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Newspaper

Prahran Chronicle

Location

Prahran, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 15, 1916

Page

5

St Kilda and Prahran Joint Works Debate Public Convenience

Local councillors clash over a proposed joint project at the St Kilda and Prahran boundary. Arguments focus on funding, location at Dandenong Road, and the potential cost of providing street conveniences to residents and traders.

Dandenong Meyer de Love Weader Praheaa Cou Prafiran USA Vctve Pralirad Rene Belo Vey St Kilda Brahrwe Council Dandenong Tarda Kilda Warnay Peebren

Council Minutes Record Chamberlis Review of Town Matters

Town Clerk read conference minutes between two parties at a stege. Prahran Council tally noted. Church sirees discussed. Dordett suggested Kilda contribute to cost of a new UT. The Mayor commented on fund allocations and responses.

Chamberlis Hia Stege Prahran Dordett Kilda

Electric Trams Paradox Sparks Council Talk

Dr Hewison questioned at the St Bulla Council meeting on Tuesday whether electric trams should stop at posted points along routes. He noted hesitant stops at Westbury and Carlisle streets where passengers have to walk to stations amid new crew assignments and climb hazards as tram operators stress safety requirements.

Hewison St Bulla Westbury Carlisle Egins Harnat Fim

Prahrao Patriotic and Red Cross Festival Update

The Prahrao Patriotic and Red Cross Festival opened Monday night and closed Tuesday evening. Mayor H Wills formerly led Brahrao, with De Win M McTiwrick later taking the post as mayor. Profits expected to exceed 2000 pounds for Alfred Hospital as the festival supported fundraising. A final committee meeting will present the report and balance sheet.

Ey H. Wills Brahrao Sjienos Alfred Hospital Vaio Red Cross de Win. M. McTiwrick Wi Tran Srt Uojan Fard Mavemnen Baiursey Olgut Thom

Sunday School Anniversary at South Yarra Baptist

The South Yarra Baptist Sunday school held a large Sunday anniversary with morning, afternoon, and evening services. Rev. E A Kirwood preached at night and morning, Rev Robertson addressed the afternoon gathering, and the event featured strong singing, praise for the scholars, and praise for conductor Abe Honeycomb and the staff who organized the day. The climax saw requests to continue services next Sunday, which were agreed to. Superintendent Mr Herley and Secretary Mr P Markham organized the event with dedication.

South Yarra E A. Kirwood Robertson Teadora Parese Repuirs Clivery Newt Herley P. Markham

Unclear OCR fragment references a financial matter and names

Fragmentary text mentions a cheque for £5010 and a gate noting a person or entity and a cement product. The readable names include Kulde, Ounarcas Olfisans, Kilda Comvcit, and Geet of m gate, with unclear context and location terms.

Om Gt. Kulde Ounarcas Olfisans Kilda Allean Khe Lemington

Bealey Begley Beider Charged With Liquor Sales

In a Melbourne precinct a defendant named Beckery of BSS Chapel South Yarra faced charges for selling liquor without license at Becker’s premises. Police testified beer bottles and illicit sales occurred Sunday and Saturday nights. Magistrate Williams presided with Westcott Inspector noting intoxication and a police trap. Becker denied selling liquor. two charges were dropped. others led to fines and a week of remand for a separate offence.

Prabean Tharaden E. Notley Mode Bursell Mosers Flintolt Curwin-Walker Setoo Williams Charles Federil St. Kilds Road Carracks Jbo Symong Becker Dunn Feseili Fitzgerald Me Williama Witneen Symons Williams Moore P.M Inspector Westcott Bes Beaker Dann Wa Bacher

MarchDeaths in Prahran and District

In March several Prahran area residents are listed as deceased. Names include Min G Elle South Yarra Eileen May Antonie Cambridgest Orrong Road Lydia Morant South Yar spuiur Scott Williams Prahran Ararat Mrs Mary Raisbaur Portland Price Roy Grawa and Relph Blake among others. The report notes the impact of these losses and mentions funerals conducted by the Morton Mortuary Service at Yarra.

