Elwood Swamp to Suburban Boom Sparks Civic Drive
Elwood shifts from swamp branding to planned growth as government land sales accelerate and residential building rises. The Kilda City Council, led by Secretary Mr Burnell Gray, promotes progress with the Elwood district hub around Wendigo Avenue and the South St Kilda Progress Association guiding development. Residents debate rail and tram access, with hopes for a canal era and enhanced seaside advantages while preserving local character.
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Eh Wood
Slater
Ireland
SL. Kilda
Wendigo Avenue
Wood
South
Vuk
Cr Gray
Wilt U. Clarky
Clarke
Mtv
Nile
Auber
Ember
Captain Walls
Fox Polard
Sir Judd
Tihle
Dundee
Rome
Guyern
Elstennwiek
Usd Holt Ormond
Gilenhuntly
Uwle
Saul
Ivoud
Mary Beest
St Kilda
Brighton
Rts
Unfelyuligy
Sue Thenuughe
Finns
Glenmully Road
Brow
Sakis
Elwoud
Cuba
Wold Rive
Church Service on a troopship amid sea duties
An Anglican chaplain on a troopship describes Sunday Church Parade routines and tensions. The service runs before breakfast with hot conflict between naval duties and devotion, noting the sailors’ reverence, the bishop’s sermon on Samson, and the clash with shipboard chores and baths.
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Omimuinton
AU Ulen
Wlaldag
Pansport
Liewen Rowinson
St. Columb's
Hawthurn
Hymns and reflections on a lordly service at sea
A fragmentary note from the church of England Messenger describes thoughts on personal shortcomings and happiness on the Lord's Day among soldiers at sea. It recalls the closing hymn lines about patience and mercy, naming William Burvill and honoring the solemn eventing hour.
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William Burvill
Hugiand
The Late Father Benson and His Stringent Obedience
The story, told by Hey N Field, recounts Father Benson as a boy refusing sleep to read the Bible. His nurse and governess urge rest, but his father insists on obedience, recalling that the soldier of Christ endures hardship. The tale highlights Benson’s lifelong commitment to discipline and faith.
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Prilgeo
Nua
Nin
Mike
Benso
Benson
Hey. N. Field
Messenger
Nuree
Jesus Christ
Richard
Father Benson
Front Page Letters Describe Wartime Youth Activity
A Warwickshire town report recalls a seaside style outing with about twenty youths fishing along a pond. The writer notes improvised gear and a playful contest, though no prizes were won. The piece also mentions a parish supplement advertising linseed compound for coughs and colds.
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South Yarra Pictures Ltd
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