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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
2
A chaotic Prahran gathering discussed tram fare policy and the role of the tram company. Proponents urged lower fares and broader reform while opponents warned against disruptive public groups and petty actions. The meeting highlighted tensions between immediate costs and longer term urban planning, with calls for wiser leadership and public accountability.
A Tuesday evening event at the Mount Wider church celebrated Mr Gibson, former hospital secretary, with speeches by Mr Waine and others. Trustees presented a fine ornamental rug and a gift, praising his service as attendees shared refreshments and tributes in a warm, ceremonial farewell.
In Prahran area a benevolent society received a £30 cheque via MLA Dugald Mackintosh and a donation from Mr Dobbin Chapel Street Prahran for distributing meat soups to the poor. A Sunday service under the Prahran Association auspices will be held at the Town Hall. Foresters social marked the first anniversary of female costs of Foresters in the UCD with a large turnout.
The public was shocked by King Edward's illness causing the postponement of the Coronation and the cancellation of related celebrations. The mood turned to gloom as neighbor towns awaited further word, with churches and markets subdued and public notices declared for Thursday’s service in altered circumstances.
A coronation service at Malvern’s Brethrenye Church honored the King amid royal illness. Rev Canon Roddy led prayers for the Queen and Royal Family while town officials hosted a Coronation Fete. Residents gathered, with the mayor addressing children before a parade of banners showing public sympathy.
A lengthy procession headed by the Mal yvern Military Beass Band traveled along Glen and Dandenong roads to Caulfield racecourse. At Prahran City Hall a civic service honoring King Edward VII was held with Mayor Dr L W Holmes presiding and a large turnout of councillors ministers and townsfolk. A sermon on Kings Divorce and loyalty followed, with a combined choir and benediction by Rev WS Holland. Souvenir programmes were distributed to attendees.
The St Kilda court heard a charge against Robert Sloane for allegedly forging documents to defraud Lilian Blanche Browe, with the mayor and officials present. Evidence described a received sum and a claim that Sloane provided information leading to the charge, and trials were set for nearby cases within hours.
A muddled case at de Sto Kilda Court yesterday involved Samuel Bod charged with misappropriating £810 from Wat Charles Noirfet on 16th January, amid chaotic talk of opening a leather shop in High Street Bond and failed partnership schemes. The tale spans loaning, suspected deception, a bank visit, and a court finding of a foolish act, with further mentions of an Amateur Sports Club of France challenging European amateur teams and a Polytechnic Club sending squads to Paris.
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