01 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Moorabbin News
Location
Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1917
Page
1
Fragmented notice from the Hraondon Gazette dated August 23 1911 records a Mrs A Humoy of Bally and a Mr W Hoidwan involved in a late afternoon incident. It notes a burial arrangement and mentions a violent act linked to a person named Mir Tinea with unclear circumstances surrounding a collision and inquiry.
A Melbourne area report outlines mounting paper costs and staff changes, noting many papers have closed. It details an upcoming annual meeting, council candidates, and electoral plans including polling at Beaumarty and Black Rock.
Cheltenham Hall hosted a festive concert on Tuesday evening with Mr J S Yan arranging. Notable pianist John Amadio and singer Mary Rippon drew strong praise for performances, including Amadio’s encore and Rippon’s singing, with thanks expressed to attendees and organizers for a lengthy program of varied acts and club demonstrations.
Local reports detail sermons at Nom and Seymour Camp plus address by Revs W C Brichborn and W H Soarr. Charity dances and concerts raise funds, bowling club honors longtime secretary G Pepper, and a potato harvest festival plans a larger public skating event. A military cross is awarded to J J Daley’s son for bravery.
At Mr and Mrs W Bill’s invitation a gathering in Mordialloc bid farewell to Mrs Wowin. Dr Dave White spoke for the community, outlining a memorial in her honour and thanking contributors. The event featured readings, musical items, and heartfelt expressions of sympathy from local figures and attendees.
A fragmented report describes a busy local weekend with a Digislot rule limiting quarters on Monday night, a charity hall gathering, and a clothing sale dispute. It notes the Queen’s Catholic church service, a welcome club event for wounded soldiers, a bank outreach, and a St Charly church anniversary. The piece mentions community meetings, dances, and social activities hosted by various groups with mixed attendance and outcomes.
The report praises Cr H. Wood of Cantfield ward as a devoted, energetic council member with reforming zeal and strong ratepayer support. It also covers the Glenhuntly Australia Women's National League annual meeting at Glenhuntly Hall, with speeches, a classy program, and social highlights.
Fragmentary report notes a small membership of about 20 and mentions a year rundown with limited legible details. The text references groups and a Red Cross involvement, but specifics are obscured in the damaged OCR.
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