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Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 16, 1915

Page

2

Westteens College Secondary School at Northcote Campus

Registered secondary and junior public school on Bayview Street Northcote lists facilities for sports, music, drawing, painting, elocution and singing. Mentions principal Cochran WA and staff. evening college sessions and term charges described. notes on class rooms, library, and ventilated lighted spaces.

Wwesteens, College Iss Uomiury Bayview Street Northcote Misws Westgarth Mins Sonnenberg Mine Slade University Stutt Kingdergarten Evelyn Ants Vului Lyvike Peterson

Solicitors and Conveyancers in Melbourne Firm Details

A fragment mentions Commercial Union Chambers in Melbourne and references solicitors and conveyancers. The readable text suggests a professional legal services listing or directory entry with address components and abbreviations. Limited context prevents full reconstruction of the listing’s scope or dates.

Commercial Union Chambers Treet Melbourne

Preston council eyes steam roller for road works

A Preston council proposal urges tendering for a steam roller to accelerate road construction and maintenance. Officials argue it would allow year round work, improve tramway issues, and ease congestion on High Street while backing broader municipal reforms and street upgrades.

Preston England London Proxton Council Limitiot

First Aid for Preston Society Planned

Pidality Tent 1.C.R. aims to form a strong first aid class from Preston friendly societies with a conference held. A benefit entertainment will be held next Wednesday at Lyric open-air theatre Northcote to aid the widow and family of the late Dr Woolhorne. Tickets are 1d to 2d from committee members and at the theatre.

1.C.R Ciaoa Preston Cason Cr C Warr Railway Place Lyric Northcote Woolhorne Nordhente Theatre Vaudevice Hregnan-Puller Bijou Milton Ryd England Wlne Georgs’ Dear Raconboir Yoonliat Sixties Morton

Melbourne council talks on urban works plan and delays

The mayor Dr Tharratt reported to the council after a municipal conference led by the Minister of Public Works to discuss providing work. A motion about beautifying the Yarrowed Maribyrnong rivers and planting schemes was debated. supporters pressed for urgent street work funded by a bank loan and insurance from ministers. The committee considered tar grouting and expediting street construction while some attendees became disillusioned by the discussions.

Tharratt Coun Melbourne Gowrong Northcote Hear Mayne Diacuma Rayne m Mes Laawaon Membrey Mason Bastings de. Mason Asi Dr. Redmond

Special loan of seven thousand pounds reported

A temporary government loan of £7000 was discussed with a schedule of works proposed. The mayor prepared a list including improvements along Benvey Constructing Victoria road, drainage works on St George's road, and channel construction. several projects to be started promptly to reduce unemployment, with details partially outlined in the city order.

Tramway League Me W. Pearl Lhe High Street Darebin Road Dundasstreet Arthurton Road Darebin Creek Municipal Reform League Rucker's Hill Elm Northcote Benvey Victoria Road Clarke Street Basto Inge Atree St. George's Road George’s Road Weetgarth Street Metropallins

Preston Red Cross aids local relief with hundred pounds

Preston branch of the Red Cross Society has raised 100 pounds for relief efforts. A public meeting at Northcote aims to discuss farming feasibility and local civic initiatives. The Northcote district also reports debenture uptake by Victorian Savings Bank and various community activities across clubs and charities.

S. Bartlett Hart Northcote Fuller

Fire at Northcote destroys hay store and damages dwelling

A fire at about 1 am Wednesday devastated a hay wind corn store at the St George's road and Normunby intersection Northcote. Northcote and the fire brigade fought strong winds for an hour and a half before the blaze was contained, causing damage to the dwelling and property of Mr Walton. The cause is unknown. A Northcote Town Hall meeting invited support and donations of clothing items for ladies of the district.

Weilnenday St. George's Road Normbunhy Alan Northcote

Fragmented note hints at Wednesday event near St

A partial OCR line mentions a Wednesday timing and a location near St, suggesting a local event or gathering with unclear details. The readable words imply a schedule or activity but lack concrete names, places, or outcomes.

Worth cote town hall Saturday rights debated at Northcote council

At a Northcote council meeting the awnee and hall committee discussed leasing the Royale Club to hire the hall and supper room on Saturdays from April 7 to October 16 at 86 per night, including catering and staff, with backup terms and deposits.

Northcote Colineil Jon Mill Bite Royale Cluty Eopinen Hulteirey Dr. Bains Mason Juan Tuatante

Local Public Works Debate On Canber Action Referendum

A disjointed report notes a public works discussion involving Wward Redmund and others. It mentions references to canber action and a town vote timeline with May dates and interviews. The fragmented text implies council debate over funding and authorizing projects.

Monthly meeting on debt drive in AI suburb cited

A murky report describes a February city gathering in which officials discuss a debt drive, donations to a playground project, and letters of thanks to contributors. It mentions a secretary receiving instructions to contact MPs and locals, with several unclear names and distant references to a Merri station and a children’s area.

Worolhsiiae Northcots Dennis Ion Zinjn Dante Secident Towanda Keane I Awetey Membrey MkIc Merri Station Tod Browain Leryrene

Public Works inquiry over Darohin Creek bridge access

A Northoute council inquiry notes confusion over the Darohin Creek bridge maintenance and a grant proposal. Officials discuss a 2780 toward Huser junction, with unclear figures and potential lender involvement affecting the project timeline.

Public Works Department Alywiview

Wortham Tramway Extension League Chronicle

A garbled OCR fragment references Wortham tramway activities, mentions the Wortham Tramway Extension League, and lists numerous unclear proper nouns and phrases. The readable bits indicate a discussion of local transport planning, committees, and potential approvals amid a maze of misread names and garble, with no coherent event or outcome clearly established.

Pupils A Minded Ian Cael Lay Frat Ha Radia Mores

Fragmentary text describes pupils and an event at a fraternity, with scattered names and phrases. Readable portions mention a school setting and a possible bake event or related activity. The exact details remain unclear due to OCR quality.

Ian Cael Lay Uc Rog Haradia

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