Bereavement Card From Gray and Family
The Gray and Shuppurton families thank friends for kind expressions of sympathy after a recent sad bereavement.
14 Jun 1917
Page 1
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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
1
The Gray and Shuppurton families thank friends for kind expressions of sympathy after a recent sad bereavement.
A long critique outlines Labour and state council reforms linked to pre Federation days. It discusses proposals to abolish state legislatures, opposition from Labor senators, and the prospect of a referendum to remove parliamentary bodies. The piece questions federal intervention and implications for Australian governance.
A Melbourne firm Clarke & Co. advertises readiness to buy and sell War Loan Stocks and Wheat Certificates for clients with market rates and immediate settlements. Correspondence invited. A movement at Rutherglen considers property wet? and timber trade developments.
At the Hour of Management meeting held yesterday afternoon in inclement weather, directors discussed matron and probationers leave, hospital finances, and repairs. They approved secretary expenses, considered hospital naming costs, renovation plans, and a fire extinguishing and verandah works. applications for senior roles were opened and nursing staff appointments noted.
Vivid notice salutes Lieut Francis McNairna son of Rushworth, Victoria, for wartime service and Victoria Cross honor earned through acts of valor. The article traces his schooling at Shepparton High School, military enlistment in 1914, and the pride of local teachers and officials as students join the King and the enemy.
Fragmentary notice lists Patrick Dugan of Shopparton and Mee Hocktrant of Shopparton as killed in action. Mentions villagers and officials from Bhapparton, with other names like Dilgran and Moakoll in unclear context. Reading is hindered by garbled OCR.
A garbled entry lists promotions and deaths among service members in France. Names include Lance-corporal JL Glover and Major Kota Leih among those advanced, with several others noted as having died or been reassigned. The report cites locations such as Lietrout and Picot, with references to units and officers in the field.
An obituary notes the death of a long time resident on Mayes Street Sheparaton aged many decades. The deceased leaves a widow and several children including sons William and Dan and daughters. Funeral plans and mourning arrangements are noted with local officials and services in Mouroujin.
School officials report actions at Shepparton East following a fire at the administration area. Head teacher Mr Woo Anderson coordinates safety for students and staff while repairs are arranged. Parents are advised to monitor notices for updates and interim arrangements during this period.
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