Prahran council meets on reform act and reelection
The Prahran council held a special meeting to elect Mayer and discuss re elections amid patriotic support. A letter from Sergeant J Wilson and comments from local officials referenced government changes and praised public works like tram services while noting mixed outcomes for other projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Mellwrick
Prahran Jreanical Act School
Lumley
Prahran Geel
Mayer
Bis Bis
Prahran
rEeb
Ciada Teterenve
Sabres
Ry Dyson
South Yura
Eric
Leaboved
Meliwrick
Dyson
Watah
France
MM Manis
Paris
J. Wilson
Ettean Ovarsess Hospital
Bamford
Coure
Damm Alsayt
Pribraz
Bat
Londo
Memorial Service for Try Society Members
Toorak and South Yarra Try Society held a memorial service to honor fallen members and enrollees who died for King and country. The ceremony featured district clergy, hymns, and an Esther-based address stressing duty to God and country amid somber, reverent observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toorak
South Yarra
Sheaf
G. Drew
G Seamark
She
Shaw
Teyth
W Thompson
Tnowimg
Try Songatert
Musitel i
Lloyd
Haif
God
Hirself
Zomeone
Cheriah
Elias
Nore
Prahran Red Cross Men’s Section outlines progress and needs
A Prahran Red Cross Society meeting at Municipal Buildings reviewed five months of Men’s Section work led by Mr Day and Mr Leeder. The group reported 72 workers with 114 average weekly participants, highlighted substantial donations, and urged wider subscriptions while electing officials including Dr Mellwrick as president and Mr McGregor as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahran Red Cross Society
Wes
McTiwrick
Frank Williams
Crosier
Coating
Freak Dunham
Melbourne
Mie Day
Prahran
George Leeder
Frenk Dunham
Leeder
Exccpt
H Hs
John Anderson
Loud Spprause
Mollwrick
Volunvary
Me D. R
McGregor
AGP
DeMeliwrick
Frank Dunham
Prahtan
Red Cross
Croner
Che Nist
Reas
Mellweick
Hi. A Embling
Jono Sanderson
Benderson
Sr McDerick
Society
Mclwrigh
John Macderson
Dunham
Willis
Sandie
They Played the Game in World War II
An old wartime poem honors soldiers who faced danger amid battlefields and searchlights. It recalls courage, sacrifice, and the call to avenge those who loved and cherished freedom, ending with the line who played the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shinld Heir
Maio
Bill
Woo
Jess Russa
Recruits Wanted for Army Enlistment and Separation Pay
Recruitment notices request applicants up to 40 years old with height and chest requirements and medical exams at local halls. The notice details daily pay, allowances for wives and children, and survivor benefits, outlining eligibility and conditions for separation and pension payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jochet Pettacé
Fragmentary street scene yields scattered dialogue and garbled items
OCR text shows disjointed speech about a boy outside, a warning from a mother, and stray phrases about blindness, a door, and unclear items like "LANERED COMPOUND" and silage. Names, places, and clear events are missing, leaving a fragmented patch of dialogue and nonsensical terms.
New Mayor Elected Amid Large Public Attendance
The city welcomed HF Harner as the new mayor while many officials and citizens attended. The retiring mayor was praised for his term as court presided, and the assembly noted the heavy turnout and strong civic engagement during the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ile Beach
Tursdas
Poeanton
Harner
Roypranuls
Winsur
Dolileri
Tifa Artliite
RSD
Barnet
Munhs
Polices
Ents Fon Pehalt
Uke Cour Aivers
Smltayvien
Vu Pully
SmibeWa HN
Wwe
Kbyte
Anger
Eine Arunk
Prahran Concert Attracts Strong Attendance
A Prahran audience enjoyed a Wednesday evening concert featuring Mr E Littlewood the noted ventriloquist praised by the Ville Association. The varied programme included audience participation and donations to charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Littlewood
Prahran
Yiba Prahran
Pioorers
Battalow
de Aude Ville Association
Littlewood
Malvern Council Rejects Most Tenders in Budget Debate
Malvern council debates public works bids with Dr. E Thomb supporting a new law and Dr Rogers urging a cautious approach. The meeting ends with the selection of the Holland tender as most advantageous, while an amendment cements approval of Vaughan Bros and rejects lower offers.
