08 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Moorabbin News
Location
Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary church notices and obituary tribute from 1917 include references to Congregational and Methodist congregations, names like Rev Alloa Rev Allan and Rev W B Cooling, lay readers, and family letters of condolence. The garbled text misses clear dates or locations but signals a memorial tone and church affiliation.
Executors and Trustees advertise Sydney area property sales and rental offers in Malvern. Gleeson Bros. offer furniture and stock, with total realisation around £1878. Transfers include Mr C H Fairbank at Chateau and Mr J Harriet in charge. The death of Mr Willem Shields marks a long-standing local farmer’s passing after 60 years on the land. funeral at Cheltenham cemetery.
A local Cheltenham man sought a Taamagia position with a good salary. He was not chosen but ranked among the two finalists from many applicants. Friends rejoice yet worry the promotion would have left him better off. At State School patriotic fete runs 2 to 5 pm with children concert at 3 pm. Parents invited. Tomorrow at Methodist Church Rev WO Bridghorn conducts memorial service for late Mr F Luke.
A reader voices concern about the choral society's conduct and criticizes the committee for not heeding the conductor's advice. The letter references local enterprise, a printer, and events at the hospital benefit, noting the afternoon service and related social details from the prior Thursday.
A busy local week features a soldiers benefit at Langwartin Military Camp with St Patrick's church tied events after a grand skating rink ceremony on Friday the 14th. Tickets sold at one shilling with extra charges at Combsr's. Senior Btn School pupils host a garden fete at Mr A K Mant's residence for Patriotic Funds while a Rifle Club trip to Hirstenwick is planned. Local recreation committee results show vote counts and polling was well run by A W Barnes and C D Seuliia.
Mordialloc residents held an afternoon fete at St Brigid's School Hall to raise funds for charity. The event, praised for teamwork by organizers Simpson, O'Connell, Crinnion, Rowenbrook, Spearn, and De fapaon, netted 212 pounds after stalls and games. Instructor Jaawrence led the children’s program with praise for Ayre and Deffriva for guiding the training and celebrations.
Aspendale forms a life saving club with 30 members and strong prospects. President W. Jones is named. V. Jones and others listed as officers and instructors for the women and men. The group plans a bazaar next Saturday and a foreshore project for local children. A train extension and boat club housing are among current concerns. a Baptist Choir performance was held at the Methodist Hall.
A grand pantate titled The Grown of the Year is planned for the Public hall on Tuesday. The event, arranged by Church of pee and compriges, is supported by the popular meeting of the WU LOOP. Bro Darien is named treasurer.
Mary Bro and guardians attended a social evening at Kismvt hall featuring music by Thorpe Warringham and Is Smith with catering by Burika. A foreshore survey and delegate meeting discussed South Riding matters. Anniversary services were held in Congregational church with Rev W S Ponrao and Prof Devenish. A tribute salutes Corporal Don Black and Private T Boyce in wartime notices. A complimentary social will honor Dr Grover with a fundraiser in the Kigmet ballroom.
Moorabbin hosts a charity show at Shire Hall Saturday evening to raise funds for eye injury support. The Meitenw Chora Seatuty group will present a program with a Chevetwns party Boldiera aiding, featuring a raffle and children invited to receive a tree gift from the choir.
Auction sale notes list items from a holiday cottage to fenced properties, with mentions of buildings, verandas, and appliances. The listing highlights multiple properties including cottages on Crilon Street and other sites, noting the conditions and contents for sale by lot.
Oddball bowl results from the W.B.A. presidente trophy show Dintrict competitors Rob Pennant Hintoruwick Dintrict Mordallo Oakleigh of Menbune Gloobanity and Chuluota at Mordialloc. Cheltenhaw Antone Choltsubam and Mordialloc clubs produced scores 68 96 with Weak Surdialloc and Chaltenhaw in recent play.
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