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Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1915

Page

2

War cloud over Europe and Britain’s blockade move

A prolonged discussion on ongoing European conflict notes German aggression, Allied responses, and Britain’s blockade of German shores. It mentions neutral trade effects, naval actions, and calls for compiling local servicemen records as part of home-front support.

Northcote notices and events mix at local meeting

Local readers are urged to attend multiple Northcote gatherings including the Northern Tramway Balensan League on Thursday evening at Ablow Totel and a special Woolat West meeting at the Methodist hall. Prenton and Preston cricket semi finals will be played at Northcote Park on the 8th, with 88 applicants for a public post and Salvation Army harvest festival plans under way for Thornbury on March 18.

Durlng Bobynary Northcote Meee Tur Northern Tramway Balensian Thureday Ablow Totel Woat Hate Tote Progress Association Methodist Wehaalroom Ttme Praston Yes Wi Ana Northcote Goth Clouds Membrey Heidelberg Thara Salvation Army Thornbury Northcate Preston Etoo Valve Street St. George’s Broston Public Works Department Conseile Bricknell Shire-Hull Hureday Pandroff Srd Wales Street Pice Ghalman Collesturs Ats Meyorons Hes Thartani Gantemun Enily Susie Oty Preston League Gyor Loke and Pao Improvements Beith Wille Tila Junto Oto Ing Aalenman Charlo Blackenan Blankanan Timulight Viuiew Tio Proving Council Ustaye Danirone Pha Ava Shire Leh Igie Ay Dent Moll Aurest Marah

The Fival Fathers Play By Essendon Dramatic Club

The Essendon Dramatic Club will stage The Fival Fathers at Shire Hall on Wednesday March 17 to aid the push debt Tintopayors of the shire. Applications close March 16 for interested bidders. A benefit evening raised about £10 in the room to support Belgium relief. A sports meeting is planned for the Boober Monday with a dramatic performance by the Irving Dramatic Club. The executive committee, with Mr Brophy as secretary, Mr Denny as treasurer, will run the event. A Court meeting is advertised for Thursday night inviting attendance.

Iran Essendon Shiry Hall Gore Shire Hall Erving Draxmatic Club Mr. Brophy B.J. Denny Jol Hutlam Preston Barrow Tao Praskim Washittieshire Thanoseh United Netlan Muckinman Shay Elivon J.P

Proposed tram plan prompts urgent Preston council questions

Preston Shire Council received a ministerial letter requesting views on a proposed St George's Road Preston tram line. Debates followed on railway crossing safety, cost allocation, borrowing powers, and urgent council action amid prior assurances that a Bill would be introduced this session.

Preston Shire Peenilar iWin ‘Riets Piteay Northcote Preston Inqita Ytuation Paetianantary Standing Committee Rullwaya Budus Ateeot Tha M Lille Allchin Gr. Robertson Hell Grlavo Pubille Worle Howe Ce. Braithwaite Alyuya

Court House for Preston Proposed by Local Officials

The text recounts local pressure in Preston to establish a proper county court house. Attendees argue a dedicated building is needed, criticizing the current hall as unsuitable for court use and noting potential cost implications and debates among officials about timelines and responsible parties.

Northside Carnival Attended by Local Officials and Scouts

A Tuesday evening meeting chaired by F. Brown covered a county carnival attended by Brown, Giarkwon, Wright and others. A plan emerged to request use of a park for welfare events, with three new offices created and Gr. McDowell elected. The gathering included criticism of speakers, musical events, and a proposal to hold another association evening gathering.

al Sainte Lst F. Brown Yssrs Brown Giarkwon Axi Gr. McDowell Bagarty Wn Symmuilty Targa Mellonell Gr. Mawr McDanell

Suffering Belgians Appeal for Help and Local Donations

A fragmented appeal from M Tharratt mayor seeks aid for Belgian sufferers. Donors include Mr Tobin, Mr Boyd, Mr Reid, and Mrs Marriott among others as a Northcots City Band prepares music for a charity drive. A meeting is planned to organize the fundraising with emphasis on male workers and active committee involvement.

Bobbie Olaven Kelley Thornbury Northcots Asi Rey Crown Ted Tobin Boyd Mel Powning Stranahon Leo Reid Uitte Bobbie Yam Thompson Nerewitthgen Heck Bolzer Wu D. T. Cola Mra. Marriott Harris Tueetay Averinst Northwate Rome

Travelling Sheep Nuisance Provokes City Action

A Victorian case from Preeton council notes sheep disturbing residents and raiders of Worthing Estate. The inquiry questions why authorities do not act against producers whose flocks roam streets and paddocks causing damage and water waste. Police and officials face pressure to protect ratepayers amid rising costs.

Victoria Atruet Preeton Conseil Miles Worthing Eharga Dave Ienet GA. Keaveland Gruner Steeet Pitta Focal Court

State Savings Bank opens branch at Thornoury guaranteed by government

A branch of the State Savings Bank is now open at Thornoury. Depositors may transfer existing balances to the bank and withdraw sums on demand. The bank offers deposits from 10 to 1000 pounds with 84 percent per annum on all balances, 3 percent on excess, and also stock deposits with interest. Safe deposit boxes for wills deeds and valuable papers are available on payment of a yearly fee.

Sayin Bank Thornoury Duponitore Danesta

Soha Hattam Sworn In As Kadettod at Central Biliwick

Readable passages show Soha Hattam sworn in as Kadettod and taking oath for Central Biliwick. Members including Col Braithwatte and Dr Bricknell praised his appointment. Attendees and press were invited to the president's fireside toast honoring the new officeholder and his future duties.

Soha Hattam Kadettod Pues Biliwick Preston Vocevion Cole J.B Wil Eancarned Braithwatte Enowar Tx Anit Allin Tie Estry Pal Hs Dutley Juntien Am Preenision Dr. Bricknell Jmllee Press Brickell Uiyaittivnita Uiyaittivnita. Mx. Hatt Culeably: Repliad and Dr. Cole Hawrly

Court Notes Case of Clotz and Family Dispute

The Preston Polige court heard Eva Clotz who alleges threats and coercion by her husband regarding their child. Witnesses including Louisa Jayes supported the claim of danger and impairment of the family, with discussions on support payments and potential imprisonment for nonpayment. The wandering gatekeeper and local inhabitants provided corroborative details as the case proceeded.

Tupspay Maalh Helms Bry Cole Pal Mexia Borrow Brainnwaite Brickmell Suaintenanen Eva Har Siubwod Pite Clotz Honea Alhim Stront Gyents Chile Watson Paterson Inaney Rawlay Mary Janes Ani Lrolen Yi Louisa Jayes Rynbhante Gosta Lily Hevullerton George Wrager Forte Robert Admos

Young Mon Kil killed in highway collision on High Street

A fatal road crash on High Street near Allerton involved Asad ftallty and a passerby. The man, named as Allerton, was crossing Gonuh Street when struck by a vehicle traveling south. He died about an hour later at the hospital after treatment.

Allerton Ablerton

Thornbury Theatre Week of odd entertainments and dramas

A fragmented notice describes Thornbury Theatre offerings including Puella Bava and a program of performances through the week with changes due to weather. It mentions guests, a feature on Stolen Lauyers, and a Presbyterian Toyola Club picture night. An upcoming Dupavenre at Noplicote theatre is announced with assorted acts and afternoon matinees.

Fanny Roan Lepehes Na Moral Presbyterian Toyola Club Lily Beluu Noplicote Matinga Olldronsd Lauy

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