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Newspaper
Yea Chronicle
Location
Yea, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1919
Page
2
Amid the influenza outbreak in Victoria, authorities urge calm and direct sufferers to care facilities. Indicted individuals tied to undermining wartime regulations face scrutiny, while volunteers and hospitals coordinate relief efforts led by Dr Coin Campbell.
Last week and early this week brought extreme heat with a 105 degree reading Saturday, followed by light rain and a heavy downpour that flooded drains and overflowed culverts. By morning two inches and 38 points had fallen. Tuesday was cloudy with light drizzle. News notes mention two fatalities near Rice's Hill and a near-sighting of an earthquake-like tremor frightening a couple. A large fire raged at Licwatene. Observers report forest rides and tram disruptions near Murrindingi as costs rise.
The Yea water Trust planned a butter sale and outlined council finances, with a total investment around £1298 2d and potential works to erect a concrete structure at Yea station. The council discussed new works costs possibly rising to about £2000, aiming to modernize facilities while maintaining monthly rates and staff costs.
A wounded story from a railway station ceremony as Lance Corporal W Als o is greeted by a Home Committee and Rev G Martin. The event features welcome speeches, cheers, and a motor convoy through Salvation Army grounds. The crowd gathers to honor his service and King.
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