07 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
1
A letter from F. W. Faire and VAL Kerrins complains that the council’s reply to a convocation on a nurse inspector position insults returning soldiers. It cites responses in the February 26 issue and calls for public apology from the council and politicians.
The annual meeting recorded receipts of £778 10s 3d and expenditures of £240 3s 4d for the year to December 31, 1917, with a balance of £230 12s 3d. Officers elected included President Mrs Pearson and Secretary Miss M. Gray. The Ladies' and Gentlemen's branches reported subscriptions, donations, and numerous charitable items totaling a substantial year’s work.
Grahamvale marks a farewell for Liviween Ouda and 60 friends as Mr. and Mrs. St. Johns host a gathering. Donations praised, refreshments served, and songs sung while attendees recall past ties. Nodrum responds briefly, and Private Nodrum notes an absence apology from Leg. XII.
An advertisement touts magnesia products like Lic or bisulated magnesia as remedies for indigestion and gastric pain. It claims relief from acidity, wind, and inflammation after meals and cites a testimonial from P Anderson of Cooray Queens to support immediate benefits while warning against other magnesia forms.
Mr. Win. Nicholls, five years as Tungamah postmaster, has been transferred to Rushworth and left for his new post last Monday. Nicholls, of Williamstown, succeeds him.
The Secretary of One Mooroopna Hospital reports harvest contributions totaling about 50 tons from various local merchants and residents. A Mooroopna Pro eless Association forms with Mrs Stevens president and Mr Lilllov secretary, while NUJOL piles relief ads appear from E Coombs in Shepparton.
An advertisement touts French Orlene as a guaranteed cure for deafness claiming rapid relief and lasting results. It cites a Dalbeattie reader praising two decades of deafness cured and offers one box by mail for 4/6 post paid with orders to H T Righards in Dartford Kent.
W F Bowen undertaker serving Shepparton and Mooroopna with funeral services and arrangements. Contact details listed for local operations and burial support in the regional area.
Martin sworn valuer at 885 Collins Street offers private loans for Broad Acres with sums of £500 to £5000. Contact A. M. and J. Valentine by phone 3336 Central for prompt service.
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