More Anzacs Return Deluge of Welcome at Town Hall
Fourteen Brunswick criminals? No, fourteen Anzacs return amid cheers on Monday afternoon. School children granted a half holiday lined Park Street then Town Hall where bunting decorates, the Central State choir sang the National Anthem, and Mayor Wales along with MLAs welcomed the veterans. Crowds filled streets as cars paused for a grand reception and a marching band led the parade to Moreland Road.
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Donian Cano
Park Street
Atowacs
Central State School
Gr A. G. Wales
Modo Re Jewell
Corl
Trinity St
Corps
Coulthard
Barhle St
Coburg Peace Celebrations Prepare Plans After Meeting
A Coburg peace celebration planning meeting in Tow Hall discussed future events to mark peace. Highlights included committee elections for subcommittees on sports ground procession side shows and refreshments. Three veterans were placed on each five member subcommittee except the Refreshments Committee which is composed of ladies. Further Executive meetings and a comprehensive program are anticipated for the ceremonial day.
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Coburg
Wrenlag
Old World War Era Assault and Traffic Case Report
In December 1918 in sRUNBWwICK a man was accused of unlawfully assaulting Charles Kinnear after a drinking gathering. The court noted both parties were intoxicated and Kinnear had a head wound, with the accused fined £2 plus costs. Separately Henry Hyams faced a negligent driving charge after a collision with a jinker near Melbourne. the bench convicted him and imposed £2 fine with costs.
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Woods
Millward
Geor
Henry Hyams
Angus McGirexor Henderson
Jinker
Whee
Thomas Wilen
Hartley
Visiti
Hlenry Hyams
Melbourne
James Battersby
Cherished Coburg claims for Broadmeadows Camp road damage fading
Local council hoped for Defence Department compensation for damage to Sydney road from heavy traffic to Broadmeadows Camp. The department declined monetary claims and as the camp empties, any action appears delayed until another war.
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Nny
Town seeks loan as council weighs bank option
A Finance Committee meeting discussed securing urgent funds of £2000 to prevent pollution and protect rates. the mayor and Cr Bush favored approaching other banks after the Commercial Bank declined. Debenture loan options were debated but met resistance. a February meeting was set to defer decisions.
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Commercial Bank
Inns
Ans
Bank of Australasia
Fimanes
Dwerryhouse
Cr. Bush
Cr. Richards
Cr. Jones
Dr. Keane
Campbell
Dr. Cash
Cash
Richards
Jones
Anderson
Drs
Bush
Keane
Dwerry House
Coburg Dinner For Returned Soldiers Tuesday Night
Coburg will host a dinner on Tuesday evening for Angev and other returned soldiers who have not yet been welcomed. Names and addresses should be sent to the Town Clerk. Citizens may join by paying the caterer’s fee. Mayor Dr McAlpine will preside and organizers aim to invite prominent parliament members.
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Angaes
Coburg
Thinst
McAlpine
Teral
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TOR Cars For Hire
Peverell
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West Brunswick
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Maxrose Glide
Rose’s Hall
Sydney Ra
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Bramraich
Hooper
Ail Ailes
Cheri Ailies
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Orlene” Co
Railway Cres
West Croydon
Surrey
England
H. Warren
BRUT
F.S.C
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Brunswick Gnetoria
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Union
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the Metropolitan Gas Coy
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