After Thirty Years Sale Revisited in Gippsland Mercury
A detailed recap of an interview with John Hote tam of Preston about his long past in Sale. The piece recalls his departure around 30 years ago and notes his civic and church involvement, including founding the Early Growing Association, plus an account of his and Mrs Hote tam’s Gippsland Hospital visit and generosity to the hospital.
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Mercury
Acolumn
John Hote Tam
Preston
Hotiam
Lisinose
Sale
Mem Oelva
tEnttam
Tha Morenr
Nir
Intiam
Salo
Hint Nan
Haim
Groalng Association
Hateani
Marly
John Hattum
J.P
Hattom
Glypaland Hospital
Clippaland
Mey Hatten
Stata
Emmy Dor
Nypruynl
AG. Hole
Abd Mes
Sue Hinttan
Hallam
Sinle
Tambo
Buchan
Tyers
Salyy
Jakes
Gippshand
Proston Triumphs By Innings Over Middle Park In Rain Soaked Match
In a rain affected first grade game at Preston Oval Proston scored decisively by an innings and 74 runs after restricting Middle Park to modest totals. Cosier top scored for Northcote with 129 not out in another dramatic day at Northeats Park as Northcote edged Hornby in the semi final push.
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Proston
Annich
Middle Parks
Innin Wid
Wyer
Provon
Vermavilla
Preston Oval
Revton
Cleven
End
Cosier
Walker
Pyte
Martin
Preston
Nentheste Club
Northuots Socials
Atkinson
Geredls
Cameron
Curtis Theo Tor
Thompson Theee
Thomas Ony
AB Johnson
Northeats Park
Campelilon
Bens Ison
KR. Jacobs
A. Fife Hingham
Burnley
Thornbury A's Triumph In Northants Bowls Match
Thornbury A's defeated Northants B in a bowls contest with a close finish as Thornbury Bis's played a friendly against Richmond Union. Bailey, long a Thornbury club member, returned and impressed, sharing a victories with a partner to win a silver spanna ropki trophy.
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Preston
Seidelberg
Vanhor
Muirfield
Curtledge
Oakes
Uorrero
Adame
Bulehur
le Mesurier
Bryant
Fairfield
Magus
Trevenn
Seal Ft
Brat Kellsck
Rosman
Thornbury Bis
Gato Vink Af
West Ward Park Purchase Debate at Narubente Council
The Narubente council debated buying a 2 acre block on Blarray Street Thornbury for 1480 from Lands Purchase and Management. Supporters argued it would serve the western ward, while opponents cited high cost and funding concerns and preferred a school or playground site nearby.
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jTu
West Ward
Baine
Watt
Ati Ie
Blarray Street
Thornbury
Mtoneremant Boye
Bontings
Merri Park
Hagin Park
Mayo
Trencerson
Drs Binsin
Nortieote
Isi
Inne
Chilieen
Fermunds
Pluntwald
Grimit
Exucution
Wwe
Dennis
Cy. Geny
Conneil
Gr. Gray
Sehonl
Bens Iving Tha Park
Redmond
Selivnvbash
Geargs
Wiliams
Johnson
Aller Ely Spport
Cain
Weat Ward
Therr
Volunteers Accepted for Morvego Terion Team
A list of Northcote and Practon boys accepted for the Morvego terion event includes W Fes i, W D Finer, 0 a Eran, 8 B Foater, Rizgeini on Hae RG, Milton, W 5. Schutt, A G McDonald Wilson, Re Martin, HS, Wilson, G Preston, Higgs, T C Smith, Ky Smith HW 1.
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Morvego Terion
Fes i
W.D. Finer
B. Foater
Rizgeini
Hae RG
Milton
Schutt
A. G McDonald Wilson
Re ‘Martin
Hs, Wilson
G. Preston
Higgs
T. C. Smith
Ky Smith
Acknowledgments of Billies in a Humble Note
A fragmentary entry from Mrs. Amy Basings of Nonthoote Victoria records an acknowledgment from Signaler Bannan Wie wan regarding a bid for Chya amas. The note praises the Billy’s contents and mentions a peculiar item nicknamed Nuit Sual among other gifts.
