable Arcadia notice describes a social gathering led by Sue Lowa Red Grose with varied attendance and weather, praising piano music by Mrs. R Pelleybridge and refreshments by Indies. Ms Mcbean and McGluskey helped, Mr Contan acted as MC, and a later fundraiser for the Holy was announced as Lal a sports meeting. Station master Toonty is moving to a new post. Lim is praised for service with the resistance noted.
The district reports robust crop prospects with upland sown in recent weeks and yields well above ground. Farmers note progress on repairs to a September-March project, including beehives and riverworks, amid plague of insects waning but still present. A memorial service and dedications plan a local soldier’s commemoration, with a three-hundred acre focus and a planned tree planting event.
Notice outlines authorized bonds for the Commonwealth War Loan program. Maturity and coupon detachment rules are given, with payment due on the 15th of each month after issue. Applications may be handled through Commonwealth Bank or another bank, with receipts issued on lodgment and prepayment options noted.
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