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Newspaper
Preston Leader
Location
Preston, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1915
Page
3
Preston Shire Council meeting notes for Monday January 1st record attendees and a flood of routine actions. Officials discuss road maintenance main roads projects and public works items, including trenching bills and tender actions.
In Worthcote Police Court the defendants including Honea Brown and Redmond faced charges related to a railway fare incident at Thornbury station. Testimony described confusion over tickets, alleged thefts, and multiple witnesses detailing attempted evasion. Additional cases included maintenance orders and various fines against unnamed individuals for related breaches and property issues.
Northcote and St Kilda clubs produced a bat heavy day with multiple partnerships and big totals. Key figures included Yeomans Ferguson King Spicer and By Yoonana, as Northcote declared at 282 for nine and St Kilda pursued 167 to win, with notable bowlers and high scoring bursts from both sides.
Inmovnvat Tuition Rhorthand offers type writing and general shorthand at 76 Hige Street Nexthcote. Principal invites interested boys and girls for interviews on Monday or Wednesday at 7 am to discuss local attention and instruction.
Plebiscite on electric lighting for Prebton faces delay as council member moves to refer the issue to the electric light committee for reconsideration. Debate centers on wallace residents, new arrivals, and the rationale for extending service while critics urge caution and clarity.
The monthly meeting at the library committee room in Proton saw six members present with four new entrants. The League announced an active program including a fortnightly series of picture entertainments to fund district improvements and beautification, plus cottage garden contests with prizes for floral displays and other categories.
A historical wartime column urges national unity against Germany, stressing government policy, mobilization, and Allied resolve. It argues Britain must persevere, warning against pacific misconceptions and insisting on continued effort to win the conflict with allied strength and shared purpose.
A second break-in occurs at Robert Hursts Boot Shop within six months. Thieves pried the back window and forced entry, damaging the interior and loot, with authorities noting the incident will likely lead to further investigation.
A derailed train at Reservoir caused multiple injuries and fatalities as carriages were thrown and passengers fled. Rescue efforts were underway with emergency services coordinating amid surrounding traffic disruptions and stranded travelers awaiting assistance.
Funeral notices from Yan Yean honor Mrs Hurley and Mrs Butt of the South Yan Yan Church congregation with burials at Whittlesea and Larwutifat cemeteries. The piece notes the late Ellet Russell, a longtime resident, and mentions church roles, service at Preston, and a forthcoming meeting with Sister Barnes. The Northcote St John Ambulance division reports on recent activities and patient cases.
Thornbury and Whalley lead a tense bowls day with Thornbury’s win over Whalley 9 to 7, while Northcote and Cry of Hawthorn faced a mixed day at the Hawthorn green. The Canterbury match looms February 4 as Thornbury eye a title clash, with open-entry trials and notices posted by local clubs.
A public auction will offer for sale a block of land on Reid Street with 100 feet frontage and 12 feet depth. The property suits builders and speculators as three cottages could be erected for good returns. Five percent deposit, balance on days, full terms at auctioneer James A Wisw.
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