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Newspaper

Prahran Chronicle

Location

Prahran, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1916

Page

5

Council Debates Chair Purchase and Deputation Request

At the Mandapeg council meeting the mayor presided as debate over buying chairs continued. A request from the Federated Furnishing Trade Society of Australasia for a deputation was received and the motion to simply receive the deputation passed.

Prats Council A. Dobson Soi Australasia Pedival Council Pratran Council Gian Nayton Ce Gian Ce Gino Naylor Ce Naylor Ginn Nicolsoy Meynard Gr Nayor Cr Heyward Cr Naylor Counsiites Lagu Nicolon Vrabrag Progress Association Gina Mellweick Miyor Abraham Gino Labor Party Nicolyou Gion Deputa Sion Colely

Unclear text fragment reports local notes and oblique figures

A dense, partly garbled notice bundle mentions individuals, community roles, and sums. It references a cemetery trust, a church or lodge event, war work donations, an estate probate with a £130 276 valuation, and various local office actions in Prahran and Toorak.

Wn H. Grazawond Prahran Lodge Lave John Torpbull O — Iving Road Toorak

Join the Colors Every Man Physically Fit is Wanted

A wartime recruitment notice calls for men in good physical condition to enlist. It urges readiness and patriotism, outlining the broad appeal of service and the demand for able-bodied volunteers.

Recruits Sought For Armed Forces Enlistment

The notice details medical examination and enlistment for new recruits. It mentions eligibility, travel to a metropolitan area for the process, and requirement of a medical exam before acceptance.

Prahran Rates Reported at Council Meeting

A Prahran council records meeting notes show Abe kunquab as chair for this year’s rates. The council paid up to £98,116, with amounts received from June to June summarized, indicating the total of rates becoming due and collected.

Pratren’ Council Abe Kunquab Tvel

Wattle Lodge Mo Female Branch Elects Officers at Fortnightly Meet

The UAO D Wattle Lodge in Prahran held its fort night meeting at the Victoria Hall High Street on Sid inst. The annual account showed funds totaling £638 17 4 23 with auditors Gors and Nrehalean reporting proper condition. District President Jacobs installed officers led by Arch Deaitess Bialer Shaw and Secretary Susie Barrenger. A combined presentation with Loyal Canterbury College is planned at the D speuary Hall next Monday. diplomas may be awarded and numerous other prizes noted.

Victoria High Street Prahran Gors Nrehalean Bidiss Asak Deaitess Bialer Shaw Guardiae Taylor Guardian E. Barrenger Susiee Barrenger Tressurer Murphy Druiders Birds Sistore Lolley and Gray Bards H. Snoots Auditor Harwony B. Abarrenger Sodoks Nantis Day Walker Green Vagr Joumson Campbell Bunce Jacobs Tone Goth

Prahran Public Library Report on Lending Activity

The Prahran Public and Free Lending Library submitted a monthly report to the council via the city librarian Mrs McMicken. Daily register shows 412 visitors with 497 borrowers, winter days had 92 books loaned per day, and the notes mention ongoing progress and periodical stock, including Bird Books and biographies.

Chy Bi McMicken Public Library Hesston

Prahran Progress Association Meeting Debates Drain Work

The Prahran Progress Association discussed flood risks from the new main drain on the Yarra and the £11,000 cost. Members urged council action on rubbish deposits near the drain and proposed investigating the issue before involving the council.

Araade Hallam T. Kneale Sawin Vania Mars Danis Yarra Lurrsine

Prahran Council Approves Land Lease and Park Improvements

Prahran Council approves lease of land for a shelter to be erected by the Railway Department, with sewerage removal omitted. The council plans to improve chamber ventilation, install 600 watt lamps, and inform St Kilda Council of yearly £40 maintenance support. Wages of foreman J Netsn raised by £8 per session. City surveyor to proceed with Toorak Park improvements with Cricket Club contributing two thirds of £1 5s 6d estimate. Woolfiel opposes spending on paths. Evemimate for Silex driveway to be based on Weardway 50 feet width.

