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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1917
Page
2
An official Liberty Loan appeal urges all Australians to fund War expenditures. Sir John Forrest notes a need to borrow 60,000,000 to support Australia’s war effort and sustain Anzac troops, stressing patriotic duty and the call for broad public support.
Bowler TM reports Saturday’s Pennant kickoff under fair weather with about 100 players across sections. Elsternwick District beat Mordialloc 147 to 79 while Toorak fell to Footscray 92 to 77. Malvern struggled against Carlton 139 to 65 as Prahran lost 95 to 89 at Prince’s Park.
The Prahran branch held a fortnightly meeting at The Hall. Debates covered building regulations for the city and back yard sizes. Dr Abraham explained by-laws but rejected parts under consideration. A discussion on Eastern Sine Economy occurred with members voting. an inspection to the Working Men's College was planned. A lecture by Senior Chaplain Stewart covered experiences in Gallipoli and France. A Royal Life Saving display at Richmond with a six year old demonstrating lifesaving was announced.
Waslay College Dramatic Society plans a Thursday evening performance at St Elida Tow Hall on October 1 at 8 o clock. Wesley College Dramatic Society presents a play by W T Coleby and E Naoblawoh, first staged in Condon by Cyril Maude and company. Proceeds from the St Kilda show aid the Patriotic Carnival. Prahran Progress Association receives a note from Town Clerk John Romanis about car charges on certain vehicles, noting prior consideration and no reopening.
A garbled note describes a dispute involving the Railway Department and cabmen at a station. It notes that water taps provided there were used by cabmen, and that the Department does not collect rent from the cab rank on public road. Officials regret they cannot comply with a council request and assign the matter to the Jubilee Works Committee.
Auction of 149 select allotments at Polo Estate Balaclava to be offered by Coghill Haughrao and Membeey Deane firms. Sale promises central location with easy access by train or tram and remarks that the terms will not be repeated.
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