Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Preston Leader in Preston, Victoria

We have pages in Victoria

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1917

Page

3

Tribute to Late Sergeant Geant Oligers In Australian Army Note

An Australian tribute honors the late Sergeant Geant Oligers. The Croxton Junin event featured Steven Drip unveiling a enlarged photograph of the fallen sergeant who died in France in March this year. Mr. A Prentice spoke of the man’s service in the Royal Australian Forces. Relatives and local officials attended as decorations and ribbons were exchanged, and a memorial service recalled his sacrifice with prayers and condolences from the community.

Geant Oligers Croxton Junin Reetumbite Hiro Steven Drip F Gdgers France A. Prentice Cram

Unreadable OCR Hints at Broad Recruiting Efforts

Fragmented text shows scattered references to sports and recruiting terms, with names and places garbled. The readable portions hint at national scope and various institutions but lack coherent facts to summarize a specific event or outcome.

Preston Queen Celebration in Thornbury Town Hall

The Preston Queen ceremony unfolded with farm and ceremony in Thornbury. The event featured a ermined chancellor, a queen’s jester, and a procession with attendants. The crowd welcomed Miss Rene Newell and Miss Tarun, with dancing, attire, and charity activities marking the pageant.

Preston Yveni Eameth Preston de Allchint Ureland Koiave Laliad Allien Mise Reni Newell Feuvent of Charity Aes Tarun Kyun Newell Uli Allie Annie Vinnilas Pieter Mary Mewar Nrovinety Crimea Uaise Mia Stella Maui Ibi Feinimost Wolrain Dearle Ping Hower Martin White Ures Sagewita Vonsipe Minnie Wallyes Lemetoad el Eden Athena Hower Gowal Uae Newellie Mga Dean Gila Ty Eckluiton

Christmas Service Plans At Prerton Parish

A Sunday Christmas service at Prerton parish will include hymns and sermons focused on Christ’s Propratorie. The Rev A L Iwwilawity is noted for guiding the congregation through renewed finances and charity efforts, while local members prepare a luncheon following the service.

Prerton Chret Lewi Canperbury Renner Vin Seay Abe Hoek Tietary Heaton Mtr Vwdohij Ami A. L

Northcots town hall hosts student concert by Miss Webbe

A late audience at Northcots town hall watched Miss Webbe lead sixty to seventy pupils in a program of singing dancing and deportment. The event featured two strong pupil performances and received warm applause with bouquets and gifts for the young performers.

Webbe Pakih Med Dodd Eileen Inacoe Webbe Wong Dixie Fire Miitchell Ciappison Ka Girven Kemen AL Waugh KB. Slack Stout J. Mitchel Michel Cause Violette Mtoe Mystonatis Meigs USA Gace Clayton Keon Betty Uren Jane Peeta Ketel Fiorrie Uly Nuncoat Ity Mitchell Ebeliga Mareinon Minnie Waugt Dean Potter Mavis Yeomans Erhel Witla Ant Elieet Pascoe Weliyy Pete Wuiners Iol Fona Potter Otto Ravi Moby Maw Your Yang Vague Cachonnon Cola Kowa Lily Mitetel Ruby Varcont Marjory Hyalo

Annual wartime pageant recital described with student entries

Fragmentary OCR records an eighth annual demonstration with drama, recitations, songs, dances and a critique by Mr Murti. It lists prize winners in class sections and notes exams and encouragement for children. Names include Hyslop, Morelan, Bur nett, Will ame, and Bell among others.

Turin Uae Mumaber Rudy Murti Airview Artour Vent Clifton Keee Garett Ninnat Aad Keith Gorrie Clave Howard Tuilow Freda Thompson Silas i

Prenton Red Grass Carnival Sparks Local Curiosity

Fragmentary notes describe a bonfire like carnival event in Prenton with unclear details. The text mentions Sunnain, BOR Elen the Fancary, and a nameless participant, leaving the outcome and participants uncertain.

