26 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1914
Page
1
A fragmented Miller Stores advertisement promotes a summer sale with lists of silk gloves gowns dresses and crepe fabrics. The notice highlights show time prices on gloves parasols and floral goods and mentions Wm Kittle Furnishings Undertaker. The layout resembles a department store insert from Shoyporton News Publishing Co. in Moira, Victoria.
The Mooroopna tennis courts opened amid unsettled weather with organizers noting a small crowd and limited daylight caused by overcast skies. Local president A G Stevens commented on the effort as members and residents supported the event despite setbacks.
The report covers recent Lbourne wool sale activity with notes on buyers and bidding. Strong interest in crossbreds and medium wools, with prices aided by good orders and anticipated shipments. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Ltd announced a sale suspension after the upcoming Tuesday sale, and Adelaide buyers are expected to attend the Melbourne events.
Readable text hints at a chaotic report about sheep, seeds, and plant welfare. Mentions killing, Morrel, Satine, and weather conditions affecting eating down and seed viability. Includes garbled phrases and scattered names without a clear events outcome.
Advertising copy details steamship service to London and Adelaide with sailing schedule glimpses. Mentions classes, on board amenities, and safety features. Includes scattered notes about refunds, agent offices, and promotional rhetoric. The material blends travel propaganda with stray commentary and misprints.
A fragmented report discusses a weekly half holiday and its impact on farming communities. It notes root growth disruptions, influences on ploughing, and local petitions to sustain a Saturday observance, citing figures like Sir Alexander Piswell and Governor in Council. Community shops and farmers weigh the holiday's effect on commerce and crop timing.
Passenger fare details from Aberdeen Line show round trip options to London via Melbourne with connections. Advertises first and second saloon options, fares £40 to Scotland and £88 return, plus East, Suez route via Tilbury and Melbourne exchange services. Applications directed to Taloety & Co Melbourne.
An OCR fragment lists voyages from Adelaide to Colombo and Sydney with return tickets offered by a shipping company. Names include Swenier, Lewis Plummer, and O. M. Collins, with call points Brindisi and Aden. Dates mention November 16 and upcoming sailings, plus telegraphy and special fares for emigration or business travel.
Historical catalog style notice lists Massey Harris Coy Ltd Reaper and Binders Rosner Threshers Mowers Hay Rakes Todders and more including cultivators fertilizer maize shelters ploughs and land equipment. Various model names and accessory terms appear, reflecting a broad farm machinery assortment in this damaged OCR text.
Notice from M T McAlpin advertising as a grocer wine and spirit merchant. Mentions services in motor works and repairs with guaranteed workmanship. Claims to serve prominent farmers and businesspeople of the district with prompt replies to letters telegrams and telephone messages. Based in Shepparton with references to local customers.
The Bulobee's reopening prompts varied local feedback. Patrons note unclear signage and competing claims by rival stores, while management pledges improved service. A nearby address references Birmingham and other area merchants in tentative comparisons.
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