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Newspaper
Violet Town Sentinel
Location
Violet Town, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1914
Page
2
An old farm ad touts Blackie's Gripe and Colic Drench as a highly effective remedy for horse gripes and colic. It claims rapid, permanent relief after one dose and warns against dangerous home remedies. Price listed as 9s 6d per drench and 20s per gallon with directions.
Monthly stock sale advertised by Torbnull & Co above Violet Town with stock buyers invited and bids requested through Mr Jobin Beard. Also notice that William John Black is duly elected Councillor for the North Riding Shire of Violet, with August 12 1914 date and Edmund Hisbuckland as Returning Officer.
Business people have decided to close their stops between 1280 and 7.80 pm on Saturday next to enable employees to attend a final football match in Violet Town, Goorwa or Euroa. Attending spectators can travel by midday train. J. J. Quanke, Hon. Lee.
A. Mow Beries will soon start and applications for borrowing and vesting shares will be received. Loans for property purchase or building with monthly repayments. Borrowers and investors share profits. past year profits noted as S1205/17. Further details from O L DeBoos, Agent for Euroa Longwood and Violet Town. Hunting prohibition notice for old Nace course paddock. Community notices include advertising copy deadlines and local church service times in Violet Town with various listings.
An unclear, local notice states that a Violet Town resident will deliver an address on the meaning of liberalism at an evening meeting hosted by Mr Will. The fragment hints at a community event discussing political ideas.
The page lists court hearing reminders for Violet Town, local election notes, and upcoming addresses by Mr A G Palmer at Violet Town Hall and Tamleugh West. It also mentions a traveling picture show, a youths lecture, charity concerts, and a humorous local narrative about town life, with various names and places in the district.
At Beowlin Court before Mr W Bravon P M and McGee Hagenaurt J P Bruce pursued charges against a band member for conducting an auction at the band’s premises last month. Mr H Clarke defended, arguing similarities to other charges. The P M imposed a £1 fine in default distress.
Dry weather anxiety grows as agricultural and pastoral outlooks darken. Gooram edges Longwood by five in the district final at Euroa. Violet Town to meet Winsbersite next Saturday, likely deciding premiership. Napgambie beats Euros by 28 to 6.8 and Euron’s minor title chances wane after two losses. Local players show form for the Wangaratta tournament and team entries, while the president’s side beats the captain’s on Wednesday. War news scarce, readers seek updates and details on who is doing what amid retirements and nominating talks.
Death reported on Tuesday ins of Mrs John Grogan aged 64 years. A longtime Violet Town resident born in Liverpool she lived in Victoria since seventeen and spent many years in Viola Town. Survived by seven sons and one daughter, the family are well known in the district. Funeral from Violet Town cemetery with graveside service by Rev D A Modischdrm, arranged by Riddell's.
The column compares rainfall to date this year and last, noting this year's total is 74 inches less than last year. August records show 128 points for last year while this year is a clean sheet. Forecasts from a South Australian weather expert predict continued irregular rainfall with some showers in the coming months.
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