Soming Sunnain Will Bor Elen

Young Preston Soldier Describes Harrowing Frontline Action

A private Alf. recalls a brutal engagement on the German front line. Gunfire and artillery roared as Allied troops pressed the attack, taking trenches and machine guns while sustaining casualties. The narrator notes heavy losses but asserts their battalion held and withdrew to safety, with many dead and wounded and homeward thoughts following.

Alf Kuna Wwe Watcar Yneray Ilrave bin Vian England

Holiday Attractions Highlight Two Matinee Performances

Readers will enjoy the holiday program featuring a winter attraction called Deathiny starring Krai Beevene and Helen Holmes with The Lass of the Lumberland. No images will be shown at night but a matinee on Christmas Day offers another chance to attend.

Far Emotions Krai Beevene Helen Holmes Gariatmes Alan Childr

Death of Keith Hutton in work accident

The notice records the death of Keith Hutton youngest son of Mr William Hutton of Thornbury in a farm machinery accident at Wycheproof. He was 17 killed after trying to stop horses to save his employer. He died of tetanus at the hospital. His mother and brothers mourn his loss as the family mourns in Coburg cemetery. Funeral services were held with Rev H Hewitt officiating.

Keith Hutton Mew William Hutton Smith Atreat Thornbury Wychefroof Wee Flandwra Mrs Hatton Northcote Coburg H. Hewitt

Whittlesea Shire pupils present musical program at Mochunles

In Wednesday afternoon December 1 pupils of Miss Olive Andrews at Mochunles Waldoon offered a musical programme titled break-up for the year. Parents and friends gave a splendid reception as Mr. Riley presented Miss Andrews with a silver jewel case. The program included piano solos and vocal pieces by numerous pupils and closed with the National Anthem.

Mochunles Waldoon Mises Olive Andrews Parente Frends Riley Miss Andrews Uyall Andrews Net Cornfoot Julian Mas C. Ailey Red Riding Marjor In Sutherland Ua Lumber Kong Mise Winnie Matter Heasie Olney Wong Adelaide Mason Nan Owen Miew Freda Sutherland Walle Baust Misave Kiwg King Villin Bentley Pierroth Jean Anstrew Lane Solo Laven Kas Kde Manonang Sympathy Mra Alex Mitchell Jiany Hose Blodrus Mine Keihney Det Url Beater Untermenin Havel Gutltys Marion Oluvy Haniania Hate

Northcote V St Kilda Match Report

A cricket score note describes Northcote's last ball chase with Vernon not out and Wilkinson taking a single for 1 not out. Cattlin and Harris claimed wickets, Warne and Smith each took one, Hulett contributed bowling as the innings closed amid limited legible details.

Su Kilua Maeris Andrew John Atone Wilkinson Northcote Fueni Vernon Cattlin Harris

Local Officials Meet for Public Discourse

Reading through a list of attendees at a town gathering, names such as Mr HQ Holla secretary, Mr ALU Willains trea weet, Me Wo F Cifanville, and others appear alongside roles like secretary treasurer and auditors. The text records attendees including Thornton, Buckets Praetor Newell, Nash, and Movare Newell, with mentions of a dispensary delegate and conference delegator.

Leerione Eice Holla Alu Willains Cifanville Nncritary Evepape Tuident Mtr Hewrius Comumittens Veare Thornton Buckets Praetor Buckets Praetor Newell, Nash; Dispensary Delegate, Movare Newell Curnan Bourne Marra of Brown A.C Willama Mesere F Watking Wad A.V Penna

The Happiness Of Children And Their Joyful World

A discussion echoes Wordsworth on child happiness and the duties of caregivers. It argues that a child’s capacity for joy is vast and deserves nurturing. It calls for creating environments of happiness and letting children enjoy simple pleasures without intrusion.

Wordsworth

Compositor Voices in Town Print Shop Memoir

An aging compositor recalls Jowett returning from America to England to pursue a Westmin ster route and a local hero chat. The piece references a veteran printer, a coronation glimpse, and a reporter's colorful, sometimes harsh, portrayal of town life and public opinion.

