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Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 03, 1915

Page

3

Public Works Conference Debates Northeate Bridge Plan

At a conference in Northcote the three municipalities debated tramway routes and a bridge over Movil Creek. The majority backed a bridge linked to Bell Street with Preston bearing much of the cost, while questions remained about funding and route changes.

Northeana Gry Hincknell Nreatilent Bendayien Humaclf Movil Creek Northeate Biterey Gual Frye Boriciga Ce Allebin Uye Ces Tha Hrathwaite Wall Ani Peeston Northcote Roberton Warr Rauertaon Nawewan Ua Ha Courss Crispacanl Wlivnys Teen Beli Breston Hellen Miller Strest Hun Diel Bell Stret Preston

Northcote tram debate spurs letters on street life

A lengthy correspondence in the Northcote Leader examines tram plans for Brunswick Street and the east, arguing whether western residents need a train link. Contributors clash over speed, street commonsense, and the impact on local business, population, and daily life, with references to Mr Edwards and community figures.

Edwards Pineal Andyrays Evillenes Béwatrdis Atwards Pulite Works Department Redhways Northcote Stecen al Ous Chacmed Ejrely Rawards Novihcote Hannawick Sleepy Hallow Brunswick Sleepy Hollow Ifme Brunswick Street Northcota Oulaleas Brunaivish Edwarda Thalvenus Walon Elwardnilmaele Faye Wer Street Lee

Penders Grove Methodist Sunday School Anniversary Celebrations

Readable portions describe a Sunday event at Penders Grove Methodist Sunday School with multiple services led by Rev Canon Nash and Rev W J Trolans. The day featured children's programs, singing, recitations, and a broad attendance. notes on finances show a surplus and expenditures, with plans for an April 30 continuation led by Rev A H Bustow and others.

Senanil Yene Dewwa Olnaa W. J. Trolans Brunsivick Street Canon Nash Conan Nash A. Johnson Nsiya Purlig Youu Waly Hoplen Panay Alorth Santh Ens Wal i Inytes Mils Phu Yor Samaritan Ethel “Alexur Cle Kentaeley Momo Mida'Setiultz Rialogas Yrolaogel Kennedy Afticars Ibinry Jones Lene Sree Dy McLean Lalven Mtussmna Kennedy W. J. Groy A. H.bustow

Shaky Preston court session details local offenses noted

Fragmented Preston court report lists cases against McHul over rent at Wine Hill Reservoir and Mathew Jelfroy for allowing a cow to wander. Also covers a civilian inquiry about residency, penalties, costs, and a tally of fined individuals and cows in attendance during the session.

B. Thaiga Schule Shire Mathew Jelfroy Warsinr Groff Mur Vrassi Andree R Me Alfrad Thomson Percy Down Leulin Taylor Edward Aitken Chariot Fraser

Rex Beach drama spoils Northcote Theatre audience

Northcote Theatre presents Rex Beach novel The Spoilers in a lively Alaska setting with masterful adaptation by Hugh Coughlin and star Jearga Rignold. Holiday attractions feature The Spaitern and Res Ingen Wadding as supporting films, Easter Monday starts a week of entertainment with further showcases and grand attendance anticipated.

Ita Ua Hugh Jearga Rignold Araraatis Shunfeng Henao

The Courage of Wealth and English Character

A reflective essay argues wealth has shaped British society and its officers with a distinct English character. It contrasts English reserve and duty with German aggression, notes money’s seductions, and defends a linked aristocracy and commoner ethos.

National concert lineup at Melbourne town hall报道

The program for a Saturday April 10 national concert at Melbourne town hall lists performers Madame Mary Conly Muchane Mapile Stieting Marna nn Me Gregon Wotnl Mimea alepsle Groiib Avuow Cupler Roba Toiyon Charlotte Brewster Joha Lanslaints and Mr Stephen MacDaviald leading the Foltyet CQusrtot.

Melbourne Sutualay Paulkrier-Sevith Geviewk Madame Mary Conly Muchane Mapile Stieting Marna Gregon Wotnl Mimea Alepsle Groiib Avuow Cupler Roba Toiyon Charlotte Brewster Joha Lanslaints Stephen MacDaviald

The Happy Warrior in Wartime Britain and Thought

A compact musing on wartime duty and moral courage in Britain, contrasting liberal and labor strains amid the Great War era. It invokes Wordsworth to frame steadfast resolve, duty, and perseverance through danger, hardship, and national effort. The piece reflects a scholarly or editorial voice emphasizing character and public virtue.

