Local Labour Meeting And The Northern Recruiting Drive
A 19th century notice describes a Saturday gathering in Austen all’s Leader region to accelerate recruitment for sergeants and officials. Mr Membrey chairs, with committee duties set and a March 2 meeting planned to finalize arrangements. A march of events includes temperance activities, a Scottish society visit, a theater program, and a charity concert.
Gallant Australians Remembered in wartime dispatches
The report lists Australian servicemen and families, noting Private A. W. Love killed near Vire Qully by shell fire. It lists others wounded, missing, or awaiting postings, including Oswald J. Tonkin and Alfred Wen, with details of their affiliations, locations, and status as the expeditionary force prepares for further moves.
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Elio Love
Powelabecat
Northente
W. McKenzie
Ath Batt
A. W. Love
Joly Iov
Vire
Fupara
Jauwe Burrow
Peton
Hy C
Raevaw
Pase
Gove
Oswald J. Tonkin
Tobneri
Ridge
Alfred Wen
Gluyny
Mra. S. G
A.C. Brower
Hy Bulliyant
Fi Hayes
R. W. Jonoa
Main
Milla “Peiston
I. ii ‘Bunton
Tod Y. Tuttle
Whittlesen
A. J Lowman
Crogissura
W. Payullo
J. Nicoll
Alphingian
Prevatoe
R. Bagnall
W. G Smith
A. Greg GW
Danas
A. Linefield
J Amolay
Noritecte
Linney-Gornonal la Hutywood
al Murphy
Proseton
Privats Ht
Worthgote and Preston Scottish Society Concert Review
The Worthgote and Preston Scottish Society held a monthly concert at Northcote Town Hall in Wil Hasty Avenue featuring Athol Highland bagpipers and a full pipe band. Performances by Miss Dorothy Humphrey, Henry Vos, Mr Ose Wald Rippon, and Miss Eva Ip performed well with songs from Mary Anaya to Robin Adair, while the ensemble offered lively reels and Irish jigs to strong audience enjoyment.
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Northcote
Wil
Athol
Pipw Syount
J. Rumer
Pipeta
J. Stewart
C Midno
Wy Gaditon
R. Curdia
G. Spling
Mh. Grant
C. AtéLinis
Adedeuniy
A. Allen
J. McGaethy
Luis Ma
Dorothy Humphreya
Shuudianes
Evan Nie
Henry Vos
Marya Anaya
Ose Wald Rippon
Miss Plova Ippon
Robin “Adair
Dawn
Ethue
Heaven
Seorge Harvey
Ghief
Bro
Bonzie
Boa
McLeljon
Northcote branch urged to boost Red Cross support
A Northcote meeting urged boosting Red Cross work for hospitals and rest homes amid wartime needs. Speakers praised gifts from local workers and clergy, while noting apathy from some churches and calling for stronger community effort and military relief through Our Day funds.
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Victoria
Anatullana
Weil
Conalin
Red Groda
Northonto
A. D. Masun
Clarke
Weatbairna
Pervica
Shania
Mc Clusske
Wittenbaet
Indies
Secretarias
Faltowlog
Methodist Lavliea’ Guild
Mee Adams
Mies Lowaby
Hiei Sinvot
Euuhlon Eulili
Bastingald Kel
Macfarlann
Moorhouse
Banthty
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Backorty
Christmas Pudding Sent By Mine Nontwoote Sin
Letter from J MoRping of Northcote describes Christmas pudding sent and enjoyed, thanks receivers and expresses wishes for a happy New Year. Mentions Me.G. Grog, Sharnie Giles, Darsbin road, La Magurese's Haxsfone Longue, and Northeato. Notes entry into the New Year with friends and family in Dour Australia.
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Northcote
Dour Australli
Northeato
Bincaraly
New Roman Catholic Church Opens at Thornbury
A damaged OCR fragment reports a ceremony for a new Roman Catholic church at Thornbury. Details describe a 700-seat nave, 90 pews, ornate windows, a western vault, and a grand porch. Names, dates, and many transcription errors appear, but the core event is the church’s opening.
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Thornbury
Edwardes Park Formation Sparks Preston District Progress
A 1916 article details the Feb 12 event marking the start of Edwardes Park, a 60 acre water reserve in Preston. It covers council approval, a fencing plan, public opposition relief, and progress reports from the Preston Council and Edwardes Park Association. It notes early development begun with a 20 William’s demonstrative workday and subsequent fencing efforts.
