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Newspaper

Prahran Chronicle

Location

Prahran, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 29, 1916

Page

5

Kindergarten Charity Fair At Hombrook Eastbourne Street

A local committee invites friends and supporters to a jumble and fair at Tees Hall on Thursday evening for clothing china and furniture donations. Items should be sent to Emr Hevherington and Mrs Kirtedla no later than May 2. Proceeds support the Kindergarten and its fundraising needs.

Hormbrook Peiarpries Eastbourne Streat Pires Fureiure Thunday Hevherington Kirtedla Dandenaog Road Fwullela Rainieg

Pride of the Yarra Tent entertainment evening notes

A large audience attended Pride of the Yarra Tent No 127 LOLR for a festive programme under the Chief Ruler Bo L Milner. Officers praised the success of instrumental music songs and readings. Mrs Tercil led with an overture and solo, Mr McNichol performed ventriloquial novelty, and Miss Secomb sang a recitation. fresh treats followed the event.

Yarra Macrapewre Bo. L. Milner Qo Coeiner Questan Vial Hre Sani Ax Wall McNichol

Local officials and community leaders attend Prahran Jubilee events

Fred Chamberlin town clerk reports on Sydney visit and Foster recess while Teor Ramanie, Pracise town clerk, notes Bester Sohdiye and hospital care during a period of illness. At the diamond jubilee celebration in Christ Church South Varta Mr W Wein attends services. Dr A Chambers J.P. thanks the Prahran Progress Association for support. Compliments flow to the Mayor and Mayoress, Miss Rocyanie, and CoE Wills as a commemorative program is unveiled.

Fred Chamberlin Sydney Teor Ramanie A. Chambers J.P Beoch Pratran Progrees Prahran

South Yarra Rifle Club Easter Outing at War fagul

The South Yarra Rifle Club travelled for an Easter holiday event at War fagul where a local rifle match featured Seeley Maery from the tan keys. The visitors were entertained on the range with responses given by Captain Seam and Mr Deagins on Sehall of the visible.

South Yarra Beater Seeley Maery Tan Keys Sao PS Eassouth Seam Deagins Sehall Abe Visibore

Prahran meeting debates enemy made chairs local industry

Progress Association held a Thursday meeting at the Arcade Hall led by J Blackmore. Members condemned Prahran Council for buying 670 Vienna chairs from overseas, urging support for local manufacturing and questioning council voting. Debate covered hospital funds, painting quotes, and community projects.

Arcade Hell J Blackmore Pracusca Prabean Council Hear Baer Blackmore Russia Rogers Stara Che Wat Commonwealth Lorrayne Vienna Autres StevenenIl Barron Doubleday Activ Prana

Malvern Tradesmen Club and Conscription Debate

The Malvern Tradesmen’s Club was invited to aid recruiting efforts but replied the voluntary system has failed. They urged the local committee to support conscription as the better path, trusting the cause would seek universal service.

Malvern Tradesmens Club Cauipeignoc

Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust Financial Report

Statistics show revenue from passenger fares at £30,744 15s 30d for the week ended 31 last, with 6,495,017 passengers carried and 614,840 car miles. Operating expenses per car mile stand at 3.872d, and a sinking fund reserve is noted. A new shelter house at Broadwy and Glenhuntly road will be erected with half the cost paid by the Victorian Railway Department. Tours sound tickets show 95,20 by Melbourne Cable Tramway Co and 15,357 by Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust, totaling 54,173. The Trust’s profit is £1,095 12s 4d.

Stateien Jor Inlodng Ins Cau Eatensian Seues Prahran Malvern Trast Pactiausats Victoway Railway Department Broadwy Glenhuntly Melbourne Cable Tramway Co Prahras and Malcera Traceways Trust Dix

Prabran Ladies Benevolent Society Report

The Prabren South Yarra and Toorak Ladies Benevolent Society reports nine cases per fortnight ending April 20. Adults included 35 widows nine deserted wives 32 married couples 18 aged and single individuals. Expenditure for the locality was 0 2s 7 184 1d. Subscriptions may be sent to the Hon Treasurer Southland Road Armadale or the Hon Secretary Hartov Laurinell Road Toorak.

Prabren South Yarra Toorak Ieuovolent Society Hon Teesaurar Suthurland Road Armadale Llertov Lauinell Road Taorek

Fragmented ad text on old nurse remedies and medicines

The passage contains garbled OCR of an 19th or early 20th century advertisement listing Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething infants and other remedies. It includes stray phrases about babies, teething, and dosages, with distorted brand names and scattered consumer prompts.

Fragmentary OCR note hints at names and events

A garbled OCR fragment mentions individuals and groups, with unclear actions and dates. Readable items include possible references to Hatast Wel and Conan end, suggesting a political or social context, though key details are missing.

Easter Tour Matches Clash With Snowbound Trip

The St Kilda Rifle Club and local players faced travel delays and difficult conditions on the Easter tour to Dirregurra and Colne, with matches affected by sleet and wind. Despite rough seas and long journeys, the club pressed on, bowing to weather but continuing to field teams and aim for wins across the coast.

Anzac Day Address At Town Hall Draws Large Crowd

Crowds packed the Town Hall on Anzac Day to hear prominent speakers discuss the Gallipoli landing and its aftermath. Brigadier General Hughes received a warm reception, while speeches praised Australian endurance and called for renewed enlistment. Mayor J J Lowe and council members attended.

St Aulds Gallipoli Aela Kate Hughes WVA Aywan J. J. Lowe Iir Tapeaker Gallipoll Ulnar Planates Lund warrieAl Justralia Ieee RG McCutcheun Heroid AgbLiNe Ae Wien McCuteneon Praparte Tours Australia Bette Ellto Caltle Itv Codlee Lavahter Tadden Ore Tain Womptre Lapoloune Wiest Tirtandiantioveral Alec Roam Timmy Tady Chasbiax Heer Consell Teating Wimst Inti Lisi ASA Amir Belgadierstivneral Lipitenane Rankin Wettig Quits Angie Susie Marian Heniger Mies Nora Harret

Big Tunnel Controversy in South Verie drainage plan

Fragmented report details a proposed drainage tunnel near South Verie and central streets, citing engineers GT Christ and others. It notes ground issues, pile foundations, and prior tunnel work, with debate over funding, bridge costs, and project viability amid surrounding development plans.

Impeachments Delay Riverfront Improvements Plan

Fragmented text discusses adding turbo charged engines and improvements as incentive to approve a riverfront project. It mentions public hearings, funds, and a council decision, with implied regret about not proceeding and potential economic benefits long term. Names and places are unclear due to garbled source.

The Speenmor Whe ariel Lin early days tale

An informal wartime reminiscence recalls Captain Whe ariel Lin and his company during a perilous voyage. Marines recount risk, discipline, and the captain’s steadiness guiding men through bombardment, near misses, and torpedoes while honoring duty and comrades.

DeAyress Mower in The Beau 2c Portrait Feature

DeAyress Mower is showcased in a two column portrait feature by Hur, highlighting style, pose, and fashion impact. The piece emphasizes Mower as a rising figure in local arts and culture, noting the photographer's signature framing and urban backdrop.

Deayress BEAU Hur

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