Antarento Bogesh Hoyse Fargo Great Britain Aida Wlth Wien Marni

Public debate on 0 day era and drink in shipyards

Lloyd George leads 4 deputation of UK shipbuilders in public houses near yards as war work slows. He warns drink problem hinders munitions output and vows root and branch action, despite concerns over curbing liberties.

United Kingdom Rx- Ghanuur Mio George Germany Austria Annie Ua Lingdé George

Price trends in agricultural goods from 1902 to 1913

A historical price survey notes overall uplift in purchasing power and farm produce prices from 1902 to 1913. Wheat, oats, barley, and other staples show varying gains with some items dipping slightly, while most grains track upward, influencing cost of living and farm income in the period.

Stray Penn Fallerd Cape Weay Lorian Atea Pollard Feo Prieva

Thornbury Bowls Team Suffers Defeat In Northcote Clash

Thornbury faced a heavy loss to Northcote in dull bowling action, with Northcote racking up a 112 to 8 margin. Ginting starred with 24, while Mont added 11 as Northcote dominated. Thornbury B and A sides posted mixed scores as the meet wrapped with Northcote securing the win.

Thornbury Ny Duvaral Northcots Ginting Mont Bainbridge Menkins Whallay Harrington Thla Northcote Preston Lave Thornbury Mussona Salley Campbell Bynnell Leakin Saunders Hastings Mitchell Plant Alien Trolongen Bulley Hare Fingtart Mason Theotiuld Taylor Braid Wau Hater Bebo Drie Elkess Thomnbury Francham Donagan King Bartlay Richards Warren Rouveny Donny McDougall Baily Holden Harey Pepper Schartland Brown Masson

The Hills and Lost Items in a 1915 Scene

A fragmentary page blends a pastoral meditation on hills and vows with a listing of places and people. It mentions Atlanta Georgia, USA in 1915, and notes a lost and found section including Silver Paras containing money with a reward offered by E. Keller and others in Rosbury, Preston, outside B. Keller, Ki Logal Government.

Shale Mosie Otryy Atlanta USA Northcote Pictura Theatre E. Keller Rosuburry Preaton Outelde Kellar

Tenders Invited for Supply of Anton Broam Stove at Avabentian Mine

Tenders are invited until 4 pm on Monday 20 April for supply of an Anton Broam stove at Avabentian Mine. Deposit 24 percent. The lowest tender may not be accepted. Tender contact Tan Clark.

Avabentian

Preston Branch Red Cross Society meeting notices

A Preston Branch Red Cross Society meeting was held at the shire hall on Monday. Mrs. Ek Stewirk, Miss C Martin and others attended. The group discussed a program, poorer attendance, and pledged support. Next meeting is Wednesday, April.

Preston Red Cross Society Stanlake Woshaen Misa C- Martin Watt

Church News Flute of Services Across Local Parishes

Fusewell, Baath Prenton Mothlat Thyeches, and local churches held Sunday services with choirs and sermons. Rev Me Shines led morning and evening worships. Resurrection themes featured at Baptist and Congregational gatherings. Trinity Church Thornbury hosted Starwars and St Luk, with praised choral performances by Pennity and St Andrews.

Fusewell Tatter Church Buster Bunny Thing Eaton Heaton Henry Varley Paty Trinity Church Thornbury Stucifxton Holt Ay ‘Thorapaen Moan J. Hl. Holt Wr A. Roberts Praweh Preston Erphtacian

Preston Methodist Sunday School Anniversary Services

Anniversary services were held on Sunday March 21 with the conductor and teachers leading the excerces. Prizes were distributed on Sunday the 28th to numerous pupils including Buith Tiguts Huctor Harvey and many others. Rev EO Knew spoke with appreciation as Milas Abbey thanked the district, and the choir performed special anthems in a large congregation.

Swadiy Pronehore Bute Rava Wed Veolone D. Hy Bondbury Pearte Abby Cathie Hell Bellaly Avira France Belgium Japan Causa Hoy Nan Northey Mr Li Barerow W. Abbey Buith Tiguts Huctor Harvey Fries Ella Ones Alm Pearce Hazel Pridhwm Fiegerss Stewart Bya Mather Gwen Hebingon Ailse Jewns Daley Gibwon Nellie Olver Thelma Pridham Cris Pavoni Alimu Johnson Genco Riches Wort Pridham Lorna Isles Milas Abbey Khan

Northente football pactaeility preview for Tugroy Juniors

The group of players, including 1 fine Junior, will try in the forthcoming matches starting April 10 at Spersiey Serer, with a season opener against Walefield and District. Member tickets on sale at the ground. players to meet for practice on Croxton reserve Saturday morning.

