Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust Salaries and Policies
Raw cars and fares eyed as the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust discusses new bogey type car builds with tenders to be called. Increased Sunday trams attract better revenue while staff salaries, totaling around £11402 yearly, meet scrutiny amid calls for fare hikes to fund higher pay. Dr Woodiwil criticizes track conditions near Chapel Street as inspectors face off with staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LP Navlof
Ember Otty Teakrn Aid
Dalvaro Tramways Trust
Sycoblue
Prahran Ceinell
Metige Au Blooda
Tyan
Paris
Favenne
Sof
Woodiwil
Fligh Green
Chapel Street
Ginn
St Wus
Church Street Tramway Bill to safeguard right of public
Reported debate on the tramway bill, consider safeguards for public access and smart regulation. The discussion centers on legislative amendments and a clause to be submitted to Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Voluntary Workers Association dispute stirs council meeting
In Prahran a heated council session centered on the Prahran Voluntary Workers Association. Cr Naylor and Cr Ginn sparred over suspension of orders against the association and alleged misuse of funds and signatures on a circular stating "Fight, work, or pay" while Mr Leader faced calls to resign as honorary organizer amid claims of mismanagement and wartime duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratiran Council
Fy Mosday de Saylor
Lueder
Weber
Ne Lanier
Red Cross
Naylor
Contiouing
Lau Parry
Rasen Reed
Dr Ginn
Sayng Wu
Joe
Ce Ginn
Leoder
Merane Dunham
Orgnaizer
Seid
Gino
Ginn
Luke
Voluntary Workers Association
Leeter
Prahran War Service Committee Mobilizes Aid Effort
Abraham, hom. secretary of the Prahran War Service Committee reports four ladies agreed to assist the communities in investigating cases of soldiers dependants. They began their duties in a purely honorary capacity and have started their activities promptly. One lady is in charge of a child temporarily, while others know of any deserving cases where aid has been refused. Councillors with knowledge of returned soldiers’ dependants may apply for assistance through the Prahran War Service Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loon War Barvies Committee
Abraham
Hom
Prahran War Service Coniltar
Mate Latore
St Kilda Patriotic Carnival Opens in Luca Park
The St Kilda Patriotic Carnival at Luca Park opened amid fine weather to aid the Ret Those and Australiza Comfass Fund. Mayor and Chief Justice attended with Lady Madden, praising organizers as earnings reached about £153. Special stalls, races, and entertainments filled the grounds as crowds gathered and plans for future days were outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Kilda
Luca Park
Australiza
Cra
Boulthorpe
W. F .Swanson
Superidous
Aken
Cek
Me Erak
Chimberin
Sur Toho Madea
Madden
Ha Mtayar
Mise O'Donnell
Catan
McKensie
City Teasurer
Melbourne
Madden Wrdh
Telnfoy Cowten
Oboss
Carnival Close This Saturday Evening Under Concert Direction
Carnival closes this Saturday evening under Mr B T Con and the Tastee Baro J. Msilky. Admission day and here we lay aetharing prevent to enjoy the pea. Grand confetti night and a full afternoon to close with an evening program by local artists including the Bon Bons the Tecubateurs and the Serenaders. A grand display by Boy Scouts and a final night of music. Priesi closing period will be a grand nonfatsi night. All stairs and attractions will swing in suitable weather, drawing a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T Con
He Baro J. Msilky
Afernovo
Vautdorille Sud Thearnedl
Tecubateurs
Auiac
Kilda Court Hears Case Of Offensive Ravings In Court
In the Si Kile Couren sitting Tuesday Roy Baslin was charged on the information of Courtable Doir with offensive ravings. A fine of five pounds was imposed in default one month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilda
Kile Couren
Roy Baslin
Red Cross Charity Concert At Pratran Town Hall
A Wednesday evening concert at Pratran Town Hall raised funds for the local Red Cross. Honorary organizers Mrs E Clark and Bir Gray deserve commendation for a fine programme. Cry So Picklord chaired the event and praised Red Cross efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Crows
Pratran Town Hall
Red Cross
E. Clark
Bir & Gray
Cry
Prahran Club Hosts Members and Lady Friends Evening
The Prahran Club entertained members and their guests with a formal concert Tuesday night. Secretary W A Bishop oversaw arrangements while Miss Fayny Lyndhurst, Miss Millie Bright, Miss Benton, and Messrs G Jennings, T Raland, Bert Baling, and Charles Turner performed. The audience enjoyed the event and applauded the artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran Club
Prahran Cid
E. Morrie
W. A. Bishop
Gramuic
Fayny Lyndhurst
Millie Bright
Miss Benton
Prahran Club Tournament Highlights and Keen Contests
The Prahran Club concluded its season with lively billiards and saguker events. Teams such as Billiends, Dawdall, Gawion, Bacon-K. M. Amat, Hevous, Bavoker, Huckle, and Hy Mowge featured, with strong showings and close scores across sections Billiards and Billiards 4.
