08 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Moorabbin News
Location
Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary listing presents unclear terms and names: Quevann positions after anenadecoat and references to Buh Hoptembov with year 1817. Includes scattered codes such as 5574 Th 110, Roy R, Broa 7, Ur BB Rovioyow. Details remain unreadable.
War savings drive faces slack as Belgrom workers fall off and completed work drops. Soldiers lack adequate repatriation support though Senator Millen seeks revival. Thousands have not contributed a single shilling and many could invest more with proper guidance.
The document outlines government aims to mobilize support for a wartime tax and savings measure. It discusses denominations and exchanges, and advocates forming local committees to explain the plan to residents. It stresses keeping enemies out and maintaining public order during implementation.
General items report anticipated actions on electric light extension to Black Rock and Bona ware with polling results showing 28 volumes recorded and 610 as No. 16. War supplies delays cause cable shortages. street lamps to be lit under strike conditions. Auctioneer Nodryl Foo announced a public sale of Mr G T Allnutt’s extensive contracting plant. August 1927 rainfall totaled 8.07 inches over 14 days, yearly total 19.1 inches. Temperature peaks reached 68 F on the 20th and 30th, with average around 50.7 F.
Cheltenham report details a recent mission at St Matthew's led by Rev C Hearty officiating on a Monday evening with large attendance and hopes for revival. a farewell event for Rev Crotty planned. a wedding between Clifford Stealey Stone and Ellen Mille noted. district social postponed to October 20. various local church and community updates including council resignations, library committee changes, and hall improvements with cost estimates around £122.
Hentone, newly created provident Mtr i Kyowor, presided over a well attended night meeting of the Montana Booth Progress Association. Among the correspondence received was a note from Mr 0, R, Snow-Twill, with a request regarding a certain plotter and a plan involving Toker and Lyte.
The Moor Abbot Council approved a letter of appreciation for the Constabulary Manor ramp at Antibes Street and outlined improvements in the area. Committees were set to inspect sites for a new hall and to advance the Mananloge scheme, while councillors were urged to address park and warning installations, with reports on funds and foreshore activity.
A plain and fancy drone ball at the Mechanica Institute drew a large attendance on Friday benefiting the institute. Mr Doyle supplied the toast, with Dr White as MC. Prizes went to original character entrants Bold, Aspendale and the Mizana Pook. children’s prizes to Arleson Pothorn and Joyea El. Final financial results not yet obtained.
A motor car struck a pedestrian on Point Nopean Road yesterday injuring a woman named Wal who was returning from Mtindora to Melbourne with two friends. The vehicle’s driver provided assistance. bystanders and police attended as the crash was investigated.
In Chelsea at the Challettham Government Women day Mr W and Oliver win Awrd for failing to have his child vaccinated. A meeting in the Obulada Hall, Span Siew Mary Gut, is planned with speaker What anednw thigettilee. Also announcements include the garden and agency sale and a welcome committee gathering after the Pra grew association meeting tonight.
Report from Glenhuntly on council activities notes halt of the adjourned general meeting Wednesday next at the pavilion Mambore. Erection of a new pavilion school at Glenhuntly approved with immediate bonding. Proposals for permanent brick additions to alleviate overcrowding discussed. Novelty night and Longhorns winner at Queen of Glenhuntly event reported. B B W Greenwond, candidate for Boroondara, to speak at Glenhuntly hall Monday at 8 pm.
A letter to Moorabbin Co operative Society manager H Ray reports on the British Co operative Congress in Swansea. The writer details confirming Australian ties, praise for the congress, and aims to build postwar cooperation and a vigorous Australian Co operative Union. It notes sympathy for English and Welsh delegates and signals plans for cooperative workshops and broader social aims.
The readable text hints at a demonatic or scront movement and a British Australian connection. It mentions opportunities for authors and a branch of the movement, with fellowship and public guidance, but the fragmentary OCR provides no clear event, date, or names to confirm specifics.
In Chelt enhall Police Court inspector Daview heard charges for letting cattle wander on the public stream and an unlawful assault case. The court imposed costs against several individuals, with testimonies from W Mathieeon and Haines Bross employees. Barker and Barber clashed during proceedings leading to a court verdict and sentencing details.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a robbery at The Mews Offices with claims of theft Friday and Monday. Police investigation underway and no arrests yet. Community concern rises after a missing item and unclear suspect details.
A damaged August 4 4th Horan Regiment letter from Sgt A ial discusses Cheltenham related claims. The writer disputes a statement about the first mug and mentions record keeping, local towns, and a public notice style concern. Names, units, and dates are inconsistently readable in the garbled text.
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