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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1916
Page
5
Ratepayers are urged to acknowledge that St Kilda suburbs face encroachment as visitors use the beach. The council is urged to exercise its powers to preserve rights and prevent nuisance while protecting residents from losing honest living. Youth alert.
Heavy rains disrupted a B pennant mile between Prahran and City of Hawthorn. The resumption last Saturday saw Prahran leading early but the game was abandoned as conditions worsened. Prahran now to meet Carlton on Carlton green with hopeful weather for an engaging clash.
Under The Togas the South Yarra charity show at Christ Church School offered a varied program. Misses Eile Jabara and Alice Bennett opened with musical pieces, followed by solo performances by Biles A. Bentley and Herbert Jath. The Merle dialogue featured Celia Davey and Laurence Hanson with a romantic plot. The Nettle, a comic piece, led to a marriage tag end. Roy Chandler violin solos and a final comedic drama by the Sportywood Drama Club drew strong applause. The benefit proceeds went to the Friendly Lodge.
The Belechaye Math Sunday School held anniversary events ending Tuesday evening with a scholars' entertainment praised by all. J. dy Love officiated and a throng of young people performed well, drawing warm applause amid the bustling assembly. Khaki was noted at the Balsaava Methodist Sunday school celebration.
The Malvern council and the mayor hear the wages debate as committee members discuss labor costs, public works, and hospital expenses. Officials propose sharing expenses for repairs and medical treatment while considering a general levy to fund annual salaries and services.
Mr Dave White suctiogeer and estate agent, in conjunction with Mr H Viewers Foote farm salesman, announce the subdivision and sale on Saturday December 16 at ground. The Av Estate, Mordialloc, offers 92 building allotments of 56 by 200 feet and poultry farms from 2 to Dadres, all within minutes walk to the railway station and 10 minutes to the beach. The property is described as an ideal situation.
Prahran City Librarian A E McMicken submits a committee report noting strong progress across libraries. Public attendance rises, Free Lending Library shows gains, November issues and memberships increase with higher circulation in sociology natural science arts and literature.
Windsor Bottle Exchange on 52 Dake Street features a patriotism display with staff serving in the Empire's war effort. Proprietor A Heady runs a clean, well kept yard and notes that a honor board is prepared for forthcoming enlistment details.
At the Prahran Court on the Thare mY eod Lavery, J s P Edmund Alban Gos was summoned by Maud Gowae r for arrears of payment toward child support. The parties have appeared before the Court on prior occasions. Mr Nigan and Mrs Goss acted for Gowalee, presenting evidence as the Bench considered the case with the defendant 46, face 6 cotna.
The readable text is fragmentary, lacking clear event or identities. It does not provide verifiable names, places, or actions to summarize into a definitive newspaper card.
The Prince Albert Lodge held an installation with officers sworn in and thanked. Key officers named included Grand, Warden, Conductor, Chaplain, and various guards and supporters. The Prince Albert ride team lost to Soni Warra by 23 runs in the first innings, with the event noted as part of lodge activities and a forthcoming match.
A very pretty wedding was celebrated at All Saints Church East St Kilda on November 15. The bride Miss Yowles joined Mr Norman Armstrope Vurles in a satin gown with orange blossom. The ceremony was conducted by Rev K Kenwick Brown with families and attendants named.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a yeast promoter for cake, with garbled phrases. No clear event, date, or names. Summary limited by unreadable text. key terms suggest baking science or recipe context but specifics are absent.
Residents faced a disturbance near the Esplin area as a parade and ball throwing led to annoyances and threats of eviction. The unrest involved a neighborly dispute, with names like Miss Varill and Wayne referenced, and police or court action discussed without graphic detail. The mayor and the residents later heard that a committee would meet to seek a solution and restore order at the foreshore area.
The State War Council of Viewra reports on costs and disbursements for war funds led by Hon. Donald Mackinnon ML, detailing unexpended balances and allocations. Totals include £194,975 unspent from the Australian Patriotic Fund, £134,327 from the Lady Mayoress Patriotic League, and £95,084 for the VALC.A National Appeal, with additional sums raised for the Australian Red Cross and Allied Funds.
Annie Shaw sues husband Vivian James Stu for support claiming lack of means for supper. The session covers maintenance payments, orders, and fees with multiple defendants facing fines for nonpayment and improper conduct. Roads and vehicle offenses are noted alongside fruit selling violations and penalties.
An account describes a fatal railway incident between two trains and a subsequent court case. It notes a warning about dangerous railway conditions, the involvement of constables, and testimonies regarding the incident. Details cover the defendants and charges, with reference to a license and allegations of illegal activity.
The article describes the Southern Cross Tobacco Fund aiding soldiers in olive service by sending tobacco as gifts. Donors mail one shilling and a letter, with funds forwarded to London for processing. Collection agents gather donations across farms, and receipts are issued upon delivery.
A garbled OCR fragment presents scattered letters and phrases with no coherent story or identifiable people, places, or events to summarize into a factual news item. The readable content fails to establish context or specifics.
A father returns home from his duties to a touching scene shown in a photograph titled Daddy on Leave from the Tremmies. The image captures a relieved family moment, with two smiling children embracing him and the Daily World caption describing the scene.
Fragmentary OCR includes scattered terms Offertory and numerous names and place fragments. The readable portions mention RMU, Hines, Lanurgy, Waihi, Tibeb, Arge, May, Haws, Tony awards, and several unclear references. Overall content is garbled with no coherent event or report.
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