Prahran Red Cross branch formed at vestry meeting
A Prahran Red Cross branch was formed at a Thursday meeting in the civic chambers presided by Mayor M. Mellwrick. Key officers were appointed and a fundraising plan outlined with notable donations including £200 from Louis Fawkner and £20 from Dr E H Booth’s representative. Volunteers and tradesmen urged to assist the building project at the rear of Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennener
Prahran Uriah ‘Meo
Auatensional Crom Society
Wei M. Mellwrick
Fst Duvher
Waciary
George Leeder
Tre-wotke
Redruss
Prank W. Williams
Red Grass Society
Williams
Ha Aken
Messie R. W. Cooling
Fran Dootham
John Barcatis
Venga
Cola H. Campbell
Red Crome Work
England
Egypt
France
Burge
Mayee
Louis Fawkner
Redcourt
Oning Road
John Sanderson
Tooter
W E. Bott
Tooral
E. H. Booth
Exonwe
St Sabo
Town Hall
Sumer
Prahran
Red Cross
Tuyure
Rent Struggles in Chapel Street Prompt Call for Cuts
A reader from Paris condemns rising rents amid wartime hardship. He urges government action to force landlords to lower rents to five years ago levels, arguing tenants cannot absorb higher costs while owners also suffer. He warns rent pressures risk provoking broader social unrest after the war.
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Sky
Chapel Street
Shepbave
Pest
Fotei
Havine
Paris
Alecum
Arc
Portland Cement Company Debated Over German Shareholders
Portland cement company accounts were debated at Prahran Council with concerns that German-named shareholders and trade with German-linked firms breached loyalty. Several councillors urged halting dealings with the Australian Portland Cement Co and restricting purchases, citing government pressure to drop German shares while British stakeholding was at risk.
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Prahran
de Nicolson
Rithng Sermana
Jemy
Borland Cement
R Neylor
Nicolson
Tourists' Tickets on the Tramways Considered
Prabran County Council discussed a proposal to allow passengers to travel in either Malvern road or High street, with a full trip returning to the start. The Trust cited cost and ticket changes for M T & C Co and delays, noting similar requests from Deepdene residents and possible wider concessions. The gutter was referred to the public works committee.
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Prabran Cty Council
W. W. O. Strangward
Prabran
Malvara
Malvern Road
High Street
Ould
Mivorn
High
Tamm
Prahran
Toorak Ford
Balaclava Wood
Tevenus
Tramway Workers Probe War Service at Prahran Council
At a Prahran City Council meeting Dr Motis questioned how many tramway employees had enlisted in the war effort, noting the cream of the suburb’s workers were on trams and few had enlisted. The Tramway Trust said over 100 had enlisted and offered wage adjustments to cover gaps.
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Prahran
Louncil
Motiis
Soice
Agithera
Shay
Naylor
Comnclle
Raha and
Malvaco
Trust
Speakii
Nicolson
Dan
Abraham
Hurst
Bcott
Andress
Scott
Patras Court adopts electric fans to ease courtroom heat
The Patras Court installs several electric fans to cool the atmosphere during proceedings. Observers note the unusual appliance affects the bench and participants, with Clerk J Macnamara praised for steady demeanor as hearings stay cooler and calmer.
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Patras
J Macnamara
Isaae
Macnaynars
Cepa
Hou
Troop Parade and Social Planned by Elwood Unit
A local troop held a Saturday parade at Elwood and announced a weekly meeting that evening. On Tuesday the troop president W. R. Foung invites the group to join the troop social event at Sipei venue.
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Elwood
Taubogard
Ignaling
Rs W. R. Fouog
Social Avaniteg Ie Sipei
Granter
Prahran Technical School Faces Overcrowding Demand
Prahran Technical School reports a surge in enrollments with over 850 pupils enrolled and 40 more classes planned. Principal Mr Dean says the school operates at capacity with a full staff as demand continues, while expansion talks loom for the near future.
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Prahran Technica
Real Éaraeat
Dean
Schon
Crs A. Choubers
St Kilda Street Lighting Committee Adopts 4 Proposals
The eSafe Council lighting committee proposes asphalted lighting on North ward Alma Pack Grasge Grove in East and West wards Garnes chert Fame not street Canterbury road at rainfoot. Central ward Heybert street Chaucer street Dickens streets South ward Ormond Esplanade Keimery Genbunnly road BW digo Avenue and Ormond near shope. Four recommendations are adopted to improve lighting in specified portions.
