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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1905
Page
2
Prahran Council discusses tramway plans with Malvern council and reviews Austin Hospital access. debate includes boundaries, pace, and possible municipal action. Also considers hostel and public hall funding while weighing private school access to halls and lighting costs amid ongoing subsidy questions.
An unfinished council discussion led by Gr John Turner and others centers on a plan to convert a street into a public bath area in Deatiean, Victoria. The proposal, tied to Yarra waterfront concerns, drew debate over whether to proceed and risks delaying progress as planners weigh the civic impact and long term benefits.
Constable Charles Perking of Toorak died suddenly on Thursday night after a day on duty. The 34 year old officer collapsed in Toorak Road while chatting with Constable Morey. He had served five years with the force, three in Toorak, and previously Prahran. He leaves a widow and six children. his loss shocks colleagues and the public.
Senior Constable O Loughlen leaves Prahran after eighteen months to take charge at Travalzon and gain more responsibility. Constable Youdan departs Bt Hilda after thirty years for Ballarat, earning praise for impartial service and friendships in the seaside town. A violent incident is noted with Shaw shooting himself as Youdan arrived.
Prahran council discusses the Prahran Literary and Debating Society balance sheet showing a credit balance of £166 and £125 carried forward. Officials debate bonuses for society officials, with references to hall use, finances, and future competitions. motion to refer to the finance committee passes.
Mr Donald Mackinnon MLA and Mrs Mackinnon depart for a trip to New Zealand and will return in March. In New Zealand he will study closer settlement temperance legislation land valuation and reform of relations of colonial and Maori affairs. The article notes similar political conditions between Victoria and New Zealand and their industrial activity.
The Prahran Board of Advice met in the Town Hall Greville street Tuesday evening. Members including Dr Bangs and Messrs Oakley Foster Woodward Giffin Davidson Fraser discussed transferring Punt Road State School to Melbourne Board, voting to protest and petition the Education Minister for a deputation. Also reported are religious instruction attendance figures from Malvern Road and Haugh and Horbury State Schools, with improving participation.
A fragmentary collection of aphoristic sayings on judgment courage honesty and folly. It criticizes ignorance and dishonesty, praises prudence and effort, and compares time spent on unsuitable work to waste. The pieces reference social behavior and moral choices with varied imagery.
Malvern Band conducts a Tuesday evening program on the cricket ground with free admission. Under Bandmaster Wellings and Secretary Alway the ensemble promises a first-rate concert drawing a large attendance from the local citizens.
A garbled excerpt discusses a liquid named Floriline and its taste, mentioning its color and composition in a non coherent way. The text lacks clear events or identifiable entities to summarize further.
The Rev Canon Sadlier and the Vestry of Christ Church St Kilda instituted choir scholarships entitling holders to grammar school education at All Saints Grammar School St Kilda. Scholarships were selected by organist A McInachie from many applicants.
A nostalgic account of a holiday trip to Mount Blackwood, nine miles from Trentham. The piece describes the mining town's past prosperity, a visit to the mineral spring, entertainment at Cann’s Hotel, cricket matches, visits to old mines, and reflections on the decline of the town and its theatre. Notable locals W Cann and Joseph Hill are referenced.
A group of four friends recount a Christmas holiday cruise starting from St Kilda, stopping at Greenslind, Western Port, San Remo, Cowes, and Sorrento. They describe calm seas, a man overboard scare, fishing and sightseeing, with visits to hotels and caves, and gratitude to Mr Bergin and Mrs Bergin for hospitality and to their skipper for seagoing efforts.
The district’s international match opened at St Kilda on Saturday amid a wet, poor playing day. Hawksburn won the toss and batted first making 12t with Worrall top scoring at 25 and Paggerald taking six for 34. St Kilda replied 102 for five with McPortie making 34 and Marsden keeping wicket poorly.
The sixth round of matches reported dense action across venues. Malvern needs a lead after 4 for 33 at Thlobosso sod Malvern Pees, while Armadale's Weseys and Mogut Erica clash yielded 13 before a dismissal. St Matthew's improved rank with Austin Nainwright 37, Beattie 27, McNaughton scoring, and Presbyterians saved fast wicket. Oakleigh Methodists and Congregative Old met as Beattie and J Rilia featured for St Matthew's. Esplice terminus hosted Beest 460 Kolagag. West, East and other teams posted innings amid notable individual contributions.
Members of the Malvern Association, excluding the Presbyterians, met with delegates from all clubs to elect a new president after the resignation of James Orxab. John Smith, previously vice president, was elected president. the vice role was kept open and Robert Barrett became editor. East Malvern resident Sunt resides with two seasons of service acknowledged by delegates.
Windsor 45 for 89 and 64 for Melrose 63 fell to Windsor by 5 wickets and one run in the first round. G Wates starred with bat and ball, skipper Smith held the wicket and made 20. Mains took 6 for 52, Kroe 9 for 82, Stewart 9 for 7. Melrose contributions included Poley 17 Peerose 17 and Long 19.
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