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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1916
Page
2
An unnamed editorial discusses Prahran and nearby southern suburbs, criticizing regional representation on public bodies and a new Tramway Board. It highlights calls for fair inclusion of southern districts and questions the process behind selecting representatives for the new board.
In January 1916 at Bywell on High Street Armadale Thomas Arcie JP and a Special Magistrate from the Children's Court Melbourne arranged a private interment by special request. The burial took place at Boghton Cemetery on 12 January 1916.
Names released for the temporary Melbourne cable tramways board include C Templeton as chairman and Sir David Hennessy Lord Mayor Sir Henry Weedon A Renfrew and B Hickford Withome. Salaries set at 850 for the chair and 250 for other members. lease extends six months, new board to begin duties soon. scope of future metropolitan tramways control to be decided by Government and Parliament.
The Prahran and Malvern Tramway Trust reports rising tourist traffic since inception on September 15 last year. The Melbourne Tramway Company cars run the tours to Wilburne and nearby suburbs, with increasing ticket numbers. December quarter totals show revenue and passenger gains, peaking at 345 5 4 in the final week. The trust’s share of revenue stands at £484 4s 0d, with engineer H. S. Dix noting a strong year-end performance.
A mixed precy session at Prahran Court on Thursday featured major and minor matters under chairman CS. A. Chi. With Mr Walls Py Rob present, the deposition case was excluded and the rest wrapped swiftly. Dr Chambers earned praise for concise, on point handling that saved time and kept witnesses and litigants focused.
Municipal concerts resumed at Victoria Gardens on Thursday evening with a program of band music and moving pictures. The Junior Band performed selections with lively flair, drawing favorable comment from the audience.
Dr Marmaduke Shield argues sunlight accelerates healing of sores and wounds. He cites quick natural recovery in animals and humans, noting earth, feathers, and fur act as a makeshift bandage. He contrasts rapid healing outdoors with slower recoveries in hospitals.
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