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Newspaper

Prahran Chronicle

Location

Prahran, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1917

Page

2

City of St Kilda Nomination and Poll Details

Notice declares candidates Edgar Bailie Clarke and Ralph Mitchell nominated for South Ward Councillor. Poll to be held Thursday August 23 1517 from 4 to 7 pm at Presbyterian Church Carlisle Street Tennyson Street Scott Street in Kilda, with voting by post. Deputy Returning Officer Frede Mamberlin dated August 1917.

Edgar Bailie Clarke Ralph Mitchell Presbyterian Church Coveral Tennyson Scott Streets Commer Carlisle Frede Mamberlin Edgar B. Clarke Tennyson St St. Kilda South

St Kilda Municipal Elections Candidate Statement

A candidate announces his run for the vacant South Ward seat in August. He cites his past active involvement in South Ward affairs and promises to present his views on municipal matters to voters.

ST. Kilda

August Municipal Elections Bring Sunshine and Chilly Tales

The piece reflects on past August campaigns with cold, wet weather and hardy candidates who spoke at night outdoors. It contrasts with this August's sunny, mild conditions, noting candidates enjoy favorable weather while facing typical voter concerns over costs and turnout. It mentions a famed candidate who once traveled miles for speeches and later rode home in a taxi.

Bamio Cendidate Ty Miles Courss

Sumundiuim Vision of Scientist and Theorist

A brief note reflects on the elusive element sumundiuim as a symbol of scientific pursuit. It contrasts the imagined physicist with the theoretical mind, pondering whether tangible discovery or conceptual insight carries greater merit.

Prahran Ward Contest Drums Up Big Push For Election Day

The Prahran ward race sees candidates Co J G Pivot and Sergeant S G Money rallying supporters ahead of Tuesday election. Local enthusiasts promise rides to polling booths and civic duty is stressed amid waning industrial interest and strike tensions.

Valey J G. Pivot S.G Industria Sidge Prain Ladier Prahan

St Kilda City Council Boat Ward Contest Spars Over Voters

In St Kilda the Boat Ward contest for the City Council features candidates Egar B. Clase and Ralph Mitchell with veteran public figure Mr Clarke playing a prominent role in local movements for Elwood and South St Kilda. Rumors of strong voter turnout and vigorous campaigning suggest a tense race as supporters gird for the next day’s vote.

Wudof St. Kilda Egar B. Clase Ralph Mitchell Clarke Sellare Elwood South S Wilda Jasan

Weat St Hilda Progress Association Minutes Read

The Weat St Hilda Progress Association held its usual monthly meeting at Beacorsild Hotel in Tela grening Me Ay J O Dwyer D R The minutes from the previous meeting were read Mr Joseph Rowan President apologised for a severe cold The home secretary was asked to convey sympathy and hopes for Rowans recovery Sergeant Burnett Council representative South ward sent best wishes to members The secretary replied to the message The council was asked to write regarding Shakespeare Grove condition and request similar esplanade shelters at covert Shakespeare and Spence The absence of members and the poor state of the road were noted The motion was carried O Dwyer said repatriation subsidy would be kept in view and considered after Parliament announced its policy Geo Hicks returned to St Kilda after months away.

Dwyer D. R Joseph Rowan Pydent Rowan Burnett J. Nathan J. Fraser Shakespire Grove Lis Esplanade Shakespears Grove Spence Berser O'Dwyer Parliamsit Geo Hicks St. Kilda

Metropolis Board of Works Reassesses Conference Outcome

Malvern delegates report from a Foxscray council conference aimed at altering the Metropolitan Board of Works constitution. The measure would change representation, increasing board seats to two per municipality if value rises, or lowering if value falls, with committees debating the plan at the Kilds Council meeting.

Metropoliian Board of Works Foxscray Council R. Thomson Malvern Scalthorpe

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