Prahran Council Backs Down Prices for Street Lighting
Prahran City Council debated street lighting costs, hearing from the Meōropolita Gat Company and the Electric Light Co. The committee sought lower rates, noting prior lamps at £4 16s 6d and a proposed 5 percent reduction per lamp. After discussion, the gas company price cut was accepted, with figures cited for 540 lamps and total annual costs.
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Jobo Hinds
Ano Tmanegur
Tha
Me'eopulitao Gat Cimpani
Bebad
Ciy
Prahran
Condi
Eambling
Thi Ananon
Alee
Elzeeria
Winler
Heyward
Theohinanée Goimmities
Tawa Cierk
Bree Tity Light and Gas Companies
Gas Co
Biecine Co
Gat Co
Eich
Naylor
Ges
Blevivio Co
Nicolson
Sen Embling
Cr Chambers
Tory
Connell
Hancel
Mny
Drs Embling
Reynard
Heyad
Bleene Co. Jn
Cr Woodfull
Laughne
Woodfull
Thoras Co
Ge Morris
Elects. Co
Hinde
Electric Light Co
Iée
Cr Glun
Cr Abralam
Prahras's Qearry Probar Gemscil Deller Decision Report
A fragment describes a decision by Prahras's Qearry Probar Gemscil regarding a delller at the bere sst. The text notes a smoke box with wings and a ball of B66, implying projected costs or offerings amid incomplete details.
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Prahras
Bere
Prahran Council Dividends and Malvern Tramway Costs
Dr Naylor stated at the Prahran Council meeting that tramway dividends would total £100 for the current period, £2000 if not for a loan on the Malvern road line. Wages of £1000 per year were paid by the Trust. the Malvern tram line’s future maintenance and Burkeraw and White Horse sites opening affect finances.
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Métvata Va
Tome Maes
Prahran Tor
Stouday
Tate
WAH Uy
Jom Shaw
Panteer Sg Bohr
Linn
Uae
Orion
Cmer
Hks
Ivotwu
Uwers
Humery
Ole Amarthn
Weath
Morro
Ahweina Brigade
Martins
Naylor
Thairman
Willis
Cina
Orming Park
Grim
Chayayeres
Mulbourne
Willin
Nigelvon
Alfred Donia
Health Act Administration
Ero
Ure Abraham
Taalde Coe Earth Catear
Avery
Kini
Rusk Brace
Ui Auppert
Wrangtaliwot
Avi
Volendaut
Vroime Moist
Charli
Nao
Larry
Deckaon
Charles Eho
Ijk
Dak Witter
Walker Salt Tre
Prahran Council Endorses January Recruiting Campaign
The Prahran Council backs a new January recruiting drive urged by secretary Wilts and Cr Mocs. Councillors pledge meetings and steady support to boost enlistment, citing past efforts and personal enlistment stories to motivate residents. The motion, seconded by Cr Cr Mocs, passed unanimously.
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Necet ' Wilts
Prahran
de Cr Mocs
Cr Gin
Cr Brohling
Prahran Valuation Assessments Highlight Yard Ward Increases
Prahran valuation results show a 69.01 percent rise over the prior year with total assessments: Toorak Ward 123,188. South Yarra Ward 532. Prahran Ward 175,575. Windsor Ward 3,423. The year 1915 assessment notes an additional supplementary rate of 995.
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Williams
Prahren
Haw
Toorak
Yarra
Prabras
Windsor
Tramway Stopping Place Recommendation Adopted
Public works committee presented a recommendation to pave the tramway stopping place at the corner of Dandenong Road and Orroog Tuld with concrete slabs about 40 by 6 feet. The committee’s record amendments were adopted by the council on Monday evening.
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Dandenong Road
Public Works
Ahe PraSias Council
Dandes Ug Road
Orroog Tuld
Ciimiliter
Picture objected to in city censorship debate
A complaint from Mi Wir Canty secretary of the Southern branch of the federation alleges a recent city display titled Five Nighta was immoral and debasing. The council faced questions over health and building regulations while a rest/vo phrasing hints at concerns about harm and prevention in the community.
