Resignation and new secretary join St Kilda Progress Association
Edgar B Clarke has resigned as secretary of the St Kilda Scotch Ward Progress Association. Captain Re Wills was elected to fill the vacancy and will receive help from the retiring secretary as he settles in. The piece commends Dr Clarke for his service and sharp writing style aiding South St Kilda progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Ward
Dr Clarke
South Ward Progress Association
South St Kilda
Flag Pole Wanted for Elwood State School
Appeal published for a flag pole donation to Elwood State School in Scout Street. Readers are invited to contribute a 50-foot pole to replace a recently opened flag display as a civic gesture. Local residents urged to assist through donations or matching funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood State School
Scout Street
Prahran Council Sets 9000 Pound Liberty Loan Target
Prahran Council has decided to present nine thousand pounds to the Liberty War Loan drive. The move aims to support national war financing and community participation in the fundraising effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran Council
Prahran U F S Dispensary and Medical Institute Annual Meeting
The Prahran U F S Dispensary and Medical Institute held its annual meeting on Friday evening with 55 delegates. The report and balance sheet showed the institute in sound condition and the levy remained at a low rate. The St Kilda branch reported healthy progress. Charles Dunham was elected President Hambridge Vice President and Me Oakley auditor. Retiring executive committee members were reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Kilda
Charles Dunham
0.S.T
Hambridge
St Kilda Lodge
South Yarra Group Health Board Nomination Debate
Prahran Council members discussed nominating Cr Baragwanath of South Melbourne to the Board of Health, but potential ineligibility due to Parliament candidacy led to nominating Dr Willis instead. Malvern Council reviewed a Public Health nomination for the same group with Cr Willis as a possible appointee, debate continued and decision postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr Baragwanath
South Melbourne
South Yarra
Board of Health
Dr Baragwanath
Dr Willis
Malvern
Public Works Committee
Board of Public Health
Wilke
Cr Willis
Prahran
Cr Weller
Prahran Ladies Benevolent Society Weekly Relief Report
The Prahran South Yarra and Toorak Ladies Benevolent Society reports 64 relief cases weekly for the fortnight ending the 3rd. Cases include 107 adults and 147 children. adults include 27 widows and deserted wives, 30 married couples, and others. Fortnightly expenditure was £60 6d. Donations and requests may go to Hon. Treasurer at 61 Sutherland Road Armadale or to Ted Ellerton Lancel Road Toorak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran
South Yarra
Toorak
Linseed Compound stockport remedy for coughs
A brief ad touting Linseed Compound, branded as the Stockport Remedy for coughs and colds. Claims sixty years of proven efficacy for chest complaints and mentions a character Tenderfoot and a judge named James in an unclear humorous exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenderfoot
James
Steger
Prahran Voluntary Workers' Association Meeting Raises Repatriation Funds
A Prahran council chamber meeting of subscribers workers and citizens approved continued work for returning soldiers. The Prahran Voluntary Workers' Association highlighted donations from the Victoria Amateur Turf Club and others, set salary for an organiser at £500, and discussed expanding training for 400 veterans amid ongoing appeals and subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran Council
Prahran Voluntary Workers’ Association
Cr Embling
Victoria Amateure Turf Club
State War Council
Imperial League of Australia
Association
Mra Embling
Prahran Red Cross and Patriotic Society
Mra Young
Mano
Allied Hospital
Voluntary Workers’ Association
Frank Dunham
The
Prahran Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Voluntary Workers' Association
D. R
McGregor
A-C_P.A
Go. Leeder
John Banderaon
Prahran
Sanderaon
Leeder
John Romanis
Cr Abraham
Sanderson
Dr Abraham
Mesers Ellison
Holdsworth
Rodier
Day
Oliver
Jenkins
J. Joscbim
John Sanderson
Stock Exchange
George Maxwell
M.H.R
Fifty Years Curate at Ona Church
Revered clergyman Rev Edward Francis Russell marks half a century as Curate of St Alban’s Helborn. Born 1844, ordained 1847, he has served without pay, guiding spiritual life and nursing care. A jubilee fund supports his choice of use, praised by Lord Halifax and Dr Scott Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Francis Russell
Enagell
Fetter
Lord Halifax
London
Scott Holland
Russell
Barnabas For Nurses
Prahran City Council Finance Committee Meeting Report
