Dr Pickford's Tram Ticket Trench Opens Gentlemen's Debate
A Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust dispute arises after Dr Pickford boards a tram intending to reach St Kilda road. He pays 24 and is told to ride on without a transfer ticket after being told to take the next tram at Chapel Street. The case probes fairness and accountability in transfer practices and the treatment of passengers with limited funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran and
Malvern Tramways Trust
Pickford
Chapel Street
Tramway Official Hopes for Satisfactory Resolution
The tramway official expresses hope that whatever arises from Dr Pickford's complaint the matter will be settled satisfactorily.
Prahran Council Approves Registrations for Local Premises
The Prahran health committee reported on Monday afternoon that registrations under the Factories and Shops Act were approved for five premises. R. George at 946 Chapel Street employs four in clothing. O. J. Gillespie at 6 Kent Street runs a toy shop with four workers. Maples at 181 191 Chapel Street operates furnishings with six staff. Thomas and Epstein at 891 899 High Street provides dyeing and cleaning with fifteen employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran Council
R. George
Chapel Street
O. J. Gillespie
Kent Street
Maples
Thomas and Epstein
High Street
Prahran Council to Send Congratulatory Letters for War Distinctions
At its Monday meeting Prahran Council decided to forward letters of congratulation to relatives of local citizens who earned distinctions in the current war. Included is Captain M. J. Holmes, son of J. P. Holmes of Grandview Grove, and nephew of Cr Woodfull. Holmes had five brothers who enlisted, with three captains, one sergeant, and one private. K. W. Holmes was killed in the Royal Flying Corps. Dr Woodfull has eleven nephews, two of whom are in active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran
Woodfull
Armadale Baptist Church Marks Sixth Anniversary
The Armadale Baptist Church observed its sixth anniversary on a Sunday with large morning and evening crowds. Preachers were Rev. T. E. Ruth in the morning, Rev. H. F. Wright in the afternoon, and Rev. W. Boreham in the evening. Special singing led by H. Green accompanied services. A thanks offering funded a Kindergarten Room for the youngest scholars, adding to daily collections totaling £177. A tea and public meeting followed on Wednesday evening with strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armadale
T. E. Ruth
H. F. Wright
W. Boreham
H. Green
Brown's Bronchal Troches Promise Quick Throat Relief
Advert says Brown's Bronchal Troches ease throat irritation and hoarseness quickly. Lozenge sold by chemists. warns that untreated hacking cough, colds or bronchial conditions may worsen into pulmonary or asthmatic issues. Note signature John J. Brown & Son. prepared in Boston with European depot in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Brown & Son
John I. Brown & Son
Boston
U.S.A
Farrinston Road
London
England
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Beecham
Joseph Phillips
Green Street
Windsor
Guardian
Slowk
Chief Australian Office
Collins ST
Melbourne
School of Typewriting and Shorthand
HICH
ST. Prahran
Pitman
Miss Welsh
John Rosier
Tel
Orthopadic Institue
Swanston Street
Library Side
Beur Lees, Ae
Questa Tea Gardens
Windsor 3106
Esplanade
ST. Kilda
Mes, V.S. Kidge
Proprietress
A. & E. Millar
Ormond Road
Elwood
Brighton
E. J. V.nigan
Newton Chambers
Greville Street
Jahran
Stalbridge Chambers
Chancery Lane
Central
Astora
N. J. Munro
South Yarra
Foresters’ Hall
South St. Kilda
Circulating Library
the Hall
Mitford Street
Aia
Miss Readshaw
E.o Guepusil
M. Mendelsohn
LDS
Jurs
Winogan
Abn
Ronald “Vitrman
Miss Dora Alison
Brighton Rd
Brighton Road
Altson's Pharmacy
Westley
Queen St
H. D
Itley), Isurance Agents
Hawthorn
Carrum
Hassett's Commercial College
V. McPhee
M. Jones
V. Hennessy
D. Clutterbuck
L. Drayton
Hassett's
the Glen
Chapel
J. Cotas
Tarsene Paints
Tarsene Paint Works
Fish & Oyster Cafe
Acland Street
Cabie
Pantiey
Radmroweies
Cittver
Argyle Strat
Vox
Llent
AALF
the Chronicle
G. E. Bodycomb
Chas. Prince & Co
Thomas Ward
Lending Insurance Cos
Sme
Mrs. Coney
Costumiere
Porter-street
Gladstone Street
Colosseum
Chapel St
Meyers
Tawatan
Kooyong Road
Wamway
Prahran Industries
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