Prahras Thorek St.Kilds Toorak Park Prahran Cricket Club Cr Woolfuil Coub Silex Idra-Avetie Weardway

St John Ambulance Beats to Improve Town Hall Facilities

Dr Abeanam urged steps to provide space at the Town Hall for St John Ambulance Association members to carry on their work. The association praised for duties aiding families and soldiers. Requests for tram shelter near Malvern and Grong roads highlighted and Post Office communication noted approval for a letter pillar at the Tourak coach and Chapel street interstation.

Abeanam Ihr Heahens Brah St John Ambuance Association Wille Abrabsin Malvern Grong Roads Ganzingiem Yarra Cierle Prahran Tourak Coach Chapel Street

Bugler Bill and the Moonlit Firing Line

A fragmentary wartime verse scene portrays a bugler named Gill felled in combat. The speaker recalls the firing line under a moonlit sky and a plea for justice as comrades mourn and hope for divine judgment on the Kaiser.

Firiny

Canterbury Lodge Holds Annual Hall Meeting and Officer Elections

The Loyal Canterbury lodge held its yearly meeting at Duspensery Hall Prahran. Officers were elected for the ensuing term including Arch Dea­d Bro. S. Payor and Secretary Bro. A. H. Barenger. The balance sheet and auditors’ report were adopted, funds noted as sound, and a ceremony installed officers with District President presiding.

Canterbury Duspensery Ceciltreet Prahran Bro. H. Clarke Alpine Lodge The Olive Leaf Lodge Bro. C. Ashonan G8. Payne Barrenger Arch Bro D Forbes Arch Deaid S. Payor Bro T. Brown A. H. Barenger A. T. Neathéside Guardian Bro. Denman Guardian W. Gray Bros WC. Neath S Murphy G Jorm Ston W. Stanley A. Watt S.jecoba J. Wright S. Jecoba W Standley D. Forbes Forbes

Tramway controversy in council over new line

A tumultuous discussion details plans for a Metwaursy Tramways project in Austin and surrounding areas. Debates focus on ownership, funding, penny duties, and the expected practical effects of introducing electric tramcars through disputed passages and property rights.

Fragmented note on Ada mis chemistry and names

A fragmented OCR note mentions Ada chemistry and several unclear names such as Simone, Lamon, and Puglane. The text includes times and phrases with uncertain spelling, offering minimal readable facts for a short notice.

Simone Bee

Allags AF Palm Carmawee Reported Reading Ricst Findings

Readable fragments describe a report on Allags AF Palm and Carmawee with mentions of Ricst findings. The text is garbled OCR but suggests a local notice or brief item. Entities include Allags AF Palm and Carmawee. No clear dates or organizations are fully legible.

Alfrec hospitel Laboratory donation recognized

A donation and award from the Alfred Rot ital were acknowledged by Norman as secretary inviting hospital staff to join a celebration. The note lauds the care facilities and mentions welcome remarks for patients and staff amid a ceremonial event.

Air Norman Wrinieaiest Alfred Rotital Prahran Coumet Sraungsianmt Evkay Ab ‘Eptisa Abe Hospital Stafr Abraham Ead Combs Steele Tee Premise Benyattee, Ly Winpelalh Mail

Prahran Court Proceedings and Racing Notes

A Prahran Court session is listed for Monday June 12 with multiple names and matters noted. The record includes racing results and horse names with riders, odds, and finishes, alongside notices about smoking restrictions and public interest items.

Rovers Edge Have in Farm League Thriller

In a South Suburban Football Association match the WEI Rovers defeated the Havers with key goals by McStahon and Brown. Stark scoring runs and strong forward play helped the Rovers pull ahead late in the game. final minutes saw defensive holds and a flurry of shots from both sides.

WEI Rovers Kil Gibbs Rovers James Rlewou Sam Siokes Wal Rovers Hamat Ydarler Aickell Dames Thrork Baler Rovere Fen Mate Poate L Lukind Daly Hrachinr Friemd Nrwwa Font St Oath Mfcconnett Red Novara Havers Falcowers Brown Mriend L. Stoked Agi Fine Ork H. Stokes Revere Rovery le Mihi McCenest Hrown Earepa Friea Gable Carver Krewe Hirareh Wrecher Mabe Ant ‘Wuss Goal Weber McCommell Stahey Sateen Ewsn Jg Balters Har “Prueba W. McMintos, A. Muttaber Marae

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