St Kilda Council Controversy Over Dr Gray Preselection
A report from a St Kilda deputation indicates Dr Gray did not intend to seek preselection for a council position. Queenie Gray defends his patriotism, praising his wartime service and citizenship while criticizing rival recruitment and public sentiment among ratepayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las
Clarke
de Burneyt Gray
St Kilda
Joe
Gray
Bert
Gao
Queenie Gray
Juure
Cumber Ratepayers Jie
Edgar Chalke
Burnett Gray
Charges Against Fruiterers at Prahran Court
Prahran prosecutions heard on Thursday involving Nesley Moore, Arthur Dickson, and others charged with selling and possessing unwholesome oranges and apples. Evidence suggested several cases of mouldy fruit and the depot action noted a minimum penalty was imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran Court
Nesley Moore
P.M
Ata Russell
Philig
Prahran
Prahran City Band Plans Picture Night at Empress Theatre
The Prahran City Band announces an upcoming Picture Night at Empress Theatre Chapel on a Tuesday in July. A special programme will be presented with ticket prices around 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehran
Prahran
Empress Theatre Chapel
Tlokews
Colonel Moidaworth Honored At Prahran Meeting
A Prahran gathering on Monday praised Colonel Moidaworth for his service as a former councillor. The motion, moved by Ce Nicolson and seconded by Ce Ginn, declared that Moidaworth fully deserved the honor conferred upon him, with a cablegram of congratulations sent to Colonel Flodeworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran
Seferrad
Besa
Holdeworth
Ricoisun
Colonet Sideworthy
Ce Nicolson
Ce Ginn
Deci Yoward
Colonel Floldewort
Unclear text fragment from London publication
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Lanson and Rathomlle SRD with signatures and a London context. Reading is incomplete but signals a possible literary or signature related note with several garbled proper names and a London reference.
Recruiting Officer Resigns and Prahran Depot Leads
At a Pratran City Council meeting on Monday evening a communication from W A Morton announced his resignation as recruiting officer for the Parkner electorate. He thanked the council, staff, and organisers for support, noting the Prahran depot headed the list outside Melbourne for recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratran
W. A. Morton
Parkner
Sergeanis Reid
Marehwil
Prabrag Town Hall
Witch
Prahran
Melbourne
East Yarra Province election nominations closed
Legislative Council election for East Yarra Province sees two candidates standing after death of Robt Bathett. Williamt Haslam Elgar and Percy Jones Russell nominated. election set for next Thursday. Campaigns include tramways, country roads, soldier settlement, and industrial development in the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomsday
Yerra
Legislative Council
Robt Bathett
Williamt Haslam Elgar
Marta Street
Kiserawick
Valistor
Percy Jones Russell
Prospect Hill
Corner
Edger
Pas
Grea
Britain
National Federation Pestiran branch meets at Municipal Buildings
The Pestiran branch of the National Federation held a meeting at the Municipal Buildings with Mayor Cr Embling presiding. Delegates were chosen to draft a State political platform, with Senator Fairbairn and Mr Maxwell addressing attendees and plans set for monthly meetings and state involvement.
