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Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1915

Page

3

Morthooe Police Court Sees a Ragged Yard Case

In the Morthoote Police Court Alfred Coombs faced charges for throwing rubbish near St George's, with witness Tapector corroborating. Constable Bradley and others testified of a long running practice tied to Sullivan employing boys like Thomas Holloway and Arthur Holloway during holidays, with wages and schooling concerns discussed. Sullivan was fined £5 with £1 costs for breaches of wage and labor provisions.

Ng. Te. Tins Witte Constable Frawley Antonnuma

JIRA COMPETITION STAGES CONTINUE AT Thornbury A’s VS Northcote

The dikw competition advanced another stage on Saturday with Preston A and H to us meeting Northcote. Preston A won a close A section game after a 26th end tie. Wilkinson and Hareington faced 6 19 as Walker and Phint 22 to 19. Wilkinson led 28 16 as Meakiy seized an early advantage. Thornbury A’s were eliminated amid logistic issues, while Thornbury B’s and Thornbury rink lineups prepared for a friendly against Richmond Union. A Presbyterian church inked event loomed, with a team picked from a long list of locals.

Preston A H Tous Preston Jenny A. Wilkinson Hareington Walker Yous Agwinst Phint Hayaves Wikinson Meakiy Disney Bowelion Preston Taylor Stanlake Flowmamn Matimer Tribe McPherson Cineku Thornbury A Trushod al Uns Thowsbury Carlton Doablu Premlavahin Thule Frenehin Donagan King Baroy Ong Benny Hin Man Ony Athay Thrieserinke Yehieh Thornbwey Richmond Union Tenn Northole

Question of Vague Bowling Greens Rating Reaches Preaton Council

A late Monday communication from Camburwell to Preuton council concerns valuation and rating of local bowling greens. Gr Robertson argues the council cannot fully address the query without clearer context, leaving the matter unresolved.

Preuton Coulnell Camburwell Vuluar Finn Tocalval Gr. Robertson Preaton Counaillore Haylern

Northcote versus East Melbourne first eleven cricket match

Northcote won the toss and posted 180 thanks to Spicer 28 and Lugton 45, with East Melbourne replying 46 not out by Modlinter and 86 by Birypateiak. Northcote club eleven had a walk over as Carat could not field a side.

ELRV Isso Northects Spicer Yeomane Afton Yeomans Spleyr Nxt Allen Ford Brown Allen Arad Gidmid Chess Wes Talon Leogian Wan van Aut Low Beni Wyury Daubitil Deviaion Lugton Cheaswan Bailey Northcote McAllvtor B Bruid Boitey Eve Ne Nuyehton Pitzpatrick East Melbourne Modlinter Birypateiak

Preston V South Melbourne Footballers First Grade Clash

Fractured play and crowded grounds marked the Preston versus South Melbourne first grade match. Preston posted 80 as Hiddleston and Franks top scored, while South Melbourne were bowled out for 68 in a dramatic afternoon at the ground.

Preston South Nelbourne

Preston 1 Teenmatch Football Club Opens Trials

All players and intending players of Preston 1 Teenmatch Football Club are notified that a meeting at Northgate Park extension Tuesday evening will discuss a Teeny Thursday drawing in one week. The committee extends a hearty invitation to any junior to join for a trial at a promising level ahead of the opening match.

Northcate Plany

Northaoto First-Aid Class in Town Hall Meeting

Fragmented readable portions describe a town hall gathering for a first aid class and related safety topics. The text mentions community figures and a schedule for future meetings though many names and details are garbled.

Church News Highlights Local Clergy Services

A整理 church notices detail Rev RW Rock’s return to Northcote Presbyterian pulpit with morning and evening sermons and outline subjects. Multiple ministers including Rev Read Rev Bunton Rev Knee Rev Greenwell Rev Hobbs and Rev Shinkfield are listed for services across congregations at Preston South Winston Moreland and Cobure area with special events for recruits, collections for the Bible Society and mission-related talks.

Rock Northcote Presbyterian Hurels Bundy South Preston Buriyar Preston Godlee de A. Juffreys Pasmuning Squcussor E. O. Knee Anu Arai Ganfersico Tew Wesley Hobbs G. & Shinkfield South Winston Irak Presen Hopetown Ale Shiai Wybern Moreland Chiat Pondee Gyoya Methodist To-Noreau Ni Watson J. Metitoy Peonch Orning Addams Dy Rees Thomas Muthodlet David Evreet

Presentation to Miss Crammond at Preston Church

Northcote A.W.A and Preston Presbyterian Church held a presentation for Miss A Crammond. The Rev Wy Ay Rabupta opened with praise for her long service, a small token given by Mr Roberts and the choir, and Miss Crummond announced her retirement due to health. An anthem and convivial evening followed with a National Anthem to close.

