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Newspaper
Footscray Chronicle
Location
Footscray, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1916
Page
3
OCR reads as a jumble of maritime notices, repairs, and legal chatter around Newport. Names like Madame Metbs, Miss EL Ritchin, Detective Moody appear in scattered contexts, with mentions of ferries, rope, and structural delays.
A fragmented report from Williamstown council covers appointment endorsements, path and paving requests, electric light poles, and budget measures. It mentions footpath repairs, school scholarships, rateable property issues, and committee recommendations under the Local Government Act.
Constable Whiteover reports a 46 year old woman Laure Meantor died suddenly at a Penems-Sorex house. Dr. Crooks performed a postmortem and declared death due to heart failure after witnesses described a rattling throat and a final decline at the residence.
The Williamstown Hospital held its November meeting with several trustees present. A government grant of 205 was acknowledged. The secretary reported hospital collections across departments and noted the plan to frame a bye law recognizing long service with tangible rewards.
Obituary notices report the death of Mr. Crockford of Gelliprand mirest after a period of illness and describe a large funeral with involvement from Excelsior Lodge of Industry Druids and local townsfolk. The second obituary concerns Mr Samuel Crozier of Meson-straet Newport, aged 24, who died after a brief illness. his funeral cortege was led by Loyal Newport Lodge members and conducted at Christ Church burial service by Rev Williams.
The civic club elected R Lowther as president with A Ogien A Bail Blsh and Spotswood as nominees. G Walker and G Spotewood named as slosers. J L Groves Hime Keepar A Mathews judged. G Freser seerstarr with G Blair A Mathews auditors. The afternoon opening features a prize sequence led by T L Parker.
Afyriles and Loyal Hose of Brunswick clashed at the Williemstein Cricket Ground on the 4th. Brisk bowling by Thistles and Tyrell limited Loyal Hose to 70 runs with top scores by G Baker and Briscoe. Afyriles chased and won by 2 wickets, with key overs from Ramedom and Thompses.
A fragment describes a procession at North Williamstown station with prizes for best decorated vehicle, best tables, and various character categories. It lists prize values in old currency, entries, and winners including Bert Smithson of Quasire Cuarais and others.
A crowded event feature list shows prizes for tascing and dancing contests with medals and trophies. Entries close at Mrs Madhes s Berenson 5 SO/I016 by 8 pm with multiple races and displays including boys and girls events, tilting the bucket, wheelbarrow, and a grand evening program starting at 7 30 pm. Admission at APTERNGON 81 and 34 EVERING. officials include President The Maroness and Hon Sec Mrs E Mester.
The Williamstown Theatre offers a mixed program headlined by a sixth episode of a serial and two major features. Albre Chivalier stars in The Bottle, while Charlotes Walker leads Gast of Darkeoes. Mary Pickford returns in Esmeralda with other attractions including a five reel comedy and a star picture The Bone of Mirrors. A wartime economy article comments on dress standardization for women and includes testimonials for Clarke's Blood Mixture as a purifier.
Sarah resolves to order Grewsod brand beef weed from Owens, Son & Co after a long morning of wordplay and kitchen chores. The note touts the store as reliable for timely dinners and good value, with longtime customer praise.
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