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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1916
Page
5
A fragmented report describes a meeting of the Elwood Prograsa Aasotiation and local officials at Public Hall. Discussion centers on building a larger mall at the town center, with plans for a factory and government oversight, and a New Year event.
An auction in East Milvera and Waverly area offers 33 lots with frontage up to 49 feet and varied depths. Terms are described as very easy, with viewing through agents J C Vey and Canberra agents, noting proximity to High Street tram and Glen railway station. Descriptive information available from Axilege Company Ltd and estate agents at 450 Collins Street Melbourne.
Under the auspices of the Yacht Clubs the St Kilda and Albert Park Dinghy Clubs and Victorien Minkor Boat Club will hold a carnival at St Kilda on Monday with events for the Australian Wounded Soldiers Fund. A program of special interest has been prepared.
A crowd of St Kilda citizens gathered on the Lippe Esplanade for entertainments before the Chief Secretary Mr McLach on Wednesday. They waited since early afternoon seeking a solution to access and a debate over penalties and council concerns.
Obituary notes Mr Alex Miller of South Yarra aged around 60. Longtime inspector at the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, former Worshipful Master of the Freemasons, and active in St George Homes and charity. Funeral held at St Kilda cemetery with Masonic rites and wide civic attendance.
NEW J.P. Captain R Wills of Elwrood receives the Justice of the Peace title with praise from the Elwood and South St. Kilda Progress Association. He has served two terms as president and the group applauded his reappointment at Tuesday’s meeting.
A damaged report describes a legal proceeding with witnesses Mary Mignoneste Henry Richardson and Maria de Lecngathe. It notes sums in pounds, a verdict or sentence, and a fine or payment schedule including £21600 and £980 with a two month extension for payment.
Memorial scholarship funds established at the University of Melbourne honor Edward Hage of Cranford Essot Kilda and Edward Fredk Robert Bye. The fund supports students in memory of Hage who served in the Royal Australian Engineers and took part in the Gallipoli landing on May 1 1916. He also joined the 1919 post Antarctic expedition.
The will of Me Wellin Henry Miller of Larnosk Carlisle Street East St Kilda who died in September has been lodged for probate. The personal estate is valued at 40 180 pounds and widow and children are named as beneficiaries.
Mr Benjamin Huntsman died in Malvern on Tuesday at age 88. He joined the Government Printing Office staff when his father held the post of Government printer and retired recently after forty eight years of service.
A chaotic scorecard from a lodge cricket match lists players and figures across multiple teams. Key performers include Yared Cavett and Quayle with notable innings, while Hew and Oakley contribute strong bowling and runs. Also referenced are Prahran AAC and Yarra clubs with varied scores, totals around 296, and several players tallying multiple wickets and runs.
Moa Grace Chimber and Miss Dorothy Sabelberg, daughters of local doctors, organize a Red Cross Bazaar to support the Prahraneed Cross Fund. The event opens Friday afternoon with entertainment and a hoped for generous turnout.
The Prahran Bree Lending Library will reopen to the public in February after building alterations and City Hall work. New books have been added and a redesigned seating area with direct Greville Street access, improved electric lighting, and a new distance feature enhance the room. Borrowers’ cards available at the Public Library from City Librarian A. E. Mentlicken.
Men and women used the open sea bathing shelters at St Kilda during warm weather with Sunday drawing many bathers to Brooks near the boat sheds. The roofless shelters housed clothes racks and books, while discussions urged innovations to manage water runoff and keep the sand from becoming mud.
A Prahran festival run by Mayor De Von M. Mc aims to raise funds for the Red Cross. The event at the Town Hall runs from April 1 to April 8 with tickets at 64 and family admissions. W R Young handles secretarial duties as preparations proceed for a February 5 meeting.
At a Prahran ANA gathering President L Barchell presided as a large photograph of the late secretary F C Wainwright was unveiled. Dr J H Hewlion spoke praising Wainwright's six years of service and the association's gratitude. Messages from past presidents and officers recalled four decades of ANA effort and Wainwright’s contribution.
Mr Virian and Finacces advised on the financial position of the Prat Council. Ten property owners earned for their holdings will be advised of a meeting to be held about funds and valuations.
Recruits sought by the Australian Expeditionary Forces. Details include minimum age, height, medical examination at town halls, pay rates per day, allowances for dependents, and pensions. Poor OCR yields many garbled words but conveys enlistment steps, locations, and compensation framework.
In Saturday play under warm conditions Armadale and St Kilda clash saw Armadale prevail 36 to 11 with Sutton notably defeated. Glenhuntly and Malvern Heights posted mixed results while Toorak and Mulyerin teams suffered losses. Multiple matchups produced close scores as Armadale asserted luck in a balanced round of play with key contributions from McMicken and Elephene.
Reports from the South Yarra Rifle Club detail uneven performances across events. Captain Sower, Ralph Marshall, and F Gates feature in standings with Gates posting 845 points and Thomann 849 for grand aggregates, while J Bowie and others show notable scores as members eye upcoming matches and the Metropolitan Kite Brigade event.
Fragmentary text shows a prosecution involving Joseph Heyward with Mtr Fogarty acting. Mentions a third vane path and Horwenis Lillis, but overall content is garbled and unreadable.
The article describes a cricket game with multiple dismissals and scores. Key figures include Willie Jones scoring 125 and Park UA contributing, while bowlers Minckiey and Neltlemen faced tough spells. The final scene references several players and an overall 264 runs total with notable performances from Rodgerson and Arm.
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