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Newspaper

Prahran Chronicle

Location

Prahran, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 28, 1916

Page

5

Local officials note health and funeral details among city notices

Fragmentary OCR records show Cr E Hive of St Bilda reappearing after illness to attend a municipal event Monday evening. References to deaths, relatives, and a long list of names appear amid scattered notes about health, privacy, and civic proceedings in the city.

Hive St Bilda Searle Municipal Ing St Rilgar Betas Renee Jorg Vitiria Agra

Municipal Presentation Highlights City Gift and Gratitude

The mayor and council accepted a ceremonial gift from Mr and Mrs Hewison in gratitude for their service. The memento honors ongoing civic involvement and is to be handed down as a reminder of year of office. The event featured photos and remarks praising community support and the Red Cross connection.

Cisie Digan Operg Msip Gray Behald Council Civans Cr HF Barse Hewison Patrick Jas Lees Asen Yuturalle Malvern Polit Mweer Sefton Wes Sant Wand Blagle Asa Australia Fareed Ster Victoria Treer Richemond

Tramway Traffic Praise From St Kilda Mayor Meeting

The St Kilda mayor reported tram operation improvements at the council session. He noted increasing passenger flow and praised service, while a reply request to the Rail Department sought clarification on overlapping tram sections and staffing concerns.

St, Kilda Cr Barnet

Tae hare of Kase Compemed Bement Hmened tee Omgiee

A fragmented notice reports a local case involving Kase Compemed Bement Hmened and Omgiee. Details are limited but the report indicates a civil matter with named parties and official action in a municipal venue.

Tae Hare

Pickford Re elected Prahran Ward Councillor

Mr J C Pickford was elected to the Prahran Ward vacancy in the City Council after Cr A Cram loss. The result spurred cheers and praise for the successful candidate. Morris and Wordfull addressed the gathering, praising Pickford’s campaign and promising continued effort to serve the ward.

Prahran Coane Cr . A J C Pestard J. EB Morris Tv Hese Neven Pickford Kean Jo Prbran Chip Eee Dana Eas Morris Praian Prahebly Mr Mors She Prahran Windsor Pratessyee

St Kilda City Council Discusses Danderong Reserve Works

At a Monday meeting of the St Kilda City Council the Darderon Road ABD District Improvement League asked if provisions exist for the Rue Beke reserve. The Mayor urged careful spending as parks and gardens need upkeep, while Dr Sculthorpe praised the reserve’s condition and suggested Public Works oversight. The alteration was referred to the Public Works Committee.

St Kilda Trosson Danderong Beke Ur Barnet Sculthorpe Ce Allen Public Works Committee

Dandenong Road Reconstruction Tender Report

The public works committee awarded a contract to Messrs Williams and Godfrey for the reconstruction of Dandenong road at 2047 13s 3d. The bid is accepted for completing the road project with the stated price.

Teé Ciuneu Caine Etommindas Tee Messrs Williams Godfrey Dandzaong Road

Tramway Pointsman at the Junction

The Tramway Board meeting addressed a pointsman at the junction and a reported lamp fault. The Mayor gave thanks to the Tramway Board for humane conduct in sheltering staff during a harsh night. the town clerk echoed appreciation for the Board's assistance.

Homite Mewboore Tramway Board Imtetius Sruce Elter Ube Juretiay Abe Tramway Pointema Ac Tramway

Private Hospitals Speakeasy Tie Reportedly Modifying Plans

Fragmentary notes indicate confusion over hospital accommodations for AKT games and attendance at evening events. Hart claims guidance suggested no special provisions exist for attendees while the Norse Association says it cannot intervene.

Hart

St Kilda Council Seeks Deputation on Police Omances Statute

The St Kilda Council plans to ask the Chief Secretary to receive deputations from municipalities that approved an amendment to the Police Omances Statute. The change would require motor cars to keep to the left hand.

St. Kilda Police Omances

Dock Street North End Refusal Noted By Meeting

A meeting of the Bt Kilda ofty Comcill om Memdey heard a summons from Mr. C. Miller and other ratepayers about the deteriorating condition of the north end at Dock Street. The surveyor stated that concerns were raised and discussed the need to address the desecration impacting the area and the waterways.

Docker ST. Elwooop Bt Kilda C. Miller Dock-t Street Sy Sonlenorpe Gr Seelenorpe Joker

Public Works Committee Sets Opening of Bathing Shelters

The Schilds Council Public Works Committee recommended opening the bathing shelters on Saturday Nov. 18 and invited applications for four attendant positions two men and two women. The recommendation was adopted.

Public Works Committee Schilds Council

Protest Against Picture Theatre Expansion

A local protest staged against a proposed picture theatre on Seland Street and Robe Street. Organizers Margaret Fitzgerald and Mr George Comtaines led residents including W. S. Howard and Michaelle Groening in opposition to increased rates and public works changes tied to the project.

