16 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Moorabbin News
Location
Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1916
Page
1
Poorly legible notice lists invitees and events for Monday noon as September 18 with references to votes and rule changes. Mentions locations, organizations, and names in garbled form. appears to be a civic or school administrative summary with scattered proper nouns and dates.
Fragmentary text shows scattered names, numbers, and phrases. The readable content mentions Roy F Crotty Mr Teicdoworth and Montongthay with unclear context. Possible references to Bible Olves and supply items appear, but no coherent event or clear report emerges.
General items describe a series of events at Boorabbin Shire Hall and Mentone venues including a 3 p.m. action at Tunthertinds garden opposite Shir vig’s station. The item lists a 13-facet property near Mentone and a Christ tile depiction to be shown at St Taleicke’s Church. Proceeds from a patiohy sale fund a local cause.
Cheltenham corresp says revival of the Progress Association is essential as surrounding townships sustain their groups. He urges a public meeting to revive Cheltenham’s body, noting that other districts prosper while Cheltenham lags, and cites local events and a forthcoming gathering at the Anglican church.
The South Western Bayside Estate Agents Association held its second meeting at Chelsea Howe Chelsea to press for licensing and registering reputable agents and to curb unauthorised property dealings. Members argued for orderly settlements and warned against block changes that could trigger disease and ratepayer costs while praising County Roads Board member Mr Calder and engineer Mr Woodcock for competent work in Victoria. A visit by Railway des arcnen' official Mr Kelley is planned for Feithvale on Sunday to discuss a proposed station sequest.
A Cheltenham branch meeting of the Marly Closing League aired strong opposition to the current Rural Bill as drafted. Speakers urged amendments to ensure immediate effect by proclamations and pressed for central action at Dandenong to form a local electoral tongue. The discussion touched poultry, conscription, and traffic penalties in recent local notices.
The community discusses a proposed enlargement of the station building on the up side, with war conditions delaying actions. A sale of building materials and doors is planned for Saturday at 1 o'clock, followed by a meeting drawing ladies and gentlemen to join the event and parade to the field at the Hire Station next day at 8:40 PM.
Advertising columns note an advance for the Congregational Oburohi Sunday school anniversary with large crowds expected. Superintendent T P Keving and Mubsis Swan and Davie have arranged a strong program including a military parade under Colonel Pratt, a 180-voice school choir, and a major schedule on the 24th. Voting irregularities and council power questions are discussed, while local issues like Station estate streets and youth loitering are raised. The Queen Carnival and parish events are highlighted as key community activities.
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