Painful scenes at a Prahran council meeting
A long Prahran City Council session ended after midnight with fiery exchanges between Cr Amott and Cr Forbes over a protest by Dr Amott challenging salary increases. Debate included accusations, personal sharp language, and a tense mezcla of loyalties before a divided vote and a brief clash between Amott and Chambers as the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran
Crs Amont
Forbes
Ira
Dr Amott
Annett
Annals of Prahran Council
CR Amott
Amott
Lynxton
Thomas Amott
Dr Forbes
Cr Forbes
Cr Amotsnett
John Turner
Dr Maddock
Cr Maddock
Gooch
Shill
Turner
Tom
Skinner
Cr Turner
Crs Forbes
Chambers
Luxton
Maddock
Amy Naylor
Doeg
Williams
Cr Simmons
Drs Amott
Dr A
Gr Chambers
Court proceedings and church bells mark a Melbourne case
The Neale case prompts counsel and judges to address the jury while Christ Church South Yarra and the Mission Chapel of St Lawrence share bell ringing observances. A charity supper and donations are noted from Prahran Benevolent Society with officers named Ravensburg and others in Armadale Ti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neale
Christ Church
South Yarra
Bella
St Lawrence
Prahran
South York
Ravensburg
Long Road
Armadale
Woodside Crescent
St Kilda Police Court Summary and City Council Meeting
St Kilda Police Court adjourns as Mr M E Benjamin confirms from the defeat trial while Mr dant appears. The St Kilda City Council convenes on Monday evening next.
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St. Kilda
St Kilda
South Yarra Trades Club Ladies Night Honors Prize Winners
The South Yarra Trades Club hosted a ladies night in Christ Church schoolroom to honor prize winners from the recent marine excursion sports. Mayor Gooch and President Wells attended as musical performances by Claud McIntosh and Miss Clarke, with Miss Simmons arranging the evening's comforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Yarra
W. Seatree
Ellie Fetherston
Green
J. T. ‘Turner
Pater
Will O' the Wisp
Chaseath
Comedietta
Chamion
Thespianramatic Club
Miss Mare Masters
Messrs
Chas. Dyson
Hi Russell
Marian
Miss Masters
Arthur Merton
Mr Dyson
Lulu
Ethel Simmons
Ethel
South Yarralles
Kruger
Yor Gooch
See
E. Simmons
Euchre Party At Prahran Trades Club Town Hall
Prahran Trades Club hosted a Thursday euchre evening at the Town Hall with many attendees. Mrs Feiss won the ladies prize and Mr Daniel took the gentlemen’s prize as President E J Dixon and Sec K Fletcher oversaw the event with light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran Trades Club
Feiss
Mr Daniel
E. J Dixon
Sec. K. Fletcher
Trades Club
Mas Win ston's Boormima Ryarr for sick child relief
An advertisement touts Mas Wins ton’s Boormima Ryarr as a harmless remedy to soothe a sick child. It claims to relieve pain sleep the child gently, calm gums, ease wind, regulate bowels and treat dysentery and diarrhea, offered by medicine dealers.
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Mas Winston
Prahran and Armadale surge in pennant semi finals
Prahran defeated South Melbourne 124 85 on the Armadale green as Niven led with 16 points and Morris Jones added 12. Armadale beat Camberwell 65 - 18 after a late rally, with Ronnie A and Waxman delivering standout moments. Inter club results left Prahran and Armadale contenders to claim the final pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran
South Melbourne
Armadale Green
Niven
Stead
Morris Jones
Kat
Jamea
Moss
Bowers
Cooper
Armadale
Camberwell
Albert Park
Armadals
Wonera
Ronnie
Blair
Waxman
Colonlsso
Doug
Colling
Warman
McDonald
Mac
Treacy
Good
Sid Smith
Puller
Charles
Armada
Cregeen
Baen Ed
Tm’ Ve & Boutce
Regrat
Arnelle Cn
Harvest Thanksgiving Service At Armadale Church
On Sunday February 5th the Armadale West church in Boundary Road hosted Harvest Thanksgiving with over 300 attendees. A 25 member choir led anthem and singing as F L F described the Feast of Tabernacles and unity across denominations while noting wartime trials and hope for peace. The Sunday school under Mr Balding numbered about 300 and the Wesleyan Conference plans its usual yearly business.
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Armadale West
Boundary Road
Wi Rey
Tabernacles
England
Africa
Armadale Friends
Balding
Wesleyan Conference
Empire Patriotic Fund Whispered Patent Tooth Aid
An OCR fragment promotes a tooth paste or mouthwash claiming to remove all odor from the breath and improve teeth condition. It mentions a London wholesale depot at 43 Farrington Road and references a gunmaker named Mr Krupa with alleged large income.
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Reece
Perfamara
Farrington Road
London
Rugi
Cricket Scores and Results From South Melbourne and Richmond Matches
South Melbourne played St Kilda on St Kilda ground last Saturday posting 922 for eight declared as McCormack McLeod Sutherland and Deane scored. Richmond were bowled out for 148 at their ground with Kelly top scoring and Hawkaburn’s Eddy Rush and Jones contributing 76 not out and 42 not out respectively. Hawksburn United beat Trinity at East Melbourne with scores Hawksborn 55 and 50 Trinity 37 and 16. Sports Depot Trophy saw North Ports defeat Yarra in a two-innings match 253 to 199 as Moon led scoring for North Ports with 44 and Jackson 25 Batting details include multiple players with notable scores and figures.