Jowett England America Gomsone Perth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ty Wmlettyr Hest Aline Lo Undine Suhivah Wiebe Sajipet Bi Hoare Nuculture Wayntel Serge JH Bennett Telus Owe Daweh Kennedy Sasmith Prenton Cmdr Pravaty J. Wyastentvry Messal Sfrvie Sme Aarretine Amin Ake Horeaiien Lore Weet College Thoote Liege Mawr Tyre Ube Seth Aura Soar Whalley Lane Pauline Abrahone Lise Hoarau Margery Woird Janie Steven Chase Molly KaWent Siethie Sobran Marke Leen Bruton Clase TV Claes Arid Annie Hooper Elie Lovin bin Heaymmmt Ciber Mika Fred Jul Fx Anunation Wiarky Hiwani Molten Gladys Herty Anneyen Thelin Harrie Wee Clore Aid Ocumanation Heather Tulioh Durie Hikedin Walker Margery Hikmeton Boar Bae Harwood Tie Mind Dorothy Laver Jean Melver Nancy Btrover Marvid Steven Arthur Virnton Rory Dutton Exe Whiter Hilde Whaliry Liven Angi Clare Kenney Duck Pwentyman Duyee Edwards Regn Mont Thoed Cynthia Wood Limn Harvie Will Hanper Hilda Harvie Dudley Jar Juger Tullohh Youthe Paul Madame Aasbiey May Potter Rewalle Mayme Aante Drawve Price Mine Finley Freda Sireakes Frandian Whalley Irene Nun Jine Abrahane Betty Appleyard Maypelle Harry Alva Slater Eve Whitten Thelma Arthur Clase Tullos Anne Hooper Joan Whalley Prana Ye Creak Hales Lawrence Edward Malm Young Preston Indemick W. Hutton AON Whittlesea Shire Wews ST. Kilda Wents High St. Northcote Wigh ST Urer Northcote Corne Normanby Avenue Jon Street Fairfield High ST Ureston Bell Northcote Theatre Lonven Pathe Fires of Tabor & Capital Toy Nat Gould Bonasylon Anita Stewart Sebh Elbourne North Province Braiding Ipmon Ant Igi H. Leghew D.C. Preston W. G. Swift Munivyal Offices Ert Qhire Whittlesea Nata Nefure Klistabit Deventnor Hyordne Jas. Ryan Shire Suoreanry Aunio Chad Tauel Ubrecenns Ieee Ie Sai Thornbury Theatre Mytro Destiny Grorges Carter Vivian Mar Sassue Hayakawa New Yeas Way Hits Kiltlee Brose Loramnit Ed Crone Grounil Tid Mckencic Jas Ryan, Hou Hal Woxing Pet Vickwt Oal Tswamy Hon Boe Ruchne Pauty Lili Te Teld Denuery A. Qwena Ant Refreahavente Mira J Smith Crewe Morgan TOYS Miss Winter's UL Agh ST. Thorn Bil AWE Will le Jonthcote Free Pede A. Witanowy Protestant Federation Fed H Syme Wright Hoxwan Buc Helena Helenor Janet Hopkinson Hopetoun Particu I Ersone New Zealand Colline Street Mulbourne Bia Mathearens Hit Harris & Wright Vlttimate Weldon Hhus E, Hart Glaperone Nour Moore Jerden Pathe Hattam and Hattan’s, Drapers High Street Leo Jereta Xince Presents Boxen Mellwrirne Blake Nat Dye Rhane Eratt Tunie Dewaven Huilitay Mae Saya Atl Dragos Sublic Warlinioc Hattam and Hattam's Noailel Eyery Home Dunlop Carner High & Elm Sts The Westgarth Shoe Store New Shop Westgarth Fert Berger Sc Burgers Hysry Cole Shute Tony Je Thorethe D.B. Masson Bergers West West's Altona Beach Harry Ireland Westbourne Grove New Wlc
Search Courier

Search the Preston Leader Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Preston Leader?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication