03 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Brunswick And Coburg Leader
Location
Brunswick, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
1
Fragmented OCR style text mentions courts and possible sale actions, names, and dates but the readable facts are scattered. It references a November date, a clerk, a sale at a hall, and various names, with disrupted phrases and unclear events. The readable content suggests a legal or property matter with official actions and witnesses implied, but precise details are obscured.
A wedding occurred at Sudney Road Presbyterian Church as Miss Elsne and Mr Vernon Briggs exchanged vows. The bride wore white crepe de chine and carried a white bouquet, with bridesmaids and guests in formal attire. The ceremony included a Bible presentation to the bride and a reception with music and toasts from family and friends.
Coburg council notes committees and officers, with references to town clerk and treasurer roles. The report outlines meeting actions, nominations, and future calendar items, including a likely sale and legal notices.
The piece advocates raising funds and mobilizing volunteers in Australia to support wartime efforts. It calls on the Commonwealth Government and civilians to contribute to the war cause, noting the need for ready manpower and resources for the front.
The Local Boy Scouts prepare for a march review as Brian King’s Wolf Troop and others undergo tests at Messrs Whrelt Wires. Tuesday evening they gather at headquarters and await results for a weekend examination schedule led by Scout Melvate Robert Mention.
Probate applications filed by executors Mabel Venetia Eilon Green and MR McMahon for Henry Cai of Highbury Newlands and Johanna McMahon of Weston Street Brunswick. Names listed include Colin Sandler deceased, and operators at 172 Lauile Collins Street Melbourne. Unclear wording due to OCR but indicates wills and executors seeking probate.
At the second annual meeting in the Town Hall the Coburg Municipal Brass Hand presented a balance sheet. The report showed last year’s balance of about £19 and income of £426 from events and small donations, minus expenses including the secretary’s fees. The secretary noted fundraising difficulties and urged continued support to sustain future activities, with assets around £? and a detailed review planned.
A fragmentary list details items delivered by the Brunswick Red Cross Society. Included are bags, carpet pieces, pillows, fabric, towels, and general household essentials attributed to multiple individuals and helper stations across West Brunswick and Newbury.
The Coburg A W A of Coburg AWS held its half yearly meeting at Oddfellows Hall Soul Oh Mth inst with Nor sen in chair. Officers installed included Pres Miss Janes vice pres Miss Nicholle treas Miss Evans. Auditors Misses Rolls Brown press corresp Miss R Fowler conference delegate Mrs Evans. The officers responded. a vote of thanks to Miss Grant was passed for promising a sword medal to the member introducing pew members next year. Next meeting Wed Dec St.
A wartime letter from Private Harold Selleck in Gallipoli recounts survival, minor wounds to comrades including Alex Don, and daily rations. The writer notes delays in letters from home, a desire for more action, and reflections on Australia waking to war.
The recent garden fete featured raffles with winners including Mrs Deane and Mrs EJ Davis at Hackett, auctions by Mr Stanley, and cash stalls led by Mrs Plan ent Stall. Donors included Cr XT Blackbarn MLA and several locals. prize results noted with numbers 2800, 200, 432 among others and a hospital raffle held for charity.
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