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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
4
The piece recalls Australian soldiers holding back a German push in World War I, praising the iron resolve of the troops at Pozieres, Bullecourt, Messines and Passchendaele. It notes the demand for more fighting reach and the cost of heavy casualties.
The council discussed certificates for returned soldiers at £100 per 1000 copies with framing extra. Dr Armstrong urged six weeks isolation after hospital discharge for infectious cases and school return to curb spread. Drainage schemes, culverts, road repairs, and flood-impact work were reviewed with multiple reports and pending appointments.
An advertisement claims blau pated magnesia neutralizes acidity and prevents fermentation after meals. It suggests half a teaspoonful of powder or two chewable tablets, taken with water, to reduce wind, heartburn, and flatulence, promising safe relief after meals.
Engineer A S Kenyon of the Stile rivers and Walter Supply Commission began a motor boat voyage from Shepparton with two assistants to Echuca to inspect levee banks and floods along the river. The trip aims to assess flood effects on land and river infrastructure, noting Nathalia’s lack of a motor boat while Shepparton appears more important.
At Shepparton Shire Council meeting a letter from solicitor M Grauit states that Railway Commissioners transfer land to the Grahamvale Presbyterian Church of Victoria Ltd and grant a new right of carriage way over a south road as shown. Council unanimously grants consent.
A letter from Mrs. W Stratton of Numurkah extols Doan's Ointment as a cure for piles and urges prompt treatment at first symptoms. The spouse reports long relief after using four pots, with a claim of five years clear. Mr Stratton confirms cure seven years ago and ongoing absence of symptoms. Sold by chemists for 2/9 per pot, or by mail from Foster Mackintosh Co Sydney.
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