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Newspaper
Lilydale Express
Location
Lilydale, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
4
An advertisement for care services and catering notes prompt attention. It lists wedding and picnic party catering, a general carer, and a phone contact at Main Street Lilydale near the station.
A dramatic excerpt follows Harrie Wentworth battered by a wrecked train car. Nat Stanton rescues a baby from the rear car as passengers aid each other amid rising flood waters. Stanton arranges safe passage to his home while Harrie consoles the child and prepares to reunite with the group for further relief efforts.
The Loyal Lilydals Lodge promotes Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows benefits including 108 weekly sick pay after 12 months, 20 funeral money for member death, 10 for a spouse, and scale payments up to 3 years while disabled. Members receive weekly payments matching other Registered Friendly Societies and are urged to join.
I O R International Temperance Frieds Society proclaims a large Victorian membership over 20000 and funds of £320000 with liberal sick pay and medical benefits for self spouse and children. It lists branches such as Lilydale Yarra Glen Ringwood Wandin and others with tent numbers and secretaries.
A brutal crash on the river bridge trapped passengers as the car plunged into the water. Five survived the wreck from the coach while many were injured or dead. A young mother and child were saved, and a grateful reunion followed with thanks to the rescuers. The injured were tended at a nearby farm house before authorities pledged compensation.
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