Preston Presbyterian Church A. Crammond Rabupta Mies Duthea Red Cross Society Wichwurson Rotors Bea Roy W. A Roberts My. Roberts Esteen Richardson Indies

Thief Escapes After Bank Break In

At 1.30 am a thief broke into a shop near Str B Pranston, fled through a back yard after dropping a roll of cloth. A pistol shot or two rang out but the thief vanished into darkness. This marks the third burglary on Mr Icestone’s premises within twelve months.

Conetabla Blott Mr. Icestone

Northcotn Red Cross Society meets to boost local work

A Northcotn Red Cross meeting held in the town hall on Wednesday afternoon discussed expanding local relief work and recruiting more volunteers. The next meeting was planned for Wednesday evening in March, with committees named to oversee tasks including material handling and ticket sales for a forthcoming charity event at the Novcheotw theater.

Northcotn Red Orgs Society Indy Wirop Ira Frealy Miso Marcy Mra. Swift Misa Osborne Tharratt Over Singer Machine Coy

Northcote Charity Carnival Attends Record Sunday

The committee reports excellent attendance on Sunday afternoon with mayoral apologies aired. Programs for afternoon and evening were satisfactory as the crowd enjoyed a torchlight procession and bands. A local businessman donated 10 tons of fireworks and women prepared refreshments for attendees.

Thera Hess Phe Coludora Thesgoula Na Wailug

Northcote notices invite town planning discussion and sales

A garbled OCR notice from Northcote calls parishioners and ratepayers to a Thursday evening meeting at the Town Hall. The topic is Town Planning and Children’s Playgrounds with illustrated views and moderate prices. a general sale of items and services is advertised by various local firms and individuals.

Northcote South Auagelstion Northcota Brayeh Avna Jdmung Burke M.G.I London Ith Mavely

Preston Branch Rnd Cross Sor ciety meeting minutes

A meeting of the Preston Branch Rnd Cross Society was held in the Shire hall on Monday March int with Mrs Staninke presiding. Several members and employees were noted for items and gifts including stamps large blankets cushions and a gold souvenir won by Mrs Halliday. Next meeting is Monday May 8 with a request for all funds for piatora.

Staninke Lee Cox Crook

Hay fire at Preston destroys ten tons on Gilbert Road

A blaze on Gilbert Road destroyed about 10 tons of hay in a shed owned by D Marks of Prahran. Firefighters arrived quickly but the cause is unknown. The building was insured and the loss is estimated around 100 pounds. No injuries reported.

Gilbert Road D. Marks Prahran Tungi

Northcote Theatre Brims With Wartime Entertainment

War era programming keeps Northcote Theatre busy with a lively vaudeville bill headlined by Leonor Da Vore, plus acts like The Mad Musician and Pigs ig igo. Royston comedies, war pictures, and a grand stage show fill the nights as weekly changes promise fresh attractions.

Prygenmae Tanloo Hundeoda Udok Northcote Parigian Bonnty Leonor da Vore John Tupi Roystona

Fragmented OCR of Local Sale Notice

Partial readable lines allege planned sales related to Liitehor plant and various named entities. Items include amounts and locations such as Northcote South and Wanita, with figures around £375 and £1005, suggesting a local commerce or auction notice despite garbled text.

Promeily Brolz Tistinga Liitehor Ghinfioli Whiner Ley Clush Northcote South Mwiay Nileanithyy Wanita Aloo Ec Hig Vrei Viliy Rowntingtin Ab Gilli Larendon

Public Meeting and Annual Club Elections Notice

By request of the President of thy Shire Dr Brickinell J P four public meeting at Shire Hall on Thursday next 1th March at 6 oclock to arrange for send offs to the sat ean of 1rd and the Autanlian Exonary Forges Arnold Dean Shire Secretary Eston Children's Seaside Excursion Annual Meeting of Members of the above Club at Caxton Representation Review on Thursday IBM Magt A005. Chub to be taken by Dr McDonl at Oslouk pm Nominations for Olliva-Hesters must be in the hands of the Secretary before 0 pun on Thursday 11th Marek 1915 and must be waned by proposer seconder and candidate who may the members at the Club A ballot if necessary from 7 to 9 pm on the night of Annual Meeting. A splendid Monet Programme will be submitted Members admitted on payment of aliver vain 1 Guo Robuiesoel Mon Sp lousos Land For Late MUSTON Hvick Roalfanen ve ns,uveRY. Local Agent Pa Resideutin Sites 6x1603 Good ig Panition Tow minater Electric ta Rant for £85 each only 420 Lo yay. Totekoat Nu es quien Payonanta trun 2 neal Savin NU INTE HUY NO INT ust ly Tio Tavis Piyush five fee A DEACON Loyal Ages as iSPreatad Gigar Shire Walord. Wo KLATON KatafeApril 20 Melbourne

Thy Shire Brickinell J.P Shire Hall Arnold Dean Eston Caxton IBM Dr. McDonl O'slouk P.m. Buvinene Hentera Olliva-Hesters Graxton Marek Croxton One VO Monemembera Robuiesoel Resideutin Neal Savin Tavis Piyush Gigar Shire Walord Melbourne

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