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Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 19, 1916

Page

3

Metropolitan Water and Tramway Matters at Preston Council

Preston Shire Council discusses a plan with the Metropolitan Board of Works to extend water supply to Town Hall Avenue and Kelvin groves area, resolving a revenue shortfall of 1,104 and deficiency 226. Discussions cover street lighting, double wardrobes, tramway conference, rate appeals, and public works budgets for High Street, Murray Road, and surrounding districts.

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Wages of municipal employes debate at council meeting

At Northents council Monday a wage increase proposal from the committee of the whole was discussed. Debate centered on a Be a day raise for all employes and whether a Wages Board would decide the rate, with several doctors and councilors opposing or supporting amendments.

John Howse Michael Welsh Victorie H .Knight G. Wilkmaon Costigan LADOM PF. W._McGuy Prenton P.L.G Nthe Jacal Cutniage Terwia Ec Northents Council Dennis Contersnce Ct Hayes Suilwells Pgreoe Planit Huatloga Gr. Babtingé Wosya Redmond Grydolmson de Gray Dr. Smith Gra Williams Cain Henderson Glanfield Rosmond Schinnebpech Bastings Fox Cy. Henderson Dr. Hastings Cra Witlnma Gray Glunteth

Harvest thanksgiving services fill churches across Northcote

Harvest festival services are announced for Norton Northcote area churches with Rev. Tubbins of Cellingwood and Rev. Woods at Holy Trinity leading morning and evening sermons on the harvest theme. Special events include an unveiling of a memorial rail by Mr G Membrey and multiple concerts, with Salvation Army and Preston Methodist also hosting services and community gatherings.

Northeate Tomorow Tan Itubbins Cellingwood Tha Syoning GW. Woods Holy ‘Trinity Herntary Beath Beath,” Prenton, Chiruh Prince of Watex Pune Mr. Moore J. G. Membrey Mike A George's Road Matheiiat Church Ruys Alyotty I Tait J. J. Jennings Ivan Dg Membrey Mile A Pinne Garrnet W. Hoskin Sneial Secratary Australly Salvation Army Giebelskreat Narthieate Afavtic Preston Methodist Greve Null Warley Hobbs Jy A Austroys Northeota John Adams Gortinoud Dawald McCall Kollinen Northcote Orgin Pariah Hills Vienringe Sanday Schawl Moses Crest Goltswarthy Ani O'Brien Wes Lymn Messrs Belcher Clappteen Gimbir Muldane Muretall Marshall Var Tribe Wittenbneb Meawes Kingston Ind Welch

Australian Soldiers Celebrate Christmas in England

A damaged clipped report describes Australian soldiers in England enjoying Christmas cheer. it notes gifts from the Red Cross, a band performance, a feast with plum pudding and fruit, stockings filled with cigarettes and trinkets, and a concert for morale. references a wounded comrade and a donor family in the home country.

England Peter Shetton Coluntsy Sherdan Herefield Bogland Worvide Asbridgs Wrumpeter Sheldon Ny J. Bhuldon Department of Homo Anchesy Thornhill Pan &Dor Street Northeate

Northcote A triumphs in tough loss to North Fitzroy

In a decisive performance Northcote A faced North Fitzroy, losing by 10 points with a final score of 8 to 96. The game featured strong plays from both sides as local district competition proceeded the fifth year.

Northcote A Teun North Pitzroy North Fitzroy Northnote Fairfield Nhornbury Pero Mak Haldane Lwanhow Nest Proaton Pipresmat Thorubanyi Uid

Melbourne Squad Edges Northcote In Close North County Play

A strained match saw Melbourne rally to edge Northcote as Bruscher and O'Brien led scoring. Robertson and Purvis contributed key overs while Richardson, a young bowler from the second eleven, bowled effectively to limit Northcote's total.

Furst Bivens Northcote Melbourne Utne Bruscher O'Brien Buitel Sheyynn Hgos Uo Richardny Bailey Chasm Foe Purvis Ford Plant Aelding Richardson

Abused Woman and Clashing defendants at Bundoora Court

Annie Morgan faced David Wot on an assault charge and charged Robert Welsh with unlawful acts as Morgan alleged her daughter and she were harmed. Witnesses described a violent scene at Morgan’s house prompting a doctor’s attendance and an eye injury. Welsh, Combes, and others faced various blows during a chaotic event with Morgan’s family. A neighbor and others testified, while legal proceedings proceeded with Ridgeway representing the defense.

