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Newspaper

Footscray Chronicle

Location

Footscray, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 19, 1918

Page

2

TAFLEFORD BAPTIST MISSION SCHEDULE AND OBITUARY

TAFLEFORD BAPTIST MISSION France Street Missioner Mr J Dird. 10 a m services. 3 p m Sunday School and Adult Class. 2 30 Tuesday Mission to women 15 Annst 8 Wednesday 6 8 Thursday Vraysr Maching. 8 Friday Open air scar Poot Office. 7 30 Saturday Cottage Prayer at Mrs Williams 103 Verdon arrest. A Hearty Welcome to All Invited. PARSONS On the Sth January caringa Railway Terrace Williams town Mary Ellen May beloved wife of Frederick William Parsons mother Jem and only daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Kearns Royal Australian Naval Forces aged 30 Privately interred 11th January.

Tafleford France Street

Che Ghyonicle Warns Of Youth Cigarette Use In 1854 Era

An 1854 issue laments youth loss of manliness and rising cigarette access among youths 14 to 60, urging stricter legislature to curb tobacco availability, linking addiction to moral decline and military eligibility concerns.

Street mob nuisance threatens townsfolk and property

The article warns of a growing hoodlum mood in our town as mobs target picture shows beaches and bystanders. It cites attacks on individuals, threats to parents, false fire alarms, and calls on local justices to crack down with fines from six to ten pounds or jail for repeat offenders.

Algo Amonara Cole Twyford Doverford Thomas Atreet

Sabotage Suspected as Wheat Stacks Slashed in Brooklyn

Police probe a Wheat damage case at Spotewood end Brooklyn where five bags were opened and fifteen bags reportedly koifed at Newport. Detective Togoini arrested John Philip Ryan, 34, after a Willismatown visit and he was remanded to Footscray court.

Criminal Investigation Department Spotewood End Brooklyn Sone Mincreant Newport Datectiva Togoini Willismatown Mada Ha John Philip Ryan Ryan Footscray

Whip Pony Injures Boy and Is Admitted

Herbert Shiell aged 17 of 119 Railway Place was brought to hospital after a pony in his charge bolted during wheat stacking. The pony’s fright caused him to fall, and the doctor recommended observation for possible internal injuries. He was admitted for treatment.

Herbert Shiell Railway Place Dunlop

Obituary for Old Bob Smith the Nelson place barber

The aged barber Mir RB BH Smith, 84, known as Old Bob, ran a mixed hairdressing and tobacco saloon in Nelson Place for 66 years. He moved to Moonee Ponds after retirement, fractured his hip months ago, and died in Melbourne Hospital. He was a former Williamstown Fire Brigade member and a respected local figure with ties to Lady Seddon and Victorian politics. Interment occurred at the local cemetery with Anglican rites and Masonic funeral honors.

Mir BH. Smith Nelson-place Old Bob Dooley-streat Bow London Bob Tom Sayers Trickett Searle Frank Hewitt Bird Lady Seddon Mr. Smith Yerra Etter Victoria Dick Seddon Tharamaina Lifa F. Lynch Presisior Lodge of Mason

New Dredge Lady Stanley Launched at Shipyard Yard

The new dredge Lady Stanley was launched last Tuesday at the Shipbuilding Yards after a long build up. Led by yard manager A M Bumphrey, the project faced delays due to wartime machinery shortages. The vessel measures 220 ft in length with a beam of 40 ft and a 16 ft draught.

Mdox A M. Bumphrey

Death of an Old Lady in Railway Accident at Newport

An inquest into the death of Mrs Jassie Day, 73, of Beene, held at Newport after a railway accident. She was crushed by a train while attempting to board at Newport station with Christina Band helping. Witnesses described the moment the train moved, the fall onto the platform, and the immediate response to stop the train. The coroner questioned signals, platform clearances, and the need for fuller inquiry beyond railway officials.

Jassie Day Beene Newport M. J. Ward P. Russell A. Wain Christina Band Seddon Williamstown Toan Arthur Branagan Melbourne Georges John McPhail Mr Ward Mra Onta Stubbs Day Patrick Kilmartin Aguaual Samuel Greaves Eurth John Henry Lavary Stillon Williamatown Ward Thorn Wain

Williamstown Theatre Teases New Acts At Theatra

Williamstown Theatre presents a mixed bill at Theatra with the Dentos and Flatcher Sisters entertaining Bijou patrons. Tonight features Tha Double Droga and Her Double Life plus Ann Pennington in The Little Soldier Girl.

Dentos Theatra Flatcher Sisters Fox Theda Bara Ann Pennington Yi Hh Co Grey Horsa Edith Storey Antonio Morano Fannie Ward Theres Wormen

Disorderly youths fined for theatre disturbances in Williamstown

A group of youths faced court for disorderly conduct at the Williamstown picture theatre. They included Thomas Carmody and John Painter, both ringleaders, with Carmody fined 40 shillings and seven days' imprisonment, suspended on good behavior until March 9.

Mesara H. Hick M. J. Ward J.s.p Children's Court Thomas Carmody Simpson Inet Picture Theatre Carmody John Painter Mnet S. J. Payne Cecil-street Fire Brigade Williamstown Arepa Himsalf Painter Sluopson Carpiody Paloter Robert Brown Tottenham Neal Payne Newport Way Mr. Ward Faigne Ihen Miralle Wright Roy Anderson Hoy Anderson Hig Con Lkely Hick Aleck Iime

Local Bowling Match Ends With Park Victory

The Middle Park team defeated the locals by 110 to 80 after a rain interrupted second half. Notable players include L Smith Turner Wille Mathieson Mawdsley Hayton Clara Henderson Peterson Btraede Wood Hawitt Hempel Davis Fowler and other teammates. Bates Milk Scones advertised for sale at Bates Donglan Farndon and Vootacray.

Middle Park Williamstown L. Smith Turner Wille Mathieson Mawdsley A. Hayton Canrndl Clara Henderson Peterson Btraede M. _ Wood Hawitt Hempel, Davis A. Fowler

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