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Sports Depot Trophy
Sth Yarra
North Ports
Tat
Ioni
Dowsing
Jim Ryle
Birch
Howson
Moon
Hickey
Moxham
Maloney
Jackson
Turner
Swain
Deaf ear drums aid reaches 21000 in mailstallte fund
A garbled notice from Melbourne markets faint details on Dr Nicholeon’s artificial ear drums and a fundraising effort for deaf people linked to an institute in England. The fragment mentions J. K. Smith and a catalogue offer for cricket and tennis requisites and lists addresses inclines toward a Deafness related campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholeon
Kenry
L.C.F
Institute
Gunnersbury
Leadon
W, Enland
Fat-Saving Kitchen Cleaner Prompts Health Focus
Fragmentary note urges saving fat from cooking and cleaning tasks. Mentions road names and scattered phrases about oil, prepping, and waste. No clear event or individuals identified.
Prize Distribution At Christ Church South Yarra Sunday School
On Monday evening February 19 prizes were awarded for last November’s annual examinations. Canon Sookie, Mrs Tucker, and Mr W Brook spoke on duty to church school and teachers. A choir and solos accompanied the ceremony, with 60s votes noted and many scholars receiving special prizes funded by generous donors.
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Mra Tucker
Wise Stokes
Katie Meier
Canon Sookie
Ae Tucker
Misa Elsa Mewton
Katie Mercer
Katiespeary
Thomss Hatton
W. Brook
Canon Tucker
Secretarica
Feg Fite Gibbon Esq
Mble
Schnel
E. Bockhorst
Maggie Speary
Alice Hodgens
Sod
Snowers
May Stephen
Non
Tescher
Tied Pape
Ethel Bryan
Toswers
Minnie Baker
Elsig Smith
Mandon
Alice Marston
Violet Opey
Dolly Bryant
Emily Matthews
Annie Daria
Miss Tuocker
Douglas
Token
Gworge Hose
Harald Neal
Henry Pitman
Stephen Mallen
Charlie Quelch
Wiss
M. Croasley
Louuis Matthews
Fred Stephens
Alan Proctor
Tiga Vanton
George Foster
Avis Stephens
Frade Franklin
John McMicking
Eddie Powell
Stanley Hrgan
Tedeher
Atawers
Lancelot Stockdale
Bertie Reynolda
George Younus
Miss White
Grace
Bella Bloomfield
Ciase
Miss Spackman
Daisy Robertson
Nilda Young
Annie Bell
May Lynch
Mies Mi.enossley
Minnie Hell
Beatrice Stephenson
Nina Lynch
ITT
Miss W Carter
Wary Carlton
May Speary
Gladya Loyer
Caviors. TV
Miss Giller
Clara Foatne
Katin Speary
Claudia Speary
Kitty Stephenson
Misa Hichardson
Violet Opie
Queenie Fryer
Nilntermediate
Me . Tucker
Ernest Liney
Willie Beary
Portis Bullen
Wornings—Boyz. IT
Mr Butler
Willie Bullen
Lealie Opie
Tift
Mies Moore
Harold Hryae
Frederick Cawsay
Mr A. Mercer
William Carlton
Beasley Heyee
Enos Rowe
Jno Hammon
Stephen Bullen
Leslie Bullen
Warning Herries
Miss Stoles
Beatrics Stephenson
Ethel Hammons
Our Soldier Boys from Col Ton Price Contingent
A letter from a Victorian contingent member aboard Cape Town 1900 voyage describes fattening meals at sea, cigars donated by the Melbourne mayor and local firm, writing paper, and a vaccination scare. Lord Roberts boarded for inspection, and a hospital ship from Natal arrived with wounded sailors as the voyage nears Table Mountain.
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Soryalos
Qenan
Tam
Coonel Price
Welch
Welbourne
Melbourne
Cape Town
Table Mountain
Lord Roberts
Calouirl Price
Igns
Natal
Temperance Notes from Windsor Band of Hope Meeting
The Band of Hope Windsor hosts monthly meetings with free admission and charity collections for expenses. The latest Thursday event drew praise for child performers led by Amy Kingham and Jeanie Kingham, with Miss Jessis delivering a touching narration and the adult ensemble meeting Windsor’s expectations.
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Band of Hope
Windsor
Wesle
Trish
la Petite Pianiste Mian
Amy Kingham
Jeanie Kingham
Sun
Orey
Amy
Gladys Kalen
Jessis
Harvest Festival Services Held at South Yarra Church
South Yarra Baptist Church held harvest festival services all day last Sunday with Rev J H Pryce preaching morning and evening to large congregations. The choir directed by Mr A Harley sang special anthems including All Thy Works Praise Thee. An afternoon address by Rev Pryce addressed Sunday School scholars and parents, and a collection for the Indian Famine Fund raised £2. The church featured a pretty harvest display and tasteful decorations by the arranging ladies.
