26 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Moorabbin News
Location
Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1918
Page
1
A late 19th century style editorial argues for clear conscription policy and rapid repatriation schemes. It cautions against dodging duties, urges government to mobilize volunteers, and criticizes wartime attitudes in local communities while stressing national duty and economic restraint.
Dr D Whine announced a plan with roman Me We Alukeer to move Napons road from Mordiallow to Moorwbbin Thurn. Costs include 1800 for engine and 9000 for municipality. The liaison cited land issues and required expenditures, with references to a Beaty haul and Hoult Mathone Works as cost sources.
The notice outlines a recommendation to the Roads Board for an additional grant of 1000 pounds to support land and water works connected to the sale of Chi low 9 water and other improvements. It mentions rates 10s per font and blocks priced 4s to 1s per foot and invites readers to the sale five minutes from the station near the beach. Tickets for the Merker Gardeners' Prize at Mornington on the Lath February are available elsewhere, with special trains arranged for attendees.
Fragments describe Cheltenham wartime activities and local notices. References to Private Brown and other soldiers praise hospital care and express gratefulness for hospital work. A War Savings Certificate drive via numbered Knob tickets is outlined with a 0.90 pm drawing. Confirmations and church notices outline classes and combined Sunday schools with dates and venues.
A townwide observance marks the 16,000-era Civil War anniversary with services at the Methodist Church tomorrow. Rev J J Brown of Brunswick will give the popular sermon and a combined parish picnic follows the event. The day aims to unite old and young in a communal celebration amid a well-attended gathering.
A local notice announces a social gathering at the Mochgasow institute on Thursday at 8 pm with varied entertainment. The previous week’s event drew patrons and a programme for next week is being prepared by the Conturae Cy group.
Two correspondents discuss a local club, noting lack of official information from a newspaper, and recounts of church anniversary events, Red Cross Society meeting at Race Course Hall with low attendance, and financial statements. Reports mention a forthcoming lecture by A McCallum and a concert project by Mr Wile Name, with contractor updates and association notes.
At Cheltenham Court R A Hebb was granted a license, while a bathing accident saw two girls struggle on a sand bank. A rescuer saved one girl and revived another, allowing both to return home. Community notes mention carnival trophies, staff changes, and a disbanding of the district Choral Society due to player shortages. A social, church funds, and local events fill the Chelsea Hall agenda as wartime recovery and civic groups plan forthcoming activities.
A photograph themed bus boat display titled The Beweiee will be worned at Reawation Park tonight. Attention is directed to an advertisement elsewhere regarding Sunday trading.
Denis W Byron of Derby Crescent East relative to Anthony’s Church was laid to rest after a Requiem Mass. The funeral, conducted by Father Oremin, paused at Brighton Cemetery with six Sacred Heart pallbearers. A widow and daughter survive, and a public notice will publish further service details. The Caulfield mayor announced arrangements for the burial programme.
Heatherton hosts a suanal meeting of the Med Drow Society at Dingley Bobool Hall with pictures, emcurt, and nets. Caulfield Military Hospital reception and Sanday School picnic in Mordladoc are noted. An advertisement for a Hosth srtuo Progret Amosiation meeting is set for September at Dringty hall.
A Moorabbin gathering described as a Yumble fale in wit of the local Patriotic league is held at the supper ball tonight. The sale of gifts is arranged but uncertain if the refreshment stall will be the main draw. Rivery cap is invited to help the drawing onan.
The Carrum area reports a lively event by the Girly Club this afternoon drawing a large crowd. A Melbourne On demonstration touched the beach on Sunday while a collector raised about £60 for charity. The local Red Cross held a lucky bag carnival at the Kiosk with prizes valued at £24 4d, donated by the Club, and a wife’s message notes a husband’s arrival in Solebury Plajes.
A Monday night meeting of the Dandenong Foreshore Trust discussed governance changes and the formation of a vigilance committee. Mr Doylee withdrew resignation, Mr A Howe nominated as president, and Mr A Jones as secretary, with delegates reporting exemplary conduct during the census.
Cheltenham Cheltenham-Welton led by W Wolf and Scullin faced Mordiatloc with Meaton and Townsend in a local bowls event. Moorabbin District competition opens today with Cheltenham to play at 2 pm, Monday fixtures to follow.
A garbled, phonetic collage portrays distant Australia and sea imagery. Names and phrases drift with disjointed lines, conjuring travel, weather, and cultural allusions as scattered fragments echo a restless journey.
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