21 Mar 1914
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Newspaper
Moorabbin News
Location
Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1914
Page
1
Joseph Clarke and Co announce a clearing sale at Chelsea station including horses and farm items. Auction starts at 2 o'clock with no reserve. Features include various looms and tools, a large assortment of livestock and crops from the Clarke estate.
A chaotic OCR fragment lists church services across England and Australia, mentioning the Church of England Cheltenham and Cheltenham- something, with names like Rev Thor, Rev Bowler, and Mr Abephord. The piece references a Congregational school program, a tide table, and a vehicle accident involving Mr Chaplin, plus local adverts for cinema and hardware items.
The half yearly gathering of members of the Mukot Guydonery Association is set for Wednesday at Hookui Cafe Squanton street at 8 pm. The adjourned meeting of the Pure great Armunnation is noted for Saturday the 26th at 8 pm at Dingley Hall, with advertisements calling for attendance.
An irregular local piece describes a Thursday lecture at the Olvist Institute with mentions of participants Mossie A Chandler Hy King Je Woolly and Mr Penny's Class. It notes a forthcoming Stall report, a 103 subscription toward a hero fund, and a band practice with Wednesday sessions. Mentions of staff Val Wolly and Working Men's College exams appear amid faded lines.
The Auguatiga Church of Ragland seeks more seating as council weighs Monday night discussion. The Prugies Association secretary sent a note outlining township requirements. A request to remove a wooden crossing near the tire station is also being considered. Miss Anderson of Como Parade died Tuesday, with funeral at the Choltennaut cemetery. In Memoriam services planned tomorrow at the Presbyterian Church. The St Patrick’s hall hosted a National Polish Concert, with Milo Davine and others performing. H Scott Leslie drew praise for his acting and musical setup led by Li Comber.
Readable parts show a school event with entries in boys and girls divisions. Names mentioned include Norman Stuart, Welty, Tinkey Sid, Hoye, Odet, and others, with participant counts around 20 entries in several classes. The text references a joint state school display and a demonstration by a company, noting unspecified officials and organizers.
A 12 year old boy Charles Howned Sidlay was detained by Constable Rhiold4 on Wednesday near Sobuige for molesting a small dog. He faced bail refusal and remains to appear at a hearing next Wednesday. Officials report two former school committee members faced removal actions while other details are uncertain due to damaged text.
The AOORABBIN Shire Council met on February 18 to review Metropolitan Board plans for sewerage, drainage, and roadwork. Reports covered paint at Contra Road, lighting upgrades in McKinnon Road, and private hospital permit requests. Debates focused on debt, estimates, and timing of planned works across North, South, and East ridings.
Last Saturday at Halcombe road gates Mrs Robinson a gatekeeper was killed when a train moved suddenly while she opened the gates. A horse and cart driven by Mr Couchman reached the gates as the train struck. Mrs Robinson long served at the crossing and was mourned by a large local attendance. She leaves two daughters and a son and was buried at Wittiaustown cemetery. The inquiry date has not been announced.
Fragmentary notice indicates a sale by Caius W. Vaile at 2 p.m. today. Property described as Jy Unileigh and building at Coren Bee Dye appears in the readable text amid garbled wording.
Easter near, call to view a splendid range of samples and a fine stock of men’s wear. Shop highlights include a wide assortment and timely sale prompts urging customers to visit soon.
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