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South Yarra Baptist Church
J. H. Pryce
A. Harley
J H. Pryce
Indian Famine Fund
Social Evening Welcomes Pastor Back At Church
A Tuesday social meeting at the church welcomed the pastor back from his annual holiday and supported the Sebtr Extinction Fund. Ladies decorated the church, tables lined the aisles with stereo views, a programme featured glee and solos. Performers included Miss L Waite Miss Hiddlestone Mrs Murphy Miss Healey and the Waite sisters with Wain England and Turner delivering a patriotic number. The event was a resounding success.
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Sebtr
Clwbr
L. Waite
Miss Hiddlestone
Malvern News Updates and Community Fundraisers
A late girl Ejiva Waber faced charges over a window breakage on January 3 4. Case dismissed without costs. A moonlight garden fete at 8 pm March 9 at Mr and Mrs Alexander McKirley Vallam sie Tooronga Road Malvern aims to aid St Johns Church of England Wul vern with performances by Palmer Cromb Lymdhur and Tullett. Sewing bee at Shire Hall continues with Lady volunteers, Patriotic Fund donations rise. Malvern band to perform for Oakleigh and lead the United Friendly Societies procession March 11 with funds for the Malvern stall.
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Alexander McKirley
Vallam
Tooronga Road
Malvern
Mareh Pth
St. John's Church of England
Wulvern
Gale
Hugh Murray
Oakleigh
Patriotic Fund
United Friendly Societies
Malvern Gardens
Quoits Competition Report From Proms City
Contested matches at the Proms City event featured Melbourne clubs with easy winners by 20 points. Notable scores include McKendry 25, Thorn 25, Hallas 25, and Leonia 23 as players such as Clare, Penny, Maynard and White posted standout performances amid varied results.
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Proms
Clube Pagel
Hehir
McKendry
Clare
Amon
White
Thorn
Litmeuin
Hallas
Penny
Leonia
Kags Bludeon
Maynard
Simed
Biood van Bours Yaau Vy
Melbourne
Port Melbourne
Sout
Keatings Powder Fails on Insects Says Chemists
Distorted copy notes Keatings Powder for bugs fleas moths beetles and other insects described as cheap and easy to apply but dismissed as noisy and ineffectual by chemists. Purchasers report no benefit and the product remains unsold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keatings Fowder
Watsons Ae
Sid Chemists
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Dant
Trades Clubs
Ladies
Raneer
Armadale Wesleyan Church
Empire Patriotic Fund
Mr Krupa
Europe
Prahren
Read
Dougall
Wallace
Alors
TA. Welles
Prahran Council
H. Gooch
Naylor
Lovell
Dynan
Stevenson
Cricket
South Melbournie
Boutha
Teggee
McCormack
McLeod
Sutherland
Deane
Enaty
Hawkaburn
Richmond
Richmondites
Kelly
Eddy Hush
Jones
Rant
Duckle
O'Conner
Osborne
Taylor
Eddy Rush
Kimberly
Bewks
K. Bush
Ricnmondites
Hawksbern United
Trinity
Hawksborn United
Hewkeborn United
E. Morrina
H. Smith
A. Epstein
MH. Aolay
E. Carrol
BEND
J. K. Smith
Husabeth Street
Rey Road
Christ Church Sunday School
Tirls
Misa Vaughan
Marion Jones
Grace E. VM. Carter
Lily Niven
Misa Spackmann
May Woodyear
Mira Pyman
Eva Lynch
Daisy White
Marker
Nina Lindsay
Til (Vie Bolton
Elisia Carter
Teacher
Ris Maver
Miss Shears
Vande
Minnie Bell
Ning Lynch
Mies M. Bolton
Genee Koup Tee
Ethel Slade
Mise L. Wilson
Ploranes Quilch
Alice Coulthard
May Pestar
Miss Walker
Ethel K
Mary Tom
Ladys A
Speary
Glad
Pen Ae
Misa
Dany
Daley
XITI
Miss Cordell
Lara Foster
Stella “Syer
Ada Iay
Mise J. Oakley
Nellie Liney
Amelia Pitman
Raby Kimberlight
Janie Powell
Nellie Cullen
Alice Ormen
Miss Flicher
Harry Morear
Arthur Tibbitts
Mr Roadfirth
William Shears
Mise Stokes
William A Speary
Clarence Staples
Acland Stokes
William
Frederick Mayer
Wiss Stockdale
Melsom Stokes
Missionary
Iss E. Jonss
Clive Smith
George‘awney
Douglas Bowers
Tucker
Mary Mercer
Minnie Ball
Payne
Oorak
Willie Speary
Ethel Kemphe
Mary Carlton
Gladys Loyer
Church of Englau
Grace Varser
Oakley
DS 1 Qkley
Toorak Road
Temperance Notes
Vaivasie Ducovestrom
Malvern News
Messrs, Belsall
Wfrots
Jackson and
Alway
Ejiva Waber
Jonas Lansly
R. J. Gyros
Kitcones
Malvern Tradesmen's Club
Quoits
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