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Newspaper
Ultima And Chillingollah Star
Location
Ultima, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
2
Readable fragments describe fridges tuna wheat and railways with mentions of offices and printing. Some lines reference damage, job printing and a stay in a railway locale. Entities include none clearly identifiable and the text appears garbled.
The page records several local incidents and civic items. George Reams suffers a leg injury while plowing on a farm near Coschon and is taken to Swan Hill Hospital. A wheat agents team tours nearby towns, while concerns arise about stock visits and local reception. Public notices urge ratepayers to prepare for upcoming water supply assessments and lane repairs, with details on finances and future improvements.
A historical note recounts a farmer who used wire netting to protect a haystack but faced straw and water access issues as birds or pests reached the water. The piece cites accounting figures for several districts and names multiple locales and individuals in a compact ledger style.
A system to eradicate mice in infested areas is introduced at Ultima by agriculturist G. Gaping and partners Messrs. Cumming Smith and On. A permanent fenced barrier using vertical bars traps mice, with top rails slanted to deter escape. Trials show rapid capture with the device and timing spans from dusk to dawn across rooms and pits.
District news reports ongoing plague in the area and severe conditions this winter. Officials discuss district affairs in a meeting held Friday with missing president and acting officers, as plans extend invitations to surrounding clubs.
Fragmentary report from Quambatook recounts a death from pneumonia after a illness spreading through the district. Mrs Gadsden aged about 60 and five children mourn her loss. The body was moved to nearby Kerang for burial with relatives and friends paying tribute to a loving and devoted mistress.
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