St Kilda Progress Association Activity Report
St Kilda residents discuss council notice, shoreline use, and horse towing on foreshore. The meeting, led by Bird Le Dawanns and secretary Allan, addresses interferences with oiling and paddock duties, water access and foreshore maintenance, and potential committee referrals to council for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird le Dawanns
St. Biddle
Brookes
Dewletas
Teres
Paulfisld
Kore Vines
Bartshiy
Aleady
Allotment debate on Central Avenue plan and amendments
The article details a heated discussion on minimum allotments for a central avenue project. Members push for reduced allotments and assess impacts on building and property owners, with amendments proposed by several trustees. Debate touches on wartime resource stewardship, progress delays, and potential future sub divisions, concluding with an amendment carried and the matter postponed to next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ut Fowison
Lee Jay
Central Association
Les
Wulworth
Cr Swulthorpe
Tie
Bridges Over the Elwood Canal Request By South Ward
At St Kilda Council Monday evening a communication from South Ward Progress Association urged the Public Works Deputy to consider erecting proper bridges over the Elwood Canal at Foam and Waya streets. The aim is to allow traffic and avoid blockage during rain, with protests about delays and the need for canal improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Kilda
Etger
Cinthe
South Ward
Iowa
Chamberlin
Partuinay
Partingtel Engianes
Hewson
Shelters Wanted for Elwood Ward Association Meeting
Secretary Cr Clarke reports the Soulus Ward Progress Association discussed shelter needs for the next year. Members debated shelter locations and the erection of using ehyde on the Marentsire at Litsual. Mayor Warner urged appointing a leader to oversee the effort and the group weighed potential sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ar Clarke
Soulus Ward
Litsual
Beuljlarps
Spike Anpreomiely
Elwood Ty
Lew Halhuog
Ef Deorui
Warner
Council Lighting Refer to Eight Ward Tour
Cr Hart moved to refer the offer to the lighting committee touring eight wards. Cr Lave seconded noting other parts of St Kilda needed lighting attention. Letters from associations were read. West Ward peeped playfully. Central Ward also needed lighting.
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Dalgety Street
Gurngraeeet
York Street
Cr Hart
Cr Lave
St. Kilda
Property Sale At Duntop And Hunt Pry Ltd Sale
The sale of six shops and three gilt liquidation parcels was completed amid a corrugetion inquiry. Prices included shop sites at around £5 and other lots with varied values, and after the sale several prospective buyers showed strong interest and deposits were collected on some shop plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duntop and Hunt Pry. Ltd Repents
Wen
T. W Butler
Armadale
Hi'ate
Taorangs
Mrtvern
Boltuyner
Vila Dis
Uie
Gt-Wale
Obituary of Edward Laks Prahran Councillor and Mayor
Edward Laks of Windsor died at his Lewisham Road residence aged about 65. A solicitor by trade, he served on the Prahran Council from 1903 to 1918, becoming mayor in 1926 The obituary notes his arrival in the country with a wife and infant and highlights his role during Prahran’s growth from borough to town status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diety
Prohvan
Edward Laks Wat Pascudt
Lewisham Road
Windsor
Vail
Yarra
St. Kilda Road
Ka Prahran
Prahran
Tywa
Kilda Foreshore Improvements Reopen Deliberations
A long excerpt details discussions on Kilda foreshore works, replanting efforts, and public concerns relating to access, ownership, and the impact on local property. Citizens and officials including MLA Sue Mr RU Metuteliwon are named in the debate over municipal planning, historic rights, and proposed construction.
Formation of committee to advance Elwood’s new state school
The meeting of ratepayers on Lewin and Bitford streets, St Dinlda Sour, discussed forming a committee to oversee the establishment of a new state school. Mr Eiger B Coard and Councillors urged timely action, noting delays may hinder funding and site preparation. The council was asked to ensure all filings and materials are in order and to seek Public Works cooperation. the motion was carried amid support for a swift school build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiger
Lewiy
Bitford
Bitford Streets, St Dinlda Sour
Lhe
Othe Council
Conederah E Aanimaan
Pronad
She Childest
Bublic Works Department
de Boulbros
Mr McCurdwon
KILDA
Franran Hosue
Teamways Trust
Arraaie
Janes
Maguy
Ar Marour
Euler
Waltelan
Moneigainles
Counell
Travviling
Pevnent
Rawion Ceyyilwl
Remuervel
Tim Winow
Aise
Ariana
Weeton
Balas
Anya Weeton
Sydney
Wuld
Wovelting
Lave
More Light Wanted to the Wet Centred in Council Talk
At a Monday meeting of the West St. Kilda Council the secretary of the West St. Kilda Progress Association asked for better lighting in Centerbury road. The request aims to improve safety and visibility for residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. Kilde ‘Tty Council
W. W Mitchell
Py Suretary
West
Berlay's Har Lotion Promises Remarkable Cures
A garbled notice touts Berlay's Har Lotion as a positively curative remedy for a range of urinary and health issues. The readable fragments claim dramatic improvements and immediate relief, though details are obscured by OCR errors.
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Berlay
Advertising Sign Boards disputed by council action
At a St Aildh Cy Council meeting on Monday evening Brabran Hodgen an auctioneer and estate agent reported four large boards along Fernacras Rape Alma and Oreong roads at the corners Alma Orrong Lansdowne and Gurong. The surveyor said boards require a permit and noted they are 400 feet from others. The council upheld the surveyor’s position that erections violate the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aildh Cy Council
Brabran Hodgen
Visting
Fernacras
Alma and
Oreong
Lansdowne Road
Alia Road
Alma
Orrong Rams
Gurong
Shah
Obeia
Almin
Winbin
Texas
St Kilda ALA Branch Seeks Further Details on Regulation
The St Kilda branch of the ALA sought Monday evening extra particulars about Regulation No 24 relating to posting hours for registered places of amusement. Dr Hewison’s remarks to the ANA appeared unintelligible, and the group already had a copy of the bylaw but feared misinterpretation.
