Popular concert by Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind
The Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind held its annual concert at Prahran Town Hall on Tuesday evening 14th inst. The choir and orchestra delivered a high standard programme featuring renowned artists, with Mr D L Palmer praised for leading the musical direction. The evening included numerous vocal and instrumental solos, duets, and selections from Rigoletto and other works, ending with the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Victorian Insitute For
Prahran Town Hall
D. L Palmer
F. Bartell
Gavotte
Mr W. Rule
Land
8. Leeder
Somerset
T. Giinis
Rosamunde
G. Findlay
G Alston
M. Reardon
D. Manton
the Chieftain
T. Clark
E. Stannus
Dream
F. Sutcliffe
W. Rule
National Aphem
Seasonal regards from Mr Rosier and holiday closure
Mr John Rosier the chiropodist and bootmaker of the Orthopeda Institute 246 Ananston Street city sends festive greetings to patrons. He notes a holiday break with premises closed from Christmas Eve to January 4 and urges visits to ease bunions and foot pain for a happier new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rosier
Orthopeda Institute
Ananston Street
City
Rosier
Mr Rosier
Auction Sales At Beleura Bea Estate Mornington
Messrs C J and T Ham announce a public auction on Saturday January 30 1916 of 183 seaside lots at Beleura Bea Estate Mornington and a spacious residence with 34 acres. Auction to be held in a large marquee on the estate with details on special train. W A Korrec and W G Sanders accompany ham. On Boxing Day December 27 h auctioneer E E Roberts holds sale of 29 Grand View Estate blocks Upper Ferntree Gully with no reasonable offer refused. The sale starts at 8 o'clock on the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
C. J
T. Ham
Austioteers
Bea
Mornington
W. A. Korrec
W G. Sanders
Mesars Ham
E. E. Roberts
Grand View Estate
Ferntree Gully
Tenders Accepted by St Kilda Council in Multiple Projects
St Kilda Council approved several tenders for street works including Dickens street right of way to John Hewitt at 163 pounds 14 shillings and Coleridge street to Collins at 530 pounds 10s 6d Chionelling and kerbing of St Kilda road portion awarded to Sim Paving and Roofing Co. for 170 pounds 14s 3d. Molherney’s bid for market rights lease at 525 pounds for three years. Later meetings accepted Wills Bros. for Dacey street at 432 pounds 6d 65? ad, L W Simpson for Foam airec at 783 pounds 18s 6d, John Hewitt for Baker street at 429 pounds 7s 10d, T S Williams for Spray street at 1,634 pounds 8s 4d, and John Hewitt for right of way off street at 92 pounds 6s 9d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Kilda Council
Dickens Street
John Hewitt
Coleridge Street
Da'ey Street
Wills Bros
Foam Airec
L. W. Simpson
Baker Street
Spray Street
T. S. Williams
Pills A Warranted Cure for Urinary Disorders
An advertisement touts pills claimed to cure all urinary disorders in both sexes along with Gravel and kidney ailments. It emphasizes absence of mercury and notes forty years of success by chemists worldwide. Also promotes Linseed Comeau as a remedy for coughs and bronchitis.
St Kilda Council acts to halt sand removal six months
At a Monday meeting the St Kilda City Council accepted a report from the Shore Committee secretary H Q Allan to extend a six month halt on sand removal along sid Brooks' boat house. The council also noted existing regulations against leaving rubbish on beaches and discussed extra rubbish receptacles at Felton Geimwade's at a continuous cost. The committee said it would address decaying seaweed on the West side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Kilda
H. Q. Allan
Shore Committee
Cr Allen
Cr Sculthorpe
Elwood Beach
Cr Hart
Felton
Geimwade
St Kilda Council Moves On Municipal Wages And Local Affairs
At St Kilda Council, Dr Gray moved to address employer behavior and potential dual roles among workers. A wage rise from s/s to 92 was approved, with amendment to refer totals to public works for consideration. Discussions on a cheap fish supply and a possible Melbourne fish market followed, plus a shelter shed for Sacred Heart school debated under building rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
s/s
de Gray
Molesworth
Public Works Committee
O'Donnell
Melbourne
Pratran
Cr Sculthorpe
Cr Molesworth
St Kilda
Cr Gray
Crscuthorpe
City of Melbourne
Port Melbourne
Labor
Cr Mosswond
Barnet
Father Ganly
Sacred Heart
Sculthorpe
Hart
Cr) Hughes
Ffeliopods
Dandepong Road
Cr Love
St Kilda Officials Face Row Over Soldier Visit Notice
At St Kilda Council on Monday, Dr Sculthorpe questioned who authorized a press notice claiming the Mayor and councillors would receive visiting soldiers. The Mayor De Love denied responsibility for the notice, saying Cr Gray put it out to boost turnout. Confusion followed over meals, tea, and logistics, with contrasting views on who organized and funded the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sculthorpe