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eSafe Council
Yes
Ormond
Shope
Gr Soulthorpe
Auction Sales Proclaimed for Armadale and Malvern Lands
Mesurs Gunlop and Hust Pay ard of 417 Rollins Street announce land and cottage sales by auctioneers Sy jey T. Haynes and BH Edgar Collageville. Properties include 37 Newstreal Armadale cottage, Glenlita Most View Malveren, Mount View Road Malvern plots, and Camberwell subdivision holdings. Auctions set for February 12 and 19 at specified times, with descriptive booklets from Southern Agency Company Ltd and auctioneer J C Adam Camberwell.
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Rollins Street
Mtr
Jey T. Haynes
Edgar Collage
Armadale
Malvern
Newstreal
Glenwlta
Most View Raat
Malyere
Dif
W.b. Ville
Wacwat Read
Mount View Road
Matvarn
Vyecsot
Bouthera Agenay Company Ltd
Land and Dacare
Subivisional
Meperia
Collins’ Street
Melbourne
J.C . Adam
Camberwell
Engagement Announcement for Mien Fisurei of Wisn' i Family
The engagement is announced of Mien Fisurei of Wisn i daughter of Mr and May Herbert Feraed, Pra le Sadoe of Mr sad the Beber. Lives of Bilary Chasies Wee, Prahras.
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Mien Fisurei
Wisn’ i
May Herbert Feraed
Prale Sadoe
Mr Sad the
Bilary
Chasies Wee
Prahras
Fragmentary Misspelled Local Item Signals Event
An unreadable OCR snippet mentions various scattered terms like cities and events. The text appears garbled with no clear person, organization, date, or outcome to anchor a factual summary. The readable parts do not form a coherent news item.
Prahran City Band Seeks Garden Use for March Event
At a Prahran council meeting on Monday, a request from Me F A Gray for the Palladium Gardens for Saturday March 26 was discussed. Dr Naylor objected, noting prior costs and the band’s charitable work, while Cr Embling and Cr Morris urged support. the motion to grant garden use passed despite Naylor’s vote against.
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Prebras
F. A. Gray
Oo Sea
Peshira
Naylor
Prahran
St. Kilda
Nayloe
Samme
Gina
Gr Nowalson
P Uc
Rey
Morris
Lr Naylor
Cr Morris
Cr Naylor
Prahran council mourns longtime residents Arkie and Miller
At the council meeting the mayor and aldermen approved messages of condolence for the late Mr Arkie, a founder of the city’s growth, and for Mrs Miller, widow of Mr Alex Miller of South Yarra. Both deaths were noted as significant losses to Prahran’s welfare efforts.
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Chambers
Mea Miller
Alex. Miller
South Yarra
Miller
Prahran
Fliptoft
DMAPNEME MOIGES IN THE MEAD C
Fragmentary ad claims a cure by Sar lay's Bar Cotas for an abd fee OM8CSSS disease. It promises hopeful outcomes and lists testimonials and an empathy claim, with a postal discount and imperfect details.
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Sar
Lay
South Lambeth
Parliamentary Trip Criticized by Prahran Council
At Monday’s meeting Prahran Council received a Bendigo Chamber of Commerce communication denouncing the State Government for funding and organizing a costly parliamentary trip to Orbost for the opening of the railway. Debate focused on public expense with calls to economize. amendment to oppose extravagant expenditure failed. Founding figures Woodfull Flintoh Nicolson Meynard and the Mayor voted in favor. Gis Mattis Naylor Embling and ana opposed.
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Prahran Council
Bendigo Chamber of Commerce
Kesu
Orbost
de Morris
Wildes
Naylor
de Woufull
Wesley College
Om Good
Nigelwa
Crumbling
Crs
Woodfull
Flintoh
Nicolson
Meynard
Gis Mattis
Embling
Ana
New Tramway Board Names Prahran Councillors
Monday evening Councilor Woodfull opposed the order of the day over the cabinet approval for a new Tramways Board. Prahran representatives claim unfair treatment and lack of representation on the board despite electric tramways origin there. Possible candidates include Dr. Naylor and Dr. Nicolson. discussion reflects tensions in municipal transport policy.
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Woodfull
Prahras
Manuvemental
Prahran
Naylor O¢ Ci Nicolson
Voluntary Service and Consuratition War Council Action
The council motion from E Naylor on September Th 1944 sets pay implications for council employees serving in wartime. It covers who qualifies for adjustments and how military pay differences are settled for those who enlist and already joined.
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Aribe Prahria
Everag
E. Naylor
Ausra
Police Commissioner Responds to Rabbery Concerns at Hawksburm
In a dated communication, Commissioner G Sainsbury acknowledges receipt of a report on recent robberies at Hawksburm and notes staffing shortfalls due to enlistment in expeditionary forces. He aims to address the issue as soon as possible, with approval of the request and plans to strengthen suburban stations when feasible.
