02 May 1914
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Newspaper
Moorabbin News
Location
Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 02, 1914
Page
1
A fragmented parish schedule lists Sunday services at Heatherton Methodist and other churches, with times for morning and evening worship and notes on special events. The document references congregations including Presbyterian, Church of England, Congregational, and Mordialoo groups with scattered location hints and date markers.
An event listing for a social and political gathering at Meshanios Hall in Carus with activities including an 8 pm program with speakers from the Cheltauhaw party and Meshanios' Hall offerings. Read as a dated schedule for attendees.
A local page records social happenings including band auditions with Mr Copp chosen as band organist and thanks to temporary conductor Mr Sheathall, a large list of honorary members, and requests for playing members. It notes a wedding of Mina Monk and Carl A Gorler officiated by A P Wilson, the church anniversary service, and the rebuilding of W P Vaidars premises with new offerings in ironmongery stationery and furniture.
The report notes the Progress Association's representation and a holiday at Olinda with a two roomed home near St Augustine church. It mentions Rev J H Hewitt M A passing prelimary exams for the degree of BD and a Bible society connection. The text references a minor injury and a planned advertisement elsewhere, with various names and details obscured.
Public notices advertise various services and sales including a five month period for advertising columns and a forthcoming auction of items at the Mechanios Institute. Several lines reference store management, plumbing, ink, and entertainments with details partially unclear in the OCR. The ad hints at upcoming notices and local changes in listings.
At the police court on Wednesday the following persons were fined for allowing loitering on the public promenade. Reavis and Bristow were fined sixpence each, E Naughton sixpence, Mrs Jourtany fivepence, A J Barry eightpence. The proceedings also mention judicial separation cases and prospects of a daughter soon to be married.
A special district meeting was held last week to fill vacancies on the committee. Mr Gilmour chaired the session. The list shows Mr D. White elected as President, with others preselected for positions.
The bulletin lists upcoming meetings with officers Mecartney talimour secretary and H J Sank veses plus D Jones C Cenphal C Candwell and A Horatall mh Commitee. A new Redshirts junior section inauguration is set for Monday at 8 30 pm. Evening gatherings at Bowlin Croquet Club welcome new members and a euchre party dance and music programme are planned tonight.
A quiet wedding was held on Saturday at St Finbarras H C Church Brighton. Mr J Cormick, eldest son of Mr Cormick, wed Miss M Kennedy, second daughter of Mr R Kennedy. Rev Pather Gough officiated.
The drive to obtain a recreation ground has progressed with over 1 200 collected or promised. A meeting at Dingley Hall is scheduled, while Special Young Men's services occur at the Methodist Church. Rev A H Horton leads the morning service, with Messrs Fairbank and Phillips conducting the evening service.
At Bentleigh on Saturday fifty one residential and business lots sold for about 1,3503 with average near 203. Bentleigh, formerly East Brighton, gains from proximity to Brighton and the railway. Buyers expect rapid development and improved train service as electrification reaches the area.
This afternoon 13 large allotments near the Cheltenham station will be offered for sale by Small and Ed warda and W P Fairfasa. The blocks are close to a new footpath to the station and are described as sunlucky. Next Saturday at Mentone MS Lannan and WP Fairlam will offer seven-roomed Wakool villa on Charman road near Balcombe. The goods include many household articles in good order.
Letters praise the newspaper expansion to an eight page format and larger circulation. Contributors from ALP Wilson to B C Hammond commend The News for quality sourcing, usefulness to advertisers, and its role in a growing district.
Football reports move to page eight while Caulfield association finals in cricket B division are to continue today with Hast Malvern Presby teriana noted among venues and teams involved.
Local retailer urges customers to act now for winter suits with fashion, fit, and price benefits. Callouts emphasize same day pickup or quick delivery and limited stock for the season.
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