23 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Moorabbin News
Location
Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
1
Public notices from Chelsea Congregational Church list upcoming services and events. Names appear with dates and locations, including a special notice about tomorrow’s events and parishioner invitations.
The News reports Mr Aubiord NSW Lands minister arranging purchase of Grantham Syd Poultry Farm near Sydney for 10000 pounds to supply birds and support soldiers settlements. It also notes inspection of the Legislative Agency and access to roads stations and schools, with a focus on training and public works.
In Moorabbin the committee and new ward members met on Tuesday to discuss prizes and social activities. The gathering covered canvassing duties, works committee aims, and a plan to attract residents with a charity concert and prize distribution.
The Mentone Rifle Club hosted a Wednesday program at the local hall featuring a concert by the Thorley club orchestra and an intermission display. Mrs J 5 Boger presented the prize box, and funds from the event will support the local superintendent and community health efforts, with proceeds collected at the Montong States venue.
A village football match between Asteidate and Ouelrea drew spectators in Chelsea with a 3 to 5 score. Local events include a party and dance, a deputation on building regulations, and a plan to host a 1000 guineas event, while utility concerns and electric lighting discussions highlight wartime disruptions.
A local Congregational gathering heard Rev W S Pearson on London the Empire as congregants supported education and livelihood programs. Donations and a planned winter program aim to form a new social club while fundraising for a charity and church improvements.
The Moorabbin event drew over thirty players and featured a prize for Jock Searle amid applause. Proceeds reached funds for the Welcome Home League as members urged further support and membership in the association.
The Glenhuntly bowling and social clubs report wartime pressures from postwar debts and local recovery efforts. Members claim broad district ties across organisations and pledge support for regional moves toward community welfare amid hardships.
A Caulfield community effort plans a novelty night and dance in Glenhuntly to raise funds for local recreation and a strong parliamentary candidacy. Mr Edgar, a known Caulfield elector, leads support activities while volunteers organize donations and events at the Glenhuntly Hall and Caulfield Town Hall.
Carrum residents request suspension of banding regulations for persons of AZ after the war. The petition will be heard at Dandenong Hall on Monday at 2 30 pm. The Red Cross Society organized a park cleanup and planting drive, with volunteers praised for their hard work and a local fundraiser noted.
An In Memoriam tribute to Lieutenant Robert Whitworth Whithedad born June 1893 Collingwood Ged recalls his childhood in Choltonbar and early schooling. It notes his enlistment in 1910 and service in Portoroa and the Somme including promotion to Second Lieutenant. A memorial sermon by Mr Reaton praises his dedication and sacrifice and mentions his receipt of commissions before death in May during the Hindenburg line fighting.
Rifle club announces new season and invites new members. Subscription includes ammunition and free travel. Captain H H Wells plans to enroll members residing in Glebeville and nearby areas. Meetings to be held Wednesday evenings at the M idature range.
The Moorabbin Highett progress association backed Ore Satull Mokite Tick and Reynolds for the August election while Cheltenham riders saw no definite action yet. Meetings with supporters named Dr Beudda White and Rogers occurred, and the association plans a further vote at a meeting next Wednesday.
A letter from O M S Sgt A Fisier of Cheltenham recalls a hospital scene in which wounded soldiers awaited care. A note dropped among patients mentions the dangers faced in France and Egypt, describing severe injuries and wartime hardship witnessed by a Melbourne nurse.
A Saturday golf event at Mordiallos produced uneven results with players like Finkshea, Lortlig, Webster, Newton and Rogers posting varying scores. The Major Lawson trophy playoff saw Kigleton Madden Toober and Newton contesting, while next Saturday’s G Wethers trophy invites four members and visitors as partners are arranged.
At Obeltentam recreation ground a local football match between Chellentina and Langworrla Military camp teams finished close with Chellentina scoring 6 goals 8 behinds 3 points to Langwattling 12 goals 0 points. Visitors praised despite defeat and a post game tea followed.
A bustling market report notes brisk demand for dairy cattle and sprigs with prices ranging from £20 10s to £28 0s. Principal sales include Klugatoa 2 at 18s, Fee 1 at 8s 2d to £26, Learnon Corelyan at £19 28s 6d, and sprigs at 8d to 12 8s with various buyers and lots. Pack animal and pig prices also listed with lighter sale notes.
A MoorAbbin council meeting examined municipal gas works reforms including wage and production targets. Proposals to cut bore shift time, adjust foreman pay, and raise gas prices were debated with amendments. the report passed after votes against several amendments and a focus on consumer costs and tax implications.
Local meeting discussed resignations and inconveniences of campaigning and voting. Residents debated election turnout, access to polls, and burdens on officials while irregulars and ratepayers questioned voter rolls and participation.
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