Prahran Councils Row Over Vienna Chairs Purchase
The Prahran council faced heated debate over buying Austrian chairs for the city hall. Sub-committee samples failed quality tests, prompting calls to revert to Church Bros chairs or seek local manufacture. Councillors clashed over duty, cost, and whether the purchase favored local industry or imported goods.
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Jeri Perehusye
Vienna
Agwil
Sralians Council
Nfcha Sang Enenayniuly
Aid
Alan
Cy. Weyward
Cig
Australia
Dhe Iy
Bucal
Atdoyedi
Woodfull
Morris
WHS
Cr. Chambers
Drs. Ginn Saids Morris
Gi Morris
Gina
Clair Weis
de Gina
Gr Morris
Chambers
Ginn
Cre Chambers
Aveel
Waoedfoll
Pivsierss
Gian
Vishuy
Dr. Abraham
Complimentary Send Off for Mr J H Cartledge
A Prahran Club farewell honors Mr J H Cartledge with a small inscribed present from the club. The gathering included speeches by Mr J E Morris and Dr Visitors, and concluded with singing of Auld Lang Syne. Mr W A Bishop, the new secretary, will welcome new members.
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J. H. Cartledge
J. E. Morris
Prahran Club
Lake
Prairie Club
Cartledge
W. A. Bishop
Printing designs and embossing for events in 1916
The season announces latest designs in artistic printing for all descriptions with a specialty in dance and concert programmes. Embossing work offered. Prices described as reasonable. Note the address for contact.
Speed and timing of projectiles in high velocity tests
Fragmentary notes describe estimates of projectile speeds and timing in a high velocity test setup. It references wires, targets, and sensors, noting how current interruption and marker systems indicate timing differences and potential speed measurements.
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Tannon-Hall
Tiger Hunting and Record Making in a Jungle Expedition
A curious tale describes a hunting trip amid tigers and hippopotamuses where a gramophone records animal sounds. The expedition uses a dummy machine with bird food to lure birds, training them to produce new sound records.
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Magtoind
Gat and the Sniper Cat Watches German Troops
A cat perched atop a trench observed explosions and movement during a bombardment. Her alert posture prompted a periscope check and the tracing of a German sniper. Shelling then exposed the sniper’s position. the cat’s keen hearing aided the identification, ending with the sniper neutralized.
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Tiouin Win
Gay
The Clever Boy and the Sermon Pact
A young narrator tells of a Marquess and a clever boy who tricks a clergyman with a weekly penny contract. The boy’s grandfather funds the effort, but a sleeping sermon leads to the clergyman’s anger and a humorous end.
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Buty
Prerat
Edison Builds Voice-Mill Device for Bidding Cradle Use
Edison unveils a voice mill device designed to bid in the cradle setup. A mechanism attaches to a cradle and responds to a crying baby, continuing operation in proportion to the effort. The concept suggests automated response tied to infant cues.
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Edison
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Prahran Council
Kaigwin
Wycie
Secaliors
de Gila Gut
Foam
Intier
Argonne
The
Prahran Chronicle
St. Kilda
Eastbourne Street
Windsor
Soudan Street
Malvern
Tiger Hunting
Gat and the Sniper
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