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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
2
The Chronicle reports Prahran Council enjoyed a successful day meeting with all 1470 councillors present. Public attendance was sparse, with only two visitors in the gallery, and the session adjourned over the holidays to Monday February 4.
A Malvern Patriotic Concert was held in the Malvern Town Hall on a Wednesday evening with an appreciative audience. Performers included Miss Beara, Miss Theirs Carer, Miss Felice Crozier, Lieut J. Young, Mr Albert Durand, and the Snapshots Orchestra. Mrs Hebert Morton and Rev. W F Scurr spoke, Mayor Crff Thompson introduced, with Floris Levy and Mr HG Wilmot noted for efficiency and secret arrangements.
Four months after Rev J E Warren appealed for a Christmas offering to relieve church dabs the Balaclava Methodist congregation reported a total collection over 160 pounds on the recent Sunday.
At Windsor Methodist Church Union Street Mr Geo A Maxwell MHLB will unveil an honor board with 10 names. Returned Chaplain Rentoul will attend and Rev Courtensy Thomas will preside. Special singing by senior scholars will close the ceremony.
The St Kilda Women’s Liberal Party organises a meeting at St Kilda Town Hall on Monday evening next the 17th inst under the auspices of the party branch. Speakers include Hoo Agar MLA Mrs Spencer and Mr G A Masahitle with a program of songs and recitations arranged by Geo Builli weaker. The gathering is authorised by Mr J Hum Cook.
In a plea to authorities, Royal Life Saving Society argues for a local foreshore club on the St Kilda Parade area to house life saving education and operations. The piece cites historic club activity since 1915 16 and notes the need for a proper waterfront venue with facilities, training sheds, and a steady revenue stream to support lifesaving work and beach safety for residents and visitors.
Binks notes the couple’s pairing while observing the groom’s habits. Banks questions the point, and Binks predicts that after marriage the groom will become more careful after learning the true price of a dress.
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