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Newspaper

Footscray Chronicle

Location

Footscray, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 26, 1918

Page

2

Local circle bowling notes and event details

An OCR fragment describes a Williamstown area bowling event with names such as Elvin Osbowne and Pradhan, mentions venues like Meltoawo and Williams Town, and lists participants including Ollie Stier Meiturus and Henry Vauuaton. It notes a Sunday games session, a Baptist mission, and a discussion of bowling team performance with various scores and attendees.

Fragments Sketch Local Notices and Odd Events

A garbled OCR page fragment mixes names, places, and dates with scattered items. It hints at community notices, a drama, a meeting, and a possible public event schedule, but most specifics are unreadable. The readable bits point to a weekend or weekday observance and local topics.

Turmoil at coroner inquest over naval officer's death

A coroner’s inquest heard testimony about the death of a naval officer associated with a Harbormaster case. Witnesses described a chaotic scene, the use of a belt and alleged violence aboard a vessel, and the involvement of multiple officials. The proceedings focused on the events leading to the officer’s alleged death and the actions of those nearby.

Welcoming the Anzacs A chaotic expository by tenants

A garbled account describes an attempted welcome for Anzacs and soldiers arriving in Henderson area. Vague mentions of General, town officials, and local social events. The piece references dates in November and names Henderson, Liston, and Aenderson in an unclear narrative about ceremonies and reception efforts.

General Kops Ereiog Bayink Fai Suneaes Héiderson Gr “Fenderson Novasahn Liston Aenderson

Fragmented Carrespondence in SueterUbiNe Yards

A garbled 19th century style note cites the Australasian Engineers and the American Bakers Association. It mentions a sole agent, a Phantases amplifier, and a Hing Society, with efforts tied to engineering showcases. The text records names, places, and a mention of Shackleton in a puzzling, obsolete dialect.

SueterUbiNe Sasteen Eipyunte Avicea Amergtanet Bodty Bakineers Soieavov Wapaermans i. Ube Dora Aueniy Pan Wrocueenner Bath Risarauttaia Ana

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Susan Hewitt And Others

Obscure obituary notes from Parworsstraet mention the burial of Mrs Susan Hewitt and several relatives. The service at Stlae Clarpyneer Teaven followed a funeral procession with pallbearers, the Nayat Dope Hand playing, and Rev D Lynch officiating. A key figure, Mrs. Grieves, was remembered in a community funeral in a late 19th or early 20th century register style.

Waar Avewralia England Ste. Jackson T. Lonsdale Fowler Wheler Bakwe Alea Robert HL Waailes Maxal Tiepel Lava Danny Lion Uftears Chib Tie Rec G Hysson Panusania Pylize

Perverse Defendant in Adverse Custody Case

Fragmented OCR shows a court scene with references to a divorce or custody action. It mentions a defendant, a judge, and a payment order. The text includes a dispute over child support or maintenance, with penalties such as imprisonment for nonpayment and multiple failing attempts to collect.

War Fund Appeal List Readers Set Donations

Red Cross society and War Fund collections appear in a long donor roll from Williemstown and surrounding areas. Names such as Paxton Hindman Saker and many local residents contribute small sums noted as shillings and pence, including Mrs Jenkins Mrs Olew Miss D Blah and Miss Stewart, with entries for clothing fund receipts, drayage and various charity items.

Williemstown Clothing Fund Paxton Liay Smire Byaee Jeffries Jennys Rienard Fon Wevern Mieren Werd Noherte Eich Moy Sting le Cullen Miss D Blah Sip Philo Brendes Miss Beix Ska Profinan Peae Bremeraye Mewpon Copsey Coliestiona Tars Tamer Miss Grurafo Torso Stewart Dow Mise Toung Camisola Beaz Wiekee Solier'a Atest Bol Lore Heimat Seart Boeke I Booker

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