14 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Moorabbin News
Location
Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1917
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment mentions several proper names and partial places including Taupe Souitelugans Ville Tanvd Huislantin Weenesooat Ithendevaltare Moog Ardea and Chuttaphun YABHATIA Tighe Tat 22 mura with scattered terms. Readable context is minimal.
A 1917 Melbourne probate notice commands claimants to present written petitions by August 4, detailing any will or estate entitlements from the late John Tensp of Mae. Executor Frederick Morton Judd is named, with the estate of the deceased to be settled under the Trust Acts. The notice, dated July 6, 1917, is issued by MACPHERSON & KALLRY, 237 Goalline Street, Melbourne, solicitors for the executor.
The president of the shire invites soldiers to a reunion at Shire Hall Moorabbin on the 28th. An earlier notice was overlooked and the shire owner will rectify upon receipt of information. An auction at Choltenbyt on the 26th references Mr George Keys.
Notice from the Shire of Moorabbity inviting applications on Monday 16th for the position of Inspector at 4180 per annum with 1 commission on the dated? salary. Advertising by Alan Fordyom Shire Sec NB. Advertisement aims to comply with the Local Government Act 115.
The notice states that a ballot vote data update will occur daily at the Pawn Tol, Caprtonari, and urges residents to review the voting information for the Shire at Pandinning. Dated the thice monthi day of laty, 1917.
Cheltenham reports describe a Sunday feint near the court and rail track causing Sabbath rule concerns. The Wine the Wat Committee notes factory work by soldiers’ families, a proposed cottage for a returned soldier deferred, and plans to welcome retired workers. The first aid class for women and the Cheltenham Juvenile tent of the 1.0.8 was opened with thirty members enrolled.
A report covers a Wednesday gathering at St Matthew’s Rugland and a memorial for Mabel Griffith. It notes officers including C R Norman DAR Bruce McEwain and Gordon Verguson and Archig Rodda. Also described are church events, an ANA visit, musical items, Red Cross entertaining soldiers, and borough discussions at Moorabbin shire with local figures debating boundaries and governance.
Reports from Cheltenham Homefront meetings discuss enlistment drives and soldier placements. Attendees include Lieut Whitaker, Captain Smith, and Dr Groves as they urge residents to join, with 32 400 names listed as yet unenlisted and 6 000 eligible men remaining. A recruiting event and social gatherings are planned, including a public hall dance and football club fund-raiser.
Financial statement from Mentone recreation reserve describes a monthly gathering at Vooroa Hall with a program by Rotary Club personnel and local performers. Net proceeds 224.105 directed to the innovation fund. audience praised performances by Minnie Paton and Dora Blundell among others. Local entertainment included songs and a Watchman act. controversy arose over some attention to performers.
An afternoon in Gray Mall by the Igoal branch featured musical selections from Mia Horrick Mina V. Jonoa and Me Davis Refreshmente. On Monday, the Methodist choir hosted a farewell for Mr and Mrs Saunders and family as they leave to live in Blerigurra. The presentation included silver tea set pieces and a cake stand, with remarks from church and community members. A social gathering followed and a collection was noted for the Saunders’ departure, alongside ongoing fundraising efforts for church and school initiatives.
Chelsea police report details a complex alleged theft and forgery case involving Stanley Hooper and others. Trial testimony covers camouflaged purchases, questioned goods, and varying valuations linked to a local dispute.
A Mooraddin event hosts a euchre party and dance for the Soldiers and Sailors Welcome Home League. Secretary A. W. Driggs and committee anticipate a large crowd. A roadside tree planting project near Muarabbin gates to Wickhom road continues with workers living nearby. In town, penalties were issued for cart wandering on public streets and land disputes, including a case against A. Clayton and a horse wandering fine.
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