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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 06, 1916
Page
2
Residents condemn a chair purchase tied to a friend country amid wartime sentiment. The building committee sourced Goan and Vienna chairs imported before the war, with authorities denying knowledge of the deal and inquiries ongoing about the council’s involvement and trading rules.
The article discusses the council’s purchase of chairs before the war and the debate on sourcing from enemy-made goods. It notes the chairs were assembled by Australian workers and raises questions about patriotism and policy, with discussion expected at the council meeting.
Lieutenant-Col Nye gave a limelight lecture on Alexandre and Cairo at the Prahran ANA branch, with thanks from attendees. Notices mention Mr Austin Wainwright returning invalided on Tuesday, Major A Holdsworth’s promotion, and Political Labor Council elections. Rev W T C Storrs inducted at St Matthew's Prahran with anniversary gathering planned, and Rev Beto T Thurston appointed to Sorrento parish.
Auction sale advertised for Saturday May 13 at 3 o clock. Affected property includes 84 allotments on Tramway Heighty Estate. Sale to be conducted on ground level with prospective buyers invited to view and bid.
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