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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1916
Page
2
Merchants advertise bargain reductions and sale events affecting local shoppers. The notices emphasize price cuts on select goods and limited time offers across multiple storefronts in the region. Local merchants urge customers to compare values and act quickly before stock changes.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous fabrics and supplies with prices, names, and vendors. Items include sleave stapes, ip flowers, Spratys, Geld, and Magar Gombe. The text mentions quantities, yard prices, and various fashion and upholstery terms, reflecting a catalog-like sale or stock report.
During the first two weeks in a hush of business a fresh stock of remnants Nas accumulated. They are marked up two prices sure to surprise and satisfy the most shooting margin seeker. Come in and see for yourself.
Fragmented OCR text references balance of merchants and textiles including silks velveteens rye and linings. It notes a three week period given to realize on the estates and mentions rail assets and a lull in pages. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate an auction or liquidation timeframe.
The article reports intense debate over conscription as the government considers extending war powers pending a referendum. Some fear labor disruption and economic strain, while supporters argue unity and victory require men’s sacrifice. Opposition focuses on preserving individual rights amid national mobilization.
The debate centers on Antineptic Meat Acts and how inspections under Federal and State Meat Supervision laws would apply to cooperative companies freezing lambs for export. MPs discuss inspector roles, costs, and proposed powers to ensure export meat safety, warning against unnecessary or duplicative oversight.
The article details a Sunday School anniversary held at Mount Towned Church with the English Sunday School Union organizing a successful event. Choirs and youth voices, under Mo. HB. 3, led hymns and sermons, praising faith and perseverance, with Afran Young's orchestra aiding the performance and Mise Cullisor as organist.
Caplan J. dF Kenner Romar Cailolie of Yarrawonga, chaplain of the 53rd Battalion, receives the Distinguished Serving Order. The ceremony, described by correspondent HW, names many officers and attendees, noting promotions, marriages, and community tributes amid a formal parade and parlor games.
An event on September 8 featured readings and songs led by Dr. R. Pogue and local organizers. Attendees included Miss Mnollory and Mrs Edwards, with performances by Sunita and Mr. W. Paltnesin among others. Numerous pledges were signed as the program closed.
OCR text presents a jumble of names places and dates with several readable terms such as Driday Sophombiey and Spring Drivaplinn. Amid garbled phrases it hints at a community notice or social event with references to Mrs Ward Mise Nuwick and Ls clunewion plus scattered dates and locations.
Fragmented OCR text references a final recruiting push and named individuals such as Melbourne Davis Nudliatis Marien Wong Moorouput and others. Mentions a hospital button week and initials, but details are unclear. The item seems a clipped bulletin or notice with possible campaign notes and personnel.
In a message from W.E. Masen and B.W. Pam, hospital appeals urge public support amid wartime strain. The letter requests contributions to reduce hospital costs and alleviate distress, noting rising expenses and the need to sustain the Moorgypue facility through community fundraising. The authors call for a united effort to ensure continued care in the Valley and surround areas.
Fragmentary OCR report describes a August goods sale at a depot with items listed including undergarments pants skirts sweaters and a cardigan. Mentions individuals and a beach scene but details are garbled and names unclear.
Fragmented OCR reads like a 1910s market page with references to cheese bacon hides and wool. Names such as MeleguanE Markets Dalgory and a vague Tower Dairy appear beside prices and weights. Trade terms are garbled and unclear, but overall shows commodity listings and vendor notes with dated separators.
Amid messy OCR, the report hints at Melbourne and Shepparton events honoring a product labeled Tevine’s Grand Grape Brandy. Government supervision noted, with references to Bourke Street and Wyse branches. Details are unclear but center on awards and brand promotion.
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