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Newspaper
Violet Town Sentinel
Location
Violet Town, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1914
Page
2
Miss Tobitt returns from Melbourne with ideas on millinery dresses and trimmings. Miss Hardie reviews latest fashions and plans to reopen around April 1. New autumn and winter patterns arrive and orders are welcome. Every suit guaranteed with bargains left over from the summer sale. No reasonable offer refused.
The notice markets Blackies Gripe Drench for cripet or colic with cautions on improper dosage. It promotes Blackies Stonehinge Blister for tendons, spavins, and similar conditions, Potts cleansing drench for cattle and dairy use, and a dairy ointment for wounds and skin ailments. Testimonials from veterinarians and farmers accompany claims of safety and effectiveness.
A large sequence of notices advertises public auctions by Turnbull Co and Watts Turnbull of Violet Town for stock including 35 horses, 20 cattle, implements, furniture, and plenty of sheep and lambs. Also listed are numerous parcels of grain, hay, and farming gear with specific stock descriptions, prices, and times. The sale includes a Violet Town race club publican’s booth, lunches, and a grand ball to aid club funds with schedules and venue details.
A committee laid out an excellent course to promote health and imagination through sport. Holman may enroll members for golf and tennis. Local ballers beat Sutton juniors as secretary Clarke led the whistle. A tennis match vs Bigg's Cresk is set on Joel courts. A council meeting noted more bee trees along the road.
The elderly Mr and Mrs Osbert Henderson of Violet Town marked their Diamond wedding with a large local gathering. Residents praised the couple and their family for pioneering work and sound community life. A long evening of music dancing and speeches followed, with generous gifts and heartfelt toasts amid decorations and fond memories.
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