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Newspaper

Footscray Chronicle

Location

Footscray, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 20, 1916

Page

2

Piano Tutor Petition Seeks Students At Giffard Street

Frre as Teacher of PIANO and THEORY Has Resserd Taitien Pupily prepared for pseducations Address Champion James Street Willisdeen presents a plan for piano harmony counterpoint lessons at 30 Giffard Street. Mrs L M Titheridge.

Resserd Taitien Haampion James Street Willisdeen Iss Duruthy Murdoue Sshibiouer Msthourne Darvertiory Conserysterium Heceives Papis— Plano Harmouse Giffard Street L. M Titheridge Ess Termes

Council meetings and projects spark late night debate

The report details council proceedings on electric light systems, drainage schemes, and a pipes contract amid calls for open meetings. It notes hospital matters, charity drives, fundraising bets, and repairs, with council and committee actions, resignations, and upcoming public events in Williamstown.

Combined municipal offices sparks debate on salaries

Council debated merging town clerk and surveyor posts to cut costs. Dr Rodger urged a single man for both roles at 350 pounds, while others argued for separate positions. The finance committee backed a plan to advertise for a competent town clerk and surveyor, with the discussion ending in approval of the committee’s report.

Hecesmuxra J. Walters C.E Couneil Frazer Leavc Finance Committee Rodger Socaba Gr Rodger Dennis Johns Woods Fraser Gick Tas Zomeone Abzenes Ona Otsa de Liston Elsa Treganowan Knowles Rt Rodlever Heath Port Melbourne Soser Neal Chambing Hampshire Gnance Committee

Council to act on Bay View street uncompleted house

A letter from Me Jobo Evans objects to more time for completing a Bay View street house. The council weighs enforcing the building bye law with reforms hinted by Dr Rodger, including larger minimum floor area and eight foot wood separation. Prosecutions at Northcote are in progress.

Saxe Jobo Evans Bay View Street Hick Cr Lision Sams Ofendars Rodger Northcote

Salvation Army Social Evening Marks Milestone Birthdays

Local Salvation Army band and bandage brigade held a social evening at Army Hall for the 21st birthday of Handmaster G. Gorkes and the birthday of Bladsman Larson. Mesdame Garlick and Ssrooo supplied ivory cigars. Officers Adjutant Carlin and others spoke. The band presented a engraved baton and a mounted dish as tokens of esteem.

Salvation Armay Band Ioegeter Brigade Army Hall G. Gorkes Bladsman Larson Mesdumea Garlick Ssrooo Ebert Ofiers Carlin Sventog Wen Asd Rongeters

Sisters in Adversity: Two Women Sentenced for Disorderly Conduct

Doris Lucas and Florria Lavas, described as sisters, were found idle and disorderly at the Morning Star Hotel area in Williams Town. Witnesses testified to drinking, panhandling, and soliciting money from workers. both women were remanded and later sentenced to three months imprisonment with order to keep apart from other prisoners.

0. F. Orr A. Wymark J's P Doris Lucas Florria Lavas Parsons Crisheld James Hall Ned G. Whiteaway Morning Star Watch House Doris Dorothy Gleeson W. H. Boxshail Williamstown Giffard Street Bridge Finn North Williamstown Hall—Newyer Porter T. Michael Edward Bliss Monumental Mason Champion Road Thea Constable Hall St. Kilda Dorothy Lucas Bampton R. J. Wilson Balaclays St. Kilds Mafferzoni Devron Little Napier Street Fitzroy Hall Constantine Lucas Korornit Creek Road Melbourne Hospital Tr Anscrer Grosz Crisfield Wes AiisTrene Lucas Constantine

Theda Bara in Carmen at Williamstown Theatre

The Williamstown Theatre presents Theda Bara in Carmen as the main feature with a multiple program including Model Wife and The Latest Gazette. Billie Wells and the Blaire Twins offer novelty dancing acts. A sensational sequence is advertised as part of the Thursday program.

