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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1916
Page
2
Mayoress membling reports gratitude for support and notes 900 pairs supplied. Red Cross Committee invites ladies to assist with fundraising and sewing efforts on behalf of wounded soldiers, meeting Tuesdays and Fridays after noon.
A recount of votes in Pralyran Ward for Prahiran City Council, overseen by Natley Moore, shows Cr Ginn’s majority reduced by two. The official result lists Cr Ginn ahead with a smaller margin after informal ballots are accounted for, per Mr Castie’s request.
A Prahran City Council meeting heard a communication from MLC J. K. Merritt opposing the Government plan to share tramway revenue with the Railway Commissioners. He said he would strongly oppose any such proposal in the Bill. The communication was received.
Melbourne Town Clerk T G Ulery notified a forthcoming municipal conference to discuss a government plan for a metropolitan tramway authority elected by popular vote. Critics argued it would strip municipalities of direct control over their property and raise election costs for tramway board candidates.
At the Prahran City Council meeting De Woodvill urged that electric trams along Malvero and Comm roads should wait for passengers when trains are near the stops. Gr Naylor of the Tramway Trust defended timetable adherence and fairness, noting the need to follow the schedule.
Mrr A Hendy announces the Windsor Bottle Exchange at 50 and 52 Dube Street. Bottles and old metals are bought with top prices offered. He avoids dealing in toxic lines and notes his services for the Australiana Expeditionary Forces were not approved. He mentions a son and two active brothers and is described as a respected citizen.
Auction sales announce a sale by auction on Saturday Sept 16 at 3 pm on the ground of part of Faversham Est Hawksburn or Lustot road featuring five allotments with frontages to Williams road Luton road and Motherwell a fare suitable for shops or residential use. Details include Dunlop and Hunt Ply Ltd and Mr Gydney T Haynea involved with preliminary announcements and sales to be held for properties in East Malvern on Susting Deet Sept 23rd at 3 o clock.
The Sanghy city council discussed multiple tender notices from local firms. Officials outlined bid procedures and deadlines for upcoming municipal projects.
The council honored Dr Willis with an address for his patriotic and charitable work over the past year. The council noted about £7000 raised for Patriotic and Red Gross causes and praised Dr Willis for his service. Dr Willis, in returning thanks, said his work was his duty and urged continued effort for public welfare.
The great Allied York Bazaar under the National Aled Relief Committee in New York and France, led by Mrs George Hough Petty and Waldema de Bille, ran June 3–11 at Grand Central Palace. Proceeds reach about 1/2 million dollars for Allied relief. various displays included Overland and Packard motor items, Australian sections, and a naval donation drive.
The report lists M Kilda’s total contributions to war funds, detailing amounts donated and the organizations supported. It notes the timeframe of giving and highlights notable contributors among community members.
The Stility Fattiove Committee, at Wanghow, presents war fund totals from August 914 to August 1/7 amounting to 46,355 pounds 175 shillings. It lists expenditures for wounded soldiers, Red Cross, materiel, comforts, and the Mayor’s Fund, with notable figures for the French Red Cross and Ambassadors’ Presentations. The article notes two War Mayors Cre Hewison and Love averaging 4,000 pounds yearly and highlights Mayor Dr Barnet’s energetic leadership.
At the Peabrian Council meeting on Monday evening references were made to the spirited notion of Mr Clive ail ree regarding orchids. Mr Baillie had labored to secure specimens and to obtain the glass house. A letter of thanks to Mr Baillie was suggested for his efforts.
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