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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
3
The Hopney Shire Council discussed a plan to publicize a forthcoming St Johns Work event. Residents were invited to attend and support the project, with committee members named and funding figures noted for related costs.
An old notice lists parcels near Murchison and Toolamba with values in pounds and shillings, including properties opposite Mrs Bayalum, surfacing chains, and formations through trealing Swamp. Names include W. Hugeard Ay Morgan Colliver Morean and guardians.
A large gathering of ladies heard Mrs G. E. Bolitho speak on women in public life. The address, praised for fluency and patriotic tone, urged continued support for war efforts and candidates, while condemning profiteering and urging loyalty to the Empire. talk covered Australia’s role, volunteers, and postwar hopes.
An OCR fragment lists church services across multiple parishes in Shepparton and region. Mentions include Baplast-Shepparton with May 11 and 7, Methodist Ghroutt in New SRichardens, St. Augustye's Shepparton, and various pastors and dates. Highlights sacraments, Sunday School, and distributions.
Delegates from the Friendly Societies gathered at the Blan Pheabre lodge in Shepparton Monday night for a social event. The progressive prize won by Mr Galarimieh with second to Mr Goanland. remarks praised attendance and urged more frequent meetings. secretary Jat. W Validos discussed hospital funds and lodge aims including hospital support and potential future joint meetings.
A note on the farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Cobbledick as they leave Valea after decades of service. A district gathering at Lake Opyfs residence in Shoppai ton praised their long community work and thanked secretary Mr. H. W. Gobbats for devoted service.
Notices invite applications for secretary roles with postings in Toolamba and surrounding districts. The ads reference a half yearly meeting and a wall display at the Globe. Details on dates, locations, and submission processes are partially legible, urging prompt responses.
Word comes that Captain N Herring’s ally Lintis amp brother Donal A McGraw was wounded in a boot incident with a right shoulder wound deemed severe. He is hospitalized at Stratford on Avon after enlisting from Methowne nine months ago. Also noted are obituaries and probate details for Archibald Minchin, with real estate values and a wilful bequest. a welcome service at Wilson Street Presbyterian Church. and various local notices, hospital updates, and Windsor Davies listings.
An Australian advertisement for Parsint Rose Complexion Cream and related beauty products promotes skin care at 49 Elisabeth Street Melbourne. It references a town Shepparton address and urges readers to write Natural Health Co for details, claiming health benefits and warnings about serious trouble if misused.
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