Bravery noted as several locals win promotions and medals
Military news records Sergeant C B Taylor rising to Captain with the Military Cross for bravery. Other locals, including W Pinkerton and W K Keogh, receive honors such as the Military Medal and Cross for service in France and Gallipoli. Mentions of missing and killed in action, and promotions within the Malvern region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Taylor
Juty
Cape
Taylor
Prahranana Shstrict Scottish Society
Vacancy at St. Johns Toorak May Seek Rev Horace Crory
The board of nominations for St John’s Anglican parish Toorak met to consider successors for the late Canon Drought and discussed inviting Rev Horace Crory MA rector of St Thomas’s New South Wales, formerly at Avseiis St Kilda, and head of the Grammar School. Crory is noted for a Melbourne Grammar School education and Trinity College scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joho
Toorak
Horace Crory
St. Thomas's
New Sydney
Avseiis
St. Kilda
Grammar
Vic
Sydney
McCrotty
Namina
St. John's
Crotty
Melbourne Grammar School
M. Bourne
Hoey
Rupertewoodcholarsop
Trinity College
Roll of Honor and Illustrated Lecture in Prahran
Under the auspices of the Prahran Poutaethe Society a roll of honor is unveiled at the Dispensary Tall Ge Place on Saturday January ty by Mr Maxwell MHR. Captain Craig of the 6th Brigade will deliver an illustrated lecture on Egypt Galipoli and Arabia with over two pictures. Mr Maxwell will speak on the unveiling and the roll of honor. Linseed Compound advertised for coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran Pouatehe Society
Maxwell
M.H.R
Hl Craig
6Th Brigade
Galipoli
Arabia
Crag
Egypt
Kidresa
Pay Attention Do It Now In Time Of Action
Motivational warning urges immediate focus and execution of tasks. It emphasizes concentration and avoiding procrastination to prevent personal regret and harm to loved ones. The speaker underscores the consequences of inattention and urges decisive action now.
Prahran A N A Branch Debates State Government Costs
The Prahran branch of the A N A held a fortnightly meeting at the Hall High Street with good attendance. A discussion led by Mr Syd Watson proposed unification to reduce costs and improve efficiency, with a representative committee to report to the coming conference in March. A further report covered swimming inspections and compulsory teaching, followed by Captain H Craig delivering a vivid lecture on campaigns in Egypt Gallipoli and Arabia and a humorous Birdwood anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran
A.N.A
High Street
Syd. Watson
ANA
Aoma
Korten
K G Macdonald
Richmond
Macdonald
Wesley College Scholarships Awarded in Jubilee Prize
The John Grice Jubilee Scholarship for fallen officers' sons goes to W.A. Deansett of Hornby Street Windsor State School, in connection with Wesley College scholarship examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley College
John Grice
W.A . Deansett
Hornby Street
Windsor
Brown's Bronchial Troches Promote Quick Throat Relief
An advertisement extols Brown's Bronchial Troches as rapid relief for throat irritation hoarseness and hacking coughs. It warns untreated throat issues may progress to pulmonary or asthmatic problems and notes the product is sold by chemists with John I Brown & Son branding and an address in Boston and a London depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I, Brown & Son
Doston
U.S.A
Farrketon Road
London
England
Prahran Health Act Case Sees Fine For Nuisance
At Prahran Court on Thursday before Mr E Notley Moore and magistrates, Solomon Davis, fruiterer, faced charges for offensive conditions causing a nuisance. City inspector Trips, with Dr Wawn, reported 20 large casks of cauliflowers and putrid water. 18 dozen cauli were removed. Defendant paid a fine of £3 with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran Court
Thursda
E. Notley Moore
P.M
Russell
Philip Cohen
Curwen-Walker
Lavery
McKinnon
Solomon Davis
Fruiterer
D. Herald
William Heady Trips
Wawn
Health Office
Prck
Scales at Prahran Market Charged With False Scales
At Prahran Court on Thursday, Natey Moore Cohen Curwen Walker Lavery and McKinnon were charged with possessing false and imperfect scales at the Prahran market. Arthur Scarlett Max Cohen W Andrews faced fines for removable wire and lead on un stamped scales. Inspector Rider described defects and added remarks about the defendants. Herald appeared for prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran Court
Natey Moore
P M
Russell
Philip Cohen
Curwen- Walker
Lavery
McKinnon
J's
Henry Rider
Prahran Market
Arthur Scarlett
Rider
W. Andrews
Inspector Rider
Inspector Barnes
Malvern
Charles M Read Stores Summer Sale Draws Crowds
The Charles M Read Stores report a busy summer sale with large crowds and strong bargains. The store offers a wide assortment across departments though stock will dwindle as the sale continues, urging shoppers to visit soon for gallafectoy articles at low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Read
Prahran Red Cross Carnival Planned Amid Delays
Prahran Red Cross members press on awaiting State War Council approval for a rigid carnival date. Hon. secretary Mrs Young and the Prahran Red Cross Committee push fundraising efforts while households are urged to save waste paper for paper mill conversion, offering financial benefit to the Red Cross. A collector may call to collect the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran Red Cross
Rgid Prahran Red Cross
State War Council
Mra Young
Prahran Red Cross Committee
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
St Kilda Patriotic Carnival Promises Final Accounts Soon
The recent Patriotic Carnival at Luna Park was conducted on a large scale and the final accounts will take some time to settle. Those eager for the net financial result are asked to wait a week or two longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luna Park
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and Linseed Compound Ad
An old nurse advertises Linseed Compound for coughs and chest complaints and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and diarrhea. It lists dosing by age from under one month to six months and older, with repeated doses for diarrhea and notes the product is sold everywhere.