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Dea
Nauad
Malvern Council
Public Works Committee
Ural
Houke
E Thombuw
Rogers Tuomwon
Hitler
Heeker
Diegrace
Thomson
Weller
Darraghaldie
Hersoun
Sonny Mistassial
Noger- Thomson
Holmes
Mystop
Sir Holland
Holland
Holland Ad
Tie
Tatler
Masane
Waller
Hyslop
Ahey
Rey
Bolland
E. Thompson
Maeder Wan
Quorum Question Frays City Council Committees
A city council session discusses formation of major committees for the new financial year. A quorum requirement prompts debate over which members and subcommittees must be present, with several groups endorsed for continued action and others postponed pending further action.
Prahran Meeting Debates Petition From City Workers
A disorderly Prahran gathering on Monday discussed a petition signed by many Lup danetunts workers living in the area. The motion urged action on travel and public works with claims of member involvement and calls for a meeting with officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vralman Ifaunell
Ures
Jun
Jae Suub
Waburg
Footscray
Peetu
Theahn Asatabauts
Praha
Sraran
Motor traffic fines from court at St Kildy
In St Kildy Court on Tuesday September a queue of cases involved speeding on a motorcycle and car. Jeremiah Pixpatrick was fined for riding at dangerous speed during a Beaconaneld parade and another motorist was fined for speeding on Wellington Street. A driver was fined for dangerous winter speeding and another for driving a car without a license. The proceedings show minor penalties and disputed details amid a string of traffic offences.
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Jeremiah Pixpatrick
Enargen
Ganttables Lave
St Kildscuad
High Street
George Canlies Geen
Wighton
Hi Wodleiter
Malvern Council Proceedings Mixed with War Repatriation
The Malvern council meeting on September 4 1915 included Major Willey and others discussing repatriation of Australian soldiers and related public works. They considered water works finance and sanitary improvements while debating committee elections and municipal association issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Willey
Crewe Tompson
Rogery Thomson
Waller
Mornes
Vais
Datroth
Cowell
Wilks
Tve Une
Ieliwr Miegers Welman
Holmes
Auresil
Suire
Ofo
Victoria considers disenfranchising enemy aliens
A 1919 debate in Victoria, Australia, discusses a resolution proposed by the We Shite Founders of Wannon to disenfranchise all enemy aliens resident in Victoria, naturalised or not, from parliamentary and municipal elections. The motion surfaces objections about German subjects and naturalisation papers, with calls to deny voting rights and even harsh punitive proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aden
Trahran
Wannon
Victoria
Ulm
Germany
Flletof
Wangom
Nicolnon
Sartor Stromaty
Wannen
Sevest Thorpoor
Corciot
Prahran Court Hears Early Morning Assault Case
James Kean and Josep Branfort face charges after an early morning incident near the corner of Hruby and Hunaversirvere. Constable Seddon testified about a weapon and threats. multiple witnesses and a judge panel considered evidence and verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargeant
McKimion
Tlistop
Curwen-Walker Tangs
Cooke
Lavery
James Kean
Josep Branfort
Stanley
Alda aniAwr
Marity Eye
Mr Vuuke
Sam Sue
Hue
Jovan Winoyired
Healey
Lata Rm Nusee
Uunland
Waude
aMbayyany
Eninet
New Recruiting Campaign Promises Public Reform and Wartime Tradeoffs
A fragmentary report on a political push for a broad recruitment drive. It notes Prahran, Napier, Wille, and Nicotouon as figures backing intensified conscription and calls for mobilizing volunteers, with meetings limited and public postings debated. The text references warnings by a Brigadier and a stance that every willing man is valuable, while discussing potential alternative measures if recruits lag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nieulson
Evry
Hugaie
Prahran Sen
Heng
Napier
Wille
Cathy
Accesafal
Uhlua
Ulon
Nicotuon
Iber
Duhill
Oreard
Marian Estral Modwen
Wiltiwars
Ted
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Prahran Red Cross
Australian Expeditionary Forces
Ondeh
Tota
Teagives Lal
Ormahe
St. Wes
Banefit
Alther Slamnt
Malvern Tenders
Counc
Prairan
Guardia
Miami
Enimmnittea
Enie
Ths
Emi
Aly
Manus
St. Kildy Court
Messrs
Souttwick
Chain Man
Sturt
Hurley
Tae Chapote
Onlin
Low
Sangias
Sainte Heel Boi
Wermirshun
Ustreu
Mary Muraines
Meritiere
Vike Cyukens
Represen
Frenpag Biard Dizer
Sapresseu
Ur Holmes
Fran Supreme Non
Tiv
Prahran Court
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