Button Day Supports British Red Cross Society Drive
The British Red Cross Society held Button Day events on Empire Way and Chuvrdey ts to boost fundraising. Volunteers worked through the day to maximize collections, despite a few periods of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuvrdey
St Kilda Sale Items Appraised At City Venues
A fragmented report notes saleable articles placed for viewing at city venues including St Kilda station Balaclays station and Dandenong road. Acting Mayoress Mie N Barnat is referenced in relation to municipal arrangements and public viewing areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
N- Barnat
Callecors
St. Kilda
Balaclays
Prahran Mies Kenbling Stock Scare Stirs City Goods
A fragmented report from Prahran details a chaotic scene with mismanaged goods and evasive actions by local merchants. The article hints at a broad divestment and disorder affecting eastern markets, leaving observers wary of supply disruptions and economic strain.
Prisoners of War Aid and Prison Camp Conditions
Wartime dispatch details relief efforts for prisoners of war held in Germany and Hungary. Reports from Dualoh authorities describe rationed food, clothing, and care, with 1,260 prisoners sent to Germany and Bulgaria. Foreign aid involves ships delivering essentials and support from unnamed allied organizations and individuals.
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Buemila
Uu Tully
Vethin Lagatton
Sirpar
al Pliron
Vie
Germany
Hulgaria
Unclear OCR Item From Kay County Compound Base
The fragmented OCR text lacks coherent details and names, making precise extraction difficult. Readable elements suggest a local item about a compound base and a doctor or official reference, but specifics and dates are absent.
Malvern Town Plans Discuss Housing Extensions and Brick Areas
The Malvern Town Planning Association and Public Works Committee weighed applications to permit housing on smaller allotments and to build in brick areas. Councillors debated bylaw compliance, land availability, and the shift from wooden to brick construction, noting inspections and area restrictions as decisions were carried with limited votes.
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Wilke
Ure
Rugely
Comey
McKinley
Wilkou
Arroth
Moines
Per Sulstion
Hous
Sittlonstreet
Minion
W. Claydon
Glenterrie
Town Planning Association
Malvern
Malvere
Wubils
A. Cobut
Eustomatrest
W. McCleery
Uruvel Street
W. R Cole Twits
John and
Heywood
Mr. Alway
Sounell
Trauvive
Bedi Road
Biukdine
Metlilas
Thompson
Prutrean
Fortuiplin
Dawson
Cort
Wandford
Nalurd
Lave Eesalarne
Fast Malvern
Ur SteKinkey
Wilson Sant
Amor
Mfck
Holmes
Wenler
Malvero
Wilks
Roy
Dylans
Tiree Counlliors Gore Maainet Ii
Motor Car Raffle for Charity in Town
A damaged notice describes a raffle offering a steel junk car from the Harhut Glane Rubber Company for charity. Tickets cost 2/6 weekly with applications and money orders sent to the Hon. Secretary at Town Hall in Maibouren. The Raffle aims to aid a local cause and includes details on submission addresses and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storyone
Bnt
Harnut Glane Rubber Company
Prahran Court Horse Trial Over Uncertain Purchase
In Prahran Court on a May session date, a case centered on a horse bought by the complainant on April 28. The horse allegedly failed to pull and perform as promised, with the defendant offering alternatives and later bringing another horse. After trial and witness testimony, the bench ordered the accused to reimburse costs.
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Delure Mesary
Irasant
Chatrina
Vasey Lavery
TC. Drewnao
Nigan
Corr
Hamat
Taggart
Srahran
Core
Tinndenon Tor
Dufendane
Mia
Madiaus
May 42 court actions at St Kilda and surrounding cases
Records show multiple St Kilda Court sessions on May 42 detailing defendants for traffic offences including speeding on Kilda Road and driving a motor car without proper identity. others charged with offensive behavior in Gray Street and property misconduct such as plucking roses during By law enforcement. Verdicts largely impose fines around 10 shillings and related penalties, with notes on police statements and defendant defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Peester
Leslie Wentwood
Constable Bee
Trevor Wwuth
Wenner
Bevere
Gray-street
Agpio
Cantor
Chidriwan
Warler
Arthur Sirk
Bae Prant Kennedy
St. Kilda
Aaring
Hicerinaton Street
Dame Holarts
Matuelotiew
Ted
Lin
Witneawen
Wille
Vary
Banc
Golendam Pines
Poattlon
Lemgoend
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Mle Central
Foo
Segard
Huildieg
Gera
Sisitiot
G Allen
Hansen
Brown
Elwood Canal
South Ward Association
Ing
Elwood
Warnea
Vwe Vries
Lanvling Partis
Aion
RU Metuteliwon
Wwe Magu
Imenol
Vienna
Lore Sbatie
Wastin Heyrardvent
Hepedia Turk
Ha Minto
Wwe
Rutinaw
Utah
Hiv Hany
Cahn
Teljo
BoMlaidirny Caf
Ciatani
Alwar
Santa
Cuteluoon
Catanit
Bush
Vigiel Frans
Cutasth
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Ste
Brighton Younell
CokwNl
Elwoods Naw State School
British Red Groby Society
Sy, Kilda
Har Esc Lettoce
Ming
Micallan Ast
Malveus Tramways
PRURT
CTPAL
Suna
Morne
Kenya
Marvora Cova
Judes
Laneree
Prahran Court
St. Kilda Court
Elon
Ebainaue
Smithwick
CurHe
Calon
Cepram Wills
JST
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