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Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 05, 1916

Page

3

Unclear court session reports wage dispute and fines

The record describes a board debating trading without license, a driver wage dispute with hours and pay, and a series of fines for not attending, wandering cattle, and child neglect. Key figures include Mr Brennan, Mr Brownan, Mr Louie, John McNamara, and Inspector Schutz. The proceedings involve wage book entries, hours worked, and an order for payment plus costs.

John Tailoreen John McNamara Arrenza Brownah Louie Dufener Brownan Pinloui Drivara Lonie Myinnuss Tan Lary McNamara Pli Maiti Joan McNamary Wire Dod UN Howe Nhe Bohol Henry Collier John Z. Cooney Inspector Schutz Artur Wilton Winnie Brown

Fire destroys chair factory behind High Street Northcote

A fire on Thursday night destroyed an iron chair factory at the rear of 66 High Street Northcote while the local brigade was absent. The factory, used by Ann, Harry Church, and others, was insured for 100 pounds with the New Zealand Company, and the building owned by Mr H Doidgersind. Firemen confined the blaze to the factory.

High Street Northcote Ann Harry Church New Zealand Co H. Doidgersind Federal Mutual

Church News Highlights and Services Schedule

Brainy men and women invited to conventional services tomorrow. Rev. J Allen to fill in at Preston All Saints after the annual meeting. George McGregor to lead both Preston Presbyterian and ALP.W.P. Methodist services. Topics include Graves of Desire and Unity. Womelsessons survivors’ meeting to be held in Preston circuit tomorrow with deputation by Sister Hettle. Twenty four years’ experience in Home Mission work noted.

Jett C. W. Wood J. Allen All Saints Preston George McGregor Preston Presbyterian W.P Toit Yillereooh Hs Aubjeet Acing Puatar Slater Hettle Abe Freston Chanel South Preston Kensie Addresa Folensi Pamastown

Thornbury Bowls Tournament Delayed By Rain

Forty Thornbury bowls members faced a postponed rink tournament originally set for AN A Day. Heavy rain forced abandonment. matches resumed later with teams like Leumi and others winning key rinks. The North sole green hosted an enjoyable AN A Day despite elements. trophies were presented and future fixtures noted across the district.

Thornbury'a Toltiament Hota Dortheote Leumi Pont Green Preston Green Tha Praident Torbury Sole Green Plant Tor Korvington Dake Pinh Hastings Plant and Morrington Gamberwell Camberwell Melbourne Geelong Colne Monwane

A Page From Gallipoli Thousands of V C's Earned

An officer stationed at Molbolho recounts harsh front-line life during the Gallipoli campaign. He describes intense fighting, heavy casualties, and the mud, heat, and fear of trench warfare. The diary notes the rough conditions, scarce water, and morale held by soldiers despite danger.

Veterans of Griget Cricket Match at Fitzroy Postponed

A long weather affected cricket match in Fitzroy between Capwlat and North Fitzroy clubs was postponed due to rain. Notables present at lunch included Dr. App Mayor of Fitzroy, Mr Geo White cuk, and other Northcote and Preston residents as the event hoped to raise funds for wounded soldiers.

Fitzroy Waterang Capwlat Fitzroy Criskas Wera Aang Yams Aga Nobwida App Aevoral Northeato Proston Geo, White. Cuk Thornbury Praston Bowling Club Mn Hutchinion W. Haysony Preston Ute Tekthi Collingwood Oriokay Wm Osndy Northoote Nurbor

Auction Saiao Tuesday at Avantayon Street

An auction listing describes items to be sold on a Tuesday at Avantayon Street including furniture such as lamps tables and stands, and various household goods. The sale site mentions nearby streets, hours, and conditions, with references to surrounding shops and residents.

Prosecution over crowded Northcate town hall meeting

R W Bryan writes from Wardrop Street contrasting prosecutions after an anti conscription meeting at Northcate town hall. He asserts seating laxity caused people to stand in passages and doorway, police inaction, and differing magistrate opinions. He cites a separate Counfield Cup Night hotel case with similar doubt and no conviction.

