30 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Moorabbin News
Location
Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1916
Page
1
Memorial tribute recounts Jain Howell's life and memory. Family and friends express sorrow and best wishes, noting his service in the community and his enduring kindness. The notice lists next of kin and thanks attendees of the service.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses Allied wartime dynamics, opportunities, and alleged strategies. It mentions shifting opportunities and a mysterious situation, with reference to how the Allies have described and pursued their approach amid ongoing tensions.
Cheltenham hall hosts a church school concert with a program featuring songs, dialogues, and solos by Miss Juddard, Miss Hastings, and others. The event, part of the Sunday school revival, drew a modest attendance due to poor weather, but performers received praise for their efforts and contributions to Red Cross fundraising.
A sprawling report from Moorabbin and surrounding areas covers a concert with Miss Lorna Bel and Miss Violet Parkagon, various society meetings, and local church and school notices. It notes Red Cross activities for soldiers, talks on the Moorabbin Show, Green’s memorial events, and local governance discussions about a new school site in Dalgety Road.
Mr HP Fateraon, secretary of the Mentana Miniature Rifle Club, sends a letter explaining absence from a scheduled event due to Navy department duties and a delay in confirming participation. The club and Ab Patrick's Church committee have moved the Alive! date from October 28 to November.
The Clayton Prograds Association plans a congratulatory letter to Or White upon his election and asks him to remember Clayton. A meeting at Me chautey Institute is noted for Tuesday with Mul O.ON activities. Details include secretary Me It Gilleaple contact and a court appearance, plus postponements of openings and a 3 pm Sunday session.
Aspendale police and civic notices describe the last Dandewong council meeting and upcoming public meetings in support of the conscription campaign. Events are planned at Public Hall Aspendale on Saturday October 14 and in Carrum on Wednesday October 18 with local organizers and sponsors inviting participation.
A detailed critique notes Mr P. J. Taylor’s staging of Starley’s Ghost and other pieces. David Lopperfield’s enactments and the two lighting effects drew applause from a large audience while Mrs Board for vivid characterizations and the cast’s performance impressed throughout.
The article recounts a crowded wartime gathering with speeches and a charity sale. It notes plans for special services at the England church, a welcome for returning soldiers, and a motor parade to Black's Crossing. It mentions local figures and a controversial proposal about attire and regulations.
In Moorabbin a debate over progress association efforts and the High Company stance on a mounting local issue continues. Delegates to Blake Rock will hear Moorabbitt association views while Moodalloo and Black Rook safety groups are asked to investigate land improvements for council needs. A local man, Michael Jonettone, 42, was found dead after a fall at Keys Road, with no coronial inquest required. The Methodist church marks its 2nd anniversary with services and an illustrated talk by Rev W J Tralone titled Many Wonders in Many Hands.
Mr J. H. Sneady of Mentone has been named bowls editor for the Winner edition of the Melbourne Healt office. The Mortonlane Green remains open while weather delays proceed. The opening ceremony was postponed due to rain and is rescheduled for Wednesday October 11 at 4 pm, with the Gleakantly bowling event postponed to Saturday October 1.
In Glenhuntly under the Boat Canfield branch of the Caulfield Citinans a public meeting is planned for Monday in 1916 to hear supporters of the Referendum and discuss carrying the referendum forward. The Alliva Fair opened Friday afternoon with Lady Madden presiding and nine stalls attractively decorated.
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