Prahran Min G. Elle South Yarra Eileen May Antonie Cambridgest Orrong Road Wil Wyson Prahren Roy Grawa Wen Mra Brown Portland Price Relph Blake Coloune Nicolson Cr Ruperticolson A. E Liseenden John We. Collyer Chambers Atrees Tie 'Fredk. Foote Leila Garth Bendigo Street Mire Williams Victoria Street M. A. Roughton Hawksura Mir Roughton Atcl- Geol Mig Caly Mia Mi. Ritchie New Zealand Glasgow A. McWillamy Arsomadine Peederick Yuley South Yarre A. Wheatland Rusidyot Punt Road Mies E. M. B. Gardiner Bouth M. A. V. Gell Toorak Sophia Kang Murramberas H. Creighton Charlesiveet Meth Matemews Mortuary Matoc Daarh Yarra

Scroll of Honour Unveiled at Mt Erica Church Service

A large crowd attended the Mt Erica Methodist Church on Wednesday evening for the unveiling of the Scroll of Honour bearing names of 144 men who served in the war. Rev H Worrall and Senator Pearce addressed the congregation praising the volunteers and the nation’s duty to stand by Belgium and Britain. The ceremony highlighted the sacrifices of church members and their families.

Mt Fried Serail H. Woi Ehuren Pesce Defence Pratiran Norris Sheahan Wijell Fuederifings James Weir Bay Yastethvan Tileva Mt. Erica Mavhedin Pride Pearce Worrall Senwin Ravers Vunurog Deena Lorman Elite Australis Australia Austalla Trafalgar Pearre Great Britain Telgium Poland Brita Writale Steemer Britain Belgium Germany Rentoal Erica Methodist Senator Pearce Mae Na Ue Mavar Sud Prahran Uyaloges Wills Maurwis West Pratean Praha Ferri Isabel Adams Warrall

Memorial tribute honors war dead and local volunteers

A public ceremony praised duty over luxury as the mayor lauded Red Cross efforts and war service. Attendees included MPs, councillors, and performers. a scroll of honor for 139 names was unveiled, crafted by local artisans Cyril Ireland and Harry Shaddick with gold leafing.

Warren Cyril Ireland Lorne Toad Caulfield East Harry Shaddick Reaihway Avenue Carvesit

Perseverance Tent Proceedings and Veteran Testimony

A fragmented report recounts Perseverance Tent events with officers and hosts presiding. Veterans share reminiscences from past years as officers like Bro Oakley and Andrew Stewart lead sessions and tributes, noting long years of service and present secretarial leadership.

Bro Abbey Csi Kaltes Uwuid Meiwlnyre Andrew Stewart Cospell Hpleri Maters Lewis Chile Dro. Plage Jon Flage Oakley Arn John Jusan Aw Lavite Bro. Simpson Furneaus oMelate E. Junan Yang Creighton Deutos Uri Abbe Eppreciativi Owkley Heo Andrew Tewart Toneube Canual Stewart Peer Ulererthug Raul Ty Secratary Jansen

Beck from the Front ta Tent Op and tiait So

Fragmentary text notes a Becket from the Front and tent operation with unclear details and figures. The readable parts mention 9¢ and government context without coherent events or names.

Boys and their Skooters in Prahran Council debate

Fragmentary report details a Prahran meeting where council members discuss youths and their wheeled scooters. The text cites complaints and actions by residents and officials about scooter use, safety, and public nuisance.

Prabras and Princes Park Battle in Heavy Bowling Match

A damaged report from Prabras and Princes Park describes a bowling contest where Prahas and Crook excelled while peers lagged. The text notes a heavy score, with limited success for Prahran and Princes Park players and mentions names Kettyte Coldham Shaw Par Gouin Proce Wilann.

Prabras Princes Park Prahad Rer Crook Furx Princes Punt Prahran Sl Tae Kettyte, Coldham, Shaw Par- Gouin

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