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Newspaper

Footscray Chronicle

Location

Footscray, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1917

Page

3

Fragmented Echoes From a Murky Test Card Scene

Partial OCR text recounts a chaotic scene with names like Morfey Reddnck and J Grieve. mentions Naval Forces, various individuals, and a disrupted shop. References to health, hospitals, and private notices appear amid scattered phrases about events and dates.

Gesoz O. Reddnck Seth Rentilesse sZay Saruress Grieve Cpateabie Bectizan Enie Felice Wato

Successful Women's Meeting Voices War Support

A crowded Women's Liberal Party gathering at Tez Mecismes' Hall heard Mesdames Oliver and Brooks advocate national service and conscription. Speakers condemned antiwar sentiment, urging men to join the fight, citing British and Allied aims and urging duty as citizens.

Liberal Party F. Hall Oliver Brooks Mes Olver Lord Kitchener Pactiste Ruzzis Ir der Australis Gremok Birdwood Austria Rei Aus Brook

War Fund and Listed Winners from Local Auction

Local auction items raised funds with multiple donors and prizes. Notable entries include Wittasscons Cioraris Foo collected by Mrs Findlay, Mizsen Pex wea Tij, and Linklater 13/6. Droyins and Ca £1198. Satin Alrs Creake 12 washers. Several names and bids appear for weekly totals and race results.

Wittasscons Cioraris Foo Findlay Mizsen Linklater Messrs Droyins Wiss Stone Mire Hindeon

Punt Club clears course for trophy at Shetland regatta

The report details a sailing event where crews from Shetland and nearby towns contest for a trophy donated by Mr A Terses. Placings list Soahsnic ative, Sam Toy, and others with second and third prizes noted. Secretary G Fraser manages entries as the committee plans the presentation and prize ceremony.

S. Heriot Toby Cis WF. Perel T. Bisssr Sam Toy Walker A Terses Theelob Sclally A. Oedes Thelop A. Haslam Natuts Peel Shacrock Henay San Top San Loe Mathess Besteal Dawen Smit P. Bick A. Black G. Fraser G. Bliir

Ligehling Cases From September Court Session

A fragmentary report covers several events in the September court sitting. Jaze Hiesdem faces charges for unlawful assembly at licensed premises and delaying police actions while others plead to charges of insulting language and related offences. The proceedings note fines and costs for the defendants including 35 and 4 shillings.

Ureseer Specseftemcen Cour Osie Ain Ritsewey Ora Giaesley Sas Georm Alezerds Gibbis Ernest Denaldssa Sealis

Interment and notices from Williamstown area following 1915 postings

The column lists funeral interment for Samcel Willams Gammon at Williamstown Cemetery with details of the service and undertaker Perron Soucy. It also records a summonsed medical institute meeting, changes to court meeting dates, accommodation ads, and cricket club notes including player service, match results, and local club statuses.

Sureral Sozice Amnon Samcel Willams Gammon Williametown Ted Fouersl David Penbwilcrack Buccanatreet Withenstown Los Lasspart Perron Soucy Williestown Willias Torn North Willismmown Eslhsm Furs Armatreng Bolten Coldwell Ferzeenn Allen Scottish Thistle Cricket Club C Wingwood Hishiush Society Saterey Eer Seores— Callingwood Clonza Socclift Zier Thempesa Sier Thistle End Thempesa Clariogbood Meikle Callmzwend GS Reason Geetiesiog Willacaienna Melboc Varrscilleger- Gees’ Reserve Mur Williamstowo

Tes Hobson's Bay Yacht Club Opens Season With Race

Tes Hobson's Bay Yacht Club launches the season with a foursides race over a special course. Trophies are on offer. first boat expected about 2:45. Skippers include Mir G Bolve and Verase with several entries listed. Tenders for erecting dressing sheds on the Esplanade Brook invited, closing 4 p.m. December 15. Town Surveyor BR H Brooks announced details from Cococil Chambers Willisetown dated October 6, 1BE7.

Tes Hobson's Bay Yacht Club Lsc Zac Air R. Jet Mir G. Bolve Scatter Firit Extrasig

Williamstown Theatre Offers Broad Screen Program

The Williamstown theatre presents a varied film slate including Ford and Perrin works, Jace Hogi comedy, and a lineup of features such as The Mystery as the Docble Cram On Monday. Notable: Charnes Dickens Tales, The Shielding Shiver, and Virginia Pearson in Sister against Sister.

Ford and Perrin Vingers Jace Hogi Cornet Hs Feso Southern Auther Charnes Dickens William Farcum Daresy and Cartes Shielding Shiver Virginia Pearson Famous Players McGregor Valentine Grant

Empress Pavilion Tonight Features Lapis Detective Hit

Ecprees programme announces Asotees big showcase with London Stein neyres presenting the star film Lapis in a collection of detective stories and comedies.

Asotees Ecprees Tonight London Stein Neyres Lapis

Williamstown Mechanics Institute Offers Reading and Recreation

In Williamstown the Mechanics Institute promotes home reading and quiet study with a lending library, placing room, and billiard facilities. Membership costs include 15 shillings yearly for full members and lower rates for associates and recreation members, with weekly Saturday picture entertainments and monthly notices.

Amr Alto Mesgarines Daiy Institute Bea Vt. D Compton Eeeretarr

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