17 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
Moorabbin News
Location
Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1914
Page
1
Substantial OCR readable sections list Moorabbin Shire Hall notices, public meetings, church services, and anniversaries. It notes scheduling at Shire Hall Moorabbin, with references to annual and parish events, church rosters and times, and a government or council call to action for local residents. It mentions January 17, 1914, as a reference date and outlines various locality names and organizations involved in the community notices.
A report stresses residents must stay informed on council activities and attend meetings to ensure proper oversight of rates, rates relief, and expenditures. It notes councillors perform best when supporters attend and vote, while critics push for transparency and accountability to safeguard community welfare and prevent corruption.
The ceremony at St Matthew's Church on Wednesday was conducted by Rev Crotty for J Barnett and M Moray. The couple, attended by close relatives, will spend their honeymoon in Melbourne. Police court noted a separate incident involving George Stevens and others on a Melbourne-bound train on December 30.
A dramatic blaze at Savlay in Mentone greeted responders on Thursday at 7 p.m. The Tooal brigade, joined by Obslonhan and Mentone units, battled flames spreading to a dwelling and outhouses. Losses included £180 in personal effects and £798 in a house insured with Colonial Mutual. Local clergy and community members planned a Sunday service amid reports of neighbourly extension efforts and a planned Monroahbin vigil.
A fragmentary local notice notes Roy Davis of Coburg, son of Dr A T Davis, as a Scarlet Runner member who fell on the beach last Saturday. First aid was given by Muss Jes Agnew and Hugh Mekenzig. further details are unclear due to the damaged text.
A P Wilson offers homelike impressions of Cheltenham, noting open backs doors and thoughtful neighbors while describing the town’s hedges winding country roads and coastal vistas near Beaumaris. He reflects on anxiety from questions about his family, the beauty of the bay, and the urge for more frequent summer bus service.
A historical market notice lists a Monday sale date in January with entries for cattle horses pigs poultry and vehicles. It mentions a partner company and a sale at a venue likely identified as Onvvitin Ford Yuu with emphasis on data and items to be offered.
The long serving Dandenong council member M'Leod signals resignation for private business reasons after eight years of energetic service to Aspendale and Chelsea. The town expects a successor, with Colenso favored, amid a wave of reminiscence on the 8 year contest and improved seaside development.
A discussion on electricity adoption versus coal, noting growing global installations and home uses. The piece contrasts the efficiency and clean advantages of electric lighting with coal and gas stoves, highlighting cost, safety, and practical benefits in households and urban settings.
The text describes a system of lighting using lamps that can be instantly switched on by a hand gesture. It mentions two switches and a light level control with 16 and 16 amp power components. The aim is convenient, efficient illumination with adjustable brightness for varying needs.
Market reports show strong demand for dairy and miller produce with good competition on food prices. Prices quoted include multiple millers and springers around £7 to £8 per cwt with various lots and consignors named. notable names include J Pickett, W G Browne, and T Porvigan among others.
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