07 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1918
Page
1
A condensed report from Melbourne notes draft work on a farm, detailing ploughing and hoe tasks, irrigation, moisture retention, and the comparative efficiency of teams. It describes harvest conditions, weather impacts, and the labor division between horse drawn and manual methods, with emphasis on yield and animal labor efficiency.
Fragmentary text describes a complex land watering and sowing operation with multiple drills and travel over land, costing various sums and involving proprietors, workers, and local participants. Names and places are partially legible, with mentions of Catholic Bazaar and St Heenday's school event amid labor details and expenses.
The Shepparton branch of the Soldiers' Association and library committee discussed member absences, loans, and book purchases. Treasurer reports show receipts of £426 4s 3d with expenses and a total balance around £38 6s 2d, while the Providence of Workers’ Compensation is noted for an accident policy.
A disjointed 19th century note on poultry care and breeding discusses risks from cold snaps, feed quality, and the need for affordable poultry to strengthen the industry. It praises consumer access to poultry and eggs, calls for stable prices, and credits welfare groups for support while aligning with efforts to develop a resilient local poultry sector.
Fractured OCR text from a local page mentions Win Sack to Echuca events in Mooroopna and MoaXliin Bios. It references Royal Shaw Co Fat cow and Second and third for Duljooks, plus February and Labor journals. The passage is garbled with several improper names and scattered phrases.
Fragmented OCR notes mention an avowal about life expectancy and a list of six people who died, with ages ranging from mid-80s to mid-90s. British MP Thomas resigns from a railway union post, citing pacifist betrayal. A reference to royal scandal and a predicted grim outcome follows, all conveyed in a garbled, wartime newspaper voice.
The House of Representatives debated war time prohibition. Mr Lister asked whether the Prime Minister would reduce duties to prohibit hawking alcohol amid war. A government reply backed natural limits and stated authorities would intervene if needed, amid calls for action.
Market report from Dalgety and Co. lists October and weekly prices for butter, cheese, eggs, honey, and other dairy items. Notes include per pound and per dozen rates, with changes in light and mixed fare, and references to tariff influences and market steadiness.
The Shepparton Gun Club held a shoot last Wednesday with nine shooters. Prizes totaled 2 pounds 7 shillings 5 pence for Quinlan and others, Bolker and Downey among top places. winners include Mannse Gort Dow Fay Datel Gough Noss Goall and Wal Blyetins.
An Australian notice invites applications from discharged soldiers for closer settlement schemes. It lists a broker and market terms, noting government valuations and limited application windows, with references to Parkes and similar forms. Full details available through H. McWilliam at Pitt Street, Sydney.
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