Absault Bundoota Annie Morgan David Wot Coombes Robert Welch Sohn Morgan Morgan Ridgeway Houras David Welsh Bundoora Robert Welah Hind Robert Welah Welah Kyle Aldo Mia McGill Rohan Walsh David Wal Lawla Coombon Crippla David Welk Robore Webb Howect Walana Mpnet Henelotia McGill Sth Mtrt Margin Robert Walsh Tre Morgan Comb Muran Walsh Chase John Morgan Rendur Eurtabernitva Robert Welsh Pruyfon Akon Tim Meg Morgin Jain Morgan Taanut Brastan Morgwn Robart Wolah Clause Cullige William Mason Reservoir Eleckrising Mason Inua Gomu Carroll Instituto Pital Ai

Fencing Bee at Edwardes Park Preston Stirs Uproar

A local fencing bee at Edwardes Park Preston drew debate as residents push for permanent provision of a post-holing system. Reports cite Dunn, Gibund, Haifa and Currie in match play scoring with Moonay Ponds winning by ten as coaches discuss future arrangements and council contingency plans.

McPudeoat Voc Teamrvok Preston Cou Voning Permanionty Bastardus Pairk Ay Sinea Northcote Dunn Gibund Haifa Thuy Mooana Vonls Currie Thomas Wong Moonay Ponds Mr. McEndzenn Northcoto South Malbouerie South Melbourne Yoam Bergsnion Burley Curti Durm Avani Lowa Dome Glhuva Gallo Fiewlthvenits Mateo Howe Wucondal

Pink Ribbon Mix Up On Stage In Mourzouk Play

An onstage mix up during a performance of Mourzouk causes the pink ribbon worn to distinguish twins Girole and Girofla to vanish. The ribbon is searched for across the scene as actors swap it, with the audience unaware until a finale mishap reveals the theft and recovers the prop. The incident disrupts the act but no one is hurt.

Giolla Girolla Noni Ara Roth Coinle Mourzouk Girole Girofla la Acre Pirat Rithon Girolle

Unable to parse the source fragment into a valid headline

Unreadable OCR fragment yields no coherent events or named entities to summarize into a factual card. The text appears corrupted with scattered letters and broken words, preventing identification of person, place, organization, date, or outcome for a credible summary. No additional context is recoverable from the snippet.

Preston Pavond Vlavony Preserve Narrow Win at Oval

The match at Preston oval saw Preston Pavond Vlavony scoring 223 with Cosier 41 Bykos 36 Tample 82 and others. Opponent’s Will Providence posted a tally as the home side failed to defend their target. Northern league weekly notes reference changing lineups and upcoming fixtures with scores and player names, including Gough and Pavitt.

Preston Preston Oval Tocals Cosier Bykos Tample Faiker Proston Elvan Suborbhie Association Gough Gt Pavitt Jubutt Hive Hummet Tusday Pouul Dennison Dane Nortcats Rune

Unclear OCR Narrative From Preston Page Cites Local Names

Fragmented text from Preston page mentions Mia Young Ludlow, Our Day event, Buttons on Our Day, Wirhyowlay Next, and local authorities including Arnold Hean. The readable items reference a community event, proposed roles, and local places such as Shire Mall and Shire Sve, but specifics and coherent actions are not clear.

Mia Young Ludlow Wirhyowlay Voluey Shire Mall Prston Arnold Hean Lo Suwrutary

Half-Price Drapery Sale at Hattam’s Store

Local sale at Hattam’s on High Street offers steep discounts across drapery and dress goods. Customers can save on muslin, linen, and white goods, with reduced prices on umbrellas, aprons, shirts, and undergarments. Early buyers secure deep-cut bargains before stock runs out.

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Whitney Martheato 64. the Best Medium for Meat state In Northern suburbs

Whitney Martheato 64 is highlighted as the best medium for meat in the northern suburb market. The notice notes regional preferences and suggests local suppliers and methods for quality cuts.

Evening concert at Northcote Town Hall features local performers

A lively Ipswich style concert was held Tuesday at Northcote Town Hall with W Flanagan and the Indies branch providing music and dance. The program opened with overture and recitations, including "aw dim Miiheed tw baby" and "Rat's Defence." Notable items included an Irish dance, "Mother Machree," and a piano and violin duet, with strong audience appreciation throughout.

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THOR BU NY 7 OPENED TO MORROW AT 80 FIN

Fragmentary OCR notes announce a church related event with a time of 8 00 a m and a mention of Ty Gar and the Methodist church. Names and places are unclear. The readable bits indicate upcoming services or meetings at a church on Sunday with a referenced first money and a race or schedule.

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Important Notice From The Prateada About Tickets

Fragmentary notice references Dinno Grofing Tose minimum and a Bell Grom Loop event. It mentions buying tickets, opera, and a nervous cheer. Names include Jon Bets Lestie White Bromaler George Tutton and Kangaroo themed phrases appear in the damaged text. The readable text is unclear but signals a ticket or event notice with local names.

Jon Lestie White Bromaler George Tutton Veltios

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