St. Kilda
de Love
Cr Gray
Gibbs
R Barnet
Gray
Ponte
Luna Park
Mc Perry
Comber
Prahran City Council forms Recruiting Committee
Prahran City Council has formed a Recruiting Committee to handle Commonwealth recruitment replies. Mayor William Mellorick acts as chairman with Town clerk John Romanis as honorary secretary. Public recruiting demonstrations are planned starting January 18 at the Town Hall Prahran with Cr E A Willis as honorary organising secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran
Co Wm. M Mellwrick
John Romanis
Holsing
Cr E. A. Willis
Concert and Fancy Dancing at All Saints Hall
Large attendance at All Saints Hall for a Monday concert and fancy dancing display by Miss Stella Potts pupils. The program featured Japanese song and dance, numerous dances, songs, and solos by many named pupils, with Miss Stella Potts praised for teaching. A presentation to Miss Potts was made by Miss Bonnie Scurragh and Master Barry Scurragh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints' Hall
Stella Potts
Missen D Osborn
D. Davis
Mo Myers
M. Thompson
I. Campbell
Doris Wood
The
Little Fairies
I Stephenson
Julie Capp
E. Seigel
Thema Bonnitcha
Carrie Jeffries
Hunter
Lorna Drysdale
Sophie Cohen
Eileen Hogan
Stan, Edwards
M Edwards
Florrie Whitcher
P. Hunter
Lt. Stephenson
E. Sharpe
J. Capp
Freda Capp
Adel Davis
Sadie
Ivy Campbell
Thelma Bunnircha
Lorne Drysdale
Bonnie Scutragh
F. Whitaher
A. Drysdale
Edwards
A. Bryant
M. Morten
M Thompson
Campbell
D Davies
Maisie Capp
Marjoris Edwards
Erma Sims
M. Myers
Reed
P Brown
M. Brown
JL. Arrows
M. Capp
F Capp
L. Drysdale
L. Campbell
E Sharpe
D. Osborn
E. Hogan
D. Wood
E. Sims
K. Stepharson
Marjorie Edwards
Doe
Thalma Bonnischa
M. Edwards
Balet
E. Biales
I. Campiel
D. Davies
Bonnie Sourragh
C. Jfferies
E. Siege
S. Cohen
Harry Scurragh
E. Blades
I. Arrams
Sian
K. Drysdae
Miga Stella Potts
Bonnie Scurragh
Barry Scurragh
Munition Workers Sought by Prahran Council
At a Prahran council meeting the State Munitions Committee urged steps to enroll men for munition work. Cr Chambers proposed full assistance, recounting his failed attempt to volunteer and lack of courtesy. Cr Naylor, Cr Embug, and Cr Morris weighed in on age limits and engineering, with Cr Ginn praising the Amalgamated Society of Engineers. The motion was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran
State Munitions Committee
Cr Chambers
Cr Chamber
Cr Naylor
Morris
Unives
Cr Ginn
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Australia
England
St Kilda Council Forms Recruiting Committee
The St Kilda City Council has formed a Recruiting Committee with aid from the Citizens' Recruiting Committee appointed previously. The council panel will handle replies to the Commonwealth appeal. Mayor Dr J J Love chairs the Recruiting Committee with Town Clerk Me Pred. Chamberlin as honorary secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Kilda
Citizens
J. J. Love
Chamberlin
Hoggett Family Appeal Receives £74 and Gifts
A Prahran Mayoress thanks donors for the Hoggett family fire relief. From Regent Street, £74 7s 11d plus clothing and furniture items were given. Mrs Hoggett has moved to a new home and expresses gratitude for the broad community support received in December 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran
Wm. M. Mcllwrick
Hoggett
E. Dunn
L. Wiliamstown
League of Helpers
Grandma
Jackpot
Galatea
A. Hangon
John Doeg
Miss Wilson
L.E
Collingwood
G. S. Agnew
Dis
A Donald
K. McQashlao
Mre
J Whiting
W.E
Pat
Albert
Contradictory Evidence At Prahran Court
Robert Snowden faced three charges in Prahran Court including wilful window breaking at Alphonse Phillipe on Hornby Street and assault on the informant. Witnesses supported identity, Inspector Fitzgerald testified to insulting words. Bench found doubt on the insult charge, found the other two proven, and adjourned for six months on probation noting his wartime enlistment refusal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran Court
Messrs Chambers
Hutton
Fitzgerald
Ben Hy
Join the Colors Australian Expeditionary Forces Enlistment
Conditions for enlistment cover ages 14 to 45 and heights. Eligible applicants are to apply at local town halls or drill halls for medical examination. selected applicants receive free railway travel for final medical and enlistment. Pay rates for ranks from Private to Lieutenant, separation allowances, and pensions outlined for dependents and total incapacity cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viber
Prahran Court Adjudicates Milk Adulteration And Drink Driving