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Bastings
Bannan
Amy Basings
Nonthoote
Victoria
Fox
Billy
Soldiers Acknowledgment Letter From British War Front
A long list of named soldiers and supporters appears in a wartime acknowledgment from Northcote area readers. The text thanks volunteers and donors dated early in the year and expresses gratitude for supplies and morale boosting messages for troops, noting patriotic fervor and personal appeals to aid.
Northcote Lodi Boclst Teas Bonavalent Appeal
Northcote Ladies Henovaient appeals for funds to aid poverty relief now facing economic hardship. The society seeks weekly or monthly donations to sustain its work assisting families due to sickness or unemployment. Donations can be sent to the mayoress Walker Street or town hall. organizers list residence for collectors.
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Aspeal
Biog
Northcote Ladies
Otemhidat
wihLer
Wovara
Northente
Travelling Concessions Sought for Soldiers in Parliament
A council debate requests a deputation to the Minister of Railways to grant travelling concessions for soldiers returning home from various camps. Supporters press for immediate action, suggesting two shillings to sixpence daily allowances, while opponents await Defence Department guidance on authority and cost.
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Northcote Sol
Pearalts
Solidary
Maye
Gain
Ballarat
Samanthe
Dennia
Tayo
Thu
Boya
Lini
Mtoe
Real Estate Ad Fragments in Worthero Suburbs
Damaged OCR shows a localized real estate fragment listing words like Station Street Pairield Preston Garnet Street and East Medium for real estate in Worthero suburbs with phone-like numbers.
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Worthero
Outrage at Thornbury Sparks Police Action
A chaotic incident near Thornbury led to a man being sent to hospital as police arrested suspects after an early morning disturbance. A girl suffered injuries and was removed for treatment, with officials noting her condition improving.
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Palfee
Goon Ni Nossa
Xinioo
Prostan Leads Community Meeting With Concert Note
AW R Prostan reports a Monday evening event at She Rochattte with Catton presiding. A volunteer group discussed a memb ership proposal and a friendly game concluded an enjoyable night with refreshments and music by Vera Falcko and Miss Parker.
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Pha
Catton
Kort Malbouyne Brunet
Bert Mulhourne
Stravvillen
Reaga
Shire notices and tenders for 1816 district works and offices
Public notices announce tenders for fencing and road works at Crozier's and other locations with bid openings on March 18 1816. Appointments for roles including stealth officer and wealth officer are advertised with salaries and return dates. Property sales and lettings listed at Preston and Frank Street with contact details for Mrs. McKay and the Shire Secretary.
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Chambgra
Moenda
Ayn
Mondup
Crozier's
Hainustows
Auo
Hive
Muruda
Shire
Epping
Successful Musical Student Misie Boyle Wins Conservatorium Award
Mise Boyle of St George's Road Northcote wins the Melbourne Conservatorium scholarship for 1916. The contralto singer and talented pianist has claimed the Ballarat champion title and Melbourne ANA grand champion, with a noted winning style that suggests a bright future in Australian music.
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Mise Purne Boyle
St. George's Road
Northcote
Torby
Mian Juyte
Shu
Olao
Ballarat
Melbourns
Tadiry
Lonn
Mint Boyie
Inerast
Sunday School Anniversary and Concert at Local Church
A Sunday School anniversary service featured a grand concert with a good program of music and elocution. Rev J J Kain led the service with Summa Baytar and Trev, followed by a scholars night on Wednesday with singing by the scholars and an efficient choir. Admission was by ticket.
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Eoihenea
Ath Hiancil
Wb. Ilwm
Rev
J.J. Kain
Summa Baytar
Tms Trev
W. Hari Borvious
Wedyessay
Bth
Moroh
Lalit Horch“ Hatastan
Liver Cote
Specia
Uch
Oruhsten
Reston Methodist Sunday Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Reston Methodist hosts a diamond jubilee event with Rev. LeEy Brnneth leading services on March 19 and May 12. Special music by Uy Scholars conducted by Mr. Ws Ay Pearce features programs titled An Hour with the Jacks and Thank Offerings. Supper superintendent Mr d G Nankervis and Rev d A Jeffreya present prizes to attendees.