Theda Bara America William Fox Carman Theds Bara Alodel Viragraph Iris Arthur W. Finero

Special Improvement Charge refund debated by council

Dr Eslerre demanded £20 refund from the council for the Farm Street special improvement rate from two years ago after litigation. Cr Knowles urged immediate committee action, others pressed for a report next meeting, and an amendment referred the matter to the finance committee.

de Eslerre Farm Street Tregenowan Ce Knowles Esler Ce Treganovan Cr Tliston Cr Knowles Cr Johns Knowles Treganowan Hick

Obituary notices for A K Rose and local sailors

Obituary notices record the death of A K Rose a retired customs officer in Melbourne read and private interment. Additional items note the half century residence of Captain William Weodesck a shipmaster from Southampton and the funeral of shipwright Thomas Andarenn with large funeral crowds and local harbour figures.

Rose Melbourne A. KR. Rose Costoma Offrer Mc Rose Hs Rhig State Shorty Customs Department Port Methourna William Toca Nova Scotia Mee A. P. Rose States Howard Smith Gneewite Hoddart, Parker Ltd James Patra and Co At & Ster Melbourne Ferries Cos Boats Tur Sprightly Wartsog James Foretson Woodenskway Southampton

Presentation at Oddfellows Hall for Leaving Sergeant Kennedy

Loyal Williamstown Lodge held a social evening at Oddfellows Hall to present Sergeant Kennedy with a gift as he leaves for the front. District officers and lodge members attended a program of vocal and whistling items, with praise of Kennedy’s service and duties.

Oddfellows Hall Williamstown Lodge Mutt Hennedy NLG Merses $V. Daver A. Porter Kennedy Geanlind Hall Bro A. Fareler Bro Kennedy Gary

Presentation at Workshops Of the Sth fost Newport

Mr T Parry foreman presented a wristwatch and money belt to Sapper Harold Dow of Cecil Street Williamstown before his departure. Parry recalled his own desire to fight for his country and urged younger workers to step aside for the next generation. Dow was cheered by fellow employees as he prepared to leave.

Mas. J Rudd Sia Brazil Gellie Newport Workshops Cutmrades Nelsoo Place Williamstown Newport T. Parry Harold Dow Sr G. Baw Cecilatrees Parry Sige Derike Sipper Wan

Correspondence on Ward Manners and Council Plans

A letter to the editor discusses Ward Victoria and Victoria Ward residents urging council to listen to ratepayers. It critiques council attitude, advocates budget focus and local improvement, and mentions a parade extension and community concerns about services and taxation.

Fragmented Letter Questioning Police Conduct and Family Harshness

A damagedacon fragments question police actions and a local bench case. The writer from Eororsis Creek Road laments mistreatment of family members tied to intoxication issues and calls for justice while detailing distress and health concerns.

Hari Pern Cos, Il Leraz Eororsis Creek Road

Newport Roads Complaint to the Editor

A Newport reader urges the town council to repair lower town roads, noting heavy traffic and persistent mud on Williams Street. The writer asks action on the North road and side streets to improve driveability and reduce disruption for residents and businesses.

Chreakls Newport Cad Cally Willamenss St Wilking-street

War Fund. Measured entries and figures in a fragmented notice

A damaged, fragmentary wartime fund listing shows numerous names, amounts, and items with unclear associations. The text references several individuals and sums such as Mrs Ball, Mesdames Clarinchild, and others, with scattered ledger-like entries and prices, in a period-phrased community notice.

W C T U Anniversary Draws Noted Address and Meeting

The W C T U marked its anniversary with a noon drawing room session and an evening Temperance Hall meeting. Mrs J McLeod Brat President gave an address while Beckett presided, Beccy Worrell delivered an address, and Lynch spoke on his stance. A collection was sung by Miss Bristow and the gathering was reported a distinct success. The event began Thursday and continued into the week.

J. McLeod Brat Temperence Hall Beckett Beccy Worrell Lynch Ing Nr Favtien Mda Cole Miss Bristow

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