Gathering of Clans at Coburg Hall in May
A vivid account describes a Coburg Marine Hall gathering with songs, pipers, and crowds. The event honored the Mayoress and local officials, with speeches by Mr Anders en and thanks extended to Mrs Ward Thon and the trading society. Volunteers, donors, and attendees are thanked for their aid in staging the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ube Coburg Marine Hall
Lee
Dietor
AH Welot
Bad Wane
Hai
Jock
Bitin
Amd
Macrye
Westhiie
Imauensoyy
Audinen
Fred
Gstommy
Hy Aries
Ganic
Wein
Ava
Ahieh
Janesh
Emstey
Howe
W. Preceley
Seetland
Nmi
Orten Osterteriont
Pipers
Chet Dahlal
Anne
Coburg
Tea Cras Societe
Amdersen
Eit Coomuturtten
Mayorea
Mra Hackett
Presilent
Hrie Rewer Chen
Edoo Gromurer
de Ward Thon
Rendle
Smith
Alt. Hackett
Craul
Alt Davis
Bates
Penal Department
Toe
Yorke
Brddsen
Roce
Brunswick and Coburg Leader Friday Publication
The Brunswick and Coburg Leader is a weekly Friday newspaper published in Brunswick and Coburg. It serves the local community with brief notices, updates, and local news items across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick and Coburg Leader Ia
Tar Spraying Dust Debate Stirs Swinesfad Shopkeepers
A deputation of Swinesfad shopkeepers pressed the Last Brunswick Council on tar dust spraying in Sydney road. Speakers attacked methods and warned of a Festival of Dust while urging immediate, thorough action and maintenance to stop the dust clouding the north part of Sydney road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sal
Beswick
Hickford
Shanghai
Hod Wilts
Bristol
Sydney Road
Hransivvek
Brunayiek
Adhets
Gouth
Sonia
Adam
Justin
Moyo
Cameliers
Marth Yar
Sydney
Pate
Sydnew
Hopkins
Wis
Mer'Smith
McCinee
Willis
Theo
Byron
Sidieemt
A Brave Defender's Letter to Mayor Ralfe of Branswick
A missive from Gordon Webster, a metallurgist of North Firgroy, dated 1810s, thanks Mayor Cr M Ralfe for support shown after departures to Melbourne. The writer expresses gratitude for thoughtful aid and mentions tobacco and cigarettes deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralfe
Branswick
Gordon Webster
Weder Linut
Brife
RG Webster
Wounded in Empire's Cause
Postcard from Emmis Orr formerly at Coburg in penal department Coburg to Mr Kaward Shore reports from London hospitals inquiring about a convalescent man named Wen and a reunion with a comrade. Orr describes fighting injuries, partial recovery, and potential discharge plans including home or Australian convalescence while awaiting medical decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Orr
Coburg
Kaward Shore
Penal Dept
London Hospital
Wandsworth
Londen
Shork
Wen
Jookeing
Hove
London
Bosom Wen
Bob Kent
Dagen
Share
Tan
Howe
Australia
Changes in Local Police Senigy Conse at Station
Unclear text outlines a local police matter at the Wood area station. Mentions Malvontey 8 Hriunswick and a social gathering with questions about conduct and identity. Dialogue references a possibly staged event and questions about investigation and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvontey
Qysstenhi
Jeuyet
Gomartiiys
Off to the Front in a Lyceum Hall Social
A Brunswick Lyceum Hall social honors two sons of Constable Bigges as they prepare for front service. The evening featured songs and dances, with awards of wristwatches to the brothers Vernon and Leicester Briges. Promoters Mrs Seumons and Miss Armstrong organized supper, decorations, and flags. khaki uniforms appeared among guests as a tribute to Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enjnyale
Lyceum Hall
Vietmast
Brunswick
Sonioy
Bigges
Vernon
Teicester
Schatemin
TR Hisoorkc
Vernon Briges
Leicester Brigass Ik Foumtain
Sifw Setirn
TH. Renstrow
Al-C.ml
Mass A. Hisrock
Rorms
Tila Rose
Rudy Meares
Mary Griffen
F. Renfree
Bert Arentroo
Ovisteians
Anne Griffen
Watkins
Chive Wayman
Hiscork
E. Renfree
Po Seumons
Alex
Donald
Abe
Empire
Brunswick mayor receives thanks from Victoria Cross recipient
The Brunswick mayor reads a cable message from Tacut Wood of the Tech Battalion thanking the mayor for his support and letters from home. The letter expresses resolve to stay at the front and gratitude for the “kind friends at home” as the sender faces uncertain outcomes.
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Das Havine
Tech
Mo Batts
Mayer
Brunswick
Goodrigh Court
Ress
Herefordstire
Tam
Gifts to Soldiers From Miss Colman Stir Christmas Cheer
A letter addressed to Miss P Colman of 6 Barkly Terrace Brunswick thanks her for sending cigarettes and tobacco to soldiers at a firing line. It expresses gratitude for the gifts during Christmas and New Year and hopes for continued support from the sender and friends at Mayoress Beauswick residence for the 1st Australian Di Brigade.
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P Colman
Barkly Trrunswick
Beauswica
M. Balto
Tristrom Priate W O'Donovan
Wie
TNF
Miss Colman
Lania
Donovan Ltd
Coburg resident defends garbage tin in letter to editor
In Coburg at The Grove, a reader signed as Garbage Tin argues a garbage cart damages are misattributed to the resident Householder. The writer suggests the tin is sound for eight years and that the poor driver blame should shift, even humorously noting rubber-bottom ideas to avoid damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coburg Haven
the Grove
Coburg
Private 5 H Boyd Writes to Mrs Balfe
Private H Boyd writes from Brunswick to Mrs Balfe thanking her for tobacco. He recalls Melbourne departure, celebrates a day with old comrades, and notes a comrade named Ralph missed since enlistment. He mentions reaching hospital in Mali for twelve weeks and dodging missiles on return while resting now.
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Ho Boyd
S$. Balfe
Brunswick
Balfe
Melbourne
Sieut Ralfe
Mali
Abdul
Thor H
Other Letters In This Issue Signal Continues
Short note indicates more letters will appear in each issue with further replies and reader input. The caption hints at ongoing correspondence and community engagement through the letters page.
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Telephone
Er and Decorator
Ves
Grundy
Ansericur
Srundy & Co
Sfelin
Jack Gardner
Tealirg Crargell, Son and Cie Engin
Wick and Coburg
Ader
Shed Bey Blakeley and Jackson, Pty. Ltd
Metropolitan Gas Company
Flinders
Red Cross
Sahara Desert
Brenswick
KE. Orr
Leicester Briggs
Hrunswick
VC Herg
Bali
W. O Donovan
Carter
H. Boyd
SAC
Sydney Foo
Bourke Street
Ballarat
Pall Mail Benue
Port Pirie
Mewiows Castle
Leichardt, and Bros
Phot
Storey
Victoria Street
Wes
Bedrock
Nhire
Thistle Motor & Cycle Works
Vale & Son
Dispensing Chemists
Asia
W. Powell
Eht
Dent Mickel
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