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Newspaper
Lilydale Express
Location
Lilydale, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
5
Inventory note lists cash payment terms for goods including canister value and custard powder. Entries show Walts at 19 bay with date 7/6, canister value 2 6, custard powder 10d per dozen tins 3 6. The fragmentary text suggests a sale or ledger style notice.
A garbled notice advertises a corset sale with fire corsets in all sizes and low prices. It touts stocktaking clearance, daily necessities, city styles, and city values, inviting customers to inspect the offerings and visit the store.
A mid century report describes a local initiative at Wandin to plant trees and clear land. Despite obstacles and delays the effort inspires hope and community pride as residents foresee progress with future work ventures and public recognition for their youths.
In a tight football match Mitcham led long, Lilydale mounted a late rally but only managed three goals and one point. Lilydale won 33 to Mitcham 1. Warrell scored three goals with other scorers including Stranghair Sebire Beavis Roberts and E Oliver. Spectators crowded Lilydale ground as Newport prepares to visit next Saturday.
Croydon Notes reports the quarterly Judgor Tent meeting in the Lodge room with WL Parker presiding. One initiation followed by installation of officers led by Superintendent J. Cook assisted by PCR Bro. H. M’Bain. New officers include Fleming, Aitkin, and others. supper served by lady members. Next Progress League meeting set for July 3. Ringwood residents discuss local government ideas including a proposed Ringwood Croydon borough. Chronic chest cures ad ends.
Report to the Chief Secretary by Constable Fowler details disturbances aboard the privately run Yarra Junction to Powelltown line. Passengers and sawmill workers purchased wine at a station stop and drank on board, provoking offensive language. police action followed and a worker faced consequences. Officials note improvements in conduct in recent years while acknowledging damage to parcels from rain and limited carriage space.
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