The Prahran Council finance committee announced Gourlay resigned from the surveyor's staff after joining the Country Raids Board. A testimonial under seal was recommended for his council service. Applications were invited for two city surveyor positions, junior draughtsman and junior clerk, with stated salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran Council
A. Gourlay
Surveyor's Department
Bord
City Surveyor's Department
Jinine Eles
Annual Scottish Concert Patronage Granted by Prahran Council
The Prahran City Council received a message from John Stewart general secretary of the Prahran and District Scottish Society requesting patronage and attendance for their annual concert at Prahran City Hall on Wednesday 21st November. Cr Mellwrick moved to receive the communication and grant patronage, with Cr Naylor remarking he would attend if bagpipes were played. the motion was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran
John Stewart
Prahran and District
Peahren
Cr Naylor
Cr MeLlwrick
Mac
Mellwrick
Naylor
Prahran Delegate Reports on Adelaide Town Planning Conference
Cr Flintoft presented an engaging report to the Council on Monday evening about the Town Planning Conference held in Adelaide. Delegates from across Australia attended, and Cr Flintoft expressed confidence that the event will yield positive results for future planning efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr Flintoft
Prahran
Adelaide
Hava
Australia
Prahran Council Honours Ex-Councillor Chambers Retirem
Ex Cr Chambers of Prahan now at Merbein writes thanks for a splendid illuminated address presented by Dr Heyward on his retirement from the council. He plans a Melbourne visit to thank the council in person. Dr Heyward vigiling Mildura conveyed the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cre Chambers
Prahan
Merbein
Mildura
Prahran
Dr Heyward
Melbourne
Chambers
Heyward
ex-Cr
Council
Urabian Council Reviews Unregistered Local Entertainment
The Urabian Council received a note from the Deputy Federal Commissioner of Taxation stating an entertainment at Prahraa Town Hall on the 3rd was not registered. Council discussed registering all future entertainments and forwarding details of the hail taker to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urabian Council
Federal Commissioner of Taxation
Prahrao
Y.M.C.A. Funda
Thia
Dr Flintoft
Legislative Committee
Gr McIlwrick
Cr Abraham
Cr McIlwrick
Coughs and Colds of Proven Efficacy
A brief exchange reveals two husbands attending important club meetings each evening, with neighbors noting they have not seen each other’s spouses for months. The conversation hints at social routines and possible separations within the same community.
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Directions for Teething
An old nurse notes dosage guidance for Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. The text specifies a teaspoonful for a child under a certain age and cautions on administration.
Bon Bon Pierrots Impress At Lower Esplanade Pavilion
Opening night of the Bon Bon Pierrots drew a large crowd at the Lower Esplanade pavilion. The program, selected by Mr F D McGregor, pleased the audience with solo and ensemble singing and encores. Notable performers include Miss June Addell, Miss Laura McLaine, Miss Claire Scott, and Mr Les Sanders. Manager: Mr E B Manning.
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Esplanade
F. D. MiGre
St. Kilda
Thre
June Addell
Ada Reeve
Dorothy Leigh
Stella Richards
Laura McLaine
Claire Scott
Fred Arthur
John McGowan
Clement May
Harcourt French
Les Sanders
Boo Sons
E B, Manning
Troubadours to Open at Lyric Theatre Upper Esplanade
The Edward Branscombe company of Troubadours opens this evening at the Lyric Theatre Upper Esplanade with a strong cast. Miss Hylda Shannon Miss Evelyn Ward Miss Maxine McKenzie Miss Freda Edwards Miss Kitty Marton and a notable list of gentlemen including Messrs Robert Agnew Oswald Grant Reon Millar Ray Hawthorne Nixon Gregory and Joseph Breonan are featured with promises of up to date novelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Branscombe
Lyric Theatre
Upper Esplanade
Robert Agnew
Oswald Grant
Reon Millar
Ray
Hawthorne
Nixon Gregory
Joseph Breonan
Palo Estate Balaclava Auction Realises £18000 Record
The Palo Estate Balaclava auction by Coghill Haughton Membrey Deane drew a large crowd for 126 lots, 121 sold for £17,718. Frontage blocks on Kooyong Road and Polo Parade fetched strong prices with liberal terms, reflecting strong demand for southern suburb building sites with tram and rail access. Final tally exceeds £18,000 with more allotments sold since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo
Balaclava
Messrs
Kooyong Road
Polo Parade
Crotonhurst Avenae
Yanakie Crescent
Rosemont Avenue
Garcell Street
Glen Eira Road
Prahran Court Advances Wages Claim and Fines
At Prahran Court Douglas Bamllpage cited David Frankel for 11 pounds 13 pence claiming wages meals and tram fares. The bench ordered the amount claimed with 2 pounds 14 shillings costs. Senior City Inspector Rider prosecuted baker Percy Willett for selling 41 loaves with 86 ounces weight deficiency. A fine of 3 pounds 10 shillings and 3 pounds 8 shillings 4 pence costs were imposed. Motor traffic breaches dominated St. Kilda Court with usual fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran Court