St Kilda Court Hearing On Motor Vehicle Offences
A St Kilda Court session dealt with Alexander Isaacson charged with driving dangerously on December 8 in Fitzroy Street near Cray Street interception. Evidence described electric tram danger near St Kilda station and multiple witnesses discussed vehicle position and speed. Defendant faced five prior motoring convictions. fined and warned as proceedings concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Rowan
Smithwick
Willis
Mitchell
Davies
Tharfic
Alesander Isaacson
Barker
Fitzroy Street
Cray
St. Kilda
Gray and
Pitts
Wrene Side of the Road 7 Dhont
Leo
Are We Overgoverned and What It Means for Victoria
A Prahran group considers cutting Australia’s government costs across states. A committee will propose actions to unify systems without eroding citizen rights, aiming to inform a federal conference next March and spark debate on constitutional reform across the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Prahran
Vietoria
Commonwealth
Fanny
Praia
Victoria
Military Cots Endowment Donations Reported
Donations totaling £25 each to the Minister of Defence fund endowing cots at military hospitals include two cots contributed by Mrs F. W. Armytage of Como South Yarra for two cots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister of Defence
F. W. Armytage
Como
South Yarra
Cote
Town Clerk’s Holiday in Sydney Refreshes St Kilda Leader
Town Clerk Mr Fred Chamberlin and Mrs Chamberlin spent the New Year and Christmas holidays in Sydney and have returned home. Citizens praise his tireless municipal work and his respite renews him for another year of service in St Kilda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Chamberlin
St. Kilda
Chamberlin
Sydney
Harber
Alfred Hospital Appeal for Funds and Expansion
The Alfred Hospital board requests 15002 pounds to build and equip an extension to meet rising demand. Since the tramway extension there is a notable rise in eastern suburbs patients. Urgent need for night clinic capacity and additional accommodation for another patient group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Management
The
Alfred Hospital
Linseed Compound Stockport Remedy for Coughs and Colds
Trade mark Kay's Compound Balance of Linseed for Coughs and Colds is marketed as a 60 years proven remedy. The Stockport product is presented as a trusted linseed compound aid for respiratory discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockport
Kay
A Husband in the Army Sparks a Comical Exchange
In a humor filled exchange Mrs Golightly admits she does not miss her husband in the Army because he sends her money and she jokes about placing a newspaper before his place. The ad promotes a linseed compound claiming fifty years of proven efficacy for coughs colds bronchitis and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jocelyn
Mrs Golightly
Prahran Town Hall Buildings In Repair Turmoil
A fragmented account describes renovation work at the Prahran Town Hall complex. Text notes light and air in surveyor rooms, shifts in offices, and workers removing furniture while maintaining a measured, almost cheerful tone about officials like Mr Price and Mr Town Clerk Romanis. Electric and telephone wiring are visible amid ongoing improvements supervised by Hallkeeper John Bell, with Red Cross work aiding the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesstink
Puwunde
Mr. Vale
Brie
Price
Episte
Roernis
Romanis
Hallkeeper
John Bell
Red Cross
Hullkeeper Bell
Salvation Army Officer Bentley Receives Sydney Commandant Post
The Prahran Salvation Army Corps bids farewell to Adjutant Bentley who has been promoted to Commandant and posted to the Salvation Army Congress Hall in Sydney. Speakers extol her leadership, vows of support for her replacement, and announce Ensign and Mrs Bleweld from Inverell as the Prahran corps new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley
Salvation Army Corps
Prohran
Oto
Salvation Army Congress
Ani
Deowsinn
Lesris
Mra
Pentre
Lewis
Seret
Miejor Sillim
Cengress Hill
Silverton Arms
Gacewell
Prlane
Ary
Wietorka Street
Tverlay
Ferns
Etthers
Wien
Elie
Rolle
Guilress
Prahran Corps
Ensign
Bleweld
Inverell
New South Wales
Prahran Scottish Society holds first 1978 meeting evening
The Prahran and District Scottish Society’s first 1978 meeting drew a large turnout. A capital programme was presented, musical director praised for fine programs, and performances by Miss Gladys Virtuw Veltehted Hie audiences and Miss Kessie Martin. The event featured dances, songs, and a highlight by Miss Pearl Wom with medal dances, ending with a Burns Night preview for January 28 and plans for upcoming competitions in March at Malvern Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran and Tawtriet Scottish Society