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Sanday
Preston
Edwardon Park
Torwapols
T. Dyer
Preston Counsil
Sines
Ube Ujstriet
Progesea
Preston Council
Wwhlarfim
Association
Pres
Rominiiseeing
Ars
Andlelyaou
Uae
Prenton
Leamington Estate Residents Push for Electric Lighting
Residents of Leamington Estate and adjacent Resatva district urged council to fund and extend electric lighting. Attendees, including Dickinson and J Murray, pressed for 188 new street lights, meter connections, and pole installations to electrify streets Ashley Quarya and Compton.
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Lovehele
Ervey
Atona
BWP
Goan
J. Murray
Anvalaaia Conige
Juey
Sanneely
Calla Barna J
McKillan
Reseevole
da Caalan
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Dwardes
Olly
Ashley
Quarya
Compton
Gr. Howe
Olactris
Mitse
Vsport
Heaitiwaio
The Tucker Question at Gallipoli in an Army Corporal's Note
An excerpt from a wounded corporal's reminiscences at Gallipoli describes improvised meals, jam and bread, tea, and ration scraps. He recalls mushy porridge like floe waters, jam as a rare luxury, and the daily bread ration with varying meat stews, tea, and sometimes canned fruit. He notes occasional changes in rations, and comments on the taste and value of the military fare amid hardship.
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Tronchow
Nev
Svory Salernaie
Samuel
Sargent
Whittlesea Shire reports on new Plenty River bridge work
The Whittlesea Shire Council notes completion of the Plenty River bridge at South Morang with one grade route to the approaches and praise for engineer Mr McCormack. Public openings will follow when plans are finalized, and formal descriptions of the works will be published. The meeting also mourned Colonel Wilson as a council member spoke of his service to the district.
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Malone Wall
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Epping
Plenty River
South Morunge
Mi OJ McCoromck
Leo
Holdelburg
Whitsleren
Hull
Enna
Vonvoniance
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Hue
Mibtor
Whittlonoa
Staniayrafurnne
Wilson
Cra
Dorviva
Tod
Imul
Bugle Band for Preston Regiment Recalled
Fragmentary notice details a Preston regiment bugle band appeal and government action. It mentions compulsory acts, internal supply changes, and funding considerations tied to residents and penalties, with unclear dates and names due to OCR damage.
Thornbury Presbyterian Church Gatherings And Changes
The Thornbury Presbyterian Church gathered Thursday evening under Rev G M Connor as it logged six years since its founding by Rev Guorya Carwon. A new minister named Def Muwitt will be welcomed next Sunday with a sequence of services.
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Guorya Carwon
Rassnoyne
LMM
Prestan Cunreuration
Mme Cerann
Cal
Marsington
Rew
Heriot
Thornbury Theatre Presents Within the Law at Thornbury
The Thornbury Theatre showcases the dramatic hit Within the Law on Thursday night with a large audience. Critics praise the production’s pace and acting, noting vivid incidents and stagesetting.
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Olumsa
Hivaider
Dlekaus
Che Ceieker
Ttn
Casanuy Tar
Nonday'e Belielpat
Ann
Wodmonday B
Phillies Oppentaln
Marriage Mocked Up In Thornbury Presbyterian Ritual
A humorous, garbled notice reports a marriage at Thornbury Presbyterian Church in Rowsmoyne, ungrammatical phrases describe the bride Mira Stuhy Wallace and groom Jans Donaldson, with family connections to Dandua ptrooi and Wir mareied. A reception at Northcote town hall followed, with guests and gifts noted in a playful, unclear style.
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Thornbury Presbyterian Church
Rowsmoyne Alred
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Sir
William A. Waltnes
Dandua Ptrooi
Thornbury
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Mes Hlignbath Donelson
Strost
Hornbar
James Donaldson
Rayly
Roberta
eBerind
Minnie Wallace
Northcote Town Hall
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Fragmentary notice on event with invitations and meals
A garbled passage mentions a social event with donations and a request for government support. It references inviting ladies to dine at a residence on a Monday evening around 10 o clock and notes veterans' memorials and a festive occasion with unspecified contracts.
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Punter Abun Tomenino Tran Penis Pinwa Formed
Fragmentary OCR text shows names and places unclear. A possible early town or group formation is referenced with persons such as Alu Helofer and locations like Dullete and South Northwst FEN. Details are garbled and cannot be reliably interpreted.
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Abun Tomenino Tran
Pian
Gare St
South Northwst
Fen
Dullete
Nay
Alu
Helofer
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