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Newspaper
Footscray Chronicle
Location
Footscray, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
2
Weekly church notices record services at Melbourne Road Congregational and Cecil Street Presbyterian churches with pastors and choirs listed. A soldier’s letter from Belgium to Willismatown expresses longing for peace and home, noting slow advance and forthcoming furlough uncertainties.
A drowning occurred at Chandler's jetty Esplanade in Chandler's Friday night crowds. The missing youths include Robert Stephenson W G Stephenson J Fleswick and Price. witnesses say rough seas hampered rescue as Bob cried for help. Ernrat Alderson recovered the body later. Dr Oliver pronounced life extinct.
A disrupted OCR summary shows Sunshine test on Lyess street green with visitors taking the win. Notable players listed include W Gravel R Fowler Wis Tercee 5 Barry Heather Macdsresn and L Hick Holmes D Genrell G Wood Smith Ogden Failing with scores 164 to 92.
The article describes a referendum set for December 20 asking voters to approve government plans to reinforce Australian forces with 7,000 men monthly. It discusses voluntary enlistment, potential compulsory service if shortages occur, and targets men aged 21 to 26 with certain marital statuses. It contrasts German militarism and calls for a Yes vote to support imperial war aims. It also notes a local debate at the Picture Theatre between Mr A Pollock and Rev Fr Lyoch on wartime support.
CoxsIDERA sty time occupied at the Total court yesterday before Mears. The bench dismissed the case without costa. E H Hick for plaintiff and J J Carroll for defence. Mechanics Institute committee met. Elvoe’s painting tender for £7 10s accepted. School and cemetery duties discussed. head teacher C M Bradiey to be commemorated. Loyal Phila thropic Lodge officers installed. ANA meeting notes Dr Webb and Dr Cholep. branch delegates appointed. Educational talks and a demonstration night planned at Footacray Technical College.
In Triemar on December 11 before Justices Evans and Jewell youths Frederick Simpson and Wilfred Bershaw faced rail fare and ticket offences with fines of 10 shillings plus costs for each case. George Goldsmith, Trevor Jones and John Deagan are noted in separate civil and rent actions, including an ejectment warrant for nonpayment and property damage.
A subscription event at Council Chambers announced a Wednesday children’s picnic at Wil Nimstown racecourse for children of soldiers and sailors. The racing club provides facilities, Greville the caterer loans crockery, and the club donates £10. A special train from Williamstown at 10 am stops at Beach North Williamstown and Semport, with free lunch tea and travel for all attendees. The Mayor and Mayoress will attend the same.
The North State School reports pupil results from various examinations with names like Clifford Bradbury Dorothy Loft and many others. A quarterly examination list includes Ethel Anderson Dorothy Anderson Beryl Cardia and more. An item mentions a linseed compound of 1g years for Brora Seaer ts Cossty.
A Newport report details a vandal attack on Edward Bliss’s yard where two marble tablets were defaced with Vote No. The incident, noted to Constable Bleck, underscores tensions between opposing opinions. The letter from Byrne praises priest Father O'Donnell and argues for yes votes amid European war developments.
A large gathering at the Mechanics Institute last Saturday night heard lodge reports on establishing a medical institute in the Williamstown district. Delegates recommended to the Dispensary committee that a Williams town Medical Institute be formed in connection with the Dispensary, and thanks were given to secretary Mr W A Craig for his efforts.
In the Northern State obituaries the community mourns A Bradley retired master of Central State School who guided swimming and bowling programs for decades. He died after a 30 year teaching career and planned pastoral work in Queensland before Providence redirected him north. Private Ralph Bradley and Captain Ernest Bindiles are named as sons serving in the war. Funeral services were held at the local cemetery with a large gathering from Central and North Willamstown.
A raw wartime verse letters a soldier writes home addressing mother and family. He asks about the old folk, the children’s lessons, the girls, and dear Dad as duty calls. He hopes to keep in touch with training, friends, and working mates, and to return home one day.
On Monday the local W C T U presented a spectacular pageant at Temperance Hall titled March of Progress of Woman since the second century. About 30 ladies participated headed by Century and History figures, with Mrs Fairchild featuring a string and Rogers giving an address on progress. The audience enjoyed choruses and depictions of roles of saints and workers, and scholarships were announced in Catholic primary schools with Teresa Hernan and Francis Hendrickeen winning local HYAC exhibits.
A chaotic gathering ends with cries of give a chance and jeers as attendees express opposing opinions. Spectators recall a charged atmosphere with laughter and groans while references to political figures and national issues surface amid the disorder.
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