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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
3
Fragmentary text mentions multiple names and places with broken phrases. No coherent event or identities emerge to summarize into a proper news item.
In a tight contest the Saints edged a rival team as key players Abronig and Peppermin led scoring and Yyp contributed crucial plays. The match featured strong defensive stretches and late-game momentum, securing a narrow victory for the home squad.
Rev T P Wilkin spoke at Shepparton Baptist Church on Mesopotamia past and present. He traced ancient civilisations, mentioned Bevel and Jerusalem, and linked Mesopotamian history to modern issues including Turkish actions and world conflict warning.
A Young Bird Show will be held on Wednesday next at Heshen Grounds. Entries close with secretary Mr Aad Maskell on the day of the event.
Mrs Mason and helpers announce the Red Cross unit will open at Quiggins Street on Saturday morning. They thank local residents including Martin-Lyons and Mrs Jeksen for support and invite volunteers to assist at the Shire division.
The Shepparton court page notes a sensational balloon ascent event at Shenparton Shaw Grounds next Saturday afternoon, with parachute descent by a returned soldier, aviator Taylor, and admission prices. It also promotes agricultural lotements, the American School of Dress Cutting classes by Mrs Marion Richards, and Woods Great Peppermint Cure for cough with night-time relief.
The Presbyterian Sunday school held a prize distribution and concert last Tuesday in their hall. Pupils teachers and friends enjoyed a well prepared program with songs dialogues and instrumental pieces. The event showcased diligent training by Miss Mefniyre Miss Usher Mrs Fe Wailey and others with a varied program including solos duets and choral numbers.
Andrew Trenderson, long attached to the Salvation Army in Slep-Pari Tor, heads to Melbourne after years of service. Lender and Army colleagues joined in a farewell on Easter Sunday with a Bible gift and words of God’s guidance. A farewell service was held Tuesday evening with Sargl-Major Symonds presenting the Bible. Vic Henderson led the hymn and expressed best wishes for the future.
A memorial service roll at Pine Lodge North omits Private Hrelor McDonald from the honored names. Speakers included Mews TG Jones and RR Morrison with De Keyes, and a hymn for the fallen heroes. Notes honor wounded soldiers, referencing local families and the delay in casualty lists while expressing community wishes for speedy recovery.
In Shepparton area reports describe the Methodist Guild address on The Hand of God in History by Mr Palling, local youth statue work under Mr Snell, and General Doherty visiting with his family. It notes intercessory services, mission deputation, and a popular sermon by Mr Tregear at the Shepparton Methodist Church with further public services announced.
Fragmentary report notes the rector of St Augustine's Church in England reading a warning and inviting parishioners to a Sunday service. A cordial message from Lirul Cole chin' indicates a plan for the evening, with a one hour service followed by sacred work at 6 30 and time allotted for band food and seating.
A rural social evening was held at the focal State school in Grahamyala with a large turnout despite poor weather. The program featured National Anthem, violin solos, recitations by youths, songs, and a church choir performance led by Mr Metcall. Proceeds supported local helpers and the event paused with the rector presiding.
Fragmentary lines recall a tonic named Woods' Great Pepper Mint Cure and mention reminders regarding Hemimnder, Seth, and Lesh. The text hints at medicinal claims and historical treatment references with uncertain spelling and context.
A meeting will be held at the Returned Soldiers' Guild on 28 June 1918 to view the formation of a Soldiers' Parents Association branch. All parents and interested persons are invited to attend. Signed F W Air.
All wool wav y and black serges 42 inches wide recommended for wearing qualities and best British Baele quality Bargulh much lower than present market prices 64 inch all wool serges in navy and black These serges loom from the best wool and represent wonderful value as Palirleys Suitable for costumes or dresses Prices in the several qualities being fine navy merino twill for costumes These twills are loomed from fine wool and have a nice soft effect so desirable for costumes vs our price 6 9 yard.
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