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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
3
An garbled health advert promotes Mrs. C Hord's Vissi and various tonics. It mentions relief from headaches and other ailments and lists dates and places for demonstrations and children’s remedies, with several misread names and unclear locations.
An advertisement promotes hair removal and skin products with a list of supposed benefits. It touts a hair removal paste and skin polish claiming quick results and improved appearance. Also mentions price and onstage sales noting various retailers and chemicals.
A garbled OCR fragment recalls a society meeting with sparse names and odd phrases. It mentions sparrows, a key figure P. Ward, and Harold Pryda. several nonsensical lines reference seating, bids, and a "Chuss Society" with unclear outcomes. The text is heavily corrupted, offering few verifiable facts or coherent events.
A late 19th or early 20th century notice outlines a public subscription drive for a local society. It lists sums from various donors, mentions committee members and officers, and describes procedures for collecting funds, auditing, and reporting. The fragmentary text includes names, amounts, and logistics, indicating a community fundraising effort with detailed accounting.
Maskell's Produce Store announces sale offerings for farmers at lowest prices. High value products include oats, barley, and related goods with strongest demand noted for May. buyers urged to bring quantities for the best prices.
RT SMITH manufacturer of enka varieties offers insulated clothing and equipment. Worded note suggests older stock available as replacement or repair options. The fragment mentions warmth and comfort for horses and cattle during cold weather.
Fragments indicate a discussion of funeral rules and park disturbances, mentioning authorities and procedures. The text references a regulation focus and potential enforcement actions, with unclear names or dates due to damaged OCR.
Melbourne reports on a recruiting drive with names such as Colvin Nati Rushworth and Mayean. The article notes efforts to enlist in the country by local volunteers and references a 3A class designation.
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