Pine Band
J. Macdonald
Vane “Panniers
Comrosiiew
W. Miefarline
Madlarlane Sane
Gladys Virtuw
Florrie Gordon
Martin
Pearl Wom
Trinbhais
Mablaine
Janes M. Hill
Kessie Martin J Diet
Will Elder
Prahran Soldiers Memorial Service in Victoria Gardens
A memorial service for Prahran and district fallen soldiers will be held in Victoria Gardens near Hoon Street Prahran tomorrow after HOON. Leaders include Colonel Chaplain Nye Captain Chaplain Nash Rev Henry Wor rill and other district clergy. Lieutenant Chas Pickett will read the honor roll with a military band assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrahran
Prahran
South Yarra
Toorak
Windsor
Victoria Gardens
Hish Street
Profiran
Chaplain Nye
Haplain Nash
Henry Worrill
Chas, Pickett
Fawkner and
Balaslava
Amusements At St Kilian Pierrot Pavillon Draw Crowds
Fine weather lures crowds to St Kilian amusements with the Than Hons at the Pierrot Pavilion earning praise. Music singing humor please patrons as the versatile programmes meet approval and performers do their best to entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierrot Pavillon
Recruiting Rally at Saints Reserve in Melbourne Suburbs
An evening rally scheduled for Sunday at 8 20 at AN Saints Reserve near Chapel Street and Dandenong Road features speakers Lt A Sigege Melbourne recruiting officer and Lt Chas Pickett recruiting officer for Fawkner Balaclava. Mr Wheeelans secretary of the Sportsmen's Thousand Committee will chair. The Returned Soldiers' Military Band will attend. Lieutenant Pickett coordinates arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saints
Forner
Chapel Street
Dandenong Road
A. Sigege
The Troubadours Delight Audiences With Varied Programmes
Mr Dranseonde's Troubadours present bright varied programmes with delightful classical introductions. Audiences find each evening enjoyable and interesting. The troupe consistently offers a happy standard, pleasing attendees and ensuring a favorable response.
Harley Ear Lotion Promises Cures for Deafness and Noise
An advertisement touts Harley Ear Lotion as a cure for deafness and noises in the ear. It claims immediate action at the disease’s seat, with remarkable past results and assurances of safe packaging and postpaid delivery upon payment of 4/9. Orders go to James E. Harley at 23 Stockdale Road, South Lambeth, Rag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad
The Ranger and His Duties Court Session in Prahran
Arthur William Jones faced charges from Prahran council ranger Wm H Lacey for threatening words and letting a pony wander. Lacey testified the pony grazed in Ashly road reserve. Jones claimed the animal was loose only a week. Fines imposed for both offences, plus related traffic by law breaches and ejectment actions discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur William Jones
Wm. H. Lacey
Prahran
Lacey
Ashly Road
Ward
Council
Ooumell
Sergeant Dretherton
Mr. Nigan
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Military News
Calier
W. Pinkerton
Sth
Batr
Im Road
Sigonller Pinkerton
A. G. Pinkerton
Commercial Road
Pers
Prahran and Itish Society
Ajar
C. Macfarlane
W. Maclar
Greville Street
Mejor
Mejor Maclarlane
Ae Aso
Ead Dis Ret Scottish
Keogh
St. Kilca
France
Nae
Fitzgerald Keogh
Apt
T. Seneant K.i
Enoco
Pryne T. Keogh
Mareth
T. W. Whitehead
Whitehead
Stenhope Street
Metopolites Wire Brigade
Captin
WK. Valentine Bley 5
Mt Ard
Mie
Kentrica H. Bige
Malverit
Gxt
Chenery
Barkly
New Zealand Mercantile Agency Co
Corpedal E
George Robbins
Mes Robbins
Arky Street
St. Noida
Auntralmingy’s
Howard Smith
Lots Owcestre
Irons
Seri Caliver
Culiver
Alexanden Street
Southarfa
Raat Melbourne
Igi4
Gellipol
Varicy's
St. John’s Church
W Aavey
Intustraten Lectern
H. Craig
Fth
Gallipoli
Hia
Birdwood
Craig
the Health Act
Max Cohen
Herald
St. Kilda Court
Bert Mark Cweetwabo
Abe Smuthwick
J.oh
Deleddant
Bosibin If
Tie Stein
Derendint
Accon
Reich
Tomer
Robert Weer
Trouwane
Somie
Alse Howe
Me Ana
Alfred Hospital Appeal
Prahran Town Hall
Bos
Dpe
Eetfiges
Cme Caan
Eermadhs
Wodereoine
Iternalls
Sonia
Tee Lee
Westluk
Salvation Army
Prahran and District Scottish Society
Wis
Puewe Mina
Tina Cook
Cemen
Sevettiash Society
Biek
MM Pomitinn
Heea Ueringed
Alun Messpiltee
Camel
Ronny Kelvinside
Bove Undey
Highland Brigade
Miles
Anal Hall
Weigh Street
Troubadours
Messrs. Sargeant
Bangs
J.’al
McKerzie
Adolph Ho
Sivehorn Pacerere Consinte McKennie Sud
Toll
Sargeant
Maortien Bards
Prethertons
Cyril TL Greaser
Prahran Council
St. Kila
Tramway Trust
Tangs
Bretherton
Lemann
Ctment Orem
Mr. Bangs
Doe
Bengs
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