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Pestiran
National Federation
Muncipal
Cr Embling
Goa
Srostor Fairbairn
Geo. A. Maxwell
Fawkner
Nat Oly
Cr EH. Willis
Gr Nicolson
Ce + Willis
Federation
Senator Fairbairn
Mr Mexwell
Messrs Godley, Ballby
A. Stevens
Keene
Warren
B. Maitiens
Sig Nicolson
Willis
Wee
Hughes
Wate
Dell
Matthews
Beilby
Bangs
Cooke
Cr Willis
Loyal Canterbury and Wattle Ledges Presentation Night
Members and visitors attended a Monday presentation at the Diaprosary Hall Cecil Street Prahran. D.P. R Watt awarded Bro. Jacobs with a PD P collar while Arch Draidees Sister Snooks presented Sister Shaw a framed axe. A noted harmony program was contributed by multiple members, with praise for Bro. Watt and Bro. Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury and
Wattle Ledges
Cecil Sitet
Prahran
Bev. Droben
Bro. Thomson
Board of Directore
Bro
R. Watt
Drohnn
Drohan
Jacobs
D.P
No. 8 District
Bro. Jacobs
P.D.P
Watt
Jacobe
B. Peebles
Payne
T Hanks
Snooks
Shaw
Draid
Official opening of the Elwood State School and Fine Building
The Elwood State School marks its official opening with the Fine Building receiving ceremonial unveiling. The event celebrates the completion of the new classrooms and facilities, highlighting improvements in education and community support for Elwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Elwood Opens New State School Amid Wide Community Support
Minlaster for Education Mr A S Lawson officially opened the new State Soli on Scott Street Elwood in a ceremony attended by Mayor Dr Baratt and many locals. The modern structure cost 5 000 and serves 510 pupils, with a half holiday granted for the opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Lawson
Minlaler
Scott Street
Elwood
Hed Unis
McCutehaan
M's L.A
Baratt
Questen Hewison
Soulthorps
C. Catani
J.P
R. Wills
Bir Etger B. Clarke
Wills
MeLawson
Stwood
Wien
Gamber Ob
Lawson
Barnat
Robinson
Thomas Rent
Sin Kilda aac ments of Monday evening cert
Unclear fragment outlines a Monday evening event or note about an upcoming cert with references to LANSRED COMPOUND for communications and colds. Sparse readable facts limit precise interpretation of entities or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sin Kilda
Prahran Council Considers Chapel Street Traffic Regulation
At a Prahran City Council meeting a request from the Prahran Progress Association urged tighter regulation of foot and vehicular traffic on Chapel Street. Dr Woodfull moved to refer to the legislative committee, while criticism noted the need for a progressive approach and clarification from association representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran
Wee
HL Landen
Ace
Prabran Progress Association
Woodfill
Ginn
Progress Association
Council
Snapching
Chap Street
Soyting
Woodfull van Heesthem
Commings
Prahran Industries Health Committee Reports Work Act Compliance
Prahran Council health committee announced on Monday evening that the new regime for registration under the Factories and Shops Act has been approved. Maynard, Cameron and Co Malvern Road confectionery, A. H. Pyner Prahran Arcade, ladies wear, and Bary Lem Chapel Street provide employer listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran
Maynard, Cameron and Cos
Malvern Road
A. H. Pyner
Prahran Arcadé
Loys, &S
Untitled fragment on Child Welfare and local services
An OCR fragment describes a local event about child welfare services and a booth with offerings for children. It mentions a person and several unclear items related to protection and health. The text is heavily garbled and partial.
Death of Mr Willis Baldwin at Melbourne Hospital
Mr Willis Baldwin aged 53 died at Melbourne Hospital after an accidental discharge of a revolver while overhauling a bank’s regalia at Union Bank M2 Bourns. He resided in Irene Place Prahran leaving a widow and a daughter. He was an office-bearer of the City of Prahran Masonic Lodge and well regarded by many friends. The funeral and related details were to be announced.
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Willis
Baldwin
Melbourne Hospital
Union Bank
Wis
Irene Place
Prahran
Balawi
Prabran
Amort
J.P
Me ¥. Riand
City Collect
Amathed
Prahren
Iho
Bik Aemir
Aldseitun
Quen Victoria Sivetiong Iiseaves
Hispital Wis
Crouwediunl
NTP
Uuarky
Sressitar
Leliverin
Public Works Committee
Commerciab
Neuchatel Saphaite Scott
Methuen
Ari
Brittany Chalrobag
Sydney
Thinsauids
PruipAl
Naylor Saul
Bremight
Erin
Helles
Piskfoed
Kimhlina Thason
Tito
Iby Astanniyes
Alan Ray
Wes Roothwaite
Kiland
Linseed Compound Promises Relief for Coughs and Colds
A damaged OCR item describes a linseed compound claimed to ease coughs and colds. The fragment mentions patient relief at a facility or remedy context, with garbled phrases suggesting medicinal use and a brand or preparation name.