In Prahran Court on Monday December 2 before a panel led by Mr M Kinnon and others, W I Taylor faced charges of selling adulterated milk after inspectors found 1 percent added water. Frederick Dunn confirmed the impurity. Wife testified husband often away, milk left as purchased. A separate case fined motorist for intoxication after a November collision at Toorak and Williams roads. penalties included a £5 fine and license suspension. Other drivers were fined for speeding in Toorak Road. The bench urged leniency toward a defendant with a military posting pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Tripp
W. I. Taylor
Spring Vale
Tripp
Toormk
Frederick Dunn
Vrathan
Charles Orr
Aostate
Tourak Road
Williams-road
Mutor
Wall
Heneh
Alse
de Fennant
Lientise
Ted Vlaules Heynolds
Toorak-road
Rovert Willson
Major Wilson
Leutenant
Malvern Doane meeting ends with harmony under Mayor Weller
At the meeting closing, tr McKinley cited harmony during council chairs under Mayor Weller and expressed confidence the rest of Weller’s term would be happier. Mayor Weller welcomed the cordial remarks and thanked Evais for support, with mutual good wishes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Malvern Horticultural Society Spring Slaw raises funds
The Malvern and district Horticultural Society held a Spring Slaw that raised 20 pounds for the Wounded Soldiers Fund. The proceeds were handed to Tady Stanley for the Australian Sick and Wounded Soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thee
Malvern and Istrict Horticultural Society
Tady Stanley
Mr Vivian and Prahran Municipal Expenditure
Mr Vivian responds to editorials on ratepayers concerns about Prahran Ward spending. He asserts it was a probe to test city leadership knowledge of the Local Government Act and laments the ratepayers’ exposure, noting a unanimous, sudden squelch and the public gauntlet now faced by officials. He lists a year end balance sheet items including interest, street maintenance, and hall staff costs, and cautions against secrecy while urging accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trath
High Street
P.c
P.c. Osmines
Hallstaff
St Kilda Council appoints city inspector Albert Stott
St Kilda Council elevates Albert Victor Stott from assistant inspector at Hawthorn to city inspector at 182 per year. Dr Gray opposed, citing soldiers’ preference, local ratepayers, and moving from another municipality. Mayor Dr Love urged objections be raised during draft specifications. New dog inspector M H McKerney also appointed with 1200 yearly salary plus 15 percent of dog fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Kilda
Albert Victor Stott
Stott
Hawthorn
Gray
Love
M. H . McKerney
Conveniences discussed at BL Kilda meeting
Edgar B. Clarke of the Elwood and South St. Kilda Progress Association urged amenities on the reserve beside the Ormond Esplanade. The meeting decided to reply that proper provision is being made at Beach Avenue Bendigo Avenue and at the kiosk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BL Kilda
Edgar B. Clarke
Elwood
South St. Kilda
Linseed Compound Trademark for Kay's Cough Remedy
A notice records Kay's Linseed Compound trademark for a medicinal cough and cold preparatory product. It notes the expense and branding associated with Kay's preparation in the trade name Linseed Compound.
Our drugs are pure and prices low ad card sale
The item promotes pharmaceutical quality with claims of purity low prices and high standard of service. It markets a convenience oriented pharmacy tied to a promotional effort from Chronicle Printing Works featuring social cards invitations and event tickets with designs described as newest and latest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wits and Co
Advt
Chronicle Printing Works
Eastbourne Street
Windsor
Soldiers' Lounge opens at St Kuda for wounded soldiers
The seaside Soldiers' Lounge at St Kuda was officially opened on Saturday afternoon by Mr R. G. McCutcheon M.L.A. The ceremony, originally to be led by Lady Helen Munro Ferguson, was not attended due to her inability to be present. The lounge, funded by the St Kilds Patriotic League and the Melbourne Young Men's Christian Association, will be run jointly by these groups and aims to provide a comfortable, homely rest and refreshment space for wounded or sick soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Kuda
R. G. McCutcheon
M.L.A
Helen Munro Ferguson
J. J. Love
St. Kilds Patriotic League
Melbourne Young Men's Christian Association
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething And Diarrhea
An old nurse for children describes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething diarrhea. Directions prescribe 6 to 10 drops for under one month, three spoonfuls, repeated every two hours until stools improve.
