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Newspaper

Prahran Chronicle

Location

Prahran, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 01, 1917

Page

2

Crown Land Auction Notice at Melbourne Yarra River Area

Melbourne auctioneers offer private land near the Yarra River for residential use. Upset price £300 per lot, with one eighth of purchase money plus £1 survey fee required on fall of hammer, balance in eight half yearly payments, 4 percent extra interest if paid later. Plans and details from Crown Land Office, Melbourne.

Melbourne South Yarra Yarra Jotman Tink Crown Lande Atelbourne W. Hutchinson

Rate Increase Notice for St Kilda Council Meeting

Notice under the Local Government Act 1985 shows the City of St Kilda Council intends to levy a general rate of twenty four pence on the annual value of rateable property for the year ending September 30 1918. The estimate is available for inspection at the Town Hall St Kilda and notices dated 20 November 1917 warn of meeting at 7 30 pm on Monday 3rd December 1917.

Prahran Esid Counci Chy St. Kilda

Princes Bridge and Yarra Improvement Works Debts End

For thirty years metropolitan municipalities paid instalments toward Princes Bridge construction. This year ends those payments with Prahran contributing £10,000 plus £8,900 in interest and £4,000 toward the Yarra river works, along with £5,200 in 4 percent interest, all now fully paid.

Princes Bridge Prahren Prahran

Rate Reduction Delights Payers in Prahrao Oseilの

The Prahrao oseil cuts the rate by a penny in the 2-1/9 10 1/8, welcomed by ratepayers. Contingencies behind the result include quarry expansions underrun and savings in street cleansing, jars and gardens. Dr Pickford notes libraries funding shortfall and regretful under-spending.

Prahrao Oseil Prabrai Progress Association Arlen Hive Jovanoe Down Pickford la Alee

Local Council Notes on Funds and Dividends

Fragmentary report notes the council discussing funds saved from new works and anticipated dividends. Mentions a wine die sativa and a rate near 10 4/6 with proximity to an idea previously abandoned by Dr Morrisnbt.

Hans Natraly Morrisnbt

St Kilda Hosts French Troops at Lounge Reception

On Tuesday afternoon hundreds of French and native troops in Melbourne were entertained at the St. Kilda Soldiers' Lounge. The visit was warmly received as troops arrived in motor cars after a Frankston trip, cheered by a large crowd. The tricolor flew proudly and Dr Barnet formally greeted the visitors before light refreshments and lively thanks. In the evening the soldiers attended the Palace de Lane Pictures.

Melbourne St. Kilda Frankston Barnet

Prahran Council Sends Sympathy to Mayoress

The Prahran Council forwarded a letter of sympathy to the Mayoress Mrs HA Emnbugg after her two brothers were killed in active service. The Mayor's reply thanked the council and emphasized honoring those who died and continuing efforts for those serving in France.

Prahran HA Emnbugg France

Regrettable Accident Involving Miss Marjorie Lock

Regrettable accident at No 1 Reserve House Wirths Park injured Miss Marjorie Lock daughter of Mr and Mrs J Lock her hand severely damaged requiring wrist amputation. Nunny Lick 15 recovering well. The Locks received many sympathies and a letter of condolence was sent by the council. Their son Gunner E J Lack of the Australian Field Ambulance has been in a hospital in England six months after being severely wounded at Messines Ridge.

Marjorie Lock J. Lock Vulunary Aid Netachment Res Howe Wirth's Park Nunny Lick Lock Prahran Coon Gunner E J. Lack England Messines Ridge

Bon Bon Plarrots Amusement Week at Pierots Pavilion

Bon Bon Plarrots present a varied week of entertainments at the Pierots Pavilion. The program includes Misses June Addell Dorothy Stella Richards Cenra Mcwa Claire Scott and Messrs John Clement May Harcourt red Arthur and Li. The ensemble promises lively performances with selections chosen for broad appeal and audience satisfaction.

Me Branscombe Troubadours Shine At Lyric Theatre

Me Branscombe and the Troubadours entertain large audiences at the Lyric Theatre with a varied program. Miss Buns Young offers pincolotte selections, and the chorus delivers strong singing with standout vocalists Hilde Shannon Evelyn Ward Maxime McKensie and Freda Edwards cited among the attractive lineup.

Branscombe Lyric Theatre Buns Worl Meise Nisoe Gregor, Reganthorne Andy Brennas Indy Hilde Shannon Evelyn Ward Maxime McKensie Freda Edwards

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