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Newspaper

Footscray Chronicle

Location

Footscray, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 09, 1917

Page

2

Dux Heo Tresserer and others receive forbear donations

Dux Heo Tresserer and others acknowledge forbear donations in aid of the Building Fund with various small sums and names listed. HAWNSFORD died of wounds in France on May 0th 1515, aged 2 years, beloved son and brother with a family tribute expressing grief and farewells.

Heo Tresserer Geo Wood Toomedtt Jenkins Mies Doig Misa Doig Jenkiwd Hawnsford France Wee Ford Ecu Hansford Dohn Walter Elizsbeth Fearie Rayne Mae Hee

Workers urged to back Austrian chip project plan

A government push for an Austrian chip industry expansion is publicized by trade leaders and union officials. They warn of rising unemployment with about 2000 workers already displaced since the war, urging immediate government action to create new employment avenues and support shipbuilding in the area.

Ence Austria Rk, O'Helloan Enion Newport Williamstown England Start Way Dallim Ferenson Inco Unien Helen Alunro Ferguson Building Fund Nummber Red Cross Society Tte E. F. Lint Turmite Cless H Gerade Aerond Essendon Oliver Benk

Memorial Tablet Honors Mrs Beckett in Temperance Circles

A memorial unveiling honors Mrs. Sarah Beckett, a longtime leader in the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, with a white marble tablet laid at a cemetery site. State and local WCTU members recall her Sunday school service, slum work, and anti license activities, praising her devotion and public spirit.

Sarah Beckett Women’s Christian Temperance Union Williamataitn Cemeterye Road McLeod M¢É Borah Beckett Women's Christian Temperanes Union Burnie Beckett

Rates appeal over unfinished Sew Pert Freezing Works case

The appeal by J Cooke and Co against rate assessments on the Sew Pert Freezing Works drew town officials and a rate collector into debate over valuation. The bench ruled the valuation excessive and proposed a new figure equal to the previous year, noting offices were included in the first valuation though buildings remained incomplete.

Messrs Mo J. Ward T. Lonsdair R'S.p John Cooke and Co H. E Forbes Pactway Department Percy Phillips James Weare Arccountant Oeden Nesses Phillips Omlcia Messrs J. Cooke and Co Aitbourh & Jersee Hailway Tomes Philips Ofden Forbes Ward Sir. Ogden Joan Cocks and Co Mr. Philips Mr. Ogden Williarme Phillipe Messie Cecke and Co Dass Mr. Weeden

Plagues of Riesopotamia Quote Letters From Mesopotamia Troops

A soldier writes home about Mesopotamian conditions describing flying insects and mosquitoes in tents and dugouts, the intense heat and dust, and the coping measures like sun hats and lightweight clothing. He notes flies and mosquitoes vanish with cooler falls, and recalls the harsh winds and oppressive climate at Busta and nearby camps.

Olll Tom McAuliffe Mesopotamia FR. McAuliffe Williams Town Williamstown Sumer Busta

Wife Beating Case At Local Court Ends With Pledge

Maud Littler pressed charges against her husband George Littler after a drunken Saturday morning incident. Evidence showed he struck her and kicked her, leaving her jaw swollen. The bench adjourned the case for four weeks and the couple were admonished to take the pledge.

Maud Littler George Littler Mesers Ward Lonsdale Ind Wright Walrust Giffard Maud Ellen Littler Miso T. Whlch Littlers Tom G. H. Brown

Rates Progress Report For Municipal Tax Collection

The notice sets a June 16 deadline for paying property taxes from the December rate. Rate Collector H E Forbes reports that from October 1 to June 6 total receipts reached £21, just under £50 daily forecasts. Further daily totals for Wednesday and Saturday were anticipated to be substantial.

Isi Igng H. E. Forbes Weesday

Boy injured as bicycle pulls under car in Douglas parade

In Douglas parade a motorist stopped quickly after noticing a bike tethered to a passing car. Reginald Jones, aged about 11, suffered a gash to the forehead when the near hind wheel nearly struck him. He was aided by Dr. Webb and taken home with his mother.

Douglas Parade Wills Flinders-lane Reginald Jones J. J. Jones Railway-place Ferguson-street Dourias Parade Young Jones North Failway Hie Blerele

Electrification Scheme Moves Ahead With Council Backing

Hodgson the electrical engineer leads a public works push to install street lamps and supply mains. The council approved the plan to extend copper lines and poles, with residents to apply for connections and tariffs set at the council chambers. About 12 months are anticipated for full rollout, with July as target for initial public access despite wartime delays.

NS. Hodseon Counecil Vie Iew Hodeson Hodgson Gome Thie

Robbing the Range Passenger in Train Theft Case

A Melbourne railway detective recounts a Tuesday incident where Eddie Goule and an accomplice carried a ticket and attempted theft aboard a train. Witnesses describe pursuit and the accused claiming intent to steal bagging from a man with a gear. Court notes list delays and payment disputes as proceedings continue.

Eddie Goule Trespisser Tage Checker T. Hotes Melbourn Willamstown Pier

Story of Famous Hymn in Civil War Context

A Baptist church discourse explores the hymn Jesus, Lover of My Soul and its wartime reception. An audience member recalls a soldier singing the tune during a Confederate advance, and another notes the hymn’s influence on morale. The tale links the hymn’s lines to protection and courage amid danger.

PetEse Ureriass Pater T. Brocvn Fellowship Association Jesca Christ Naval Service Babylon Wave Gonard Air Handel Marie Stewart Mfeade Florrie Glaster Gounod P W. Powell Rodréy AL Milligan Cowen Florrin Gloster Cousd Afizs Mario Stawart A. Hampton Albert Jesus Yi Soblier Coldiers Mans Pivsien Marie A. Dremen M. Fe Carivas Sarsana Pram Simoersee Bisher

John Street Methodist Choir Performs Humble Evening Service

A fragmentary report describes a church gathering at John Street Methodist with a notable choir and audience reaction. Rev. officiants led, performances included hymns and solos, and the event featured a lengthy program with multiple vocal offerings.

War Fund Contributions at Witlantsteawn Chath

A list of donors and amounts dated May ending June 1 shows local residents, including Miss Linklater, Mrs. Jenkins, and Miss Turner, contributing to a war fund. The document records payments, names, and amounts for the community fundraising drive.

Witlantsteawn Jans Hindson Miss Fourgusin Linklater Williamstown Wools Nice Mes. Jenkins Dyr Young Tex Keig Sul Cullan Anon Hunter Swwbeil Breiner Phillip Power Darling's Xeonport Mes James Mrs. Bennett Pais

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