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Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 05, 1916

Page

2

Australia’s Gallipoli evacuation described in vivid prose

A long article reviews Australia’s Gallipoli withdrawal with dramatic detail. It praises the evacuation plan and the courage of Anzac troops, noting Turkish positions and the weary care and discipline shown by commanders and soldiers during the naval and land operations.

War recruitment meeting in Northcote town hall

A public recruitment rally is planned in Northcote, with Hon. Sir William Irvine and others speaking. An evening program includes demonstrations, singing, and appeals, inviting all eligible men to attend and enlist for Australia’s Army.

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Calupoli Thunderstorm Over Warships at Sea Peninsula

Fragmentary war diary style piece describes a Calupoli thunderstorm over naval actions. Lightning and thunder illuminate trenches and battery holds as ships exchange fire, with crossfire and night battles fading into quiet skies. Observers recount the storm’s dramatic power and the sea combat’s eerie pauses.

Gallant Australians workers and wounded soldiers listed

A wartime list honors gallant Australian servicemen including Private Doyer Northcote, Private Plant Northcote, Sergeant A Stevens Worthy, and Corporal Whom among others. The article notes arrivals in Egypt and responses to military action, with mentions of promotions, camp notices, and local residents joining the front lines.

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Hall for Leamington Estate Becomes Community Focus

Preston residents report rapid growth at Leamington Estate on the northwest municipal boundary. They propose renewing Edwortos Park, with council funding in estimates, and plan a central meeting house to serve as a church and potential adjunct school. Local carpenters volunteer labor while church authorities supply materials and supervision. Eight children residing nearby may benefit from closer infant schooling, easing winter travel.

Preston Rayo Edwartos Park Alga Church of England Wettiora Uradahan Aethara

Uparatic Performance for Red Cross at Town Hall

A benefit concert for Red Cross will be held at Notheate town hall on Saturday February 20. The program features operatic pieces by Miss Vern Carow and other artists including Minn Mulala Hehnabal Jin May Lindsay Ne Stanley Horwood and Mr George ution with W Devine. A dozen Northcote performers take smaller parts as part of the event to raise funds and entertain the audience while supporting the cause.

Northcote Red Grose Cool Rowe W. T. Rown Dundasstear Norbicola Pairfioldashok Watinwus Callegy Northcate ‘Tramway Extension League Albion Northeat Chong Inkuw Daryatna Dpnpory Loader Loeb Eldipvon Slecarytar Weenery Drorten Thapparn Givotte Gioia Ho Notheate Town-Hall Joosed Cross Elisrschore Vern Carow Minn Mulala Hehnabal Jin May Lindsay Stanley Horwood George Ution Air W. Devine Northcote Action Amaller

Preston council weighs tramway union and Simplex plan

At a Preston council meeting a letter from the tramway league warned against the sole line on St George's Road and Preston, while Dr Allehin urged caution. The council voted to send representatives to seek information on the Simplex system and its potential £90 savings, aiming to gather facts before any decision.

Preston Tramway Langue Lind Wong Mruat Ramyraghu

Death of Mr J J Newton at Willinastreat

The obituary recalls J J Newton of Willinastreat dying January 28 after a long illness. Born in Portsmouth, England, he arrived in Victoria in 1863 and was a pioneer in the Beechworth and North Grendhice districts. He held various public roles, connected with the Methodist church, and engaged in politics and municipal affairs. Survived by five sons C AE CA Le an, and two daughters Mrs Westcatt and Mrs P O’frign, with brothers and mourners mourning a faithful father and brother.

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Thornbury Theatre Show Promises Star Talent Tonight

Thornbury theatre presents Mr Anton Kith Australia premier singer in a special engagement with songs including Boye of the Dardanelles and a new patriado tune. Featured films include The Ganapiraey and Chorus Mary with Macy Patios. Monday sports tale and Wednesday screening support a building fund for the Nuticota Boy Scouts.

Anton Kith Australia Pramier Pleuen Thornbury Theatre Kim Patriado Boye Dardanelles Yiotnruw Wattinl Cala Heights Garelek Theatre Macy Sonnational Sporting Alory Vietry Nurticota Boy Scouts

Northcote Narrowly Defeats Collingwood by 4 Runs

In a Northcote versus Collingwood cricket match the first day’s play showed disrupted innings with several wickets and a late Northcote push. Northcote won by four runs with key scores from Priwnd dl and Thomann not out 14 and 13 by Robertson. The report lists team lineups and a property sale notice appears at the end.

Sorthcots Northcot Wickata Cole Ingwood Northeata Priwnd dl Thomann Roburtaon

Longcourt Proceedings Report From Preston Court

A Preston court session covered a divorce case where the plaintiff testified to adultery years earlier, naming a corespondent and detailing custody disputes. The judge declared conduct scandalous and ordered penalties. Separate dairy farm licensing disputes with Nichol Bros. were discussed, including Department refusals, license fees, and fence and cattle management concerns.

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