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Newspaper

Footscray Chronicle

Location

Footscray, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 16, 1917

Page

2

Local meeting notes reveal finances and civic matters

The Meciardes meeting reports May expenses and balances plus a 12 curved-back seats order. Police court actions list fines and costs for several defendants. A visit by Rev Paton to Geo Street Presbyterian Church is noted with praise for his missionary leadership and a separate talk by Chaplain Mackay about wartime experiences.

Meciardes Tote Prescee Messrs T. Reig Mercere Lind Tobb Botterfeld Philips Gravesend Coleman W. Brown E. Rent Ann Glenister Doig Hall & Cox Addison T. Hill W. Hayes D. Stein Carroll Budsoo & Douglas Tho F. Doles A. J. Wilson Lestanes Geo Street Presbyterian Church Keeron H L Paton Farelgn Min- Bien Victoria Baptist Cecil Attert Merras

Council Debates Land Purchase and Town Hall Site

The council discusses a Ferruson land deal with options for a town hall or municipal chambers and a possible price adjustment. Mayor and Cr Listen oppose conditions while Dr. Dennis Dr. Knowles and Dr. Bliss back the purchase as a necessary civic asset. The session ends with a notice of motion for next meeting and the matter dropped.

Lee Dennis Thass Belus Boushu Towm Wiliamston Dr. Bliss Dr. Litton

Mason Street Drainage and Path Works Debate in Newport

Newport council debated drainage on Mason Street near deck Street with 309 feet of channel needed to divert water and a 215 foot outlet plan. They approved some work on paths in The Avenue despite budget limits while broader ratepayer funds and health act measures were discussed. Apprentices at Australian Glace Works returned to some duties as strike actions continued elsewhere.

Newport Spotswood Brooks Mason Street Deck-Street McDonald Jackestreet Mll. Clark Melbourne Road Dr. Bliss Victoria Ward Knowles Vittoria Ward Charne Rv. Listem Digieu Dennie Fort Prat Byrne Glace FE Bootewood Carters Ecarixs McNeling Minagsing G. Garneworthy South Australia

Rates Receipts Show Mixed But Positive Tax Outlook

Rates collection improved over the week with forecasts suggesting total receipts reaching £14,915 from all sources, including £8,232 in the previous week. The financial strain remains but the outlook is distinctly favorable and tax inflows are stabilizing.

Dlose Snh HE Forbes

Survey Report on Champion Road Repairs

Surveyor I I Brooks told the council that Chem Pion road was nearly impassable for cyclists and patching would be of little use. Resheeting could cost 2240, or a 12 foot track for 950 to 300. Dr Henderson endorsed the report and questioned cyclists from the Workshops crossing the cemetery path. Councilors: not allowed. A north side track was suggested, but Chairman Knowles called it a charge on next year’s rates. De Meseilage’s return prompted a South Ward discussion of the issue.

II. Brooks Chem Pion Road Henderson Countillars Gr. Woods Knowles Dr. Brun de Meseilage

Fallen horces at Pullecourt claim Private Henry Lonsdale

Sympathy pours in for Mr and Mrs T Lonsdale of Fergusn Street as their eldest son Private Henry Rich Lonsdale is reported killed at the Pullecourt sector in France on March a Williamstown native born in Douglas parish he was 25 to 27 and educated at Williamstown Grammar and Longerenong College. He served with the 5th Battalion AIF after enlisting October 1 1915 and died after severe wounds at a dressing station. Also listed are Williamstown and Newport soldiers E Phillips W Phillips G B H Chener J B Newton E Freeman T Gammoo and F J Kilgour among those wounded or missing from the latest roll.

