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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1917
Page
2
TENDERS will be received on Thursday 2018 September for supply of met screenings toppings working machine carts removal of household and trade refuse specifications may be seen at the town hall The lowest tender not necessarily accepted Town Clerk Town Hall St Kilda List August 1917.
Prahran Council on Monday urged two marine stores to discontinue operations following a legislative committee recommendation. Officials deem the shops unlicensed yet note inspections show modern practices. Council questions quick action given employment and city needs.
Prahran Council calls for bids to dispose of red gum timber and large bluestones recovered from the South Yarra main drain. The notice hints at possible further value and future research into the drain’s contents, while noting the peculiar allure and antiquity of the recovered materials.
Fragmentary text mentions practical value and discovery but lacks clear subjects or events. no identifiable persons or organizations are discernible to summarize as a full news item.
Prahran club president hosted a Tuesday evening event attended by members and guests. The toast list featured Dr Grin and Mr Wettishop with remarks on welfare and community aims. The gathering honored a deceased member and closed with songs and cheerful toasts.
Incomplete scrapbook style text mentions an enlarged photograph of late Mr JB Crows and a show or presentation at a local event. Confusing lines reference names, dates, and groups from the 19th century, with garbled phrases.
A fragmentary notice notes the third in a series of spatial war films to be shown at the Prahran Town Hall. It mentions two prior entries as notably strong and promises an intensely vivid and realistic presentation.
Old Prahran resident Jona N Cumming died after a long public service career in Prahran. A former registrar of births and marriages, he led charity efforts and was secretary of the Salvation Army News Agency Association. He leaves three graves and was highly regarded by his community.
Prahran and District Scottish Society held its monthly concert with a lively program led by Mr John Stewart. New president Mr Me 4. 0. Stewart was introduced by ex president Mr H. G. Slat donald and warmly welcomed. Douglas, the Beotch comic artist visiting soon, was the star and encored, with a circle formed around him for a song.
Local transport update notes the launch of a new ferry line operated by Celine Transit linking Bayview to Mainland City. Officials cite faster crossings and reduced road congestion with hourly sailings and weekend service adjustments.
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