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Weli Federanion
Dentists Pledge Painless Care With Special One Month Offer
Horace Barber’s practice expanded and now offers guaranteed painless care for dental issues. advertise special one month prices on crowns bridges and up to date gold work. Remodeled fittings with perfect fit guaranteed and pain free anesthesia options advertised. Location details at 8% Chapel and St. Kilda opposite All Saints Church.
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Horace Barber
Ste
Tne
Ali
Liptes
Chapel & Tee
St. Kilda
All Saints
Ubach
Winssor
Valentine Estate and Select Neustadt Auction Listings
Auction notices announce sales of 42 valuable lots at Valentines Estate Burke and Waldestee, with terms by Messrs TR B Mora and Son and J W Stiles and Co. Vendors are The Equity Trust Co Ltd and executors H C Morgan and F D Morgan. Also listings for 60 home sites at Neustadt Estate Elsternwick auctioned by Gogginit and Haughton, Cox Bros, Edward Morley. adjacent to the wrumweys, plans from auctioneers. Additional sales include Croydon Railway Station Estate in Don Yarra and suburban properties in Richmond Hawthorn Prahran and Caulfield, with times starting 9 o'clock and at various dates.
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Velantine
Ine
Equity
Trstet ‘Company, Ltd
Sed Urs H.C
F. D. Morgan
T|este
R. C. Morgan
Privat
Valentine
Neustadt Esta
Elsternwich
Wrumweys
Free Braod New Villey
Gogtnit and
Haughton
Cox Broz
Edward Morley
Salutay
Paverage and Co
T. A. Patterco
Croydon
Meyers Bailliew
Allard, Pry, Ltd
Collins House
Victorian Boy Scouts Camp Firecraft Tactics
An old scouting note discusses how to build safe fires at camp with proper trenches and wind direction. It describes fire layout, wind shifts, and arranging kettles for efficient burning. The piece mentions training routines and social details from a troop gathering last Sunday evening.
St Kilda Red Cross ANZAC Afternoon Fund Drive
An ANZAC Afternoon fundraiser at St Kilda Colket Ground aims to build a local Rest House for Australian Wounded Burin i ers. The program features amusements, sports, wrestling and boxing exhibitions, and many items. Admission is 6d for adults and half price for children. Principal organizers include the Mayoress and several honorary officers.
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St. Kilda
Colket
Princi Jefers
JJ Lovers
Horeamurer
Mor Fed
Cramberlin
Iat Mon
Arce
D Elmsssmith
Ald
T Panshoo
Prahran Red Cross Work Report At Monday Council Meeting
The Mayor of Prahran William McKiwrick announced that Penny Day in Prahran raised £34 3s 0d. He thanked Mrs Young and organizers for the drive, and noted £413 18s 0d from a recent Military Gala at Toorak Park for Australian Wounded Soldiers. He also praised Dr Willis and other secretaries and heads of committees for their efforts.
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Prahras
Wm. M. McKiwrick
Coun
Prahran
Yoong
Toorak Park
Ford
Willis Jacred Ay
Young
Leains
Cottibh Concert at the Gardens in Prahran
The Rab District Scotch Society arranged a Scottish program at the Prahran Gardens on Thursday evening. J Stewart conducted the music with Pipers Comrie Grant and Deammers White Cox, delivering a patriotic show despite reduced piping strength. The Prahran City Band, pupils of Jas Williamsons, performed Scottish dances and shorts films. the Mayor drew the raffle for Patriotic Funds, winner number 17.
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Rab District Scotch Society
J. Stewart
Prahran
Victoria
Joca Patria
Funes
Tva
Comrie
Grant
Deammers
Woite
Cox
Scowty
Scoulsad
Pratvan
Howard Bradshaw
Orchestral Concert for Red Cross Fund at Victoria Gardens
Sir HS and West's combined orchestra conducted by Mr Harry Benjamin will play at Victoria Gardens tomorrow afternoon. The event is a charity concert in aid of the Primbran Red Cross Fund.
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HS and
West
Ened
Harry Benjamin
Benjamin Bron
Ig Abe Ftoria Gardens
Prabran Red Cross Fund
Willis Announces Idea Amid City Council Meeting
In Monday evening remarks CR Willis proposed a small elements initiative at the local high school. The audience included city officials and residents as plans outlined to carry forward the project received cautious support.
