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Prahran Chronicle

Location

Prahran, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 17, 1917

Page

2

Naylor Joins Library Committee After Quarter Century

Prahran Councillor Naylor, long a council member, is elevated to the Library Committee. Librarian Mc Micken hopes for improved catalogues and book selection to suit thousands of readers. Dr Ginn notes spending concerns, Cr Woodfull supports adding Naylor’s literary strength to the committee.

Or Naylor Prahran Council McMicken Dr Naylor Library Committee Ginn Woodfull Cr Naylor Sven

A Bid for Afternoon Council Meetings

Dr Heyward moved a motion at Prahran Council to hold ordinary meetings in the afternoon at 50 shillings per meeting every alternate Monday, replacing 8 p.m. sessions. The chair called for a quorum as councillors disappeared, and the meeting adjourned. Rate payers favor evening meetings for access to councillors.

Dr Heyward Prahran Council Pri Heyward McTiwrick Melwrick

Public Meeting On State Elections At Elwood

Under the Nations Federation a public meeting was held in the Church of England schoolroom Ormond road Elwood on Tuesday evening. Captain R Wills presided over a good attendance. An address on current politics was delivered by Mr Soow ball M D A.

The Nations Federation Church of England Ormond Road Elwood R Wills Soowball

Police Officer Welcomed at St Kilda Court

Sub Inspector Parkin made his first appearance as police prosecutor at St Kilda Court on Torsday. Mr Smithwick JP welcomed him, noting he is esteemed by all who know him. Parkin replied that he would strive to perform his duties without fear or favor for the public and the department.

St. Kilda Torsday Parkin Smithwick J P

Prahran Council Delays Railways Tramway Report

At a prior Prahran City Council meeting the Railway Department annual report blamed tramway competition for revenue loss of about £1900 daily. Councillors asked why the legislative committee hadn’t reported, with Cr Ginn joking in the dark and Cr Woodfull defusing tension. Dr Heyward attributed the delay to the committee being too busy to find time.

Prahran Railway Department Effor Cr Gion Cr Heyward Cr Ginn Cr Woodfull Cre Hi Gion

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