Debates Over St Kilda Hall Use For Political Meeting
West St Kilda Branch Labor Party seeks hall at Town Hall for a political debate with members of the Labor Party and National Party, prompting confusion over access and committee control. The motion to adjourn for a fortnight was carried as the Town Clerk pursues arrangements and broader discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilda
Ted Lionel Mante
Bom
R Allen
Tower Hall
Sculthorpe
Er Hint
Wil
Feng
Aed
Eview
Basnet
National Party
Labor Party
Alford
St Kilda
Rest for Soldiers and the Y M C A Rest Camp at Port Said
A returned soldier praises the YMCA as the grand work in Egypt, noting its rest camp at Port Said. He recalls large canteens, dining, and Red Triangle recreation, with beds, clean clothes, and attentive YMCA staff. Sports, prizes, and entertainment boosted morale for troops stationed near the coast.
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Auy Wala
Port Said
Australian Defencr Department
Ymlc.a
Egypt
Yatcva
Bea
Spa
Y.M
Prahran Club Wall at Chapel Street Carnival Event
The Prahran Club stall at the Chapel Street Carnival on Empire Day raised funds for the Australian Red Cross Appeal. The Wall was supervised by President Dr E Mortis and Mrs Mortis along with the secretaries Mrs W and Mrs Bishop, with the Bishop also assisting.
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Prahran Club
Chapel Street
Mortis
Me W
Bishop
It Wasnt Cricket Nanipatient Pam Story
Fragmentary note speaks of a mother asking about a daughter’s behavior and a child nicknamed Pam. The text is garbled and includes phrases about a baby aged three months and a conflict or question about actions before birth. Names and details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Pam
Ido
Abs
Hew Weapon Against Zeppelins
The Central News reports a new weapon claim by Mr J A Bawdrink a well known emblem at hea. Invented by an option at experts the device supposedly pierces a Zeppelin from below igniting a hidden primer to cause a gas leak. The wallet is said to travel at vendona velocity emitting a tail of arta and can be fired from rifles or machine guns though details remain uncertain.
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Central News
J A. Bawdrink
Seppelina
Bambeook
Axperta
Ignitiane
Bombardier Wells and Carpentier Doomed Rivals Clash
A historical account recalls the bitter boxing rivalry between Bombardier Wells and Georges Carpentier. They trained together at the Flin Hotel in Keigh Sea, then split paths with Wells pursuing sprinting and debt. Carpentier, guided by manager Ashel Wells, plotted to defeat Wells in a planned comeback, describing heated meetings by the fireplace and strategic talks on how to “eat his we” by knocking Wells out in serious contests. The narrative covers Ghent and National Sporting events where Carpentier defeated Wells in dramatic fashion.
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Eugene Corri
Wynbardier Welle
Carpentier
Flin Hotel
Keigl Sea
Ashel Wells
Carpentier Wells
Ovenee
Nepentier
Wells
Ghent
Jaudon
Welle
A Hat Chase Collapse in a Street Scene
An amusing episode shows James Smith chasing a hat across town in a river of slang and misheard words. A Jap merchant's store misnaming leads to a humorous misunderstanding as Smith clambers into stalls and narrowly avoids injury while the chase ends with him paying twice the hat price after a toppled vehicle.
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James
Smith
Ature
Turaire
Eholideur
Jos
Scarce Cash Sparks Talk of Subscriptions and Debt
A fragment from a 19th century letter discusses financial strain and pledges, noting a reader offering 200 pounds if other subscribers join, while others pledge smaller sums. The text reflects concern over money, lenders, legal tender, and social pressures in a household economy.
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Manny
Twain
Tree Mask of Kay's Componed Hemme for Opagine and Ontts
Fragmentary OCR hints at a tree mask tied to Kay, described with unusual terms like Adnated and Opagine. The readable bits suggest a local note on a carved item, its origin tied to Kay and a named place, but details are unclear and scattered.
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Tomo
Kay
World Wide Notes on Insect Spread and Ancient Treaties
The article discusses travelable insects and their introductions via ships, noting unusual pests and methods of spread across seas and continents. It then shifts to a historical treaty overview, detailing early alliances involving Britain, Portugal, and other powers, and reflects on walking as a measure of character and temperament.
Fragmented council scene turns on meddling chair and laughs
In a gaslit council chamber the chairman faces a noisy gathering. One objector mocks the chair while another councilor complains of weak leadership and want for honorarium. Amidst the jests a pivotal voice defends the chair and the group contemplates party loyalty.
Fragmented artifact notes from a damaged text about gloves
The readable fragments discuss gloves made from Ege shells and mention unknown terms and distorted phrases. References to materials, crafting, and value appear but are largely unreadable, with several garbled names and numbers obscured by the damaged print.
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Qantstown Hall
Rest
Ball & Tem
Agenst
Bombardier Wells and Carpentier
Brookville Gardens
Toorak
The
Prahran and
St. Kilda Chronicle
South Yarra
Business Directory
W. Gannall
Carhisle-st., Balactive
Nova Agenta
F. J. Shenfield
Chapel-street
Windsor
A. Tolson
MMBS
M. Johnston
Dandenongrd
Tel. W
F. J. Ani
Toxak Road
Plumber, Gashiter, &c. Sanitary Plumber
Entate Aganta
Malvern-rd.y Prahran
T. Haynes & Co
Toorak-rd
Savings Bank
Tel
J. A. Garter
Toorak-ed
Leather Goods
N. Macfarlan
Owen's Auction Room
Chapel-st., Windsor
China and Glass Emporium
Lumley & Son
Jewellers
Q. E. Bodycomb
Wo. Chas. Prince We Co
Thomas Ward
Aeante
Holdsworth Bros
Chapel St., Windsor
Opticians
Roy Holdsworth
Landon
High-street
St. Kilda
Chemiats
Grocers
Fas
Strest
Prahran
Universal Gash Stores
Chapel-st
Comer Wellington St
Icansed
Dalivared
Chas. Hiam
Carlisle St
Balaclava
Tailor and Mercer
Sealey
Tooral Rd
Coswumiere and
Ladies’ Tail
Jones
Hillman
Ironmongers
A. J. Boast
A. Sydney Gowen
Chapel St
W. M. Richards
Job Vines
Murphy
Puister, Paperhangee
Signweiler
Phooe
J. Drews & Son
Butshers
Satengye
W. Bieiden
Cue Wed Paraily Hacker
Laude
Orcas
Ilia
Bastar
Ffernateil
Lon
Furan
Willey
Hochtamon-Tors
Erite
Saniivalier
Megisetes
Alont
Twsar Hotter
ALBAN
Rome
Livereas
Faune
Tobin
Alubarrdta
Alliaire
Zohn
Tob of Gaunt
Council Humours
M Diatrict Tome
Uma
Laughtar
Anothar Pariah Counellinr
Eatrman
Gelbsmaderman
Pune
Weil
Jame Bexwalt
Fiom
Ain Council
Jimi
Germany
Elyby Gourt
Ege
Alice Orks
Hida
Donna Nist
Ian Short
Sui
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