Red Cross Society Branch Workshop Progress Report
Fragmented OCR describes a Red Cross Society branch workshop build at FAT HETION building with plans for a new facility. Mentions figures, mayoral thanks to Mr Geo Lee and Mr Frank Dunham, progress notes, hospital access, and a promised completion the following week amid delays and civic support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fat Hetion
Cr Winsyi
Geolee
Dunham
Pat Pines
Mega
Mr Leedue
Prasad Luton
Pramean Council Items Summary
Pramean Council considers wage increases for carters and drivers backdated to February 1918 and a 6 percent rise for 1916. The report covers Heatherion Sanatorium and an agenda item on cemetery maintenance and wards. The meeting notes reference Yarra Street and a registered place related to the year’s votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Council
Heatherion Sanatorium
Yarra
Yarra Street
Mezor Mollwrick's Mistake in the Mayor's Seat
On a Monday evening the Frahran Dugout scene unfolds with Mayor Mollwrick’s misstep as she bows to the crowd and is greeted by Embling. Councillors miss the busyness and the pageant stumbles into an awkward moment as Mollwrick accepts the crowd’s attention amid playful commentary from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mezor Mollwrick
MiUweith
Geullrmua
Mollwrick
Prahran Lending Library Shows Mixed April Activity
Prahran Public and Free Lending Library reports to the City Council that April activity was uneven. The library closed from the 15th to the 10th during a recruiting campaign. In 14 open days 447 books were issued across sessions, with counts by category including Philosophy 98 Religion 91 Sociology 11 Natural History 58 Useful Arts 9 Literature 77 History Biography 180 Fiction 200. The library held 4897 volumes. the public library for April averaged 398 Sundays, total average 266.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AB. McMicken
Prahran
Tha Ber Towers
Apel
Malong
Puli
Perseverance Tent Anniversary Observed at Mt. Lirics Church
The Flat anniversary of the Parse setance Teal No M4 Independent Order of Rechablies was celebrated Sunday at Mt. Lirics Methodist Church with a united temperance church parade. Delegates from Windacr, South Yarte Tedy, and Land of Temparante Benet Society attended. Rev EE Worrall gave an address on The Drink Traffic and its dangers. A social at Rechabite Hall followed with music and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaye
Mt. Lirics
United Temperance Church
Windacr
South Yarte
Crahrae
KP McMicken
E. Connell
Foundanos
Prahran Progress Association Debate On Conscription And Hall Use
The Prahran Progress Association held a meeting at Arcade Hall with Mr J Gartledge presiding. Debates covered conscription support, voluntary service ending, government spending cuts, railway station concerns, and potentially leasing or using Prahran Town Hall under local government funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gartledge
Stevens
Barton
Bisanan
Blackmore
Kinsale
J. G. Cooke
Prahran
Cooke
St Kilda Council Meeting Marked by Unclear Vote
The St Kilda Council held sessions on Monday with unclear outcomes amid a contested proposal. Officials offered brief remarks, while attendees awaited further clarification and a possible follow up meeting to resolve questions.
