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Newspaper
Preston Leader
Location
Preston, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1916
Page
1
An old advertisement for W. Ritchie blacksmith and wheelwright offers repairs, vehicle trades, and shod horses. It promises best materials, guaranteed work, and prompt service. Mentions inflamed text about show and patrons from surrounding districts.
A partial transcription of a private letter from Private Jack Brophy of the Victoria Hotel Epping area dated 25 February 1910. He discusses monotony and distance from home, Australian troops in action, aircraft observations, rumors of movements, and weather conditions. He mentions plans to advance in summer, meteorology notes, and casual reflections on sand, pepper substitute, sunsets, and personal feelings.
Large turnout of club members competed in the St B Lawrence trophy stage and the club championship final. T Coulton scored high with a near perfect fourteen shot possible earning a gold medal, while Lawrenson trophy was won by Coulton. Final scores list Witcomb 313, Glanfield 311, A Brown 309.
A March 11 wedding at Preston Presbyterian Church linked Miss Wolpe May Leith and Mr. Atkinson with a large reception at the Bradford ball. The bridal party wore white and green, gifts were presented, and the couple planned a honeymoon at Healesville after the ceremony officiated by Rev. W. A. Roberts.
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