New Winter Fashions At Long’s Opposite The Mechanic
Advert says new winter dresses hats and accessories arriving soon. Large selection to choose from with many styles to suit current trends. Shop Long’s opposite the Mechanic’s.
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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 14, 1917
Page
2
Advert says new winter dresses hats and accessories arriving soon. Large selection to choose from with many styles to suit current trends. Shop Long’s opposite the Mechanic’s.
The article reports a sweeping national election result with large majorities for Nationalist candidates across Victoria and other states, noting significant swings against Labor. It highlights MPs such as Mr. Hampden and Mr. Maxwell, mentions deceased local figures, and comments on broader political sentiment and the Prime Minister's standing. The piece closes with editor's note on The Shepperton News relay.
Fragmented report cites Alidé feeshes returning to Aukbras Yo for a planse of war thirty years past. It notes musical triumphs, marriage to Max Vou cit of Amariot, and a cascade of service awards like the military cross and the defiant actions of J J O Borne and other soldiers.
The British Red Cross Society and the Australian branch mobilize funds for famine and war relief. Records show global contributions surpassing £6,000,000 for hospitals ambulances ships and field services while ongoing appeals urge small donations to aid the sick and wounded.
The Windsor Exhibition curates a charity event featuring a bond tower song and the War Budget era pieces. Notable contributors include Maurice Hewlatt, Oswald Wildrida, Edwin Pugh, and W. Murray Gilchrist. Windsor promotional material lists A R Long as contact for copies.
PIB reports on Pte. George Newlam of Fairfield and his brother Jack Newlam, both serving in the war. George, a rheumatic sufferer enlisted early, was surprised when a reunion with his elder brother occurred during a lull in battle. Jack, a W.G.O. veteran, had already seen major action in Gallipoli and France.
A local notice recounts the death of Lieut. Edgar Gordon Down at Magdalen in 1916 during World War I service. The page includes tributes from Mrs Down and Rev. W. H. Batten, detailing his church work and character, and quotes a letter praising his steadfast Christian faith and brave conduct despite hardship.
Fragmentary OCR note shows unclear text with multiple typos. It mentions "AM aid Mee" and names like Hair Bruce Rebs, with scattered phrases suggesting dissension or neutral items. Readable facts are minimal, making a definitive article card challenging.
Mrs B Smith of Corin suet goals is advised by Base Tecords Office Veloria Barrants that Lerson Pic R 3. Smith was admitted to the 1st London dei Oral Hospital on April 26 suffering gunshot wounds to the arm. The full condition is not clear due to report errors.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions governance figures and diverse sects, with references to a new island, regional groups, and perilous tensions. Names and places are unclear, but the item hints at a political dispute amid sectarian activity and local upheaval.
A damaged notice recounts a letter from E B Kauphlin to J Ly Bynas secretary of the Salis Parnfars Lingues society. It explains delays and miscommunications, apologizes for the tone, and disputes claims about live coverage and monopolies. The text references a meeting in Shepparton and expresses goodwill toward the recipient and their colleagues.
Fragmentary OCR text appears, with names and fragments unreadable. Summary cannot extract a coherent event, date, or entities beyond scattered words and initials.
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