15 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
Moorabbin News
Location
Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1916
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists names and titles in a ceremonial or religious section. The legible items include Hoy J. W. Burton, Rev by Helwvtahord, and several unclear phrases suggestive of a school or church program. No cohesive event or outcome is identified.
Dr I Graves and Mr RH discuss the Diswonony conwall proposal at Moorabbin council, with a joint mothl Guiry topic raised before adoption. A final meeting for the Friendly Societies Patriote Carnival is set for Cheltenham Mechanical Institute at 7 40 pm, promising a concert and comedy to raise funds for the charity.
Pervotal complaints rise over Nepean road motor tramway condition from Cheltenham to Moorabbin. A charity concert in Cheltenham raised funds for the YMG National Appeal with Mr John Amadia and Miss Murtia Lyndouy performing. A traffic accident near the station damaged a wagon and caused shock for passengers. church services announce special sermons by Rev J W Burton and Rev G Hartshorn.
The report covers a United Rally event, a court session with fines for not signing rolls and other minor infractions, a Presbyterian meeting appointing officers, and local society notes. It mentions names such as John Gren, George Haines, Ty, and Crotty, plus various organizations and venues.
Mentone society notes discuss the Lot Cross Society delegation to the Dental committee and a Moorabbin division meeting. Reports cover a lecture on oxygen hydrogen and chlorine by Olemunu, Sunday activities, prize distribution, a public gathering near Pho Corse, and plans for a charitable event in aid of the Prongl Rod Orosu.
A varied program organized by the Jadiex includes a cordial evening and nuchee tournament at the alah Yoo in Wormonday, with tickets from Miow Rita. A large artistic satortadinint is planned for the skating rink on Wednesday, Raptomboy oth, featuring Milas Floris Lavy and Mr Tiong Baird, aiming to raise prize funds for children. A plain and may dives ball is planned next Wudinaday at airlock whary to aid the prize fund, while a social event at Mus Viodiot Chuol raises funds through ticket sales and a festive program. A local U.A.C.D. Priestly Society branch opened, with over twenty attendees, and a benefit concert and dance scheduled for the 17th of next month to assist association needs.
Official communication reached Mordialloc parents that Private Walter Day had been wounded. The injury is described as light. the report comes amid broader local events including a children’s playground project and a long-running community program featuring a large volunteer effort and entertainment.
Arbor Day events were held at the State School on Friday with songs and recitations. Sergeant A Walliah, son of the late Mr J Wallsh, recently returned from active service, attended the function and spoke of his experiences. Mr and Mrs A Worsfold hosted a large gathering on Saturday to celebrate their daughter’s twenty fifth birthday with a social evening.
A local Fire Brigade Brass Band will perform selections opposite the station tomorrow at 3 pm to raise funds for the Breach Bad Orange fund. Minor Lindell has been placed per
Edithvale notes the general monthly vesting of the Progress Association, election of a seven member committee, and a deputation planned to seek support for a new rail educational initiative. The meeting approved writing to Mr W. S. Resst and arranging a council deputation to the Councillors, with further reports postponed to next meeting.
The newly formed Girls Club in Carrum hosted its first event at Garegan Hall on Wednesday a lively oyehre party and dance. Members were praised for their effort with plans announced for July 21 at Moulinatos’ hall and new members welcomed. Details available from local officials Ming T Doukin and Miss WN Hayon.
The Port Melbourne event drew over 200 participants and awarded 20 prizes. Choltentinm members took four prizes with Gill th and others placing well in the rifle matches.
A local report notes Glenhuntly and nearby areas hosting a charity event at Low Hill and Queens Hall with a band and volunteers, raising funds for Brond. It also mentions land blocks for Five Beigades and a North Word display opposing ALr Vigor’s vacancy, urging public support for continued progress and civic initiatives.
W Gidson sues Mrs Roberts and Mrs Newman of Bentleigh over funeral expenses for his mother who died May 28. He says £1 16s was paid for the funeral plus £29 in expenses and that the defendants agreed to repay under conditions. The case raised many legal points, with inquiries on costs and reimbursement.
At Cheltenham on Wednesday two maintenance claims for wife and two children were heard before Mr P Cohen P M Mossyn Burgess and Callahan J P. Lyon and Alentono pursued for husband Charles Lyon, with Nicholls for plaintiff and Price for defendant. The couple married in 1909 and lived in Mentono until December. Lyon alleged a changed conduct and lack of love, offering 31s 6d per week. The case concluded with an order for Lyon to pay maintenance and associated costs.
A late 19th century style wedding notice records the marriage of Milly Pratt Milly to a Moorabbin resident. The bride Darathoa Howe, attended by Windesinnida Sicha and AleKenste, wore wreaths and received her bride price. The bridal party and guests attended a town breakfast as toasts followed the ceremony with Roy J. Adam presiding.
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