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Newspaper

Prahran Chronicle

Location

Prahran, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 15, 1916

Page

5

Death of Mr Arkis Pioneer of Prahran dies at home

Melbourne obituaries report the death of Mr Thos Arkis aged about seventy, a longtime Prahran figure and former councilor. He leaves a widow and was respected as a steady community leader, with funeral held at St Albans Church Armadale and services overseen by Rev Mr Ethers. His passing prompts public notes of gratitude for his contributions to local welfare and the Melbourne Children’s Court union.

Thames Atle J.P Melbourne High Street B. Crewe Prahran Dai Shu Feliriog Tata Peivat Arky Crews Agetcy Agarite Piaprag Town Arkle Aono Arnie Ana Arkie Mikie Mle Atai Mr Ethers Albao’s Armadale Jy Ray Bould

Salvation Army Farewell Social in Prahran

A farewell social for Adjutant and Mrs A Penberthy of the Salvation Army Prahran corps was held at the barracks Victoria Street. A large attendance enjoyed a musical programme with performances by several members. Adjutant Penberthy and Mrs Penberthy now lead the Brunswick corps, with transfers noted for Adjunct and Mrs McLean.

Salvation Army Faewell A. Penberthy Peahian ‘Orpy Mre Penborthy Brunpwick Corps Mie McLean Bennewick

Beleura Estate Auction At Moroington Draws Large Crowd

The Beleura sale at Moroington on Saturday drew over 500 attendees despite high heat. Buyers traveled by trail and car, with brisk bidding and ten lots sold in the afternoon. Total receipts reached £5900 though some buyers left early for rain, leaving several lots unsold.

Moroington Satur

St. Kilde Rifts Club Invitation Promises Rifle Skill

The St. Kilda Rifle Club invites new members to join its ranks at Minut Street Range near the fire brigade. Modern military drill rifle shooting and physical training are taught. meetings are held Thursdays at 7:90 p.m. The secretary is Mr A. Bazeley and the contact is Mr EB Knox.

St. Kolda von Ya Wariay Barry Ae Hmportaat Bumsarkence St. Kilds EB Knox A Bazeley

Patriotic Yachting and Motor Boat Carnival at St Kilda

St Kilda hosts a Patriotic Yachting and Motor Boat Carnival on Monday January 11 under the Auspices of the Yacht Cubs. Proceeds go to the Australian Wounded Soldiers Fund with entry fees and subscriptions supporting the fund. Entries close Friday January 2 at the St Kuda Yacht Club Lower Esplanade.

ST. Kilda Aesoect Yacht Cubs St. Bilgod Avert Park Clais St. Kilia Hom St. Kuda Clah Howe Lower Esplanade Clud Be Kite Yache Club

The Drink Question Meeting at St Kilda Sunday

The Hoo Mayor will speak on The Great Drink Question at 7 pm Sunday at Bailey Church Palington Street St Kilda hosted by No Licensa St Kilde District President Lewis and John Treverion. The annual League meeting is planned for Monday evening at 8 pm.

Baily Church Palington Street St Kilda No-Licensa St. Kilde ‘Distrit Snes Lewis John Treverion League Moudey

St. Kilda Council Reopens After Christmas Holiday

St. Kilda council resumes business Monday evening after a Christmas New Year recess. Town Clerk Fred Chamberlin travels along the Roensland coast, handling multiple duties and warning against overspending. Councillors, tired yet dutiful, will focus on public duties with renewed energy as holidays end and campaigns unfold.

St. Kilde Polytroman Fred Chamberlin Roeensland Chamberlin St. Kilda Hhan

Roockin Poetry Style Inquiries

A terse note questions whether Roockin poetry is strong and asks about the most characteristic feature. The message reads oddly and uses invented terms, seeking a concise evaluation of style traits.

Smashing Shop Windows on Greville Street Damaged

Ababour 3 eelock on Thursday Afternoon witnesses report large plate glass windows broken on Greville Street near the railway station. Accusers claim vandalism by a noted group, with police and soldiers seen near the scene and a threatened injury to a local shopkeeper.

Ababour Stee Grevile Street Voldbrain Epiform Heppen Mindie Doge Tov Pinsch Ptiach Aubjee

Large window shattered at Me G Tkinner pastry shop

At 10 pm the pastry and confectionery premises on Chapel Street suffered a large fall window impact. The crowd gathered as Mr Tanger, a longtime Prahran resident, faced authorities. the Gavin street premises and a factory at Macquarie Street were mentioned in the report.

Somaoas Tanger Aident Prahran Gaepel Street Og 2 Ma Quarie St

Australian Soldier Honored Amid Dardanelles Operations

Brigadier General G Hughes, commander of the Third Light Horse Brigade, has been made Companion of the Bath for services at the Dardanelles. His unit defended Rossil ls Top and Walker's Bilge, playing a prominent role in early August operations. He recov ered in Egypt after a fever, then returned to Egypt and later convalesced in England. Hughes is a councillor of Kilmore and former mayor.

