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Newspaper

Footscray Chronicle

Location

Footscray, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1918

Page

3

Retiring Mayor Complimented in Local Proceedings

Fragmented report notes retiring mayor acknowledged for patriotic work and long service. Several officials and council members lauded leadership while discussions referenced continuity and future arrangements at the hall. Unclear names and dates due to damaged text. main event centers on farewell tributes and public recognition.

Erratic Football Notes From a Rainy Week

Fragmented notes recount a match involving North Melbourne and Watery ground conditions with players such as Williametern, Willamstown, and others. The piece mentions the event at Preston Williamstown with scores, players, and officials noted, and references a Sunday attendance and a silver presentation for a player named Taree.

North Melbourne Wiamstown Calily Abe Ana Ieee Uy P. Tinnd Sonera Sar A Tades Freeman J. O'llaileryn Preston

Critten Son Norman Lestir Seitlen Remembered in Gippsland

Sympathy flowed for Tarully and the community as word arrived of the death of Norman Lestir Seitlen Critten, son of Mr B and Mrs Critten of Williamstown. Born in Williamstown, he served in the 2nd Sees Mellwraich and was active in the war, later returning to Gippsland where his family resided. Private Edye Baston also noted as a casualty.

Sargeant Crittenmuza Norman Lestir Seitlen Critten Hananr-aereet Cromph Aire Williamstown Canara Prine Joeningy Ahi Bing Gitving Carneral Farmer Gippsland Manlin Blewan Luthedothesien Botte Droliees Veterian Lilarars Shiemiine Elating Aire Oritlers Eriiron Pep Nanband Inuguijers Charles Cottenae Queenalens George Ip Psitent Travoivon

Newport ferry crash halts football match and court case

A Newport incident at Williamslawn ferry halted a football match between Vie Souths and Erifantias after a car collided with a tram and a driver was injured. Court proceedings followed with Linden and Linden-related figures charged in a disorderly conduct case. witnesses described police actions and a tense afternoon in the town.

Souiec Aisae Sistuourne Jueises Tha Erifantias Felis Port Melbourne Tuentirval Tarom Valley Napiat Viritora Forry Jolentis Tobert Beanland Furev Ela Strand Bales Piunlaw Rami Serevant Hoss Noltes

Crane Driver Honored at Newport Workshope Ceremony

An event at Newport Workshops honored crane driver Sie Morrison for 20 years of service in the Railway Workshops. Foremen Brown and Unie praised his career, while Mr. Stewart and others reflected on loyalty, retirement, and mutual respect within the shop.

Wey Ict Newport Suvine Aps Jake Siewart Leprerie Workshinas Willalowe Brown Merrison Stemmet Svarjanen Torwreepne Ator Leah Siam Bruch Oremsn Ghagee Morrison Sir Stewart Ghent

Complex land act notice with many names and locations

A detailed land act application and parcel description appears with names such as Williamstown and Bourke, parish Cot Pre Pus, in Banke county. The notice cites a municipal election context and mentions agents and solicitors handling the application.

Sarah Advzaneth Cebr Atnalacs Kors Williamstoven Bourke Warrien Ims Firestad Williamstaen Caron Mod Hs Enel Adver Fm Bers Tour de Bemuxut Ferencomstrett Wartaeply Shea

Annotated municipal meeting notes from 1918 records

Fragmentary OCR text from a community meeting in Monflar nest Sou instant. Mentions Connell Chem bers Thonpenmarreet Wilituntsloven and Aptigul Report wad Zale ieeben lecrled pe Niche ers fur year 1918-10. Likely notes on nominations and annual reports.

Tiie Auauil Connell Chembers Thonpenmarreet Wilituntsloven Monflar Nest Pin Allonnion Aptigul Nemisaation Ieee Ami Trou. Sacra

Empress Pavilion Attracts Big Star Features

The Empress Pavilion presents prominent acts including Willam Fos and athlete actor Govepe Afals. The program lists titles such as The Bride ar New York and The Yaskee Susy, with additional drama by Herter Bunninton and a new piece The Plast of Wate. Notable entries include Jim Burnie Doadne and performances by Graca CUMr and Francis Ford.

Empress Pavilion Svenors Govepe Afals Shay Herter Bunninton Graca Cumr Francis Ford Ephaile Jim” Burnie Doadne Coianaies Gaenter Tepjone Howe

Vesro and Julian at the Bijou in August

A fragment notes a debut appearance at the Bijou theater this August, with mention of a likely aging actor and a clever Skagine det. Foodot appearance promised by a special event.

Vesro Julian

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