07 May 1917
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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 07, 1917
Page
1
A wartime editorial argues against delaying recruitment and criticizes the idea of reducing Australian forces. It stresses the need for more men to support the British Army and halt German dominance, urging immediate enlistment and national effort to sustain momentum toward victory.
The Radney Shire Council discussed increasing metal output from the Dookie municipal quarry. Gr Wilson said the committee needs shire requirements before selling metal to other shires. Current production averaging about 1470 cubic yards monthly, roughly 60 yards per day, about half the plant capacity. Experts blamed lack of competent workers, especially exported spanners, and considered boosting to 100 yards per day if conditions improved. With Rodney Shire needing over 60 yards for road works, nine months would be required at current pace. The committee debated housing for workers. plans for company residences and local business involvement were mentioned, with further discussion slated for the next meeting.
The report covers crop operations and farming experiments at Dookie College. Wheat yields have improved over the last two years with May sowing and new seed varieties Currawa and Federation-B5. Seed treatment uses blue stone solution, sowing depths 24 to 8 inches, and a blue-stone soak. A poultry yard reconstruction, fruit plantings, and a new textbook system are described. Soldiers’ drill and physical culture programs are noted, with a monthly return of £8 7s.
The Shepparton Bowls Club held a lively pairs tournament on Wednesday with six teams in competition. Furphy and Donovan led with four wins while Gibbs and Nangarrow, Fairley and Irley, Harvey and Kid Smith, Harris and Matthews, and Byrne and Tevaly posted two or three wins each as inter-club matches continued. several trophy tournaments and sweepstakes followed in a busy programme.
At the Lie Rodney Shire Council meeting on Monday a proposal discussed erecting indicator posts at major roads including Junction of Uho Toothinbir and Marech. Residents complained about misnaming and requested clearer directions for travelers to Mercigant and other plains. The debate touched on historic Anger posts once used for different purposes and the need for proper signage.
The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency reports a sixtieth reassessment with about 40 000 totals in Molhowrie and Goatoris. Europe and Australia records include 309d top price for grosser sales. Upcoming appraisements are scheduled for Monday May 14 and May 28, with a final on June 41. Notable consignments include many high class fixtures and cross brands with prices approved by clients.
A fragmentary wartime letters item shows soldiers writing from distant posts with humor and longing. G.E Pfelitor describes Christmas wishes and misses, while references to home and postwar hopes mix with reflections on manners and the wish for peace.
From the front lines reports say Ple Thomus Diaher of Buren remains hospitalized in England suffering the effects of gas poisoning. He is listed as seriously wounded in Usypk.
The farewell note honors WN Wright Professor of Music as he departs to take a new post in the Goulburn Valley district. His pupils reflect on his many years of musical experience, praised solo performances on the piano, collaborative work as accompanist, and his support of charity initiatives.
Raw wheat cargo analysis shows four million bars weighed, with total ten million, yet most weight gains emerge from misweighing. Officials plan to issue a verdict unless soldiers assist, as handling duties transfer to guardians in absence of parents.
The meeting covered labor shortages in rural districts with notes from Dr Chanter and Dr Runciman about empty houses between Euroa and Murchison and emigration to Melbourne. Other items included Rodney Shire Council support for the Australian Crops Society, pig growth trials at Duokie Agricultural College, bulk grain handling, and enlistment statistics and military age in Australia.
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