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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1918
Page
5
The piece praises past efforts to aid Alfred Hospital and urges expansion to nearby districts. It notes strong interest from St Kilda Malvern and Caulfield areas and predicts a vigorous, organized campaign in Prahran, expecting a generous regional response.
Rumor and concern over St Kilda City Band Prahran City Band and South Yarra Citizens Band being inactive. Article notes historical concert programs, council funding shifts, free concerts debate, and hopes bands may resume with new public performances.
Linseed compound advertised as Stockport Remedy for coughs and colds, claimed to have sixty years of proven efficacy. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup is described as best for teething, soothing pain, softening the gums, curing wind colic, and aiding diarrhea with dosing guidance for infants from under one month to six months and older.
The Prahran Philatelic Society unveiled an honor board listing fourteen members who joined the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Forces, with three reported as having made the supreme sacrifice. Lieutenant H Craig presented an illustrated lecture on Egypt Gallipoli and Arabia, aided by piano and video from D F Stevenson and team, amid a Red Cross collection and a national anthem closing.
The Charles M. Read Stores mark the continuation of the summer sale with success. Bargains in all departments are drawing customers from far and near and buyers express satisfaction with their purchases. The time for bargains drawing near, the public should take advantage of the opportunity offered.
Colosseum advertises extraordinary bargains across all departments. Visitors praised the cheap prices and quality of goods. The ladies and gentlemens departments are well stocked with carefully selected merchandise, inviting shoppers to visit without delay.
Local residents and visitors report foul smelling dry sediment and unsightly effluvia from the Elwood canal amid warm weather. The canal, managed by the Public Works Department, is urged to notify authorities and address the condition, with the South Ward Progress Association out of contact.
Mr S. T. Alford, a well known stable proprietor of Chapel street St. Kilda, has been appointed a Justice of the Peace for the central bailiwick. His friends congratulate him on the honor and his long practical interest in the district is noted.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions INEEED COMPOUND for coughs and colds and chest complaints. References a signature of John I. Brown & by debe and a wrapper prepared by Prag & Son. Boston appears as a fragmented place name.
The well known undertaker Mr W G Apps died at his Edgcumbe residence, St Kilda, aged 64. His death ends a 40 year Fitzroy residency, he leaves a large family including Major E T Apps and Arthur Apps, and he was a Past Master of the Freemasons. Funeral held at St Kilda Cemetery with wide attendance and Masonic rites.
The St Kilda Trades Club mourns Mr W. G. Apps a long time vice president and staunch supporter. He donated prizes helped poorer players and urged donations two guineas was his usual contribution. His portrait hangs in the club room as a memorial to his esteem among members. He attended Chi afternoons and evenings and is deeply missed.
Sergeant George F. Williams, a noted Malvern resident and Malvern Ladies' Rifle Club instructor, receives the Military Medal. After service in Egypt and Salisbury, he joined his battalion in France last August. He is the eldest son of Mr. Mary Williams of Elizabeth Street and his wife lives on Wellington Street.
Friends of late pupils from Punt Road South Yarra State School urged to send names to David A. Lewis secretary to the school committee for recording on the school's honor roll honoring ALF enlistments.
Mrs A Townsend, famed Prahran hostess, takes over the Prahran Arcade with partner Mrs Duke. A china night and musical evening drew over sixty couples, with Mr Howard Bradshaw toasting the two ladies and praising their longstanding service and likely future success.
Loyal Orange Lodge members and families gathered January 19 at the Point cricket ground to hear leaders praise the union jack effort. P D G M Bros Radford and H Hoaeg praised the success and urged a large turnout at St Kilda Town Hall on February 19 to hear Chaplain General Dr Rentoul.
W M McPherson urged hospital vote cuts citing impact on hospitals and suggesting alternative funding. reader proposes raising beer tax to fund hospitals, with 46s per £1 for first £1000, 20s for next, 10s for third £1000, plus government subsidies to aid country hospitals. Letter from W Martin of Roden Street West Melbourne advocates humane aid and self-financing hospitals. Linseed Compound advert follows.
A Prahran meeting in the council chamber backs a campaign to raise 15000 pounds for Alfred Hospital addition. Mayor, Senator Fairbairn, Mr Bayles and Dr Willis announce donations and mobilize volunteers to sell buttons, collect funds, and stage events including a February button day and children’s demonstrations at Victoria Gardens.
An advertisement claims four pills cure urinary organ ailments and gravel, promising relief for various constitutional issues. The copy touts a guaranteed remedy for these conditions and urges readers to try the product.
In St Kilda Court, James Young was fined 24 for riding a motorcycle without numbers and a loud exhaust case followed. Henry Greville faced a charge of dangerous driving with a speed test questioned by the magistrate. Florence Edith Orr sought maintenance from Sydney Norman Orr with a settlement of weekly support for wife and children. Two larceny cases saw Henry Roberts and John O Halloran charged. Roberts pleaded guilty and was committed for trial, O Halloran jailed three months for stealing ties.
Fragmentary text mentions lanes compound associated with Congo and Gallia and references proven esgency ter abet combinants in a terse antiquated style.
The hot spell has drawn big crowds to open sea bathing at St Kilda with two dressing sheds unable to cope on Sundays and holidays. Despite regulations for shelter hours bathers continue undeterred, some climbing walls or using nearby structures. The discussion covers safety, life saving training, and the value of swimming in schools while clergy and officials praise open sea bathing as healthful and educational.
At the Urahran ANA branch meeting a resolution was proposed to compel teaching of swimming and life saving in all government controlled schools where possible. H G Macdonald urged urgent action and R T Bing backed the motion while Harry Witty of the Royal Life Saving Society spoke on drownings in Victoria and pledged support.
Prahran Court handles a case of assault on Tourak Road with Albert Osborne and Stephen Phillips as defendants. Witnesses describe a punch that knocked the complainant down. defendant denies intent and claims mistaken identity. The court also deals with unlawful advertising and vehicle offences, fining offenders for Sharling sales practices and speeding along St Road near electric tram.
Ample warm weather at the seaside boosts beach open air theatres with high attendance as crowds flock to open sits and enjoy the season.
The Bons present a varied program at the Pierrot Pavilion with vocal and instrumental numbers and ample humor to amuse the audience.
The Troubadours, popular with patrons, perform nightly at the Lyric Theatre on St Kilde Beach. Bravxombe’s company presents vocal and instrumental pieces and plans to remain a welcome fixture on the program.
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