Prahran Council Estimates for 1816 Budget Readout
Prahran Council debates the 1816 budget detailing salary scraps for clerks and staff, garden and street works costs, library funding, and public works like roads and parks. The discussion emphasizes trimming expenses, delaying projects, and preserving essential services amid revenue estimates and ward allocations.
Town Council debates salaries and audits in late session
The Melbourne town council discussed clerk and surveyor honorariums and salaries amid finance amendments. Motions aimed to raise clerical pay, adjust outside wages, and fund public works while balancing debt and charitable allocations. Voting reflected divided views on increased compensation and project funding.
Fortune telling trial at St Kilda Court stalls
At St Kilda Court on Tuesday November 30 the fortune telling case against multiple defendants, including ODonnell Wilk Smhwick and Watt, progressed with evidence on alleged fraud and supernatural claims. A second charge, maintenance and related matters, followed adjournments as prosecutors sought witnesses and the court weighed testimony about jewelry, messages, and supposed spirits.
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O'Donnell Enatr Ton
Wilk
Smhwick
Rowan and Watt
Clarnes Aalvoy
Vuiduecy
Dante
Ana Rey Rieu Ayttu
Annitier
Martel
Faust Sake
Rome
Heviug
Elena
Anna
St Ube
Georgina Denlell
Cootarbury Ladge Holds Annual Meeting at Dispensary Mall
The level Cootarbury Ladge held its late yearly meeting Monday at the Dispensary Mall in Kealthplace, with Gee D Forbes as AD prowning. A clearance was granted and the lidemony committee prepared to meet at Bro. Miggin’s cu Twesder. The Prairie Town Hall event is slated for December 22 with numerous guardians and officers listed, including Velante Secretary Brn Ay Want Frese Correspondent and others named among membership and duties.
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Cootarbury Ladge
Kealthplace
Mrabran
Gee D. Forbes
Bro
Palcusett
Prairie Town Hall
Naussa- How
Ouleldy Gaarden
Prawlag
AD Barts
Jos
Marple
Woo Newheed
Moe
Valards
Dros T. Pasig
GS Payne
A. Graney
Jacobs
W. Grey
Velante
Brn
Frese
Jecube
Arnditon
Lagbert
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Cates
Prahran Valuation Assessments
Saan
Auation Sales
A. Lal Ol
Boy Scouts
Balaclays
John
Caltare Roca
St. Kilda Red Cross
Prahran Red Cross
Tango Oicetinye
Indien
Wenderwined
Lowe Omy
Hart
Hvis
M. Moflwriek
Uti
Jpraluraa
Ee Pratiraa
Vauefolle
Cromerand
Wuthy
Tidering
CR Willis
Prahran Council
Baus
MF A. Pyle
Clere
Air
Ward Loraakeeper
aFgret's
W. Mitel Rule Pallmecan
Rene
Rere
City
Aanperhen
Woodhall
Melbourne
Brinbling
Ur. Uina
Cry
Pilaott
Woodhull
Morty
Glu
Lavor
Ee Cro
Smputs
Abraham
White
Naylor Nicolao
Chasaburn
Withie
Ageinit
Marvin
Mintel
Woendinll
Tnt
Lie
Troy
Glethinky
Glen
Tie Yieveyur
Counel
Hk Valu
Hiam
Nataoonder Co. Nigulaon
Ranbling
Morrin
Jinn
NayTon
Chamner
Fale
Ntealson
Atalay
Fitoiot
Catinnte
Duc
Py Navnent
Alfred Howpital
Ratram
Morris
Wits
Mortia
Ik Pontartiy Monka
Kinblig
Kaw
Ogunel
Willy
Pale
Maladen
Renaint
Carrie
Morne
Willsork
Atx Penton Day
Yan
St. Kilda Court
Prahran Court
Ryvemnber
Aiatare
M'Klainowchokusaml
Japlain Ruvavit
Menara Histon
Jetawanti
Mira Eitenbatls
Howard Wun
Sopile Claridge
Aiea
Charu
Slowmann
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