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Newspaper

Prahran Chronicle

Location

Prahran, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 26, 1916

Page

5

Malvern Conference Aims At State Reform Gathering

Defence Association of Malvern to hold a conference at Town Hall next month inviting delegates from across the state. The event focuses on public expenditures, government economy, and calls for reforms including potential abolition of the Legislative Council and changes to electoral rolls. Delegates and participants include local council figures and state legislators amid debate on cost of government and constitutional changes.

Defence Association of Mavern Phere Sam Melbourne Dea Fae Cosida Asoig Resacisuoe Cecopyimg Gencleman Eesing Oibere Malera Council Tamner Bilda Wetbourne Ant Howere Malvern Wesaeph Minchintom Piccacusnt Women 5 League Ereztine

Prahran Council Receives Bequests From Executors

At a Prahran City Council meeting on Monday, the Trustees Executors and Attorney Company Ltd advised the council of bequests from the late Thos Arkle of Bywell High Arvedi. The bequests include an illuminated address from ratepayers to hang in the Council Chamber and a painting titled Varre Flats by Tm Rosenis for the Prahran Art Gallery under city supervision. Further terms are to be advised when positions are confirmed.

Ae Ie Prahran Moodiy Teustees Aweney Company, Ltd Thos Arkle Bribran Slovezaid Cooma Prabras Art Gallery Caua Gh Tm Rosenis de Fliniore

Councillor Resigns From Prahran Library Committee

Cr Nicholson resigns from the Prahran Council Library Committee in protest at inaction over committee meetings and library reopening. The motion to refer the matter to the finance committee passed 86.

Prahran D. Abraham Presa Ead Cr Nicsisom Cr Naylor

Registration of Shops Notice Under Factory Act

Registration of shops required by the Factory Act with penalties for default. Chief Inspector to receive properly filled forms and fees before March 4. Also brief probate notices list Moert Miller of Albany Road Toorak and Thomas Ames Webster of Seymour Road with bequests to relatives and children.

HM. Murphy Arkie Alied al Bsoaq Lave Moert Miller Whern Ude Albany Road Toorak Shores Thomas Ames Webster Seymour Road Eterawieh

Alleged direct betting case heard at Prabrin Court

William Bizpatrick faced charges of sirext betting on backyard horses after two St. Kilde road constables testified a corner near Toorak road and Chapel street saw him take a shilling from two men for bets. He claimed payments varied and the court imposed a fine of 225 with costs.

Esfors Me Gaidamish Prabrin Court William Bizpatrick St. Kilde Road Toorak Road Chapel Street

Tramway Tourists Round Trip Ticket Debate

Prahran Council committee recommended inviting Prahran and Malvern Tramway Trust to reconsider a round trip ticket scheme. The trust could not grant the request, Melbourne Tramway Company opposed the idea, and the council ultimately upheld the committee's recommendation. Traffic data showed 38 days revenue and expenses, with growing interest among residents.

Prahran and Malters Tremyaye Counel Tauns Rand High Street Marvers Heyward Naylor Cr Ging Cr Chambers Ce Nagler Melbourne Yy Company Cr Nicolsa Ce Naylor Nicolson Prabrag Malvern Woodfull Melvourne Ce Embling Trust Wes Ouscil Prahran Gramble Nezlor de Morris Nat Bosday Wembern Pawcager

Hospital Secretaryship for Broken Hill Role

Mr Albert Hl Drummond, former Prahran resident, appointed secretary of Broken Hill Hospital. Over sixty applicants vied for the post. He begins March 11 while retaining duties as Castlemaine Hospital secretary. Mrs Drummond, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. W. Spicer of Fawkner Street, Sout Yates, offers congratulations.

Albert Hl. Drummond Prahran Broken Hill Drummond Castlemaine Mir W. Spicer Fawkner Street

Recruits Wanted for Military Service

Advertises enlistment for ages 33 to 45 with height chest and weight specs. Applicants should go to Town Hall or Drill Hall for medical examination and enlistment arrangements. Free rail travel to metropolis provided for final medical and enlistment. pay scales and separation allowances detailed. pensions for dependents noted.