Voluntary Aid Worker’s Family Recovers Hope After Accident
A Prahran couple, Mr and Mrs James Lock of Ormsby Grove Toorak, thank officials for sympathy after their daughter, a voluntary aid worker at Wirth's Park Rest Home, suffered a serious accident. They report her making good progress toward recovery and hope to return to work. a letter from the Minister of Defence notes support from departmental experts to aid Miss Lock’s recovery and independence. The son’s status remains uncertain, though the family remains hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran Gounell
James Lok
Ormsby Grove
Toorals
Wirth's Park Rest
Lock
Sam
Agai
Ars
Peay
Mrs Lock
Minister of Defence
Miss Lock
Thas
Ter
Returned Soldier's Thanks and Family Care Mention
A returned Melbourne soldier thanks Mr W for consideration over military pay while employed, noting his wife receives his fortnightly wage. he is convalescing in Australia and awaiting medical review. The fragment references a visitor and suggests ongoing personal arrangements amid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hi
Jones
Prahran Gounel
Melboune
Amn Saat Bse Australia
Factories in Residential Areas Spark Local Debate
Citizens argue against new tile and power factories in settled neighborhoods. The council contemplates power to intervene, citing property owners and residents, while petitioners insist on restraint and preservation of street character amid proposed sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Shree
Ema
Sr Fickford
Sauaels
Jesu
Prahran Market Extends Butchers Stalls After Tender Call
Prahran council public works committee recommended extending the butchers stalls at the market after inviting tenders. Estimated cost is £128, with an amendment to postpone to after normal times bringing £830. The town’s figures show stalls could pay for themselves in four years and the market inspector noted potential expansion. Woodfull and Pickword opposed the original plan. the committee’s recommendation was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Committee
Prahran
Cr Hayward
Wills
Woodfull
Tr Pickiard
Willie
Clark Ie
Prahran Mechanics Institute Grant Request and Council Meeting
Secretary J. HL Furneaux writes to Prahran Council on behalf of the committee asking for funding for a gran tor wards out building. An expenditure of £53 10 is noted with Commonwealth Bank involvement. The meeting records Heyward moving to pay £370 for the Merchants Institute estimates, with Dr Abraham seconding the motion and it being carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. HL. Furneaux
Prahran Mechanics’ Institute
Prahran Council
Gran Tor
Commonwealth Bank
Builatog Toalcastor
Heyward
Abraham
Prahran Council Health Committee approves registrations
The Prahran health committee reported Monday afternoon that registrations under the Budettes and Shops Act were approved for premises including Geo Tilley at Station Avenue Armadale for perfumery with six employes J S Campbell at 54 Chapel Street for furniture with one employe Miay Mayor at 3 5 Chapel Street for drones with four employes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran Council
Geo. Tilley
Station Avenue
Armadale
J.S. Campbell
Chapel Street
Miay
By law to limit tram car speed for passenger safety
A proposed regulation will require motor vehicles to pass tram cars at a reduced speed. The by law, drafted by Péabéxa Council, would specify a maximum allowed speed and mandate submission to the Governor for approval under the Motor Car Act 1985.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Péabéxa Council
Corneil
Arequent
Seek Sears Forman Case Reported by Sondolan News
A brief dispatch from Sondolan notes a Seek Sears Forman case, with details incomplete in the OCR fragment. The report references officials and local authorities preparing follow up inquiries and statements. Further readable lines will clarify parties and timeline.
Fragmented OCR note on a medical case and witness statements
The readable text references a medical topic about hoarseness and asthmatic effects with scattered mentions of names and places. It appears as a rough OCR transcription of a newspaper fragment rather than a coherent article.
Conflated Lovey Names Fragment From Urine Adler Case
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Conth and Crile Lovey and Adler Urine in a case file. Readable details are sparse. no clear event, date, or authority is identifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conth
Crile
Lovey
Adler
Retirement honors and city council farewell noted
An unnamed ex council member Rupert Nicolson is thanked as he nears retirement from Prahran City Council. The message lauds his twelve-year service in Yarra Ward, praising his advocacy for development, infrastructure, and education and noting ceremonial tributes and city acknowledgments from colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairy
Cauneltion
Rupert Garton
Hiv
Prahran
Lakke
Atyer
Gow Yarra
FLV
Rye Masaru
Fry Oink
Technical Education Conference Opens At Usllarat
