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Newspaper
Footscray Chronicle
Location
Footscray, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
2
The page lists church and community events including Congregational Church activities, service vicar roles, morning and evening programs, and a Bible study association gathering. It mentions locations in Williams Town and Melbourne, with dates from December through January and notes on conductors and attendees.
The article notes delays in the Cheenicla issue due to holidays and outlines plans for a January 5 publication. It covers complaints by businesspeople over asphalt work near Nelson price, discussions on improving school accommodation with Transversies to Altses, and Education Department actions. It also reports a social farewell for evangelist Mr A O Coirp, community gatherings, and local court proceedings involving Pakulzky and a related case.
A lodge ceremony featured W G Roberts and E C Bright receiving emblems and honors. a Red Cross Society social drew many collectors with musical items and prizes. The Dispensary annual report showed total cash receipts of £5419 and a fire at Perry Street damaged a rear asbestos house.
Despite meetings by both sides in Spotswood Newport and Williamstown, silent voters dominated. Authorities reported insults and egg throws at Newport Parish Hall and Mechanics Institute, with constables injured and a woman abused. Williams town polling showed 49 1638 in Newport and a clear No majority across booths, about 8 000 voters on the roll, marking a disappointing Empire sentiment.
A community picnic organized by local citizens led by the Mayor and Mayoress Dr and Mrs C Reseles drew a large crowd of residents and sailors from the North Sea. The event featured 20 races, a band performance, photographs, moving pictures, and a gift draw for children, with meals catered and officials praising the smooth arrangement.
At the T P S Dispensary a deputation discussed forming a local Medical Institute linked to friendly societies. Proposals projected 3000 members, £2100 revenue, £12,000 expenditure for 16 doctors plus staff, with lodges largely favorable. Dispensary committee urged prompt action and detailed study before lodge decisions.
The Dispensary Committee discussed forming a Medical Institute in Williamstown. Members debated authority, rules changes, and whether to summon a special meeting to authorize medical attendance and appoint a medical officer. Debate touched on Lodge positions, grants, and timing before delays or actions.
Headmaster D Cheesall spoke of a unique honor roll as about 800 parents and former pupils watched Mr John Lemmon unveil six oak framed portraits. J W Neill led a school committee and ladies assisted. Rev G Cameron praised loyalty and sacrifice for King and Empire. The school raised 774 pounds for the Victorian State Schools Patriotic Fund. The bugle band played patriotic tunes at the Melbourne road gate.
Engineer R. Brooks reports to the Council that the work will cost £7001, £14 under the estimate and £259 under the lowest tender. Dr Litton praises the day labor method over the contrast system, noting savings for ratepayers. The Mayer cites pipe delays and timber issues. Mr Cobbin is praised by the surveyor for his foreman duties.
Newport police investigated a fatal railway incident near Stony Creek bridge. The deceased, later identified as Samuel Moore of 60 Castleman ia street Yarraville, was found with severe injuries and his sister and father confirmed the identity at the morgue. Coroner H. B. Cole ordered burial after examination.
A letter from C Hodson on behalf of wives and children thanks Mayor Hurstorra and helpers for a cheerful picnic at the Recreation Ground. They note the welcome given to sailors and soldiers on active service and look forward to descriptive letters reaching those at the front.
Letters from local residents reveal mixed views on private street works on Spaight Street in Newport. Council assurances say costs will be borne at true cost with rebates below the 10s 2d rate, urging swift, economical progress. Named attendees include S Young Lyestt John Bacusker Marcie Christ Church vestry Goodion G Adams and M Grigg.
An amendment to the Defence Act allows cadet drills to be conducted during employers time with cadets paid for training absences. Starting next January, a portion of drills will occur at the employer’s site to reduce cadet holiday drills. Parades will be scheduled in the morning on a weekly half holiday or other suitable times to suit most employees.
Local listings highlight performances featuring Virginia Peargon Velenting Grant Dorothy Dalton and Dustin Fernum Sir H Beertohm Tree Sarsas Heyekara as part of a theater lineup tonight and continuing into next week.
A mangled report notes a patient felled at a hospital and describes a Sunday at the Esplanade with a church service and a Christmas choral performance. Names and figures appear, including Rev J Guild, Robart Ws, and a parish crowd, with scattered monetary tallies and tax-like notations.
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