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le Ey
Shalimin
D. G. Nankervis
da. Jeffreya
Watalin
Unclear Classified Notice From Damaged Text
Fragmentary OCR text mentions requests and items but fails to identify concrete people, places, or events. Summary reflects unreadable content with no verifiable details.
Hen for sale and local farm ads in Northton area
Local brief notes advertise hens for sale including laying stock and fowl related items. Contact near Alma and Mitchell Street for details.
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Mitchell St
Nort
Melbourne Theatres Show Weekly Changing Variety Programs
Schedules announce nightly program changes with Lanae Choro Chaplin Filtas and Victoria Plantes on Mondays and Hoyt's Theatrer entries on Wednesdays. Saturdays feature Pontura Pilina by Famous Singers Doy from Faramount Theate. Shows promise greatest variety of pictures in Melbourne theatres.
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Lanae
Choro Chaplin Filtas
Lister
Victoria Plantes
Work'e Im Corporation Pie
Vores
Hoyt
Theatrer
Melbourne
Military-Style Theatre Schedule and Local Gala Promotions
The notice advertises a string of stage events at the Town Hall Wortheate including Hornbury Thrattle and Gaby Deslys in Btory ae the Theatre BR Triumme. It also promotes Cinderella and a Toast to Mr O Junning with a meeting of Friends of Active Service and a Mayoral event on 19th Insley with a general air of civic pageantry.
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Hornbury
Gaby Deslys
BR Triumme
Aunize
Samathing
Vioy Torn
Thornbury
Snosiy Frogoumma
Foyt They
Fry
Mary
Pikford
O. Junning
Rosin
Wortheate
Insley Mt
Twrewell Munting
Mabon
Notice of probate rules for multiple estates in Melbourne
Public notice of rules to administer the estates of Hannah Rourke and Augustus Praroingd, with creditors and claimants required to file particulars by April 18 1916 and March 6 1970 respectively. Curator Walurn B House urged claims and distribution readiness at Melbourne addresses including Collins Street and Collins Bridge.
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George
Guonse
Hannah Rourke
Kittle Sisters of the Poor
Noi Howsurnuid
Devossad
Intselate
Ang
Creers
Nastin
Bey
Grorop
Spo
Groage
Notige
Augustus Praroingd
Plant Street
Northeate
Tift
Trendunit
Decunsers
Intentaty
New Zealand
Collins Street
Melbourne
Walton B. House
Dycersed Porgona
Fragmentary Classified Note About Job and Goods
An OCR fragment mentions a solo item and various phrases like Dreswor and Garpenter but lacks clear details. It hints at tables and an Aloe reference with a final instruction to apply. The readable parts suggest a miscellaneous notice or ad with unclear context.
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Phivato
Weekend Drapery Sale at Half-Price Hats and Drapery
Sales touts deep discounts on curtains linens and garments including bed linens aprons and blouses. The ad promises marked-down prices on Belgian Union fabrics and wide selections with emphasis on value and display of burnishing accessories.
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Clyar
Belgian Union ‘King
Amazon
Hyllle
Allspondars
High Street
C. J
C. J. A. Taylor, Denting), We ware the alicreasft Wanderers, for H. #2
Hanson
Lyda
Olleroth
Ansonia
Pico JG
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Knight Man
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John Gox
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Harmsworth and Familys
Hughes
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Northcote Council
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AGHSV
Upper Northcote
Gornor Normanby
Station Street
Pairield
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Ball Station
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Northcote Theatre
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Methodist Sunday
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Wil Algun
Bud Yi Inch
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Trammbad
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Tian 'Marely
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Johor
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Sortheotie
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Seay Ofagesiale
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Harry Ireland
Westbourne Grove
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