The annual conference of the Virorian Technical Schools Association opens at Usllarat and continues for two days. Prahran representatives include Dr. Whit M. Mullwrick and W. Fliptutt with John Windass joining the committee. President Middleton presides. Chaplain-Captain Crookwton elected for next year. The opening address laments parent apathy toward technical training and urges expanded apprenticeship programs and municipal support for evening classes and workshop training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deléxaten
Usllarat
Prahran
Whit M. Mullwrick
Presiden
Prahan
Cr 4
W. Fliptutt
John Windass
Jnuuitiers
Earnett
Tech
Nica Siphue
Lay
He Middleton
Crookwton
Diane
Vrenident
Middleton
Conferance Ukeehati
Eddries
Technienl
Lochuiear
Eremter Iportance Wien
Thuy
Horking
Read Stats School Hosts Honor Ceremony for War Memorials
A memorial service and school event honored local veterans and supporters. Notable attendees included Lieu Col Stewart and Elly Pannell ofHt Kill, with speeches praising patriotism and community service. The ceremony featured donations and a period of reflection on wartime efforts, followed by addresses from local officials and school leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehotare
Ceremiany
Wayelline
Lievl-Col
Slawari
Stewart
Elly Pannell
Arlehion Road
Hunany
Nest Re
AH Aphetia
Udview
Auefouiaion
Wiel
Hood
Fauuwes Lewis
Peges
Henry AR
Ryans
Lorne
Wratham
Vnl
Ph Weill
Allie
Loyal Canterbury Lodge meeting and elections notice
The Loyal Canterbury Lodge held a meeting Monday evening at Dippenwary Hall with members reporting satisfactory activity and growth over the past year. Election results list Junior Paul Aviru and others for various lodges offices amid a full roster of officers and guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.A.C
Canterbury Lodge
Nultyewry
Ovenlow Inn
Bea Murphy
Loum Ware Winnoey
Buadii
O Mewin
Bas
Wulong Germ
Paul Aviru
Menkes
Arch Dewid—Dro
Shorten
Ivy
Dun Wy Secratary
Marrone
Treseurer
Bro
A. T. Neath
Ineldo Guardian
Oru
Ues Ovinide Guardian
O. Leonerd
Arch Drul Burke Bros
Meniti
Prem
Jarete Anditee
Uewen
Grand Laden
Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Concert Review
A detailed account of a Royal Victorian Institute event at Prahran, describing orchestral and vocal performances by Hogarth and others, with extensive audience reactions and the choir's repertoire. The piece notes the crowd’s response, conduct, and the program’s range from vocal solos to ensemble pieces.
Amusements in town feature art troupe performances
A fragmented write up lists local amusements with artistic groups and acts. It mentions a troupe performing at Ferents TM Nasihion and a program with Troubadours at the Lytle Phyatre, highlighting a night of diverse acts and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ystractive Company of Artiats
Mencen
Ferents
Gradionios
Lytle
Bowling results feature Toorak teams and close scores
In a rugged Saturday bowling meet Bewlee notes Toorak and Melbourne clubs contended with varied margins. Toorak defeated the Hunt Melbourne side 97 to 42 while other results show close finishes and high scores, including Toorak’s 98 and 37 points in mixed events and individual totals around 13H to 5 for a standout game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
Leahva
Heyware
Tooraklon
Cin Te Wholei
Kalil
Swat
Lee Madden
Mefont van
The Victorian Mothers of Solmiens Speak for Liberty
A damaged wartime plea urges Australian men and women to support the war effort. It calls for 700 to 1000 men monthly to sustain troops, praising patriotism and urging participation in the Commonwealth’s defense. The message frames women’s support as essential and appeals to national duty.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust
Church Street
Prahran Voluntary Workers’ Association
Peore
Pifency
Sheet
Mar Cotto
Ravandy
Sean
Dioniale
Inesa
Gaturiay
Dao State
Gaunda
Shooting
St Kilda Trades
Myers
Harris
Elwend Life Saving
A. B. Newey
Tee Graam
James Ingham
Lilley
Thomson
Marie Spottiswood
Wertheim
Hallenstein
McKeozie
Lee
Mesere Morrow
Mitchell
Mesdames Stephensud
Barlow
Friendly Societies
United Friendly Societies
le Pla
Potton
O'Donnell
Dredge
HS. K. Ward
Pancy
Mes Embling
Blacker
Sibbon
Geo
Bulllew
Misset
Our Boys
Mins Hewison
St. Kilde
Larimer Palais de Danse
Misc Hyams
Geo Lorimer
Cee. O'Donnell
Ormisvou
Chamberlin
Awen Treasuree
Jeans
Ee Eieesaon
Cr & Sculthorpe
Thdverising Hepeseatalve
J. Cowley
Baie
Acaidant
Chudren
Winslow
Whalow
Prahran Market
Prahran Industries
Sondolan
Sears Forman
Almea
Toma
Jobe
Brown
Rupert Nicolson
Rupert Newson
Sieilann
Capplaune
Prakrim
Wikia Wiban
SMMC
Lela
Aide Piney
France
Royal Victorian Institute For the Blind
Annuan
Ethyn
Ovat Pugular
Eholrmil
Royal Victorian
Hogarth
van Dibek
Yaburonés
Mike Hetue
Juanafor
Wanett
Serena
Vis Mba Witlaauttaol Ag
Sue
Meares
Surolutt
Momiglin
Atyrne
Maun
Maslay
Muteime
Cenderine
ToocherDe Yeu
Tommy
Bewlee
Prahran Court
Mumia
Dre Ksuren Hr
Hater
Abilene
Aroela
Yahoe
Eoed
Kone
Winnewe
Allmgals
Wee
Shay
Howe
Mary
Sum Erie
Hive
Faye
Solmiens
Commonwealth
Australia
Victoria
Scherman
Viewrfa
Angie
Eountey
Marvin Mam
Ory
Mali
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