Censon Nenlork Tugroy Wensonre Gensons Adhition Walefield District Pn Proston Vra Taisua City of Northeata F.C Lean V&a Ars Croxton

Epping Shire News Details Weekend Events

In Erin parish a Belgian event will be held on Monday with a foggy reception. A burlesque show is planned at Woadetoeky district while a dance and talent display occurs at the area hall in the evening. A concert is slated for Friday night.

Ascobenes Erin Par Muster Aonday

Meeting of condolences and court notice in Northcote

A notice expresses thanks for sympathy after a death and acknowledges helpers including Nurse Self and Rev W Wood. A formal information for a punishable offense is issued by Alfred Thomas Hatton of Northcote, naming an unknown owner and cattle on Clarke Street, with a court date set for April 4 in the Northcote petty sessions.

Bohr Dale Dateln Gods Troy J. Melitay H. Percy Johnson Ioral Telbujes Hesia H W. Wood Northootn Alfred ‘Thoma Mutton Cale Tanger Counillors Northcote Alfred Thomas Hatton Northerta Victoria Northooto Awid Bailiwick Stuta Owsor Alfred Troma Hatton Herwas Aloomu Hatton Ajerty Une Howe A. Tharraty

Fragmentary notice from city office lists names and items

A damaged OCR fragment shows a list of names and terms such as COWS, AT Kesha, Moulden, Ginzler, and Cont. Hil. It references a station, city office, and police or administrative context but the text is incomplete and unclear.

Hull Jennings Lucern Mfalsnes Preatoy

Also Mentioned on This Page

St, George's RD Preston Council Rememoir T. Srnvuny Woothouge Street Pender’s Grove Methodist Sunday School Preston Polige Court Tynsmay Constable Heinen Paca Gnirat Gagres McHul Devin Constable Reality Mhonas Marshall Baferdant Nace Northcote Theatre Rex. Beach Hickford, M.A Britain Berdhard Gland Harnell Anit Geemons Tvs Aye Deus Anne Lee Dumarention Romy George Becky Shuey Mint & Wowenay Brest London Howe Young Celles Cave Gomothiti Reseeve Helgion Tronghes Amora Samuel India Tia Vieutennnt Van Aistocracy Cominane Falkenn Agian Jelp Groene Can Bineni Uo Haysa MR. Moyd Trovenn Clay Hekaron Emel Jankier Waren Thal Logal Government Nity OF Bwiet Tan Clark Church News Preston Methodist Sunday School Epping Shire Gupich High St Btrest Pairfield Wim Street Northeats Laboter Graditars New Zealand Ars Coline Mewbourne Walter 8 Repty Curstor Iasenl Persbourne Mastin Seeei Neoting Dee Conralite Town Hall Uaunars Mayureas Motwrosil Jain Ornonne Bece M. Siet Trenanrot Entral West Rat Vavune Aboyn Wil Bel Tyersees Inforwation Ce G. A. Mackrell Croxton Laundry Higuay Holman Shirte and Gollara Spaciolity Amernoon Apenan Pathe Maryan Debio Lion Solar SL Rgystone Gowrdies Frog Hamine Miteepay Elcome cHaites” Chaplin the Prince Thornbury Theatre Stalag Movids Potro Wwe Halbeim Ginpeales Sy Ag ‘League Epping Park Notha Bhat Setoels Tate Que Mall AdapAay Vie Sie Heart Acu Org Waicanll Wana Anh Goodigh Prenton Yauar Bomee Gale Tiphon Barebin Row Northeyty Phonn Hattam’s Grater Vasary Cardinal Wakeley Workers’ Compensation Act Mitchell Bros Afiesermat Ad Gusranteed Bustaees Cular Strom Ata Ib Pal Unk de Bia High Street Hlinell ‘Brown Clases Mes Waller's Liudiun Caiaale Rhone Manchester Gevniy Vlannoletts Add Hany Ireland TRE Private Financier Westbourne Grove Pofadh Mra Phanie Nuvaleuto
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