Malvern Council Resolutions and Committee Notes 1815
Malvern Council meets with Mayor Weller and councilors for December 20 1815. Reports cover State Munitions Committee applications for skilled workers, factory dress-making permit at Glenfarrie Road, Infectious Diseases Hospital funding allocation £64 14s, and Malvern Harriers requesting free clubroom use due to enlistment and reduced revenue. Also notes meningitis cases, tramways revenue reports, public works tenders for fencing and kiosk painting, boiler and tar pump for new tar depot, and Strelé Street delay due to Equity Trustees abutting land. Private street passes pending council decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Weller
Thompson
R. Thomson
Murray
Devy
McKinley
Evans
Wilson
Darrock
Francis
Holmes
Wilks
State Munitions Committee
A. Btockdale
Glenfarrie Road
Infectious Diseases Hospital
Malvern Harriers
Revnik
Uelr
Finance Committee
K. Thipson
Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust
Caulfield Extension
Trust
RTRZ
Hurl Works Committee
Public Works Committee
Ki. Alesander
Hendearegrove
Sky
Leeke
Central Park
Tooronga-road
Pery
Equity Trustees Co
Strelé-street
Paxton
Brune
St Kilda Triumphs On Own Green In Close Bowling Clash
In real bowling weather last Saturday St Kilda defeated Carlton on their home green with 40 to 17, Kelly 30 to 21, Thompson 21 to 37, and Bennett beaten 1d to 25. Armadale and Malvern Heights suffered heavy losses, while Mulvern Heights fell 147 to 72 at Glenferrie Hill. Armadale strengthened premiership claims with a 96 to 80 win over Mordiallue, and Caulfield defeated Melbourne in Melbourne's team remington, lifting their spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepount
St. Kilda
Carlton
Littoon Warner
Kelly
Thompson
Bennett
Mulvern Heights
Glenferrie Hil
Sutherland
Gilpla
Kirkland
Urquhart
Armadale
Elsternwick
Scoith
Sutton
Stephens
Mordiallue
Malvern
MacLeppan
Murphy
Jessup
Whillst Madden
Melbourne
Bei Caulfield
Remington
W. Sims
Pascoe
Amd
J.iaecoe
Ucwalfield
Malvern Council Considers Recruiting Committee
At Malvern council, Mayor Weller reported a proposal to form a committee with the town clerk as secretary to aid recruiting for men aged 18 to 25. Dr Wilks and the clerk examined the matter, and a vote to authorize the work was urged, with support from Dr OI e Ht and CF Wilker for a dedicated committee and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Weller
Wilks
Australia
Wilke
Uni
OI E Ht
Mayer
CF Wilker
Uae
Prahran Triumphs In B Pennant Clash At Elsternwick
Prahran traveled to Elsternwick in the B pennant section and repeated a Saturday win amid strong wind. Cunong and Crook starred as skip, Deanham led, Parker’s rink faltered. Prahran led 23 21 then 34 20 in the day’s scores. Pennant play paused for holidays. greens remain busy with trophy events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satuday
Prahran
Elsternwick
Yneston
Rahran
Cunong
Crook
Furnears
Deanham
Parker
St Kilda Court Finds Keys Drunk and Disorderly
In St Kilda Court on Tuesday December 2 before Mayor Dr Love and magistrates Smithwick, Rowan and Hartley, Robert Keys was charged with drunk and disorderly conduct and with resisting Constable E H South. Keys fined 10 shillings for the first charge and 20 shillings for the second. Other cases included three motorists fined 10 shillings each for no rear lights, and Robt Cathie fined 40 shillings for driving at 28 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Love
Smithwick
Rowan
Robt
Cathie
Linseed Compound Years of Proven Use Abroad
Linseed compound cited for years of proven use in Congo and other regions. The note highlights canes, bioudhitte, ota as components and stresses traditional efficacy, urging continued use under standard preparation practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Royal Victorian Institute For the Blind
Mr John Rosier
Glarki
Ingle
Hoggett Family Appeal
Australian Expeditionary Forces
M"‘Kinnon
Hislop
Curneo-Walker
Sargeant
Hangs
Captain Russell
Vivian
Kay
Soldiers
Malvern Council
Prahran-Malvern Tramways
Byenstem
Ik Toorak
Glen Honsfie
Harrall
Wth
McMicken
Turik Leroes
Trevabens
Paul
Victoria
Richmond Union
Tavine
Mharmesy Miurein
Tae
Mac
KLINK
Ofc
Ew Brooks
Kettyle
Dean
Dunham
Powers
Gibbons
Patterson
Davis
Chadderton
Nicholls
Sanders
Ilrogk
Marie Ingram
Daly
Deed
Cowper
Somerville
Dunning
White
McDonald
Prendergut
O'Neil
Shaw
Jones
McTaggart
Barr
Cohen
St. Kilda Court
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