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Newspaper

Moorabbin News

Location

Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 13, 1914

Page

4

Sandringham Progress League formed at town meeting

About forty residents met on Monday evening at Peachys Tow Rooms to form a Sandringham Improvement League. Dr Leary was elected president with Mr Weston as secretary, and rules of the previous Progress League adopted with minor changes. The group plans a fortnightly Public Hall meeting and aims to establish a local reform association.

Peachy's Tow Rooms Progress League Batter Uary Leary Colligan Proreas Sandringham Weston Aarons Ir Nicol Cummings Nicol Mesara Rogers Jewall Colligen Jewell Perieet Batterbur Mealy Mra Peachy

Chelsea Community Meeting and Local Notices Summary

The irregular report covers a Chelsea community petition presented by MLA Keast supporting depot action, plus residents reacting to administration. It notes a framed photograph gift for a local school, a football match between the fire brigade and District Boys, and mentions deaths including Drsiowon and Browun.

Walker J Gloster Meory Black Tougell Kontleuien Vie Neaare Web Diarky Brewin Pouzeil Walsh Say Vial Howard Ligeday Keast Fitepatdek Puplicus Kray Ty Yuille Chilren F Frowin Activ Comitutes Hardinwy Uogade Benes HE Sey Boneft Society Asc

Local Meeting Attends Charity and Church Fund Events

A local meeting of the Mental Cals and Social Club drew a wide turnout with readings and a lively competition. The foundation stone of the new Rogland building at Promenade will be laid by Grace Archbishop Clarke on Sunday the 40th, marking a visit by His Grace to the parish.

J Kearney Nati Wit Nwal J.C. Canter Leneagala Rogland Wis Grace Archbishop Clarke Jhy Grace Mosara C. Vl Mriekisin Richmond Chelsea En Land PLC Herokes Dranghy McDon Juish Thomag Wnh C. Gloster Mra Gloster Arty Werner and McVonghd Church of Ragland Building Fund

Carrum School Picnic Draws Wide Interest and Local Visits

A pleasant Carrum school picnic day began with Dr Colenso addressing pupils at the academy 10 am before a hall meal and sports on the grounds. Participants included B Grieve Daisy Jerome R W Jones Harry Lander in heats. a Minister of Public Works visit and tender notices for improvements were announced.

Ponts Picuic Acoul Colenso Mwitch K. Kills B. Grieve Daisy Jerome R. W. Jones Harry Lander Tos Pilotutes Saverel Nalcotic Ischea Dowkin Carrum

Red Hecke and Black Watch in Flanders Defence Tale

Fragmentary historical account describes the Black Watch in service across Flanders, noting their feathered bonnets, the red plume, and perceived invincibility. It recounts engagements, retreats, and the Royal Highlanders role with references to the French campaign and village actions.

Black Watch Flanders Gildetiualsen Araich Villa

Inventor Demonstrates Air Pressure Instrument in Workshop

A narrative describes a device called the Inventorphone or Atentarphone in Gaydon’s workshop. The inventor explains his instrument uses compressed air to reproduce sounds by vibrating wires. The audience watches as the apparatus emits a loud, vivid demonstration amid anxiety and curiosity.

Gaydon Ponge Fie Hinds

Surprising LN Mathematics Sparks Auto Plant Race

A fragmentary report describes a rapid pursuit around a work site. The text mentions a long distance around 23 000 quilim and hints at a noteworthy event involving a factory setting and racing activity. The garbled lines suggest a dramatic scene with vehicles and workers.

Hibieonian Society Dances at Public Hall Raises Funds

On Tuesday night the Hibieonian Society held a tuccanafal dance at Public Hall with over eighty couples and O'Brien's band providing music. The floor was in good condition and responses favored a new organ for St John’s Church. Donations and promises strengthen the drive. Thursday’s concert drew a large crowd for fund aid. A public meeting is set for Thursday to elect trustees for a new recreation reserve.

