Uncertain May Evening Message From St Kilda Amid War News
In a fragmentary late 19th or early 20th century note, references surface to St Kilda hopes and a May evening event, with mentions of Kitchener and Russia voyage. The garbled text hints at a formal address or tribute connected to war service, a Mayday style obligation, and a letter from Journalian to Lieutenant Dug, plus a family note tied to Prahran and Malvern.
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St. Kilda
Nalion
Kitchener
Russia
M.S. Hampshire
USA
Nis
Tournalian
Durgan
Coun
Pscot
Prahran
Snow Bank
Me Reid
Dangheer
Weller
Malvern
St Kilda Club Meeting Notes Local Transport and Rifle Cup
A St Kilda club meeting discusses injuries and rules for railway and motor transport, the London era affairs, and a talk on the pure Ormond game. The group considers metropolitan funding and the need to regulate motor traffic. The St Kilda Rifle Club plans its annual meeting Friday at Town Hall.
Sunday School Concert Inspires Che Punt Meth Sundays
A Sunday School programme on Wednesday featured aged scholar Ab Ey rd, Miss K Gile, Miss Vy Hardeman, Mes E Woch and Me B Moy Lioghase. Songs delighted the audience, with infant and schoolchildren performing pieces like Gollywogs Go 4 Night and Crusoe. The piano and organ overhaul funded the east’s restoration.
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Aery
Che Punt
K. Gile
Slocufi
Vy Hardeman
Wisboist
Gollywogs
Fragmentary report on a Scottish minister’s reception
Clumsy OCR fragment notes a Monday return of a minister welcomed by a crowd of women. Phrases mention praise, fear, and popularity, but many words are garbled. The readable bits hint at a sermon and public reaction without clear names, places, or dates.
LimmiRed Compoative Out Comers
Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief item about a local contest or comparison failing to name participants clearly. Readable names and places are obscured, leaving an outline of an event with unclear outcome and participants.
French Week Appeal mobilizes support for Red Cross Fund
Prahran hosts a public meeting in the Town Hall chaired by Mayor Dr Medlwrice to organize Baton Day on July 4 and National French Day relief efforts. Officials praise French sacrifices at Verdun, urge broad civic participation, appoint a seven member committee, and schedule events through July 25 including concerts and theatre for fundraising.
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PRAM
Red
Prahran
Fiscch Red Gross
Verdun
Trenoty
Secresary
Brance
France
Salonita
Wnds
Genil
Willis
Mis W
Young Wee
Ton
Hon
Secretariss
Massis T
Simmons
Halkyard
Rogers
Hopkins
Doubleday
Beilby
K. Norman
Lriv
Tay
Mac Estate Auction Sells Building Materials Despite Weather
Auctioneer Mr Davs White conducted a sale at Mac's Estate Mor portrayed as a smort and necest wale of building material on a Saturday. Despite adverse weather buyers attended well and all sheds of material were sold at satisfactory prices. A adjournment followed to the villa Bright View where purchases continued briskly and prices rose, with rates up to 60.4 feet and bids over £8.
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Davs White
Mordiellot
Mac
Mordialloe
St Killde Street Lighting Applications Routed to Committee
In a Monday council meeting three new lamp requests were heard for Gordon Avenue, Meredith and Coleridge streets, and for lamps near Mugford Street. Debate focused on fair distribution under the annual lamp rule, with calls to refer the three urgent applications to the Lighting Committee for review and action.
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Camne
LL Quacriil
Girone
Gordon Avenue
Muford Steet
Coleridge Steent
Lamond
Sculthorpe
Hewisna
Syston
Henung Wan
de Baenet
Commie
Elwood Canal Drainage Plan Referred to Councils
The St Kilda Council discussed a Public Works Department drainage proposal for Elwood Canal. Ten cmy sizes and plant establishment were noted, with the council urged to take over the project and coordinate with Brighton. The mayor postponed the matter for a conference with Caulfield and neighboring councils to reconvene in the near future.
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Ane
Bisrauil Caauld
Brighton
Dada
Craifed
Erghia
Marriibin
Mechanics' Institute for Elwood on council agenda
The St Kilda Council received a letter from B Clarke secretary of the South Ward Progress Association asking the Government to reserve land on Jantab Gleibunnly road Elwood for a Mechanics Institute near existing post office and fire station works. The proposal was commended. council agreed to accede to the request and to arrange a deputation including two MPs to consult the Minister of Lands.
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St. Kilda
My . B. Clarke
Gleibunnly
Elwood
BlcCutcheop
M.L.A
Me Snowball
McEwen the Great Scottish Entertainer Amaze Audience
AlcRiwen, a renowned Scottish entertainer, has enjoyed a successful season in City Hall Prebeen with feats of mind reading magic and hypnotism. McEwen’s stage act includes needlefinding feats, mind reading, and audience challenges, eliciting astonishment and laughter, while remaining a courteous, gentlemanly host alongside other musical acts on the program.
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AlcRiwen
Tall
McEwen
Atlantic Ocean
Audiecies
MaEwen
Mick Wep
Siana
Lorraine
Sebone
Wattle Lodge Meeting Notes At High Street Lodge Barn
A scrambled report from Wattle Lodge at High Street Prabren describes a Monday evening meeting with dances and prizes. It notes Sister Duncan’s proposed ritual, mentions past president duties and a forthcoming lodge concert under the district president Fy Gaison.