Margaret Fitsgerald George Comtaines W. S. Howard Deoine

Worthtal ather I wonder satus mak i mee

Fragmentary OCR text appears to be garbled with nonstandard phrases and missing context, offering no clear event or identifiable entities to summarize into a valid news item.

Local Bowling Results and Standings Highlight Weekend Play

A scraped bowling column shows mixed results with standout performances by Baly and McKee while Toorak and St Kilda post notable wins. Rider and Cull lane action features, with teams like Praaran Cua and Windsor green preparing for upcoming matches and player form cited.

Sowlera Armadale Norhow Aiutoley Murphy Mckee Tres Yaseus Soto $F Juss Alg Heywara Munst Mckeanan Taye Fot Taye Fot) At Bwwiak ST Kilda Nts Mae Toorak Doade Seeler Peanristeins Anand J. Buskan Hindiey McManine Paraer Richa Sok Cold

Patriotic Fairraises funds for Vic boys in trenches

A Saturday Patriotic Fair at Gregory Hall, St Kilda, run by local young ladies, raised about £60 for worthy causes in the trenches. A Prahran Town Hall concert by the Albert Lyric Society complemented the event, organized by Mrs Pierce Poosford with Treas. Mr A Stannard, and many helpers assisted.

Gregory Hall Bt. Kilda Trenchee Prahran Town Hall Hoo Wa Watt J Boyd WH R Alone Farrands- Oarbay Valetia Houslosd Laura Opie Edie Abbe Jag Colias Edie Box Pierrie Poasford A Scanmard Treaamsar Wacom ix

Unclear snippet mentions yacht club funding and mayor's link to proceeds

Fragmentary text references a yacht club and funds totaling 904364 pounds tied to civic figures and race events. The garbled source obscures specifics of ownership and payment flow, leaving unclear outcomes or formal actions.

Tramway Proposal for Richmond to Prahran Route

The Richmond Council appoints Messrs McCary Underwood and Co to study an electric tram line from Vilikau Hill in Prahran via Hutch Street, Melbourne. The report outlines route, costs, revenue, and likely connections to Church Street and Victoria street, with a projected capital outlay and long term extension plans contingent on success of a pilot.

Wnder Instructione Richemond Council Mesis MiCary Undermoid and Co Vlikau Hl Plabsam Hutch Street Mickiond Erineers Sienmlee Amd Vierera Aguysa Richmond Tabitany Saauysy Iga Perko Conan Mielige Sa

Tramway Revenue Report for Prahran and Malvern Tramways

Revenue figures for the quarter ended September show brownstone ticket sales starting September 13. Passenger totals for the 12 months ending September reveal 23 passengers and total revenue from fares around two pounds.

Prahran and Malvert Tratowass Teese Nis Goth

Free Use of St Kilda Town Hall Debate

Local council debated refunding the Town Hall rental for campaigns opposing Masur bars. The mayor and council discussed whether to reimburse the hall cost after claims of prior payment and propriety. Speakers argued over use for propaganda purpose and potential parliamentary action shaping free use policy.

St. Kilda

St Kilda Court Hearing On Traffic Charges And Maintenance Claim

In Port Melbourne on October 24 Jack Brennan and William Swanson faced motor traffic charges for speeding past 29 and 26 miles per hour respectively. Rebecca McNeil sought maintenance from William Andrew McNeil alleging twelve months of non support, while the defendant offered weekly payments and claimed illness. A separate matter noted alleged disorderly conduct by Alfonso with details unclear.

Lavesnayran Kidd Hartley Smihwick Vain Pearl Jack E. Brennan Port Melbourne William Swanson Rebecca McNeil William Andrew McNeil Bern Isa Defendant Ras Railway

Amull Meeting On Club Finances And Attendance

The Amull club held a Wednesday meeting at High Street rooms. President Morus chaired as members debated the balance sheet, attendance, social aims, and proposed dues while noting new members and social activities.

Highstreet King i County

Faint Club Debate Over Funds and Elections

The document records a chaotic club meeting with motions to settle funds through donations and to form a garden committee. Amidst noisy debate, names such as Korbstad Bishop and others appear, while attendance and outcomes remain unclear.

Nistier Ms Korbstad Sam Mr Bishop Eli Heat Bea Parrine Keeen Donald Macstinun Moan Bane Morbal Stesian Asd Appia

South Yarra Rifle Club Opens Range This Thursday

The South Yarra Rifle Club announces the opening of its range on Thursday with a program including a shoot for members and visitors. Local officials and notable shooters such as Meyer and Wolk are expected to attend, with contests scheduled throughout the day at the club's range in Melbourne.

Aauremt Sage Siditien Massbell Probean Siuth Willsrine Cotreeriem al Mrahton Thursdar

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