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Newspaper

Prahran Chronicle

Location

Prahran, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 15, 1916

Page

4

Malvern Health Officer Reports Rising Infectious Diseases

Malvern Health Officer Dr Ormond reports yearly birth rate 608 for the year, population around 25000, and a death rate of 7 per thousand. Infectious disease cases include typhoid four, diphtheria zero, scarlet fever seven, tuberculosis 26, vertebral spinal fever four, with discussion of an outbreak and quarantine measures. The report notes a recent serious diphtheria episode and ongoing tuberculosis concerns.

Malvern Ormond Wolkiers Bac Sopdet Hitler Jay Bean

Private Hospitals and State Schools Review

The report notes more cases than last year with most from other districts. One private hospital application for premises was refused as unsuitable. Three existing private hospitals changed managers, and state schools were visited over the past year with no exceptions found in condition or conduct.

Malvern

Honor Board at Sea Bathing Shelter Objected

St Kilda Open Sea Bathers League discussed an honor board for wartime service. Council disapproved placing the board in the gentlemen's dressing shelter and supported a town hall honor board listing local citizens who enlisted.

St. Kilda Open Sea Bathers’ League St. Kilda League Wen & Kilda Council All Intiman Rteunion

Amusements Open Air Theatre Season Notes

Amusements report beach theatres will close for the season. The Seruaders offer varied programs and the Palais de Danse Pictures stay open in a building with weatherproofing. Phantoms and plays showcase human interest with favorable audiences, while the orchestra provides suitable incidental music.

Keauine Sveng Palais de Danse

Cricket match report with disputed details and scores

The article recounts a cricket game between Pratbeas and St Kilda teams, noting unclear events and disputed play. It mentions actions by players from Prahran and St Kilda, late runs, and a final margin of a few runs in the match, with second innings mentioned and resulting tie or narrow win.

HPS Nias Patan St Kilda Fost Bos Caukeek le Prahran Hig Eteam Reo Wickers St Kilds Watt Natch Wien Glee Cline Prana

Obsolete St Kilda Court House and Police Station Urged Modernisation

Discussion at a Bt meeting highlighted deteriorating asphalt around the St Kilda Court House on the Government side and a need for modernisation of facilities. Members urged government action after noting cramped conditions and delays, including a remanded detainee awaiting transfer to Melbourne gaol.

St. Kilda Court House Propia Buiaieg Melbourn Everest Cr Love Cours House

Balaclava Post Office Debate Spurs Council Action

St Kilda Council discussed Balaclava postal facilities at its Tuesday meeting. Cr Pittard urged a post office upgrade due to higher recent activity and residents walking to St Kilda High Street. Balaclava residents plan to petition the Postal Department while court fines in the quarter ending March total £38 165 with £10 7s costs.

Cr Pittard St. Kilda Cr Altea St. Kiva Balaclava Tiwan Kooed Wumims Kilda

Point Ormond Line Exceeding Anticipations Reported

Crayer reported that the Ormond ramie was exceeding anticipations. Traffic was increasing greatly and large crowds were missing the beach. On the previous Sunday the bill was black with people, the majority brought there by the attractions at Point Ormond.

Crayer Pornt Ormond

Harleys Ear Lotion Promises Cures for Deafness and Noises

An advertisement claims Harley's Ear Lotion cures deafness and head noises by reaching the disease seat. One bottle allegedly cures ordinary cases and is sent post paid with directions and testimonials for four pence three farthings. Also promoting Linseed Compound as a proven remedy for coughs colds and rheumatic pains.

Harley James E Harley Brockdale Road Lambeth Condon Hog

Social and Imitation Cards and Concert Tickets Chronicle

Chronicle Printing Works at Bourne Street Windsor produces social and imitation cards programs and concert tickets for local events and venues.

Chronicle Printing Works Bourne Street Windsor

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