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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
2
The Shepparton News asks advertisers and correspondents to submit Tal advertisements and news items early due to earlier winter publishing. Advertisements should reach by 2 p.m. or 2 30 p.m. on publication days Monday and Thursday to ensure insertion.
The piece criticizes federal costs at elections, noting pay for scrutineers and poll clerks, eight serlines at Shepparton booths, and overall wasteful spend. It mentions Echuca and Shepparton officials, a 787 vote rail strike margin, a barrow raffle for hospital funds, censorship bills, soldiers’ votes, and a Presbyterian concert in Star Theatre.
A report from Miss Louie Coldwell secretary notes last month’s Patriotic League package to the Lady Mayoress group included 26 pairs of socks 6 flannel shirts and a bundle of old linen. Gifts were also sent to Caulfield military hospital and an afternoon tea sale is planned at the Shepparton branch yard with a ball at 3.90 to raise funds and refreshment charges of 9d.
The Shepparton Coursing Club opened its 1917 season at Broken Hives Plumpton with favorable weather and hare supplies. Attendance included notable absentees Chadwick and Ed Ryan. JP Harrington and Frank McGonigal officiated. Mooroopna Hospital Stakes featured multiple matches and close finishes, with Marikate defeated Blue Jester and Asteroid edging Belgiums Honor in a tense final before awards were shared in several stakes.
After nine years in Shepparton Mr and Mrs Jas Williamson are leaving for Brunswick. He began in Rogester area, moved to Wahia then Shepparton and retires from blacksmithing now carried on by son Harold. Active Methodist workers, they were feted with a silver wallet presentation. tributes praised Mr Williamson as a loyal preacher for 30 years and hoped they find many years of good health in Brunswick.
Corporal Warren, son of Mr Wm Warren of The Willows Andora, sends extracts from England describing furloughs in London and Glasgow, visits with a Canadian host, Dunbarton and Edinburgh sightseeing, the Forth Bridge, and return to Perham Downs. He notes fatigue on return and mentions expected leave for Weymouth and family updates.
A successful April 28 benefit in Arcadia raised funds for the local Red Cross. Mrs. W. McCluggage led duties in secretary’s absence, plus moving pictures by G Woodhouse. Receipts totaled five pounds, with performances by Wallice Pethybridge and others.
The Presbyterian congregation at Douklemek Cashel held a farewell gathering on Tuesday night for Mr and Mrs Sach and their family who depart Friday for Swan Hill. Rev W Keily chaired, praising Mr Sach’s long service as church treasurer and management board member. A silver tea and coffee service was presented to Mrs Sach, and attendees enjoyed music and refreshments in a cordial sendoff.
Tuesday May 15 yarding of 8 Vity 33 lead mostly medium quality cows and steers. Market dull with light attendance. prices saw cows at 13 10 to 14 15, medium quality 14 15 to 15, and light heifers 9 10 to 10 10. Blores yarding small, fresh conditioned steers and calves. demand weak below vendor requirements but young cattle sold well. prices range from 6 10 to 7 6 for ped dgies, springers and bulk dairy cows 10 15 to 15 1, and other lots 5 to 9 0.
A medical specialist states excess acidity and food fermentation trigger most digestive discomfort. He argues that isolated magnesia, taken after meals, best relieves symptoms by reducing fermentation and aiding digestion. The dose suggested is half a teaspoon of powder or two 5 grain compressed tablets with water.
A concert at Young's residence in Buntarrry raised funds for the Red Cross. Donations to Mrs A Benn and others totaled £4 4s, with prizes and a dance event following a rich program of songs, duets, and recitations led by local performers. The effort supported the quash year’s work by the Cress organisation.
A junior branch of the Shepparton Rad Gress Sores was formed at Shepparton Hall. Mrs Lawly presided as president with several officers elected, and members pledged weekly Monday meetings from 7.40 to 9.00 pm to aid workers and community welfare through active services.
A Sunday service roundup from Shepparton lists multiple churches including Baptist, Methodist, Anglican, and Presbyterian. Participants such as Rev. L W Tielmurising and Rev G Payl are noted with service times around 3 pm to 7 pm across venues like North Mewar and Central Avenue.
Mrs. J. Sands, president, Shepparton Presbyterial Gils Guild, reports a heartfelt acknowledgment from Lieut. Gil of the 6th Field Artillery Brigade for generous goods sent months earlier. The message praises the Guild, notes her son has grown into a fine man, and expresses gratitude that the gifts helped raise spirits and strengthen ties between Australia and the unit.
An OCR fragment mentions Woods Great Peppermint Cure with reference to Goughs and Golds but provides no clear event, date, or outcome. The readable text suggests an advertisement claim without verifiable details.
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