Shepparton Rews Published Monday and Thursday Evenings
A fragment notes publication times in Shepparton, listing Monday and Thursday evenings for likely notices or editions. No further names, dates, or organizations are readable in the fragment.
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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
2
A fragment notes publication times in Shepparton, listing Monday and Thursday evenings for likely notices or editions. No further names, dates, or organizations are readable in the fragment.
A tense luncheon planning dispute between ladies, judges, and returned soldiers is resolved by soldiers choosing separate dining arrangements to preserve the event’s character. Obvious public interest follows the conference outcome. Also reported: postal and transport changes, court actions for ratepayers petitions, alleged larceny case, Shepparton Freezing Works progress, labor efforts, and weather impacts on crops with irrigation activity noted.
The Shepparton district reports a War Loan total of £62,700 with only £600 received since the 16th inst, earning an honor flag. Events include a Dookie display and lecture on potatoes, Mooroopna North picnic, Masonic service, and a Royal Show profit of £5,510. Fire brigade inspection noted progress, and a charity lecture for the Red Cross is planned.
A local Agricultural Society meeting grapples with arranging a soldiers reunion dinner amid funding concerns. Mrs Bowen and Mrs Byass push for a luncheon in the grand stand while McCrain and others warn public access issues and funds going to Ned-Gross. The debate centers on fairness to soldiers, public seating, and whether to proceed with a show luncheon that may deny general attendees.
Mr. I Baird manager of Wyana State Farm delivered a lecture on co operation to an audience after a long journey. The talk stressed that civilization rests on cooperation and that guilds and democratic aims aided social and industrial progress. Attendees including Messrs Paling Sullis Fletcher and Coxburgh engaged with the points raised, praising the speaker's research and practical insights.
A 1900s style wedding description detailing the ceremony for Mr. and Mrs. Williams Daves with bridesmaids, attendants and guests. The report notes bridal attire, wreaths, and the presence of relatives and attendees at the event. Gifts praised as valuable. residents of Canlora entertained guests after the ceremony.
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