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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
2
The article laments the distance between greed and generosity, urging Christmastide compassion. It honors Australian soldiers and the nation’s wartime sacrifice, wishing a peaceful Christmas and a 1918 herald of world peace.
A reflective poem review notes Ella Wheeler Wilcox lines about deeds and quiet rewards. The piece ties Christmas sentiment to personal gratitude and the unseen impact of kind acts. It emphasizes Christmastide as a time to share heartfelt wishes through cards and gifts.
The newspaper announces there will be no issue published the following Saturday in Christmas week, continuing its standard holiday schedule.
At Prahran Court on Thursday a woman named Florence Peacock summoned her husband Arthur Peacock for leaving the couple's three children without adequate support. The Bench ordered the defendant to pay £1 weekly for his wife and 7s 8d weekly for each child, to find £60 surety within seven days, default one month, and to pay fees of 49 pounds, 13 shillings and 68 pence.
Obstructive trespass case at Mr M Zetner's gate led St Kilda Council to order the removal of a tree despite ward tensions. Surveyor found no objection, while Dr Sculthorpe and others argued about ward fairness. The South ward hopes a new year brings fewer injustices and more council attention to other wards.
The St Kilda Patriotic Carnival at Luna Park concluded Monday evening in aid of the Red Cross and Australian Comfort Fund. Organisers Dr A Sculthorpe and W F Swanson led a large team, with Fredk Chambérlin as treasurer, transforming Luna Park from neglect to a thriving venue for thousands of visitors. A net total around £4000 is projected once accounts are adjusted.
A large gathering attended the Windsor Methodist Church on Union Street for the unveiling of an honor board bearing seventy names. Speeches by Geo A Maxwell MLA and Returned Chaplain-Captain T C Rentoul followed the ceremony. Rev Gourtenay Thomas led prayers and Dr S Abram was present. senior scholars provided some expert singing.
The legislative committee reports no valid reason to abolish or reduce annual driver license fees for hire vehicles. The Prahran Council approves continuing licensing of carriers and drivers and maintains current fees.
The Prahran Council considers a by law to ban motor cars from passing stationary or boarding trams at a set speed. It has yet to fix the exact rate, balancing passenger safety with practical enforcement. Critics cite Melbourne traffic at Chapin Street and Dandenong Road as a danger point, urging careful limits.
At Tuesday’s meeting the St Kilda Council expressed sympathy for Crs Gibbs and Hewison who are laid aside through illness. Dr Hart to forward letters of goodwill. Cr Sculthorpe seconded. Dr Barnet noted Dr Gibbs long illness. Cr Clarke cited Hewison’s relapse after work on the referendum. The motion was carried.
Mrs Thresher sent a letter to the St Kilda Council on Tuesday evening urging repairs to the west side footpath of Park street north of Cowderoy It was decided the work would be completed in the current financial year.
Court Clerk J Macnamara from Pranran leaves on annual fishing holiday at a Tasmanian spot. He predicted heat in Australia just before a sweltering week, and friends expect tall tales on his return.
Advertisement notes relief from throat irritation and hoarseness with Brown's Bronchial Lozenges. Claims rapid improvement for hacking cough slight cold and bronchial affections when used early. Mentions John J Brown & Co USA and European depot at 33 Finsiton Road.
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