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Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 16, 1915

Page

3

Worthcote Council Meeting Sparks Public Works Debate

The Worthcote Town Council discussed widening NIive track roads and park upgrades in a January session. Residents and officials, including the Public Works Department, debated stone removal, safety measures, and funding, with appeals for proper authority and timely completion.

Whveratt Mlk Smith Bwetings John Behwaebach Lies Mason Wow Redmond Gronge Kong Public Works Department Ahwe Thi Stein Innash Font Gourgw Revvivea Firavou Noreen Brainy and Sone Hyts Genith Hoanhar Heath

Preston Branch Meeting Details and Plans

Preston Branch held a fret meeting Monday night with 4 attendees recorded. The half yearly report noted strong finances despite heavy fund costs, First Aid volunteers were organized, and a public join request was announced. An urgent Local Aid Committee was formed with E Madden W Maltashin and MH Darwin to meet Advance Association members for an illustrated town planning lecture.

Jone W. Ryton Imete W. Maitzaba R Doulas E. Madden Itanleel Warr Prenton Madden E Madden W. Maltashin MH. Darvin

Local Meeting Plans Community Tree Planting Drive

A community gathering discussed continued efforts to improve the local area. A working bee was organized for Saturday to clear sites and prepare space for tree planting and shrubs this coming season.

Lest and Found 1 Initial Brooch Mose eee

A fragment titled Lest and Found 1 Initial Brooch documents an item labeled as V.8.P. with reference to Mose eee. The text provides minimal detail on the object, its provenance, or purpose, leaving readers with a brief, unclear notation suitable for a catalog or museum note.

Moscow through a maze of memory and marble

A fragmented Moscow scene recalls a future train ride, cobbled streets, and vast skylines. The piece shifts between streets crowded with vehicles, towering churches, and the stark contrast of modern rail and ancient spires, ending with reflections on the Cathedral of the Saviour and its mighty acoustics.

Fragmented 19th century theater and empire echo in text

The excerpt sketches an open air theatre scene, names figures like Napoleon and Mose, and hints at Western standards shaping national identity. It presents a fragmented narrative of invasion, cultural display, and evolving politics amid a chaotic, overwritten prose.

Napoleon Rene Runohan

Northcote Take Victory in Tough Park Showdown

Northcote club matches feature Spicer and Yeomans assisting in a tight win at Northcote Park. Baillie and Vernon contribute with runs as the innings climb. strong bowling by Souter and Moule helps seal a 84 total against St Kilda. First grade juniors and second grade juniors showcase Preston and West Melbourne efforts with mixed fortunes.

Northcote Park Spieve F Yeomann E. Yeouane N. Brown Lugton Cheswwa Spier Spicer Haud Chusawas Brightet Acore Chessun Fraak Dimmuns Bailey Vernon Billings Pe Fin An Howe Northcote G. Spicer Ferguson Neville Yeorana Souter Krown Luton Chosawas Beott Gidwuld Gerymun Hiliings Moule Mailey E Lyory Roark K. Vienun Yeoman Preston West Melbourne Jones M. Greseibaigh Bulough Wort Melbourne Hedigan Preatar Cooper Unwell Tabbe

Thornbury bowls teams win pennant push in tough matches

Thornbury A and B led a tight pennant contest with wins as Glenferrie Hill and Camberwell challenged. Thornbury dominated several rinks, led by strong performances from Wright Crawley Northcote and Harrington Mitchell, with matches featuring Thornbury v Glenhuntly and Preston. the club eyes the Mirtriet shields now held by Thornbury and aims to extend its hold.

Thornbury Ogham Wright Crawley Northcote Camberwell Harrington Mitchell Preston Glenferrie Hill Fairfield Ivanhoe Heidelberg Northcotwy McCradhyy Burgens Purvis Chad Wie Grayson Hiber Champion Pallar Weataway Hasast Alley Spear Adama Glusa Cross Roberta Allan Campbell Schieferdecker Teel Ri Reed Halley Love Ereston Broadhurst Rows Patwenon Walker Mowe Hearthwaite Whitwowk Arch Wilkinan Olney Curae Rema White Pike Robertann Elem Jun Chape

Fragmentary Note on Thursday Meeting and Secretary’s Receipt

A damaged passage mentions a Thursday event with Mr Duffle and a "vlan tom wes" unnamed, followed by a message about delivering a letter to the secretary of something. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.

Thureday Mr. Duffle Secretary of Fae

Northcote seeks Clerk of Works for Brick Bridge site

Applications close 4 pm on the 14th for the Clerk of Works to supervise the Darabin Creek Brick Bridge construction. Wage fourpence per week. Address applications to the Mayor of Northcote and endorsed Clerk of Works. Recent testimonials preferred. Canvassing councillors deemed disqualification. Town Clerk W G Swift Municipal Offices Northeast 115.

Darabin Creek Northcote Clark W. G. Swift

Tenders Invited for Cramer Street Channeling Works

The Shire Secretary invites tender submissions for channeling work on Cramer Street in the town of Freston. Tenders to be received by 4 p.m. Monday in January. Specifications available at the Shire Office. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. A Dean Shire Secretary.

Prarie Saraun Allen Ogden Banemand Dohnxton Hot See Anil Unking Samiell Ui Dawn Runt Ward Glanfield Laos Donain Jotinsa Clarke Ehwie van Isporter Ahern Anaiiring Riberhie Pete Borac MeParline Mary Etevit Thornbury City of Hawthorn Wacore Thornbury Ie Brovton H Wlvaner Eaat Cambarwell Cramer Street Shirw Childe

Barthoots Ambulance Brigade Ballot and Electric Meter Board

A fragmentary report notes a town ballot health services by an ambulance brigade and mentions an electric light meter board. Names appear unclear but indicate local civic items including a vote or appointment and municipal utilities. Further readable details are scarce in the OCR snippet.

Meat and milk for war front as armies feed

An extended article discusses the immense logistical challenge of sustaining large armies in France. It outlines the need to supply bread meat and vegetables rather than water, detailing cattle meat and forage consumption, transport depots along lines of communication and the risk if German commissariat falters.

France Hess Mocauailion Una Baker's Great Britain Kabul Peshawar

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