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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1917
Page
2
The piece notes steady visitor numbers at St Kilda during Christmas through New Year with sunny weather and a near 98 degree shade reading. It mentions the Foreshore Committee restricting sand at times, yet reports no scarcity complaints from beachgoers while families and youths enjoy the coast and festive toys.
The piece argues for broader open sea and mixed bathing in Victoria and NSW, praising Brighton and St Kilda facilities while criticizing private boxes and purist rules. It urges councils to align with modern norms and extend reasonable regulations to banish old fashioned restrictions.
The Royal Life Saving Society seeks to form life saving classes in Victoria towns this season. Free literature and pictorial post cards will be sent to applicants. Drowning deaths in Victoria reached 1493 in the past 10 years, a preventable toll if more people learn rescue and resuscitation skills. Harey Witty urges citizens to assist a comrade in distress on land and water.
As summer arrives the community debates mixed bathing and enforcement of the existing restrictions. Officials consider public comfort versus personal liberties, with observers noting local clubs and beaches facing guidance on who may enter and when.
A brief notice highlights two linseed based preparations, Kay's Compound Essence and additional Linseed Compound. The readable text signals a focus on health or culinary use with possible patent or market mention. No further details or dates are provided.
Obituaries note Mrs Willis wife of ex mayor of Prahran dies at 71 with half mast at Prahran Town Hall. Interment in St Kilda cemetery. A white marble tablet unveiled for Captain C F Drought at St John’s Toorak Church. Dr Judah Leon Jona awarded Rogers Prize at University of London for 19 6. Local officials appoints, quarantine inspector duties shift Sydney postings and Prahran and St Kilda staff movements.
On Saturday Toorak players defeated MC.C. eight rinks from the Toorak green by 18 16. Holidays featured several matches with a pair pavernay event won by E. McMicken and C. Toffs. Rink watches saw Horne and Harrell tied for first. Winners donated trophies to Patriotic Funds Belgian Christmas Appeal Red Cross MCA.
The St Kilda Yacht Club lists races for January 13 including A Camp bell Cup cratch for 9 metre yachts B Handicap for V Ria all Gin restricted C Handicap for V R4 restricted D Handicap for all registered yachts. First and second prize trophies awarded in each race. Entries due to hon secretary Mr F M Perkins by 8 pm Monday January 8 at the club house St Kilda.
An advertisement touts Brown's Bronchiz Troches as a remedy for hacking coughs and lung complaints. It notes the product is sold by chemists nationwide and urges checking the John L Brown & Bro signature on wrappers. Mentions Boston and London depots and a mailing address.
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