Douglas
David Frankel
Nigan
A. E. Jones
Afso
Percy Willett
St. Kilda Court
Bowling Club Falls To Canterbury At Home
Local club hosted Canterbury Saturday and went down 101 to 85. McMicken and Parker led Prahran with decisive majorities of 11 and S. Prahran prepares to meet Hawthorn City on the local green today with a strong lineup expected to perform well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
Prahran
McMicken
Parker
Hawthorn City
Malvern Town Hall meeting hears state issues and liquor talks
Norman Bayles opens a political meeting as Cr J. Thompson chairs. Debate covers liquor licensing, closing times, taxation, and state legislature reforms. Candidate answers questions while expressing support for permanent bar closings and broader state change. Local attendees include Mr Hayles and Mr Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Bayles
Malvern Town Hall
Cr. J. Thompson
Hayles
Overshall
Oelock
Gwelmek
Poitier
East Mid
Ty Leen
Penditare
Wits
Wonehoede
Elostnet
Lace
Pebe
Hsigbes
Eesey
Ian
A. Darford Seeks Toorak Seat With Liberal Economic Plan
A. Darford addressed Malvern Town Hall supporters on Tuesday, outlining aims to oppose the Penork Ministry. He urged businesslike Parliament, support for soldiers, and strong education and forestry policies while opposing tramway nationalization and stressing new ideas and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addiiss
A. Darford
Toorak
Ride
Malvern
Alex
McKinley
Darroch
Wa Nssel
Teyemai
Unclear OCR text from Prahran meeting notes
Fragmented report covers a Monday gathering in Prahran with references to a parliamentary government and military presence. The garbled lines mention leaders, elections, supplies, and actions by authorities, but many words are corrupted, making the central event and participants uncertain.
St Kilda Controversy Touches Economic Reform Debates
The piece discusses Mr Wistar Henigel and Mr Macfarlan in a debate over parsimony and government policy. It argues for experimental repatriation measures, industrial training, road improvements, and repeal of arbitration to empower wage boards amid national economic strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pressard
Bronchial Troches Promised Quick Throat Relief
An ad style fragment touts Brown's Bronchial Troches for throat irritation and hoarseness with claims of rapid relief. It mentions Josengea branding, physician signatures, and warnings about progress to pulmonary issues. Also references printing works and Lin shed Compound for coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L Brown
John L
Boston
Europe
Road
London
Prahran Club Annual Meeting Shows Strong Attendance
The Prahran Club held its annual meeting at High Street rooms with ex-Dr J BK Moprid as President. A large attendance heard reports praising social evenings and the club’s finances, with Mr Bishop and Mr Morris receiving praise for service and a proposed £1 bonus considered for the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pratiran Cin
High Street
Welles
J. BK. Moprid
Malvern Council Debates Tram Fares and Overlaps
Malvern council discussed higher Sunday tram fares and the abolition of overlapping sections on Prahran Malvern Trust lines. Dr McKinley noted fare increases from Malvern to Prahran due to no transfers and Sunday rises, while Mayor Dr Thompson said the changes simplify fare checking.
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McKinley
Malvern
Dr McKinley
Prahran
Dr Thompson
Trust
Prahran-Malvern Trust
Prahran- Malvern
Adelaide
de Murray
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Prahran U.F.S. Dispensary and Medical Institute
Onguce
Prahran Ladies’ Benevolent Society
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Ona
Prahran City
Btaff
Cr Chambers
Entertainments
Bon Bon Pierrots
Troubadours
Palo Estate
State Politics
Addiss TY
Norman Hayles
Hquer
Darroeh
Hig
Donald Mukkionon
Dipeerir
Priva
Medicibe
Mila
Drocentine
Dla
Jens Hiele
Bernie Sobibsanitie
Dave Ie
Ebee
Turin
Lee
Jae
Kebners
Esantiare
Sailbay
Ieee
Wistar Henigel
Wromme
Easttourne Street
Windsor
Prahran Club
Anewah
Lew Wy
Itd
Cspechil
Miro de Morris
Wevnig
Cole
Williams
Powell
Ruel Toaermaenis
Pallowss
Merrie
Bod Witham
PS Onossi
Waters
Imttes
de Peerigus
Weesbee
Sunnie Seeret
Crenir
Joie
Eerey
Preston Iservrud
Dileep
Mearris
Redlwiss
T. M. Domald
Weoll
Perraten
A. Phillips
Wntlama
Iren
Eahye
Maria T
Martin
Davey
Bishop
Caskie
Mr. Cole
Rothstadt
Uwishop
Manning
French
Dpreste
Anolt
Ube Nation
Ty Li
Lee Petey
Juniper
Chewnes
Rothstade
Meore Wits
Creat Credit Lcn
Phen Slimy Ed Iinet eMeienes
Anil Geeie Sy
Tee Hen NG Ite
Everething
Mewri
Patito
Paul Wi
Bistrop
Malvern Council
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