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Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 19, 1916

Page

2

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.

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.

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.

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 Mtr 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.

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.

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.

Revervalr 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.

Leamington Estate Lovehele Ervey Atona BWP Goan J. Murray Anvalaaia Conige Juey Sanneely Calla Barna J McKillan Reseevole da Caalan Lhl 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.

A.lb 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.

D.D Thornbury Isooe Wod Mea Hiebert Tseghke Milan Wil Dewigy Hugh Very Phos Winnetacs Wal CW Vultcedonl Eure Avelie Cout Babyy Bzeb Hahn Stil Lee Alter Abit All AL Hero Hurety Ruy Bouts Cras Merwe Dy J Malone Wall le W. Charles Epping Plenty River South Morunge Mi OJ McCoromck Leo Holdelburg Whitsleren Hull Enna Vonvoniance Tkmus 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.

G. M. Connor 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.

Thorsbury 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.

Dalueday Thornbury Presbyterian Church Rowsmoyne Alred Mira Stuhy Wallace Sir William A. Waltnes Dandua Ptrooi Thornbury Jans Donaldson Mes Hlignbath Donelson Strost Hornbar James Donaldson Rayly Roberta eBerind Minnie Wallace Northcote Town Hall Dosaldion Dosaldion, Who Are Aponstings Theliwney Mion Hualeavillo

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.

Punter Abun Tomenino Tran Pian Gare St South Northwst Fen Dullete Nay Alu Helofer Exe

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