John Dr. Cole Meg B. Halley J.P Gola Finduratund Wismisdal P/M Peacock Hotel Pam Cole Joe Uutjees Police Magiateuten Youra R. W. Bryan

Abellon Satpe Saturday oath blotter note

Fragmentary OCR keeps limited names and events on a Saturday oath list. Readable parts reference a local ceremony or medical patie notes with uncertain context and missing details about people or places.

Local Whittlesea News Reports Damaged Harvest and Sports

Vivid notes on crop yields and fruit prospects offset by a damaging fire at a Sout ties Ubetorted yard and rain delays. Merada school head Mr Glana receives notice of transfer to Elum amid injuries to a jogger and rain price upticks. Sports day lists numerous event results and prize standings, with attendance and weather noted. Burton injured from a vaulting pole incident shows promising recovery.

Stilles Wrnsa Pelday Glana Merada Snve U.enna Hildebrandt Bleyote Rugs Tal Murton H. Suiheeland Cotchin Hewt L. Giarks L. Cummings Rinal—A Burton J Ly Clarke Boya Stockdale Walls T. Walla N. W. Aldred Dekham Hutshan PJ. Rewye Hutton Walla We Aldred Wicktam Yong F.d. Reeves D. Lorenai Reeves P Stubby Theo Proud L Broome D. H. Reeves O. Meponaid Tarlkness Dodarlind Wood Ohoy Entra Fiore Evens Milla Epteles Mountjoy Zudarland Staubs Olgas A. W Jimplag— Fe Mason Alb Wisely Hunudtonp High Iumn Hickners Magan Thawing Tha Stiedl Gy Andrus Flug Raed AU Onteisa Chas McDonald Jabmaton Uevaultga Ninsin Mueton Havbnesa KR. Duck J. Jueliaan Burton Dr. Day

Visit Whittlesea Sports Ad Letters Critics

A reader writes to the editor praising Whittlesea Sports and its attractive scenery, calling it one of the state’s finest spots. The letter lauds energetic organizers, a capable president, secretary, and patriotic ladies, urging the railway department to add service to draw more visitors, and notes the writer’s long journey fatigue.

Eich Na Newuines McDonald Sutherland Benson Miss Tasaickor

Recruiting Meeting at Mechanics Institute

A meeting presided by Tex recruiting officer gathered young men to enlist for front line service. Sergeant Clements spoke on duty while songs and speeches urged volunteers. Several men offered to enlist, including W. Brown and James Duly, but others hesitated, prompting pleas that the nation needs all able to serve.

Mechanics Cornfoot Tex Gineks Llinesa Raving Hind Abts Clements Wien Muutar Allan Kerr Sho Nisa Muriel Elyalemon Aly Sinidut W. d. Brown Rua Mahar James

Epping Meeting Concludes Amid Fair Prizes and Alcohol Warning

The report covers a local gathering by the presbytery Holding Fund ending Friday night at the Shire hall. Prizes were distributed across stalls while concerns over alcohol consumption were noted. Attendees included several named figures such as McCornynale, Moura f, and J. Spaulding, with a parade of participants and a focus on orderly conduct and festivities.

Epping Shire Vnl New South Hind Daley Meurmell Ry McCornynale Ani Moura F J. Ansleows Alan Syirky Bynena Simalink Huuachuller Alorage Syutor von Abe Distelech Ueu D Aithun Gumby A. Smith J. Spaulding J! Frutt J Lewin Isolly

Fragmented OCR Names and Phrases From a Mystery Page

A garbled OCR text lists numerous proper nouns and phrases including Girolo Girottes Aurore Don Batorn Mourzouk and various names like Houston Wy Wilon Georgi Tuition Stan Horwood Mulale Middieton and Vi ta. The fragmentary lines mix odd terms and quoted strings, hindering a coherent narrative or clear event.

Girolo Girottes Aurore Don Batorn Maraequin Mourzouk Paquite Pedro Chlof Foceunto Gonnalss Htonetvall Merten Firwtes Siviery Gohductor Rihvard Houston Aid Wy Wilon Cyneumeny

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