Prahran Council Moves on Public Works and Site Choices
Prahran council met Monday to discuss public works including quarry work, road construction, site selection near Chapel Street, and transport links. A committee recommendation urged choosing a convenient rail area site with safety and cost concerns, while debate centered on site location near tram routes and compliance with metropolitan utility guidance.
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All Saints
ME Saints
Dhe
Anit
Obs Wirtesur
Cr Heuer
Nagle Sai Phe
Li Breuison
Patie
Cummitlee
Woodfall
Pickford
Chaiereun
Chapel-street
St. Killa
Abrahay
Harman
Comitiee
Prahran Court Case On Separation and Support
In a Monday Prahran Court session a complaint by Mary O'Piries alleged a breach of separation terms and weekly maintenance payments. The case described her living with two daughters, receiving £2 weekly, and details of her husband’s payments and property, with both sides debating the adequacy of the separation deed and ongoing support obligations.
Disorderly proceedings at St Kida Court in June hearing
A chaotic transcript from St. Kida Court in June records multiple defendants including Helure Stensey Love and Sarai Smithwick Levi facing charges. Widespread confusion and irregular testimony surround a datageronin apeest and a series of alleged offenses across numerous individuals and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focstkiy
Helure Stensey Love
Sarai Smithwick Levi
Curtis
Kuld Mul Capa
Witla Fat McPor
Jamies Lively
Rayhard Gren Wert
Claargal
Irene
Heype
Eharte
Roy Jono
Taving
Heap Fughie
Hackney Carriage Fees Debate Across Regions
Melbourne council and Hackney Carriage Commission discuss proposed fee changes for drivers. Officials from Australia and Wales push for a conference to study abolishing the current fare, urging legislative review and potential amendments.
Linseed Compounds Unclear Trade Names Featured
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled product names and regional mentions. It references linseed compounds and various market terms with unclear attribution. No coherent event or outcome is identifiable from the readable fragments.
Prolific Railway Cost Debate With Government Officials
A disrupted parliamentary session discusses proposed railway freight and fare changes. Members query the Railways Department, voting on allowances and potential extension plans while criticizing managerial efficiency and pricing. Strong entities include government, railway, Cambie, and related officials.
Municipal Tramways and Evening Meeting Report
A fragmentary account describes a municipal tramways discussion at a Pratiray Cadieil meeting on Sunday. The report mentions imagined timing changes to a route, passenger convenience, and staffing details, with nods to engineers and observers. The text is garbled and partial, but indicates debates over track usage and street access affecting riders and infrastructural work.
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Hilda Municipal
Rahran Prosecutions
Moidaworth
Lanson
Stu Puisonary
East Yarra Province
Edgar
Caulfield
Edgar Steait
Lear
Tynes
Cr Francis
Glenbualy
Maysir Dunbar
Sit Green
Toorotga
Ashran
UAOD
Chapel Street
Prahran Industries
Wiketow
Goftena
Vince
Brosnan
Prahran Council
Jane Presem
Ge Ebling
Jarl Cte
Angeham
Pickians
Naylor
Newhon
Waydfull
Willis Metwrick
Minch
Junes
Cnnferency
Metropatican Gan
Sregener
Sefenlang
Massetenne
Alreay
Mar
St. Kida Court
Stevens
Knalnyieth
Miro
Howe
Arcaeital
Valovia
Uysien
Soranlakcann
Mary
Wess
Charles Edyard
Garimersip
Furriers
Drivirs
VSD
Traalway Baseloy ES
Pralwaw
Stonilay
Tedlenwine
Australia
Australian Tramway
Melbourne de Coureil
Sei Sayeth
Wales
Westerte
Cre Plintott
Kay
Rebeuy Freighte On
Xureases
Pravkas Counsil Niscussinin
AP Mfte
Athe Pranrayy Council
Freighys and
Fares Ie
Sabl
Starons
Willie
Hartlamet
Cearmestiere
Ian
Teomaane
Suiravaganénrbere
Ecuevn
aeRnes
Herta
Bod
Municipal Tramways
CH Pickford
Medlin
Pratiray Cadieil
Gary
Saul
Aghia
Beryceting Stieely
Tai
de Bichiori
Beast
Saylor
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