Civil Servants Settlement Honors Melamee Macdonald
Melamee G Macdonald of 9 Tugnatsitet East Malverd retires from the Education Department after a long service career. Born in Glasgow he moved to Victoria in the 1860s and started in Grenville then Clunes, Melbourne High School, Creswick and Colebearine before notable posts in East Brighton Hamilton Bell Street Fitzroy and George Street Fitzroy. He was well regarded by colleagues after 30 years at Clune Mc and served on the Prahran district Students Society committee. His wife, daughter and youngest son live in Malvero with other relatives in various government and medical roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melamee G. Macdonald
Tugnatsitet
East Malverd
Education Department
Glagow
Mr Macdonald
Grenville
Taawn
Bullarook
Clunes
South Clunes
Macdonald
Belico
Melbourne
Diapensary
Preliran
War casualties in Frantes reported from local units
Official intimation lists Private Cornelius Ri Lelis of Policy Surveyor J. Lilly as killed in action in May. Also named are Private Curtis, 6th Battalion, and Private Jane T. Teylin of the Held Company Engineers. Ages range from 18 to 40 with family mentions and hospital recoveries noted for Private Donald and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Ri Lelis
Counger
Surveaor J. Lilly
Southarea
Frantes
Cutis Wan A Ltd
6Th Battalion
Joabileis Beneton
Janes T. Teylin
Held Company Engineers
Aye Une Tare Patriak Tevtin
Empress Road
Bas St
Hilde
Leviin
Ames
Preference to Return: Soldiers Motion Considered
At a Prahras council meeting Cr Chambers moved a motion to grant preference in future appointments to positions under the council to returned soldiers of suitable merit. The proposal was presented for discussion and debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilahran Council
Prahras
Obituary for Maurice Ey Schrader in Prahran
Maurice Ey Schrader music teller and tunersmith of Prahran died suddenly on a Saturday, reportedly from heat failure at Send Ringham while visiting. He was 60, left a widow and grown daughter, and was burial at St Kilda cemetery with a large turnout. Reverend Tet Mors presided at the service. Also noted: Mr Aarons, pawnbroker of Chapast Prahran, died after recent illness. survived by widow and three youngs. Funeral held yesterday in Prahran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Ey Schrader
Piamy Tuner
Chapst
Prat
Sendringham
Schrader
Schradir
Prahran
St. Kilde
Rav
Tet Mors
St. 'S Church
Yh Astous
Sal | Fowler
Chapa Sat Prahrau
Aarons
Fem
Mra K. Aarons
St. Kilda
St Kilda
Wassanid
Nyaterkal
J. Baweh
Wilkowie
Atul Uess
Righ Suidbinss
Apleania
Fiat
Veumood
Hajsohier Caren
Issane
Andre Ty
Ives
Serban
Dandenong Road Leaders in District Improvered League
The angus meeting at St Marys Hall debated construction of a new return road at the Dandenong Road intersection, a project supported by some and opposed by others due to cost. Council members urged shared funding with St Kilda, while others called for further surveying and continual improvements to nearby infrastructure and reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus
Abem
St. Mary's Hall
L. King
McNaby
Dandet Rosd
Charel Street
Prak
Comport
Chapel
St. Kilda
Praba
Il Dandevor
Ratcliff
Kilda
Lattin
a'Heckett
Prahran Ramblers Defeat Brighton Juniors in Suburban Match
South Suburban Football Association reports Prahran Ramblers beat Brighton juniors last Saturday with a score of 1 goal 14 behinds to 4 goals 2 behinds. Notable players include M Bay Isa, Tausloy, E Fides, Tim est, and Gow Zaymer Bayliss Carroll. Next they prepare to host Elsternwick at Hamblacs today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran Ramblers
Brighton
Rambler
Novel Way of Making Money Names unclear from OCR
The readable text appears to be garbled OCR with fragmented phrases about money making, ages, places and names. No coherent event or clear entities emerge to identify a specific person, organization, place, or date from the fragment.
Welcome Home St Kilda Returned Soldiers Ceremony
Tuesday evening crowds welcomed returned soldiers in St Kilda with patriotic displays. Citizens honored veterans with speeches and a wreath ceremony, noting homecomings, gratitude, and community pride amid planned public observances and local acknowledgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Kilda Citisens
Join the Colors Recruits Wanted in the Army
Recruitment notice calls for ages 18 to 45 with specific enlistment terms. It lists locations including Town Hall and Drill Hall and outlines separation allowances and conditions for dependents.
Malvern District Technical School Proposal Delayed
Fragmented notes show Malvern and District Technical School plans under debate at a Malvern Council meeting. Discussion covers funding, site choices, and potential timelines, with voices calling for clarity on governance and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Technical School For
Malvern and District
Malvern survey reveals potential harm on village footpath repairs
A fragmented local report notes plans for survey work near Malvern on a public footpath. It mentions concerns about safety and potential damage to property and asks residents for input on forthcoming changes. The text references authorities and a public meeting in the area.
