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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 27, 1916
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Boul Yarra Rifle Club event with a Saturday date. Mentions weather expectations and a 12 against 12 arrangement at 10 yards. Several names and details are garbled, leaving an outline of a practice or match with participants and scores unclear.
An account of a social gathering at Ad G Factory with Mrs. Lamy and Mr. Moor in attendance. Presentations by Wor Pugin and others occurred amid a busy evening as attendees were recognized and some items served. The report notes a large turnout and various speakers, with lively participation throughout the event.
South Suburban Football Association reports Ramblers beat Smurtley 10 goals 12 behinds to Fimetawick 3 goals 4 behinds after a fast uneven game. Ramblers benefited from late Wicks rally but Hemblees showed more dash, with Bayliss and Widgeford prominent and Getta leading the forwards.
A Monday meeting of the council discussed the Limbeed Compound chosen for 40 years of proven service. The item highlighted a prominent committee outcome and related premises.
The Prahran branch of the Workers' Education Association meets in the Town Hall for study circles and evening lectures. Activities include English literature circles led by Miss Derham, with topics on Shakespeare and Felsh reading, plus a Melbourne University course, and plans for the Parrsel Glass program in Melbourne.
An enlistment notice reports Mr Peageas of Kouyong Road, aged 98, married with no children, son of Mr SY. HL Peagiaiuy, leaving his post after a career with Adelaide Steamship Company as a prominent seafaring employee. Friends extend best wishes for luck and safe return.
Fragmentary ad claims Bac ley's Ear Lotion cures a condition with supposed relief. Text mentions a remedy and delivery by mail with instructions, though reliability and specifics are unreadable. No verifiable details or names beyond generic references are present.
Legislative Council elections are set for Melbugrn South Province with voters urged to participate. Officials announce polling details and candidate lists to ensure a fair regional contest.
Mr Thomas Henry Payne of Leura Taptek Road Royal was declared duly elected to the Legislative Council after an unopposed contest. He served 16 years and pledged economy and independence from party while praising government actions on wheat exports and criticizing others. The presentation occurred at St Kilda Town Hall in the mayoral presence.
Ayeendering Sed cautions about hoarseness and throat troubles linked to breathing issues. The article notes Brown's Trochen and similar remedies being sold as cures and urges caution for users seeking relief.
A large Prahran and district gathering under the Prahran No-Lefesse Council at the Baptist Church on Chapel Street, South Yarra, May 16, urged that liquor sales end by 8 PM and called for an early referendum decided by a simple majority of electors. The meeting, led by Rev. RA Kitewood, praised contributors and planned a monster public meeting in the Town Hall to lobby for the six o'clock closing proposal.
Auction today at 3 pm on the ground under trustee Mr Geo G Henderson for the Peek family estate Balaclava road and Orange Grove Balaclava comprising a 14 room residence a 7 room brick villa and eleven large allotments front Balaclava road. Also notices of other auctions next at 11 am Tuesday May 30 at 179 Hotham Street St Kilda and Saturday June g at 8 pm by Messrs G E and Son for Norford Grove allotments with fine views.
The report mourns David J Boas a longtime worker and community figure. It notes his death at Die root wars Nyora Almaruad Zant St Bille on Monday and remembers his widow at Me At Bishop Metropolitan Gan Vo. He was a devoted leader in various charitable efforts and held roles in local organizations including the Young Men and St Audra, with memorials by many groups.
A garbled historical OCR fragment shows a doctor and an indignant wife debating a mental health matter. The text hints at a wife worried about her spouse’s finances and mind, with unclear, partial quotes and nonsensical phrasing.
An elderly woman dies under unclear circumstances in Pontrow. The report notes involvement of local officials Mister Justey Maybcions and Juptier of waste, with references to Viel Cis and Pruliran. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Fragmentary notes describe an attempted oust of Wallis and others before Mr Notley Moore. The text mentions Daly and Hania linked to May events and a reported temperamental issue. Proceedings adjourned to a later date with references to a man alleged to have malice and to a whistleblower at the center of the inquiry.
Fragmentary ad style notice cites Mrs Whelow s Seathing Syrup for Teething as remedy for children during teething. Mentions Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup and references to diarrhea relief with dubious claims. Text is incomplete with many garbled phrases and unclear context.
A city council meeting discussed nuisance complaints, health tests, and licensing rules. Officials debated actions to halt unauthorized sales, enforce curbs on taverns, and suspend permits to curb street disorder and public health concerns.
Fragmentary records describe a council division meeting with references to Vogt Hodieoy and Mr Sydney Silith. Mentions of officers, reports, and delays, plus mayoral actions and proposed amendments, appear amid garbled names and scattered phrases.
Fragmented notice seeking applicants for city hall roles and drill hall postings. Mentions medical examination and enlistment, with pay rates and separation terms. Includes garbled phrases and unclear locations.
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