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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
2
Readable fragments show limited details about costumes and garments from a local ad. Names and places are garbled, but references to attire at a shop or booth suggest a sale of mawiwi blouses and related apparel with uncertain origins and dates.
Balance of Dhurringile Estate of 2000 acres owned by Aul Ever Ald Browne offered for sale with ten per cent deposit and ten per cent annually for two years. The notice claims high quality land, outlines agents and terms, and notes the purchaser must respond to the owner for application approval.
A damaged advertisement lists Uno Mamous Precision and Peerless Motor supplies for singles and tuning from 42 pounds. It mentions Rose and Glue Bell cycles, an inscription service, and cycle works on Wyndham Street near Alpine’s store with contact phone. It also briefly notes Royal Mail Steamers to Masher and London routes calling at several ports with permissions to call at Brindisi and other saloons.
Sunday services announce travel from Durban and Port Elizabeth to Plymouth and London with up-to-date applications for sty and conductor seats. Passenger classes include sleeping rooms and dining, with schedules set for 7 p.m. The text lists speakers and participants such as Reverend Smith, Cantor-200, and various regional figures, detailing churches and locations across multiple towns.
The article surveys Australian political debate on conscription and a referendum bill. It notes Premier and government strategies, opposition wavering, and calls for parliamentary representatives to reflect public will. It discusses timing, party positions, and potential electoral consequences.
A fragmented notice details a September 19 examination at Mr W Welshnai’s residence, supervised by Miss Wieairioe Welstinnis with grade levels and participant names, followed by a September 20 event at Elmore Raves. It mentions Hilda Morsti of Migir Street raising funds and a civic meeting discussing council duties and literacy programs.
The Melbourne Labor Party rejects conscription while the Labor Federation Council in Perth votes for a strong rosalution expres. The piece notes fundraising for the Australian Sick and Wounded Soldiers Fund and reports on local club meetings, library finances, and civic events including a school carnival and upcoming weds. It also lists deaths and social notices from Shepparton and surrounding areas.
A garbled 2005 donation list from a government or civic source thanks contributors and notes items donated. The readable names include Mrs Monule and Alice Phyllis Howell with household goods and Xmas boxes. The text references a central depot and a Shire Wall Lomavrayy, but details are incomplete.
A fragmented market report notes Tabadlayy September 8 cattle sales at Shepearton with buyers seeking best quality. Prices quoted range from low to high, listing weights and figures for cows bulls and vealers, with notes on yard conditions and sale crowd intensity. emphasis on quality and midrange lots.
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