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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
3
Fragmentary record shows council members Nash Branton and Branton seconding motions. A proposal to form a new provision is noted with delays and a 12 month abeyance option. Discussion touches on 300 assessments and upcoming payments, with unclear names and roles due to garbled OCR.
A fragmentary report records fire brigade proceedings with mentions of resignations by Mathison and W. S. Cihusna as Urwin, salvage duty at Tor Ants Hotel, and awards for trophies and service. Names include Caplin G.a, Hundt, Robbii sults, Howes, Goliell, William Sun S Ridhiell, W. Mupels, W. Borgucus, Secretary, and others.
Fragmented text appears to list churches and meeting times across multiple towns including Shepparton, Columba and nearby parishes. Mentions Methodist church, Presbyterial groupings, and a schedule around late afternoon to evening with various names and locations.
A fragmentary ad copy touts a mysterious preparation said to cure deafness and reduce head noises. It cites a Mrs Newlinea of Vuelland Crescent and an account from a Mrs Journy claiming twelve hours relief, with other testimonials.
The note lists Arcadia residents Dr. Sinclair and daughter Miss Balle Smoldir visiting Sydney, Mr. Marry Moore in Mooroopna, and Miss J Bennett from Doo-Alu. It reports hospital improvements for Mrs. Becielly and Mr. Jim Miller’s shoulder injury at Arcadia Stubble Yard. Obituary notices mourn several locals including Mrs. Johana Milne, Mr. Gel Callow, and Auster Kysir Chou with funeral details.
The Globe announces Saturday night showings of The Mutiny of the Bounty at the Mountford cinema with a Melbourne screening, plus other features. Charrman in Gilamlie's Vocation and a public opinion expose in March. Also listed are Mary Pickford’s The Eternal Grind and Poor Little Poppin.
A disastrous fire swept Cosgrove South damaging the property of Mr Null Johnson and driving residents from their homes. Authorities reported several injuries and a large crowd gathered as fire crews fought the blaze until late evening. The event prompted a community auction and local notices as residents regroup.
A damaged OCR snippet mentions Melbourne address 40 Fasxabutty stvest and a Calareh with references to Nutra health products. The readable text includes vague claims about relief and inexpensive treatment. Numerous garbled names and lines make specifics unclear.
OCR dense page fragment lists names, dates, places, and ad like items varies in clarity. Mentions Shappawcon Wruvigh MN Motubuts Denwuistrutiestm and a Grand Entertainment in Globe Mhentro with individuals Bunda Grettsten and Wokels. Also references paint sprayers and plumbing supplies by Tuttle.
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