Dardanelles G. Hughes Third Light Horne Companion of Bath Hughes Rossills Walker Anzye Hhis Newart Light Horse Geneva Hughes Ilmaat Lene Egypt England Genera Hughes Kilds

Payne to Seek Reelection as Malb South Province Seat Voids

The note questions whether Hon. T. H. Payne WLC will run again for the vacant Malb South Provinces seat when it becomes free in June. It is stated that Payne is expected to be a candidate at the election.

T. H. Payne WLC Malb

Auction Sale At Hartwell Heights Estate In Melbourne

Auction sales on Saturday February 5 will be held at Hartwell Heights estate Camberwell in conjunction with Southern Agency Co 450 Collins Street. Mr J C Adams auctioneer will subdivide 89 blocks with fine frontages and good depth near the new Melbourne to Burwood electric tram and near Herkwell railway. Terms of purchase described in advertisement.

Yelock Gingare J C Adams Camterwell Southern Agency Co Collins Hartwell Heights Ewate Harwell Melbourne Burwood Feoo Herkwell Notico

Maintenance Claim Against Mears and Others

A damaged OCR text describes a maintenance claim involving Mears and Hin Mr Nigen, with Fogarty named for a showing. It notes a weekly board and lodge payment of 18 pence per week, and a defendant ordered to pay 20 shillings per week toward a surety of 36, for two months.

Mears ‘Cieiese Acd Nigen Fogarty Avidente Aman Betendant Wan

Alleged Bertous Ofna At Crabran Court Thursday

Mishmash OCR report details a court scene with several names and charges. Anhor d Pryce wan and others face alleged offences with unclear spelling. Defendant eta r tucker pleaded not guilty and was remanded for trial while bail decisions were deferred to a judge. The proceeding was adjourned to next Thursday.

Bertous Ofna Crabran Court Ooore Mears Chambeey Wallis Anhord Pryce Wan Bet Eta R . Tucker Fender

Sea Kills Council Resets on Madey Evening

A local council facing a chaotic turn resets on a night described as Madey Evening. Officials and residents watch as decisions stall amid uncertain leadership and shifting priorities.

Sea Kills Council Madey Ora

Australia’s New Army of 50 000 Men

Australia readies a new million strong force as the nation expands its military to 50 000 volunteers. Regions from Prabrag to South Melbourne contribute units. Malvern and surrounding districts join the 38th Brigade within a broad state and national recruitment push. Prime Minister Hughes urges mass enlistment to shorten the war and ensure victory and national strength.

Australia Australi Ion Aumidlie Great Britain Pation Mr Hughes

St Kilda seeks recruiting support at town hall meeting

A Tuesday evening gathering at St Kilda Town Hall formed a recruiting campaign committee. The Mayor chaired with MPs and councillors present. A ten member executive was named to handle replies and push a platform urging government to enlist all able bodied, wounded veterans, elderly men, and women with kept positions.

St. Kilda J.J. Lave Tle Hom Tif Paya R. G McCutcheon M.L.A Fife Ct Love Barnace E. O'Donnell F. Michadlie Ae Psv

Prahran Launches On Site Recruitment Drive

A vigorous on site campaign will be staged in Prahran over several days. The Recruiting Committee led by Mayor Cram Moltwricky opens a recruiting depot and seeks candidates for public service positions.

Prahran Cram M. Moltwricky

Malvern Subcommittee Appointed for Veering Campaign Work

A subcommittee was appointed in Malvern to handle veering and cam yan te worer Wie. Se Melein inde. The group will assist the parish on receiving trot and related duties as part of the committee’s remit.

Malevarn Tua Eabram Chibh Mane Rabrin Alihowed Wacom Cranks Fink Vinci Nenre Farkar Oak Yan Alka Job Dunlas Rts Praear

Fragmentary OCR Note Lacking Coherent Event

The readable text contains distorted phrases and random words with no clear event or subject. No identifiable person, organization, or location is discernible to form a factual summary.

St Kilda Court Trial Slash of Various Defendants

A fragmentary report from St Kilda Court covers multiple cases. Defendants include a mayoral figure, a man named Loyr, and others in disturbances, threats, and alleged violence. Witnesses describe a hotel incident and warnings. some defendants face charges related to assault and unlawful acts.

Auditor Appointed at Prahran Technical Art School

An official notice records Mr Els Bagetty named auditor for the Prahran Technical Art School. Fragments mention regional references and discussion of travel and old nurse care, with several garbled lines suggesting unrelated items and names.

Els Bagetty Prahran

Unclear OCR Text With Many Disjointed Elements

Fragmentary OCR data shows a jumble of letters and words across multiple names places and terms. No coherent event or facts emerge to form a proper news item or summary.

Fragmented OCR notes on medicines and outlets in 19th century care products

Fragmentary text lists warranted care products and remedies, mentioning leather items and soaps sold by chemists. It references brands like Sha Biorexoapert and Worle, with scattered mentions of vendors, care routines, and uncertain claims about cure rates and warranties.

Clamry Cary Fons

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