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Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 22, 1918

Page

3

Preston Police Court shows multiple petty theft and cruelty cases

In Preston, court sessions led to fines for stealing posts tied to a farmer’s can and for alleged cruelty to a horse. Cases involve John Barron with stolen posts, dairyman charges, and alcohol-related misdeeds. Officers testified about can ownership, while defendants faced fines and possible appeals.

Turspay Dr. Cole Mevare Hattam Ellison Wood John Barron Wordhinee Dafonere Ray Sherwin’s Sherwin P.M Hightreet Woodstock Cotchin O'Callaghan Cotehin Hoare Fowls John Cotchin Wordstack Managor Woodhodge Haare Terence O'Callaghan Epping Catchin Stallard Marie Lal Howre

Shime Mall Cadet Training Request to Preston Council

Entertainers Henry V Zwar Aveh Wilkin ton H Bell and H Ginny urged Preston council to reverse a ban on ball free entertainment for local cadets. They argued welfare and cultural aspects justified the provision of physical cultural apparatus for the training event.

Henry V Zwar Aveh Wilkinton H. Bell H. H. Ginny Preston Council

Fidelity Tent 1.0.8 Preston Meeting Notes

A garbled report from a local meeting discusses a plan to move a standard item and involve a committee of the mayor. It references juvenile progress, activities for boys, a branch discussion, and a later decision on extending facilities and events. The text mentions a hall, cadet bands, celebrations, and effort to promote community developments.

Robinson Tony

Preston residents debate tree planting to honor soldiers

The Preston meeting discusses commemorative trees for soldiers who enlisted, with Dr Bricknell proposing £30 for eastern High street planting and Dr Robinson seeking broader living memorials. Debate centers on funding, scope, and creating a permanent tribute at the hilltop location.

Preston West Moriv High Street Anne Hricknell Robinson Sali Preston AIRC Hove Aliching Rotiaan Bricknell Rohincom Carrie Ur Crise Walt Robinson Crane Hiecline Wat

Mayfair Comedy Venks Benefit at Prestonshire Hall

A Wednesday evening Mayfair Comedy Venues staged a benefiting concert at Prestonshire Hall to raise funds for physical aids in Bevaton dell hill. Despite moderate attendance, the show delighted the audience with performances by LX Vwslien and Wik, led by pianist Miss Beanie Lihue, with strong orchestra input under Mr SP Allen.

Prestonshire Hall Mayfiyr Comery Bevaton Dell Misa Beanie Lihue Ihr Paney Nancy Robertson Maryland Charlie Murray Vin Duncan Mei Ronerwwn Jen Duncan F. Murray J. Daten Irene Warren End Conant Ewins Teston Lee Tne

Public meeting for repatriation committee at Merida

Acting under Repatriation Department orders Dr L W Clarke, shire president, convened a dawn meeting at shire hall Merida on 25 at 3 pm to elect a seven member repatriation committee. Six members to be selected at the meeting and two appointed by the Minister.

L. W. Clarke Shire Merida Sandy Masofoni Australian Comforts Fund Whittlesea Wormen Sanmlia Wa W. Ross Mra Owens Mre Beattie Miss Glover

Public meeting forms class in Northcote led by Professor Atkinson

A public meeting at the Town Hall in Northcote welcomed Professor Meredith Atkinson who opened plans to form University teaching classes for local adults. The gathering discussed government, industry, and workers’ education while outlining steps to launch tutorial groups in town.

Dr. Gray Alerodith Atkinson Aera Mner Arkinwon Suphin Generis Promlee Bose Fania CanpMhDy

Victorian Bowlers Rally In Tight Weekend Match

Fragmented report notes a bowling event with North Fitzray and Bat teams, recounting early starts and a win by North Fitzray after two games. It mentions a Wednesday next game and a monthly reunion at the Paviltive Ohia with Mr. Ellis and Mrs. Arthur.

Avery Angaroo Bill Ted Sturtheate Bile Ilurds North Fitzray North

Northcote footy beat Albert Park. Armadale looms next

Northcote defeated Albert Park 14 goals 0 with Ferguson 7 and Hwndarion 4 among scorers. Northcote bye today, face unbeaten Armadale next Saturday. Northeate Ramblers led by Milton and P Miller. Preston Juniors lost 20 to 1. Croxton United went down 3.4 to Imperial 5.6 on home ground.

Northcote Gy Footacray Northcote Park Presbyterian Association Northcote Albert Park Ferguson Hwndarion Macgrevor Tanner Warren Hulett Lyle Gluyas Orbaud Armadale Anxt Northeate Ramblers Preston Milton and P. Miller

The Lady Northcote Holds Quarterly Meeting Installations

The Lady Northcote held their quarterly meeting on dune Lath. The following officers were duly installed: WOM. Sia Lean, P.M, Sim acrotary, veri.

Worthy Red Crors Record of Local Collectors

The undermentioned collectors have wandered in the followin list tone fu ins Ben Harmeworth 11 tet As Mr Edwards 138 id Mr McLean San Mre Warren 9 value fishs ia id Miss M Stevens Miss Swift 21 Miss Mr Cross 144 Man Hasketh 70 4 we Rostock 11x 6h Misa Mrs A Bowtoch ia bd Mire Ki 1 Vie 10d Mr Beal Mr Livi

Tone Ben Harmeworth Edwards McLean

Northcote Beats Opponent In Slugging Cricket Action

Northcote showcased a strong batting display with openers J Gibwud and V Crawley leading. Brown, God, and Becks contributed as the bowlers and fielders, while Walker and Thoman anchored in the field amid a 3,000 crowd attendance and varied scoring from the innings.

Northcote Williamatown J. Gibwud N Brown Crawley Lakey Becksfield Ie Walker 1 Thoman

AGGIDERY OW MORTHOOTE M TRACK INCIDENT

Tuesday morning a man named George Edwai Rufio aged 61 was seriously injured in a railway accident at a track blocking. He was struck by a truck and hauled to hospital in a critical condition. he had worked on the track for many years and was regarded as a steady capable workman.

Wotan Wiondtinie Privet Ehipping Britain Great Britain Australia Linus Remienlonn Jana China Rome Santine Parliamentar Syetana 60 Caid Wales Europe George Edwai Rufio Rucker

Wanted to Buy Poultry Weekly in Various Quantities

Wanted to buy weekly poultry supply in any quantities. Soldier returning from service seeks prompt payment and delivery terms. No other details provided.

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