State School Fete Opens For Red Cross Fund Drive
The State School Fete in aid of the British Red Cross was opened this afternoon and will continue through the evening.
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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
2
The State School Fete in aid of the British Red Cross was opened this afternoon and will continue through the evening.
The article outlines community happenings at Shepparton High School and nearby institutions, noting a cultural gathering, a term visit, and the daily routines of students. It references weather, sports, and local meetings with names and places tied to the town’s institutions.
Reports show rainfall easing after Sunday, with rivers subsiding and the Water Supply Commission monitoring levels. Submerged farmlands and impassable ponds disrupted traffic and farm operations, while a delayed waterworks meeting addressed damages and relief for affected residents.
FragmentaryOCR text recalls a tribute to the fallen with personal names and local places. It mentions Mon day through Bun Jay and references workers, plants, and a community memory, interwoven with garbled phrases and repeated names, leaving a partial note of commemoration and sentiment.
A local irrigation project near Shepparton involved installing a 14 inch electric pump for garden and flood waters. Workers faced rising flood risks while refurbishing the system, and a proposal to replace a generator with a more reliable line power was discussed at a meeting.
A reader backs Donn’s Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble and backache. The letter describes historical symptoms and relief, urging readers to buy from Foster-Whelen Co in Sydney and warning to ensure the correct product.
A local notice invites people to a June tea event in Tael to support the British Red Cross. The message urges boys to attend and mentions a gallery and several local figures or groups connected to the fundraiser.
The piece urges keeping human beings warm during severe cold. It notes older individuals are especially at risk and calls for action to ensure warmth, even if supplies are limited. It emphasizes care for vulnerable populations in harsh weather.
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