Hibieonian Society O'Brien Vkna Manis Manly St. John's Church Jude Nery

Shire Hail Opens New Council Building

The Moorsbb library committee has moved into a new council building with offices for the secretary engineer and rate collector. New furniture, an added telephone line, garden plots, and an improved footpath from the railway station to South Road mark substantial progress for the shire and its ratepayers.

Moorsbb Library A. R. Fordyce South Road

Danqenong Market Note List and Broad Livestock Entries

The fragment lists market names and entries including buyers and sellers such as Kinpatan, J Bourke, and W Hlnuey, with prices and lots like 110 or 108. The text records transactions and names tied to the Danqenong Market, plus scattered notes on stock and goods, indicating a busy market ledger page.

Fea Maree Pinello Guae Boattia Juan Eo Kaye Keys Hallinan Hlnuey Kinpatan M Higelas Loa Corgan King Rat Bourke Henry

Sunday Church Drive Proves A Huge Success At Moorabbin

The Methodist Moorabbin circuit reports a large turnout at recent services with new methods to boost attendance. A parliamentary visit by MLAs Keass and colleagues accompanied by clergy inspected progress and noted district growth since last year. Costs for the action rose from 300 to 400 pounds as committees prepare a detailed report for commissioners and residents.

Mears Kelney Hayes McDowell Keass M.L.A Messrs Hunter Flyger Richardson Allcia

Worker Letter Protests 6 40 Train Delays at Chelsea

Correspondence from a Chelsea worker dated June 10 1914 complains the 6 40am train to Flinders Street often runs late by 5 to 10 minutes. The writer cites erratic service losing a day’s work and poor conditions for second class smokers, asking authorities to improve reliability and travel conditions.

Chelsea 1914

Give Your Newspaper a Boost with Job Printing

A plea to readers to support their paper by sending all business printing work to local job printers. The message stresses that newspapers rely on printing revenue from adverts and subscriptions and that towns need a thriving paper to stay informed.

Hanna Bull Oy Ory ii

Sporting update on trophy event and winner

The competition for the trophy presented by Mr J Woff took place on Kia’s Brililuy and reached an ending with a win for PTT Phillips, the holder TS The hat.

J. Woff Tok Kia Brililuy Ina PTT Phillips Thore TS the Hat

Juniors Set For Round of Local Matches and Selections

The Mordialloc versus Ulsternalter and Gardenvale versus Chettighers juniors face Kowrowck on the lane as they pick a final team from players including Darbar, Bodley, H Mica 2, Penny K, Carson, Teagle, Davis 2, Corlett, Bowning, Hewet, Whinhead, Coleman, Grogan, Windsor, Poreman, Hutchinson, Taylor and McMahon.

Oe Chettighers Kowrow Ck Taay Fuliu T. Darbar Baier Bodley H. Mica Penny K Carson Teagle Davis Corlett Bowning Hewet Whinhead Coleman Grogan Windsor Poreman Hutchinson Taylor McMahon

Obolivahars Club Remakes After Stock Rebound

A local club named Obolivahars is undergoing rebuilding work at a cost over £50 after a period of decline. The organization has recently welcomed several new members and will not participate in Association competitions this season.

Obolivahars

Moorabbin Football Team to Brighton Ride

Late football report notes Moorabbin versus Mentone was planned for Saturday with a show of good, clean sport. Moorabbin will depart today at 2 15 pm for a match at Middle Brighton. Names listed include Smith Ajani Rondole Balent Sevens Lynd Halley Gillen Green Back Wheeler Lucer Clayton and others.

Moorabbin Mentone Saburday Wank Aiddle Brighton Barit Roe Smith Ajani Rondole Balent Sevens Lynd Halley Gillen Green Back Wheeler Lucer Clayton

Kerbstone United Defeat Mentone in Turbulent Monday Match

Kerbstone United defeated Mentone on the Recreation Ground. Captain Maloney and his men were praised for bold play as free kicks favored Kerbstone. The umpire’s half time whistle reduced Mentone’s prospects amid fan chatter and occasional misbehavior.

Kerbstone United Mentone Recreation Ground Capita Maloney Hiswild Menaries Themelves Kerbstones Scuddy Hughie White Tod Poditla

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