T. Lonsdale Fergusnp-street Henry Rich Lonsdale Pullecourt France Williamstown Douglas Parmide Williamstown Grammar School Longerenong College Manhood Braeside Farm Blowhard Ballarat Wits Sth AIF Victoria Tos Main Bullecourt Aessulr Australia E. Phillips Williametown W. Phillips Willamstown G. BH. Chener J. B. Newton Newport E & Freeman T. Gammoo F. J. Kilgour

Williamstown honors elder boatbuilder George White

One of Williamstown's oldest residents, George White, veteran boatbuilder, died at his son's Middle Park home. Born 1621 at Ramegate, he moved to Williamstown with his brother William and helped found the local boat trade. He served on the Harbor Trust and proposed a breakwater. A Congregationalist founder, he leaves a grown family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. his funeral was held at the church with interment in the local cemetery.

Williamstown George White Middle Park Ramegate Dave Isle of Wieht William White Williamston White George William Wer Harbor Trust Partsellibrand Pile Usht St. Hilda Bank Congregational Church John White Str The John Garnsworth Strand Focal Church C Brewer Cletterman Joral Cemetera

Patriotic Concert At Jeecal Mechanics Institute

A Wednesday night program at the Jeecal Mechanics Institute featured a grand patriotic concert arranged by Miss HR Newton. The event included action songs folk dances and items with about 30 to 20 participants from junior to senior groups and was presided by J Ritwealth.

Jeecal Mechanics' Institute HR. Newton Serport Bove Ritweath Numoed W. Newton Queenie Bell Lily Vicars Ray Fung Boner Drew J. Lower Hill Kate Vicars Lily Abbott Katie Calawell Alister Fidist Molly Barlow Misset Sylvie Graham Derie Craic Enid Vivien Bill Newton

Williamstown debate on shipbuilding drive and federal aid

Council hears James Mathews urge action to launch the shipbuilding industry with private or federal support. Ministers warn no immediate move. locals stress labor issues, port contracts, and potential Williamstown yard viability.

War Fund collections for week ending June 13

Williamstown and Newport copper collections report several donors with small sums. Names include Mrs. Down, Mrs. Daley, Mrs. Rodger, Miss Ward, Miss Bremner, Miss Klembke, Miss Stabell, and others contributing varying shillings and pence. Totals reflect ongoing wartime fundraising efforts.

Wilamestown Clothing Fund Findley Paston Miss Linklater Preyfus and Co Mlee Linklater C E Down Williamstown Mrz. Peace Daley Rodger Young Hunter Sik Treakes Mise Bremner Klembke Stabell Garehouse Darling James Hillman Trazelcrove Miss Tow Tucker

Williamstown Races Today At Seaside Course

Fine weather is expected to draw a large crowd to the seaside course this afternoon. Secretary Haster and the WELC Committee will present a six event program with chances for Mailen Hurdle Race contenders Srivene and Will Comfort, Wilder Handicap, Williamstown Steeplechase, Tenar and Quincy Gilfunyah, Port Phillip Hurdle Race contenders Single Barrel and Gold Ware, Point Cock Handicap contenders Maerarchus and Tyburn, and Welter Handicap contenders Lindean and Andel.

Haster W.elc

Malvern Defeats Williams Town In Undefeated Showdown

In a Saturday lacrosse clash at Malvern the top two undefeated teams met with Malvern prevailing. Key defense from Berriman and David and strong attack from Diten and Lowns helped secure the win over Williams Town. Malvern, with player depth, improves to 2 0 while Williams Town drops to 2 0.

Williamstown

Memorial service honors Captain Hansen in Williamstown

The Presbyterian Sunday School held a memorial for Captain M. Hansen in Williamstown with Mrs Hansen andMrs J G Heney among attendees. The event featured remarks by Rev Thomas Browsty praising Hansen’s fine character and service in France, and a photograph and inscription from the Williamstown Primary School Kindergarten. The gathering included a generous reception and expressions of sympathy from the Sunday school community.

Melbourne Hospital Visit Describes Scenic Route and Treatments

A reader describes a hospital visit near Melbourne detailing the journey by rail to Heidelbey and the surrounding scenery of Yarra Yarra and the countryside. The account praises fresh air, gardens, and the hospital’s staff including doctors, matrons, sisters, and attendants, noting patient care and proposed entertainments for patients.

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