31 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
Moorabbin News
Location
Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary text praises Nia and Nanda for cheerful work and readiness to help. Mentions mapping foil and tender threads of envy, and steadfast courage. Reflects a poetic, archaic diction about staying grounded amid struggle.
A Morillog church plans a Sunday February 1 anniversary celebration marking the opening of a new provost and parsonage. The service includes a ten o clock concert and is hosted by local pastors and the church choir.
The Cheltenham Progress Association struggles to revive after a recent faint reappearance failed to endure. Residents see value in municipal involvement and urge persistent effort to improve local life, housing, and amenities while balancing diverse opinions and practical needs.
A disorderly arrest occurred on Wednesday when Constable Frivkov detained a man who gave the name Thomas Pearson also named Wilson. He faces vagrancy charges and is to appear at the Cheltenham court next Wednesday.
Cheltenham and district items report a police warning against ticketless amusement, a fine for a local offender, and community news. The death of Mrs Swoutman is noted, plus W Rich withdraws from dressmaking business after illness. The Presbyterian Sunday school held at Alolloe Park, with Doyle overseeing, and a traveling picture show faced a tent collapse from a late storm, disrupting plans.
The report covers a Wednesday qe meeting at Morbunks Hall to conclude the 19th Carnival and notes proceeds donated to cricket and football reserves. It also mentions Captain Mella’s Warragul appointment, a Presbyterian choir fund concert at Meudoe Hall, a new Queen Anne style police station on Hugh Brown’s property, and ongoing telephone service complaints with talk of a local post office telegraph exchange.
The report mentions a PIC ordinary meeting tonight at Gog Rie's tearooms and a card party after business. It records the opening of a new Methodist church with special services led by the Conference president on May 1 and celebrations through May 8, with further details in an advertisement.
A Wednesday meeting of the Moomabbiy Bhive Council Wested discussed a grant for repairing a tramway line. Representatives from Polio Works pressed for a guarantee that the tramway company would fund repairs if the state delayed, threatening action to revoke the license if conditions were not met.
A fragment from The News on the 7th records contributions to a Chelsea fire relief fund. Names listed as contributors include Ed Williamson Webb Groves Hain Pain Good Webb and others, with proceeds from entertainment and a Melbourne District head of Chelsea event adding to the total. The cumulative sum noted is £103 11d to date, with various small donations and shared donations across multiple names.
Reports recount Leonard Borwick as the celebrated English pianist set for a return visit to Melbourne Adelaide Sydney and New Zealand on a restricted tour. He aims to perform across Australian states en route to the United States for an extended concert season.
Beaumaris suffered a wide scrub fire on Saturday driven by a strong north wind. The blaze threatened the residence of Mr Valentine and several properties, with the Mentone Cheltenham and Lancaster brigades working to control it. Despite smoke and heat, the house was saved and volunteers and regular fire brigades received thanks from residents for their efforts.
In a letter, W B Short expresses gratitude to firemen neighbors and volunteers who saved his house and outbuildings during last Saturday's bush fire. He also commends two young ladies who brought refreshments and carried water to assist the fire fight, noting their quick, brave contribution.
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