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Newspaper
Northcote Leader
Location
Northcote, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
3
The record recounts a heated discussion over whether to submit a people’s question on early shop closure. Speakers defend or oppose referendums as a democratic means, citing wartime conditions, trade impacts, and public sentiment.
Members of the Borthcote and Frestan Scottish Society packed the venue for a monthly concert. Chief Ten John Angin opened with Tan the Sands of the Desert Growl. Singers including Miss Lela Rangan and Mr. Weston Bett gave spirited performances in a program rich with pipes, national dances, and a closing dance for the young folk.
A fragmentary notice reports rain affecting Preston at Northorthea and Bolton ground fixtures with players Bennett Baker and Walker, plus an advertisement for Cabira at Northcote theatre and Woods' Peppermint Cure medicine.
A patriotic service is planned at Prestin Methodial Church at 7 pm led by Revd A Jeffreys, with a response by Preston Toy Senne, and evening services at Northcate Congregational Church led by Rev AR Bunter. A mix of hymns, prayers, and readings features prominent local clergy and community groups, with schedule details and preparatory notes for attendees.
A detailed report of Werthcote Sunday School anniversaries including demonstrations of modern Kindergarten methods, infant sessions, and a closing program. Senior scholars performed Your King and Country Nerd You while Pageant of the Nations featured Belgium, Britain, Holland, and Australia. The event attracted a large audience and prompted hopes to repeat the concert for a Red Cross fund.
A meeting led by Mire. Stanishe discussed a progressive euchre party at the shire hall on Wednesday to aid the clothing fund. Donations since the prior report include items from Mrs Bartlett and others, plus contributions from All Saints Laces Guild and local churches. Next meeting is planned for Monday the 5th of May.
Fragmented OCR text recounts a bowls competition with scattered names and places. It mentions Merth and Thornbury and a final contest judged by a President figure, with numerous players listed in a garbled passage. The piece reads like a chaotic parade of names and lines without a clear, readable sequence of events.
A church concert at Peader's Grove featured choral pieces including The Dhesert, Awake O Lyre, and the anthem King of Ringe. Conducted by Mir. Mapper, the performance earned high praise for the choir and soloists, with Mins Maris presiding over the five soloists and Mr Fach contributing on the piano. The event ended with the National Anthem.
The WSP Girls Friendly Society held its weekly meeting on the 13th inst at the residence of the president, Mrs Plezey. The event was opened to the public and included a lecture by the Hon. Hume Coo on Words their uses meaning. The discourse attracted attention and the session featured a second edition price indication and a theatrical note tied to church events.
A promotional message highlights that leadership creates new enterprises enlarges old ones revives dull or lost ventures saves faltering firms and secures success. It stresses continuous effort saying one step or one word won’t suffice and growth requires ongoing action and persistence.
The Thornbury Theatre announces a week of attractions led by Mr Brown. Patrons may see Fleminga the Grand Nate Steeplechiae and a Charlie Chaplin short in Ube Warpath. Moruley and Empire screen major productions, including a two-actor live epic and a German engine operation holdover.
Northcote A.W.A. held its fortnightly meeting on Thursday May 1 with many members present. Officers were not yet elected as nominations were ongoing in a record turnout. A smoke and motion display by Mr Newell and pupil followed while the president paid tribute to Messrs F P Brown and R Worrray for service. The next meeting is May 27 when officer elections will occur.
Classified notice seeking a moderate minded lady for an unfurnished room and hoard at the Lender office. The ad invokes retrenchment language and requests applicable residence arrangements.
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