Auction Sale Notice for Balaclava Balaclava Road Property
An auction will occur on Saturday May 27 at Balaclava Road and Grove Balaclava. The sale concerns a residence and land with seven rooms described as south facing. The ad notes convenient location and invites interested buyers to inspect with the agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gea
Balaclava Road
Balaclava
Balacave
Orang Grove
Fragmented Mayoral Meeting Notes and Trial Details
A long fragment references Mayor Welles and several names as part of a tense council or meeting. It mentions a Malverne Town Hall gathering, a votings context, legal actions, and a defendant Mills with alleged threats. The text also covers witness statements and possible court proceedings surrounding a Tuesday incident and related evidence.
Prahran Court Hearings On Assault Cases Details
A Prahran Court session on a Monday saw defendants including Sargeant Sehore and May Barkley charged with unlawful assault related to domestic incidents. Witnesses described husband and wife disputes, with extended testimony about threats and property issues as the court prepared to hear the case.
Drunken Driving and Traffic Offenses Highlight Local Court
A messy OCR record shows a St. Kilda Court session with multiple names and charges. Notably, drunken driving cases, motor traffic offenses, fines, and mentions of penalties against individuals including John Boyd and Charles Smith. The report references police and court actions, with punishments and vehicle details scattered throughout.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Australian Red Cross Society
Pramean Council
Leobha
Walla
wardoGta
Pryven Miehey
Prahran Progress Association
Parl
A.na
Praleas
Freeman
Xeeale
Peahran
Furthur
Wuliald
Aabelt
Eseay
Warner
Dandenong Road
Vanomxons
Holdsworth
Dendenoogord
S. Kidde
Winsor Railway
Windsor
Cauene le Pann
Caulfield Park
Me McNab
Compart
Angus Cepsor
McNab
Enkerson
Orricens
L. K. McNab
Mesary Compa
Rat
E. Transac
W. H. Holdeword
Probert
Aomrittee
Mestre Hislyy
Recher
South Suburban Football Association
Fesae
Wrivan Aanie Teen Young
Avateatan
Tale One
Cbeaah Veel
Eta
Emer
Selina Inge
Tisker
Shaw
Sean
Sean Free
Malbauroa
Asin Tows Hall
Pis
Aes Mae
Eame
Lanmpash
Rpeaires
Malvern
Evans
Eshnival School
Ign
Eastside
Whedon
Fedluneal
Evbicapines
Fred -Yasinest
Austin
Petonene
Mieforinee
Sto. Mescow
Welles
Leslie
Thurmuson
Dew
McKinsey
Bane
Wilson
Franein
Watrach
Holmes
Wilks
Oabiouh
Dakling
Anid
ALG Strane
Mhae
Malverre
Visio
Oneal
Alli
Ian Tgs
Rudins
Vinst
Staugwanl
Tyfel
Jol
Gary
Heer
Secon Anand
Barkley Mse del
Agate
Varney Talon
Oni
Hisham
Nolwitty
Harley
Reba Keyl
Yinka
David Mills
Claude Sydney Denman
Nigan
Nolan
Denman
Mills
Eamisty
Fritness
Egamuinaniiny
Silievs
Defendane Mills
Yale
Sant Su
Nick Dennen
Prahran Court
Sargeant Sehoremaith
Cupnor Walker
Histon
Rotwin Raikiey
May Barkley Markley
Tim
May Barkley
Witeesa' Randall
Siruce
Walien
Arrhert Rands
Witores
Markley
St. Kilda Court
Puesday
Hetner
Mayur
Ibe
Lawr
Valour
Wilke
Oduanett
Thie
Aiky En TV
Grat Casas Bailie
Hoya
Stout Setlinwal Bae Bie Labs
Smiveitage
Sid
Ani
Moe Ant
Lady
Wallesia
Calor Dafendane
Ehun
Ted Ag Uot
Joes Hutchison Yas
China Nh
Mi Nolan
Det Uslont
Helove
Euay
Beegmaven
Detewiban
Avouth
aNtateslay
Maswr
Gunesswe
John Woyd
Charles KC Sraithy
Warry Blocker
Ayuur
Mather Cahen
le Murioan McCeee
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