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Siver
Hanrager
Sistese
Mamguees
Duncan
Dutict
Bro
Fy Gaison
Siniere
Jrueade
Social gathering for late vicar at Hoseyboar's Hall Middle Park
A pleasant social event at Hoseyboar's Hall Middle Park honored the late Reverend AP Macfarlane now incumbent at St Paul's Frankitos. Parishioners presented him with a handsome copy desk, a revolving study, and keepsakes from choir and Friendly Society as church officials welcomed the visiting vicar EJ Willycombe and Mr Unbye.
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Hoseyboar’s Hall
Middle Park
Toraday
St. Anselm's Gharch
AP. Macfarane
S. Paul's
Muncfarlane
Brown
Cratch
Unica
W.c.tuwphiis
Churchwaedes
Waeraly
EJ Willycombe
Unbye Abe
B. Guy
Me B.gillard
Pianins
Man Missing From Adverts Inspires Curious Scrutiny
Local readers note a stray fragment mentioning a man who avoids advertisement and public notices. The piece hints at a broader interest in attention to civic postings and the role of notices in community life. The readable text suggests questions about accountability and visibility of public communications.
Ward election turmoil and candidate details emerge
Local municipal election notes reveal candidate Willie for the Tourak ward facing disqualification under medical guidance while other figures like EL Lautan and J G Cooke appear in related campaign mentions. The August ballot is noted with looming regulatory questions and ward contests across St Kilda and nearby areas, with uncertain outcome.
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Blackauute
Willie
Tourak
Clackmore
Ordery
Whi
Mrr
EL Lautan
J GQ Cooke
Xowwle
Lushan Jel
Muielbal
St Kilda
Vista Neering
Cyan
Tive
Eamaliniyes
Picture Night at Royal Pixies Society Event
The Pratran and District Seattiah Society held a successful picture night on Wednesday at the Royal Pixies. A splendid evening featured fine art, and the society's pipe band delivered first-class music. Mr J Stewart, musical siree or, was complimented on the entertaining evening.
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Pratran and
Join the Colors Enlistment and Separation Allowance
Military notice outlines enlistment for men aged 18 to 45 with a 34. inept wording. It directs where to report to town halls or depots and mentions a separation allowance for married men on daily pay, detailing its relation to daily rate. The text is garbled but references enlistment, location, and a separation payment policy.
Fragmented notes from unnamed event and vendors
An unreadable OCR fragment lists various terms like Peachir-Elae, Nips, Dore, Dace, hired workers, eight saddened entities, and items such as Concert Ticksix and Priming Works. The passage also mentions names like Kase Bowens and Wade and a garbled phrase treated as a brand or item.
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Dore
Kase Bowens
Wees
Wade
Willful window damage case heard at South Yarra court
Proceedings detail a charge of wilfully harming a pane of glass at a premises in Clarw street South Yarra with witnesses including Drake, Gan, and Walter Abidgey owner. Estimates put the window damage at £9 6 0, with claims totaling £16 1 0 and other related costs. Legal representatives (Mr Nigau for plaintiffs and Mr Caples for defendant) argued over compensation and extension dates. final arrangements appeared to hinge on a compensation sum and future settlement.
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Mouney
Runeaul
Mare
Flalop
Curwen-Wallne
Baugs
Layerr
Pharge
Willow
Frodarich Ubérivad Rae
Wwf
Coneiabje Evo
Drake Corpar
Cmt
Plsinanan
Doris
Clarwstreet
South Yarra
Aulowat
Tota
Nigau
Eclantaivan
Caples
Rm Litelated
Wall
Robert
Anpines
Jones
Court records detail domestic dispute and payment claims
The case cites St Kilda Court with Dr. Hryweben and others, noting a major regulation breach and a driving history. Complainant alleges meals and boarder charges, while the defendant claims a weekly rate and prior arrangements. A court order favors the complainant for arrears and related expenses.
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Vuerdny
J. Lave
Aplain Wile
Aid Meyerssuaith
Drake
Abe
Wwe
Aisur
Axa
Lair
Timposeal
Sydney
Aewenil A
Vale of Tzimain
Ehurys
Lestie
B. Keay
Busta Oe
Lezele
Keateli
A. A Naylor
Grevertrent
Renaon
Naylor
Hriekwen
AU Keatel
Hu Wade
Diarner
Mira
Malvern Rates Figure in Early 20th Century Survey
The Malvern council records detail rate values from October 1, 1918 to May 31, 1916, totaling £14,782 5s 11d for a period and £26,080 0s 0d overall. A supplementary valuation and adjustments show a standing amount of £2,605 1s 4d with partial property substitutions.
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Yaar
Jung A
Wilks
Matvera
Tramway Traffic Reform Proposal Stirs Malvern
In a defense of tram safety and efficiency, Dr TEL Thremnsan outlines a reform plan for the Prahran tramway system. The notice references timetable changes, project deadlines, and local considerations affecting service during the coming weeks.
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Malvern Council
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Moyer Wiklet
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Dublin Health Tiguritiens
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Hetcebauer
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Tramway Traffic Reform
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Tel Thremnsan
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Carrie Week
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Cmearae
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