Latrmantt Onarest Town Hall Drill Gali Tepet

Annual Meeting of the Shareholders at Gregory Memorial Hall

The final meeting was held in Gregory Memorial Hall with Rev. J W Aubtan in the chair. Annual report showed a year of debt reduction and a balance of £29 19s 2d. Officers were elected for the next year including Churepeardais AF Davenport treasurer WP Vine and C Martin secretary. A presentation and thanks to Mr Martin followed with remarks on his service. The meeting closed with a social in the grounds, including music.

Gregory Memorial Hall J. W. Aubtan UM Villa Churepeardais Br. AF Daven Port Trieary Annt Meera KE Marrie W. P Vine W. Xeutom Martin Manmer Mr. Martins Rome Spain Waele Aberanley Davenport GM Willams Aia Lad Tigi

Prahran Pioneers Plan First Annual Gathering

The Prahran Pioneers Association announces its first annual gathering at Taray Bowling Green with tunic and light refreshments. A reception with prizes will take place at Bechshire Hall followed by a concert.

Prahran Pioneers Taray Bechshire Hall

Auction sale at Carnegie and Glenhuntly sites

Auction sales set for Saturday March 4 by Messrs Duncan Rod Wallet offering building sites at Carnegie and Gleghuntiy, including a business frontage near Dandenong Road and a residential site at Kambrook and Neatin roads Glenhuntly. Terms are very favorable and further details appear in the advertisement column.

Duncan Rod Wallet Carnegie Gleghuntiy Ana O'Cloak Koorang Road Dandenomg Kambrook Neatin Roads Glenbuntly Caluzone

Local notice unclear address and terms of sale

Fragmentary notice from 188 Chapel Prahran describes an intert bawiness announcement and references a previous ec carience of especial value. It mentions Riogined as ta export carter and Bre Contacar with a £3/3/ order and various unrelated terms about Fiatia and mate.

Prahran Lawrence Bay Carter Aurerala Fiatia

Malvern Council Debates Costs And Public Works

Malvern Council meeting discusses cooperation of public bodies to reduce government costs and arrange conferences. Debate over two delegates, business premises occupancy, street reconstructions, and rates of pay for officials and workers. Discussions include employment figures, club rent, and salaries for the town clerk with approval granted for October 1 increases.

Rerpece for Latinas of Bb Feet From Kerb Corner

The text notes a debate over clear space at the kerb corner with proposals to adjust the frontage. Cr MUFTAY favored a uniform ten feet instead of four feet. Cr Holmes and Cr Darroch argued four feet protected shop windows, and the matter was sent back to committee for decision.

Cr. Muftay Cr. Holmes Cr. Darroch

Harvest Festival Celebrations At Prahran Corps Hall

Harvest festival events at the Salvation Army Prahran Hall featured large crowds, displays of corn and vegetables, and a week of programs led by Captain McLean and Brigadier Sharp. Stalls offered produce and crafts while musical and religious services highlighted the community farm harvest.

Pranran Miecorte Street Mruran Wedwestas Sumit McLean Incharg Hrendler Sharp Roume Poopie Kegowsem Brynswreck Metodiscs Fund Fairy Jolly Yarsons Wili Stondas Evertog Deloth Tamowe Hastiern Trow

Court Minutes from St Kilda Tuesday February 2

Proceedings before the mayor cover motor traffic fines vaccination noncompliance and maintenance. Claude Wood fined for speeding, Frederick Vaughan fined for letting a bicycle emit noise, Arthur Elder and Albert Rica fined for failing to vaccinate children. Debts and maintenance actions heard, including a maintenance order against William Waite for wife and children with prior adjournment and partial compliance discussions. Verbal testimony touches on family disputes, strain of supporting two children, and warnings for future compliance.

