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Newspaper

Prahran Chronicle

Location

Prahran, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 02, 1917

Page

4

Oddfellows Lodge Meeting Beats in Lavnt Standard Room

An Independent Order of Oddfellows gathering at the Lavnt Standard Lodge hall in Louisiana featured Noble Grand leadership, ceremonial addresses, and traditional fraternal duties. Speakers included Ange Mince Albert and Grow AbbES as part of the night’s program and praise for past actions.

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Empire Day Visit Inspires City Schools Welcome

On Empire Day the Mayor Cr Embling led a council delegation with Senator Fairbairn and local War Committee representatives to Big'e schools in the district. Children gave bright, happy receptions as visitors delivered patriotic speeches. The celebrations were very successful.

Vrahran Cr Embling Senator Fairbairn

Prahran Industries Factory Approval Details

The hieahe commitee reported on Me day eveedeg that vhs failed applications for registration under the Factories and Shape Act. Premises at 12 Chatham Street for upholstery with 12 employees were approved. F West at 1 Toorak Road dresses with 14 employees. EH Harding at 32 Chapel Street advertisements with 14 employees.

Hieahe Prahran Canncil Vhs Chatham Street F. West Harding

Prahran Council Marks Death of Archbishop Carr

Prahran council meeting notes a motion by Dr Naylor to record sincere regret at the death of His Grace Archbishop Carr. The resolution praises his unfailing courtesy and broad esteem across Catholic and wider communities, acknowledging widespread respect and homage. The motion, seconded by Dr Ginn, passed unanimously.

Atte Prahran Naylor Pha Victoria Taivet Erebeishop Carr Gr Naylor Ginn

Ear Cotton Promoted To Cure Deafness Claims

An advertisement claims Ley's Ear Cotton cures deafness and earaches by reaching the inner seat of the ear. It asserts rapid relief for common cases and promises careful packing with order details from stockdale road north.

Stockdalete Norbeth

How Limpets Stick and Their Strong Yet Subtle Glue

A historical note explains limpets attach to rocks using a central suction and edge seal, creating a vacuum that holds them firmly. The strength depends on pressure differences rather than sheer muscular power, with the skin and shell edges adapting to the contours of the substrate. The piece mentions researchers examining shell edges and cautions about human handling of these creatures and their displayed adhesion.

Living Aeroplanes and the Haze of Flight Dreams

A fragmented narrative explores dreamlike flying machines and the allure of air travel. It reflects on ambition, steering through fear, and the longing to transcend earthly limits as characters confront doubt, pressure, and a fragile hope in higher horizons.

Bullet Wounds and Bullet Flight Physics Observed

Observations discuss how bullet wound depth grows with longer range and the barrel aperture changes along flight. It notes the spiral motion increases resistance and that at impact the wound is influenced by bullet orientation and spin, with reduced accuracy at longer ranges.

Australia’s Water Diviner Saves Men in Drought Crisis

Sapper Stephen Kelly, an Australian Military Engineer, used water-divining to locate scarce water during a critical drought. Facing skepticism, he traced springs at Avneet 11B with two hands and located water that supported troops and civilians alike.

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Printing House Promotes Dance and Concert Programmes

A printer thanks patrons and announces new designs in up-to-date printing services with a specialty in dance and concert programmes and embossing work.

Fragmented plea of a boy bitten by a dog near the wheel

A short, unclear report describes a boy claiming he was bitten by a dog near a wheel. The text is garbled and lacks precise names, dates, or locations.

King George IIs Letfilts Windsor Castle Sale Report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a royal event at Windsor Castle involving an older monarch and a planned auction with bargains and payments. The scrambled text references a recent auction sale and mentions a grandmama's words, a photograph, and vague promises or thanks.

England in Sweden Are Said to Be Two Healthiest Rounceies

A brief note reports England and Sweden described as two healthiest rounceies in the BH tape context. The reader is left with a concise, era-appropriate cap on the item.

England Sweden

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