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Prahitan Council
Ne Chis
Polige
G. Sainsbury
Pelles
Revival Push for Prahran Rifle Club Growth
Prahran Rifle Club seeks revival of interest after a letter from Mr H Rundle secretary of the Eroiion Rifts Club. The council agreed to receive deputation at the next meeting to discuss fire safety measures and steps to boost membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rundle
Eroiion Rifts Club
Th Prahran Council
Inter Dody
Sach
Teething Aid Directions and Care Warnings
Odd transcription notes brief user guidance about teething aids. Mentions use for children, safety cautions, and general instructions, but readable details are fragmented and uncertain. The text references product names and dosage ideas but lacks clear facts or verifiable entities.
Annual Meeting Notes From South Yarra Rifle Club
The South Yarra Rifle Club held its annual meeting at the clubhouse on Monday. Captain Bears chaired as President T. H. Payne, M.L.C., could not attend. Membership grew to about 400 with strong hosting standards. Discussion covered rifle club work, involvement with the Metropolitan Rifle Brigade, and arranging Thursday evening quad drills to integrate new and veteran members. Invitations extended to member and friend G. Thomas, Ron, secretary.
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Wea
Captain Bears
Tun
T. H. Payne
M.lc
J. Campbell
Metropolan
Aso
Thore
G. Thomas
Ron
South Yarra
SYRC
Van Brand Objects to Grays Street Van Sand Removal
The Prahian Council received a communication from Mr Larden of the Prahean Progress Association on Monday evening. It requested action to remove the van sand on Gratian street, a matter referred to the public works committee.
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van Brand
Prahian Council
Meging
Larden
Prahean Progress Association
Sepe
van Sand
Gratian
Maver
Public Works Committee
Prahran Court Hears Transport and Maintenance Cases
At Prahran Court February session, Walter Mason was charged with dangerous driving after a motor vehicle speed violation. A maintenance case involving Miky McParland surfaced with disputed support, while witnesses testified about a baby’s welfare and alimony claims. The bench adjourned several matters with costs and cautioned on court attendance.
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Efor Mewery
McKcinnon Lehilne
Mount
Vist
Miky McParland
John WS
Mle Huteda
Raur Pleinane
Dewey
Dar
Lima
Tn Caan
Lucas
Ngan
Dlaunisyu
Cur Wans Walker
Fragmented OCR leads to scattered trial notes and names
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous names and terms from a court or legal proceeding. It mentions Abram Homan, Geran, Mullahs, a rail incident, and references to witnesses and locations, but the text is incoherent and full of errors, obscuring clear facts or outcomes.
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Nowasau Tion
Portland Cement CO
Chey
East Pram
Alam
Calta
Froren Llamar
Tiensis Jc
East Dourne
Prahran City
CE Naylor
Meyor
Ete Wm M
McKverich
x-Cros
Arkie
Vandalense
Mire
Melbourne Trauhway and Bus Company
New Tramway Board
Comioline
KLINE
Tenasitine
Brestagws
Menatnctariog Yarpcom
Prahran Rifle Club
Btitag Tyra
South Yarra Rifle Club
Prahran Court
Standay
John Crooks
Niguy
Pagarty
Brooks
Wogarty
Laweliine
Nigun
Appar
Guarroty
Helene
Bad Apa
Dotevi
Mat Owabon
Abram Homan
Guitor
Clara Ovurl
Tahmonger
Elly apoMurpa
Geale
Tman'y
Face Smith
Hanne Arent
Vhayoberet
Geran
Gerona
Mullahs
Dir- Nigam
Hatman
Simon Tee
Hollinan
Wna
Sune
Wharaan
Staba
Faye Weston
Torbay
Husell
Abermenty
Amber
Sk. Wilda Court
Anil
Willy
Mary
Nularsaia
Gautier
Siti Po Fk Patan
Ty Altonals
Iiteen
Bisboydivemzee
Livewire
Mapsine
Sgap
Aising Rindaney
Priondpot
Avery
Taylor
Salt
Boyle
Serra
Utry Nacketry
Malvern Council
Cowell
Amd
Hopite
Phduswet
Levys Mebcin Ny
Yan
Sfauall
Lnurrwck
Fraorhs Halas
Fontyrson
Mowe
uMtechal
Syunelh
Agere eaMgAn
Pariauhias
Mtoe
Joan Wwe
Regnestosl
Fon
Onviales
Walter Tan
Ah Malone
Nanel
PENAL
Eosni
Toorerbr
Cuentimge
Avaulade
Webinens
Wonka
Howe Sminund
Purma
Wenurnland Sieiehine
Hamre
Esa
Sami
Saavor
Apres
HALAL
Channalling Atealeatrom
Furnissii
INAS
Ugciyate Atrawe
Panuerting
Hart Metta Ciel
Hyuse
Yartowe Bru
Iain Sewer
Gardiner
Tanga
Trig Mae Oe Kay
Cork
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