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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
2
J Nash Clas markets Iloresco vines through the Shepparton Mast local agent. Catalogues and full information available. Cullin’s rooted vines offer leal export grapes at £10 per rub0-cuL lings to secure orders booked in advance. Strong, vigorous vines grown in Mildura.
The report notes S L C lucerne has grown in Victoria and Riverina for 30 years and is a vigorous, high yielding variety with minimal dodder. It yields multiple cuts in the first year and suits dairy and fattening needs. Hunter River and French Provence lucernes are among other stocked grasses, clovers, maize and rape.
In Melbourne a health notice from Fr Hanna & Co promotes a booklet on baby migration and family welfare. The ad claims many homes lack babies and offers a free copy with 2d postage. Contact Mrs D Clifford at 49 Elizabeth Street for details.
The Electrolytic Refining and Smelting Company of Australia Limited of Port Kembla N S W announces blue copper sulphate for spraying and electrical use. They claim the product equals the best imported brands, guarantee purity, and note orders for the coming season with full price and delivery details available on application to the manager.
Money available from trust and private sources at sixty three percent. Large and small sums offered with terms of three and six years. J. P. McDonnell 415 417 Collins Building Melbourne.
Mr J Roghlin at 146 Bourke Street Melbourne advertises eye examinations and vision testing with modern scientific appliances. His well-established business in the city center is presented as a model of excellence. The notice lists upcoming events at Court House Hotel Shepparton on June 18 and Numurkah Hotel on June 24 with specified times.
Mr Balsillie the dentist from Kyabram will visit Undera Fortnightly and may be consulted at Mr Quinlan's Hotel. Hours are 4 p.m. to 4 p.m. Next visit March 27.
Dr C Alfred Rundle from Wyndham Street Shepparton visits the Dookie Gladstone Hotel Tolaphone 43 on the third Friday of each month. The notice lists his surgical dental practice and contact details.
Hl E S Bird is recorded by the Dental Board of Victoria as authorised to practice dentistry. The registration lists Bird's Pharmacy located on Fryers Street in Shepparton as the practice address.
The notice indicates consultation access at the University of Melbourne with rooms recently in use. It lists Gowell and Wenn as contacts with hours around 9 30 to 330, available daily or by appointment.
A letter to the editor criticizes a government price fix on meat as ruinous for farmers and graziers. It argues drought losses and market swings were compensated poorly by the policy, which harms producers and ultimately consumers, and warns of broader economic harm and shifts to wool production.
The demonstration on American dress cutting at the Mechanics Institute drew many Indies on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Richards showed quick design and cut methods from measurements enabling garments from underclothing to veils and skirts to be made without fittings. A second free demonstration is planned for tomorrow afternoon as Mrs Richards tours Perth Adelaide and Sydney teaching method to local women with large classes.
A historic column discusses chronic constipation and its wide impact, promoting NUJOL as a safe, non-gripe lubricant from Standard Oil. It mentions a local chemist in Wyndham Street Shepparton and ties in regional notices about soldiers, workers, and public works with a skeptical tone toward medical quick fixes.
The document argues that price fixing worsens shortages and harms producers and consumers. It notes price declines for cattle and fat sheep, laments public demand for government intervention, and urges clear government plans on maximum prices to prepare farmers. It warns arbitrary regulation risks further injury to the public and producers.
Mrs W Morley of Violet Town replies to Defence Department letters about her sons. A March notice said Driver Sid E Morley was killed in action in France after a brief pain. Sid, 21, enlisted three years ago and has served in France over two years, hospitalised with pneumonia and bronchitis earlier this year. His brother Relerty is a German prisoner since September and Joy Morley, another brother, enlisted and recently returned from the firing line after gas exposure.
Newslets report the Select Committee continues its inquiring into Victorian migration to the city. It praises the diligent members though outcomes remain unclear.
Presbyterian and Baptist, Methodist and Anglican services noted by town and time. Morning worships and evening sermon slots listed alongside specific ministers including A Anderson and Rev Taylor, with hospital collection at Mourquong.
The jumble sale planned for yesterday was postponed. The shop will reopen at Quigegin's on Saturday for a private sale. It lists attendees including Mr B S Hat Yacht, Mrs Down, Musig island, Mardy, and Mr Gh Grib.
A wartime appeal from EMILE VANDENVELBE urges British aid for Belgian soldiers. Families in Belgium under German rule cannot communicate with front line troops, and funds have declined in the fourth year of war. Donations fund parcels to comfort the soldiers and honor their separation from loved ones.
Chronic ghee complaints tied to Woods Great Peppermint Gure noted on January 6 and February 9. Officials investigate supplier issues and potential health risks. No injuries reported, recalls considered pending further testing and stakeholder statements.
Captain Tiddy spoke on forming an Australian Army Reserve after the present war. Mr Roxburgh read a work essay on Ki Lelen er the Man. Lieut Fair chaired and explained the RSA non sectarian, non political aims and pledged repatriation support for widows and orphans. The crowd was small, but interest was shown and a series of winter lectures was planned.
A long excerpt outlines the Australian Army Reserve program detailing age eligibility for different classes, training, and discharge rules. It notes the reserve's purpose to maintain active service readiness, including transfers from units, eligibility of ex-service personnel, and the role of command staff in administering enlistments and pay.
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