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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1918
Page
5
Fragmentary historic text shows debates over cheap rates for transit and services. Mentions progress associations and city leaders considering governance, power, and public duties amid municipal discussions. Indicates tension between efficiency and political interests in urban policy.
The meeting discusses tramway fares and land taxation with residents protesting proposed rates. Officials reference land values and property assessments, while questions arise about revenue needs and public interest.
A Brisbane era clipping lists service members including Captain Savige and Corporal Lew Melbourne among those who saw action in France and won honors. It notes families in Prahran St Kilda and Toorak, with confirmations of deaths and missing status reported in May 1917. The item also advertises local programs, tickets, and linseed compound for chest complaints.
A deputation of 27 municipalities met with Mr McWhar, Minister of Public Works, seeking legislation to place Melbourne tramways under municipal control. They urged a fair, equitable framework similar to a prior Bull inquiry, arguing municipal ownership would safeguard local interests and revenue.
Fragmentary text lists names such as CT Mastic and Woo Ho Smith, with references to a central bailiwick and Alfred Square in Kilda. The readable items hint at legal or civil notices framed within a municipal context, but details and actions are unclear.
reports describe Mr Macnamara an Angler who returned from a Tuemania trip with a notable catch from the Mersey river Devonport. A photograph shows him with the dorm and lick backeastman haul as praise for his success and faithful representation in local press.
An old nurse advertises Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea. Directions list dosages by child age and prescribe repeating doses every two hours for diarrhea until stools improve. Sold everywhere.
A memorial service was held in Victoria Gardens Prahran on Sunday afternoon under the State Recruiting Committee. Mayor Dr H A Emburg chaired with Lt Chas Pexety arranging and Capt G J C Dytm organizing. Returned Soldiers Band provided music as Chaplain E Nye delivered an address praising fallen Australian war heroes.
Mei Wheelgas, secretary of the Sportsmen Taou sind Committee, acted as onaiinva with Leewenaar 4. A. Steege and Dee Chae Pickwt Receuiniegifcer for Fawase and Balatava, while Hailey and others faced a teetering scores page during the Cay Sanaay event at the Alm Esso.
Confused report from St Johns Toorak notes parish tensions and leadership changes. Community remarks on church teams and access to facilities amid disputes over clergy and local administration.
A coroner returned a verdict of misadventure after a seaside accident where a child wandered from a tram line into the water and was fatally struck near Armadale. Witnesses described low light conditions and a late hour, with physicians and a hospital transfer noted.
A child asks her mother about fears at bedtime and recalls a pantry cake worry. The notice promotes Heenie Bese Troches for throat irritation and hoarseness, claiming immediate relief for hacking coughs cold or bronchial issues. Prepared by John L Brown & Son with depots in Boston and London.
Several persons faced Peebran Court on Thursday before magistrates for driving motors at dangerous speeds in St Kilda and surrounding roads. Cases include Nancy Austin on Toorak Road at 29 miles per hour and Joseph Danes on St Kilda Road, with speeds up to 31 mph, plus other motorists cited for high speed at commercial intersections.
The Malvern Red Cross led by acting Mayoress M A J Weller states new workers are welcome at the Malvern bridgehead branch. A large amount of material is ready for distribution. The November appeal produced funds totaling three units.
The weekly program at the hall features a popular mix of vocalists and impersonations. An engaging lineup of songs, humor, and current items promises lively entertainment despite fishing weather and beach crowds.
The Troubadours offer a mix of classical pieces and lighter performances to engage patrons. Organizers ensure every department adds to interest and enjoyment, with no effort spared to maintain appreciation.
The summer sale continues at Charles M Read Stores with large crowds hunting bargains. Every department offers a wide assortment of goods, and those who have not yet visited should do so quickly before the sale closes.
Colosseum on Chapel Street sees strong visitor turnout as summer sale continues. Large quantity of marked down drapery and millinery goods moving quickly, drawing public to seek good and cheap articles.
A playful exchange about promises and the elusive tomorrow, set in casual banter between Wiggitts and Diggies. The dialogue recalls last Sunday's remark that tomorrow never comes, highlighting a cheeky back-and-forth on planning.
An advertisement touts Harley Ear Lotion as a cure for deafness and noises in the head, claiming direct action at the disease seat and promising remarkable cures with one bottle. It offers to send by post for 4/9 from James E. Harley in London and also promotes the Stockport Remedy for coughs and colds with fifty years of efficacy.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions Y M G A and war themes with garbled names and terms. It appears to be a puzzle-like or corrupted clipping with scattered phrases and no clear events, dates, or identifiable people. The readable bits suggest wartime context but lack concrete details for a fuller summary.
A scrambled OCR fragment lists many proper nouns and phrases across languages, including names like Connie, Mina, Helga, Selma, and various initials, interspersed with city and national terms. The text appears as garbled newspaper content with no clear narrative or events to summarize.
Under the Prahran Philatelic Society a roll of honor is unveiled in the Dispensary Hall Cecil Place this Saturday evening January 16 by Mr George A Maxwell MARS. The illustrated lecture With the 6th Brigade on Active Service will show over 100 pictures of Egypt Gallipoli and Arabia. Cap Craig will describe experiences on active service and views of places and residents in the theatres. Admission is free.
An old medical advertisement touts Clarke’s Pills as a cure for urinary discharges and related kidney pains. It claims forty years of world wide success and warns against mercury, noting benefits for gravel and back pains.
Fragmented OCR passage lists multiple individuals and places such as St. Kilda Court Santii Metab Gena and Melvet. It references a conveyance or auction style event with names like George Drew Chrisie and Mr Croft Su Wem. Specific actions and outcomes remain obscured by garbled text.
Fragmented notice records multiple deaths in Prahran with missing names and unclear dates. The readable portions mention ages and partial local references, indicating a retired community loss and subsequent notices in the local paper.
A Victorian era evangelist in Jalvern delivers a Saturday sermon at 745 on Mesrs Chandler amp. the Me Teast venue. The preacher, noted for engaging rhetoric, attracts a capacity audience with topics on Hepuditism, faith, and moral instruction as described by attendees.
A distorted text fragment shows scrambled names and disjointed dialogue about a festivity. Characters named Somer and Mine Prayn appear in a parlor scene with uncertain actions and odd exclamations, reflecting damaged source material.
An old remedy named Linseed Compound touted to ease coughs and cold symptoms. The text notes affleeted sufferers may seek relief with the preparation. Contains no explicit medical claims or modern dosage guidance.
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