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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 07, 1917
Page
2
An advertisement from JH W Pinner in High Street promotes a large assortment of furniture and offers to buy furniture in any condition. It notes no connection with other firms and invites readers to inspect winter dresses hats and various resting materials, with Long's opposite the Ethan.
The article describes debates over weed control on private and public land in Victoria, urging independent oversight to compel landowners to remove noxious weeds. It cites fines under the Thistle Act, concerns about St John’s wort and other invasives, and notes recent local meetings and prosecutions. It also reports community losses and obituaries in Dookie and surrounding areas.
District residents mourn Mrs. Won Liéchia of Sticpall South and Mrs. Levkie of Violet Town after illness and long service in education. W. Beokie, an adopted son, served in the war. O Mbeau and Miata Wook referenced in local education and church care. Geelong death noted for May and condolences extend to Mr. Boolham and Mr. Barktam families.
National referendum and conscription issues dominated Saturdays voting across divisions. Major outcomes shifted power as the Labor led government faced split opposition and new alignments, with voters flocking to polling stations amid heavy turnout and organized party machinery described as thorough and disciplined.
A fragmented list of district results and named officials shows unopposed ballots for Melbourne divisions and several county seats. Notable mentions include May, Maribyrnong, Ballarat, and Corio with various candidates like Monty, Best, and O’Neill. The mixed text references counties, rivers, and survey notes, reflecting an election record snippet with multiple jurisdictions and tallies.
An executive meeting was held on a Wednesday afternoon with chair Akers and members Nash O Dea J N Gaby and Fumney plus T James treasurer and E Quiggin secretary. Correspondence from Australia’s Sided Fruits Association sought cooperation on disposed traits and copies of rules were requested. decisions referred to Bunarat medicine chief. Star Rivers and Water Supply Commission chairman urged action on spray tint in the Goulburn Valley industry convention notes. plans for a visit by government officials were discussed and left to the appropriate committee to arrange timing for Shine peak events.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a charity event at Broken River racecourse benefiting Brendan’s school funds. The program lists horses, jockeys, and odds, with a social gathering after the run and a lively turnout expected.
A garbled OCR passage mentions patriotic themes and several names with unclear roles. The text references a family, an individual named Weah Walaly, Vietti Railways, Mrs Chex Walsh, and Cpl. Bei Walsty, with scattered phrases about hospital duty and months. Overall the fragment lacks coherent events or dates to summarize.
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