Claude Wood Frederick Vaughan Ardhur Elelder Albert Rica Sk Kilda J. Dougherty W. Shaw Babel Boer Aarwaiy Roste

Prahran Court Hears Maintenance Claim in Adulterous Case

In Prahran Court on Monday February 11, the case of Blanche Marr Miyata against Nobu Miyata, a Japanese laundryman, proceeded with multiple witnesses. The complainant accused her husband of neglect and mistreatment, while the defendant denied cruelty, leading to a dismissal of both charges after cross examination and procedural debate.

Curwen Walker Cooke Balls Avery Rusaell Jer Maestenance Blanche Marr Miyata Wea Borhan Nobu Miyata Mev Nigan Nutam Myris Phillipa Fendant Sehots Mazaption Cervine Nigae Blue Sats Nnsie Rorslanee Morkley Rou Ate Orlual Theo Sint Iaisa Gano Alan Gale Fasiake Reisks Incormuni Bis Vlan Danabler Odefondant Patrice Fossrth Tramhsy Ts Bench Green Murwen Walker Carmen Walker May Frettertuy Woth Eee Mr Fogarty Court of Appeal Pour Jude Suet

Opening of New Drill Hall by St Kilda Battalion

The St Kilda Infantry Battalion opened a new drill hall at Areylestremt, EU Kilda, with a public ceremony and a poetical programme. A large attendance, including children, enjoyed the event and the decorative structure, with a reception at Chapel Street and Higthatreet.

Areylestremt EU Kilda Edmindion Tireet Semeieldos la Mite

South Melbourne cricketers suffer chaotic innings collapse

A battered match narrative describes a chaotic Sunday game for South Melbourne, with Lewis and Praiul as leading figures but multiple dismissals and erratic partnerships. The text details erratic batting, misfields, and a dramatic collapse as teams struggle to build a steady score despite intermittent resistance from several players.

Calta a deny lame peeves rate October 7 seaweed aw ards wiiler

Berth records show a local athletics or club meet with teams from Canterbury Princes Park and Camberwell, noting results across multiple matches. Kemp and Pascoe feature in actions while Ley and Mundy are mentioned in defeats. details include scores and venues like Camberwell and Williamstown areas.

Calta A Seaweed Wiiler Seneca Merhouruy Gatnet Ley Kemp Actin Sku Pascoe Azalnmary Lear Hesvlie Canterbury Jy Princes Park Camberwell Camberwell Ul, Nor Itor Footarras Willametgen Glen Must Mordialloe Colling E SMC Victoria Ey Sar Mel Pours Burt Melis D Urquiuart Pear Ware Suthertan Teat Saunders Mundy Camberwell Oe Povent

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Amalvern Movement Errington Lapaland Sean Ata, CO Mrahran Azericg Australian Expeditionary Forces Abs Ae Stearch Prahran Pioneers Association Malvern Council Weller Cre Ropers Twomeon EL Thowigson Sturray Devy McKinley Evans Darrach Francis Holmes White Ers Sutton Hutchinson Slenterrtervadam AK Loeb Aimh-street Llisir Corkrcome Paysu Asd Anthony Payne and Anthonyatreats Proberty Wuldour Esipliyas Areia Rogers Thomsey Hue Mujer Harriers Club Couell Wo Toreeo Nuwore Cuuimuirice Uve Vlub Thomson Justice Committee Goold Wilke Mr. Gould Tim Conta Genya Clerk Magmienr St. Kilda Court Dr. Lovel Uso Sain Wills Messrs Willy, Saupte Ais Ho Mitchell William Weary Waits Veronica Maud Waite Mrr Fowarty Delare Norsott Watts Wisband Wille Conte Fadoamt Sapport Comptainent Cme Bill Watts Manda Galas Pfonedane Ing Prahran Court St. Kilda Infantry Battalion Praiulas South Melbourne Lewis Mateh Secunday Thes Wilel Woodbury McGuire Kenny Scully Rans Fie Mate Mit Xurth Mt Kovanic Ainsley Italien Leival Vaurethna Abies Taut Anbersaue
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