26 Jan 1895
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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1895
Page
1
A dubious remedy named Bohns Goat Cure claims immediate relief with no injurious after effects and is sold in bottles at three shillings eightpence and five shillings per bottle. The article lists various English and French suppliers and includes references to educational and public notices, with scattered remnants of official clerk and municipal language from 1895.
En Win Tea Fewe offers pricing per item and varying options. CSLUNETS enamelled items are featured. Two for Se Mignon variations available alongside a selection of accessories.
A public meeting is planned at 8 p.m. regarding local shopkeepers and residents near Sorrento. Attendance is requested to discuss proposals affecting nearby lanes and potential new postings at the Chapelabrent district.
The Chronicle reports public debate over Kilda affairs amid a broad city discussion on health, drainage, and civic measures. It also mentions the Melbourne show carnival program at Heagan’s Gate, diving and athletic events, plus cricket and rowing scores from local clubs and matches including Richmond versus Penrith.
A sprawling, garbled account recounts a community pageant in Prahran with religious and civic overtones, detailing performances, attendees, and plans. It mentions a charity event supporting Art Hetty Malving, a Hebrew ceremony, and a grand parade, with references to local schools, churches, and civic groups.
The All Saints Choir delivered a grand choral service amid praise from locals in Launceston Tasmanians note the performance as the city’s finest in years. The masterful singing during the evening service at Trinity Church drew over two thousand attendees and featured a fulsome church program with special prayers and sermons.
A distorted notice outlines church reshuffles in the district. Priest Roy J. A Priestly plans to resume duties with four quadrants. Reverend JA Prigetly, long associated with the Tocombent Chrint Chantel, faces reassessment of energy and religious opinion amid new duties.
A statement by Reverend Matthews conveying his intention to undertake a Canadian missionary trip was read to the congregation at St Matthew’s. He said authorities had arrived at a £6 decision and that his offer would soon be accepted, with a farewell to his flock forthcoming as plans for missionary meetings proceed in Asia and Persia.
The readable fragments describe a Melbourne area event with mentions of St Kilda and Toorak Pall. References appear to note a public lecture by Mr Marshall and an associated discussion. Details are garbled and names and events are partly unreadable.
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