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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1917
Page
2
A public meeting in Prahran’s Town Hall will cap a long service by Mr James B. Kent of the National Bank. The gathering, scheduled for Tuesday evening at eight, aims to decide the best way to recognise his valued contributions. Mayor H. H. Rambling invites local residents to attend.
Saturday 1917 report notes twenty or more corporation employees of Prahran have reserved notice of dismissal due to metal shortages and broader industrial upheaval. Reengagement is expected once industry normalizes, with optimism it will not be long.
A deputation from the Central St. Kilda Progress Association and St Kilda ANA presented to Minister Hockinson urging him to veto plans to hand Blessington Street Reserve to the Lawn Tennis Association of Victoria. Speakers Dawkins and Moroney argued the land’s value at £20,000 and proposed handing control to a ratepayers committee. The minister promised careful review and the department warned against undue encroachment on reserves.
A large gathering of Melbourne leaders and dignitaries attended a dinner at Prahran City Hall on Monday to honor Dr Rupert Nicolson retiring from public life. The event, hosted in the main hall, featured Mayor H A Boibliag and Welcome by Senior Council Feirbairn.
The Mayor Cr fi A Ebling convenes a gathering of friends of Mr James B Kent of the Platean branch of the National Bok to plan a fitting tribute to his long and valued city service. The event will take place at the Town Hall Buildings on Tuesday evening at 8 o clock, 18th.
On Tuesday evening next the Melbourne Auxiliary will hold a gathering at the Charnes Street Bay Church Peatsa. Mr J B Dadgshin will give an address and a welcome is extended to all. Four collections will be taken up for the Trinitarian Bible Society.
On Monday evening next at the St Kilda Town Hall Mr Hilage will give an organ recital with a chosen programme. Mr W Fage will render vocal selections. Admission thirteen pence.
The third wy igres screening at Fealica City Hall on Tuesday drew a large audience for the event. Viewers saw photographs of mai phates and other scenes described as interesting, with accompanying remarks noted.
Despite bad weather Elwood State School held a vocal and instrumental concert at Kilda Town Hall to raise funds for improving comforts for pupils. Performers included Miss Langlands Rufus Perguson Miss Rippon Oswald Rigpas Miss Ivy Phillips and Miss Levy with Floris Levy as accompanist. Cap Wills praised Miss Levy for stepping in on short notice and presented a handbag gift from the school committee.
An industrial accident on Chapel Street Windsor led to the death of Arthur Turon head coach at the Junior Technical School Mentone. He died in hospital from a fractured skull after being struck when a motorist swerved to avoid him and another man who dropped a paper. Turon left a widow and four children. the school paused as staff were informed and mourning honors were held.
The Prahran council or ladies’ committees in Soud Yarre and Toor were announced as part of civic or social organization efforts. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the entities indicate local governance or community groups guiding events or initiatives.
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