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Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 18, 1916

Page

3

Northcote Court Hearing Describes Violent Hotel Yard Brawl

In Northcote Court a violent brawl outside the Carters Arms hotel on Leigh Street is recounted. Arise Richard Buatlun faces charges for inflicting bodily harm on Harry Poulter. Poulter was injured, knocked unconscious, and his eye injured by a punch and spanner attack. Witnesses describe the surrounding crowd, the assailant’s identity, and defense counsel. The case includes testimonies from medical staff and other defendants, with ongoing arguments over responsibility and alleged injuries. The scene centers on the hotel yard incident and its aftermath.

Richard Buatlun Harry Poulter Newye Chirtin WV. G. Manchester Tacry Poulter Tihaeur Hennis‘atreet Northcote Inetha Tha Carters? Ams Leigh Street Parm Heather Weil Yuri Auving Gray Csi John Victor Hume Guest Poulter John Fearley Royal Park Ted Poulter Harry Powter Toviching Arthur Mitchell Carters Arms Hotel Neowsed Hhery Panter Haod Tarey Pombar Eye Rose Frederick George Estringham Manne Fuoturen McFarlin Stropt Od Poulter Basting Haery Powter Witners Wong

Northosto P L G Holds Annual Meeting Resolution

At the annual Northosto P L G meeting presided by Gom Ws Warley the branch passed a protest against the War Precautions breach charge against J. Skurrie and urged release to protect free speech. Also backed football league’s winter play and elected officers including President C Baker and Secretary Bt. Always.

Abovi Gom Ws Warley Northcote P.L.G. Prateats Ageimat Iniquibaun J. Skurrie Federal Labor Army Labor Cabinet Skurrie Courta Ftaalnion Footall Heague C. Baker Secretiry Treneuver Glanville Messrs Lock Wool Moers Funcil Messra Cainnil Bryant

Local Recruiting Efforts Boost Two Extra Sergeants

Local recruiting officials announced two additional recruiting sergeants yesterday. They contacted prospects who agreed to join, while others refused. Sergeants will operate from Raven Hall and conduct outreach at factories to inform workers about serving the country at the front.

Jin Fa Balan Thins Overnlis Campainn Auatinians

Whittlesea Shire News Notes Local Meetings And Obituaries

Whittlesea shire notes describe a meeting about reopening the Epping Court and attendance conditions, praise for Dr McCormack, and a toast for a local couple. Rosebrook and Glan Vale items cover a cousin funeral, Park Race results, nominations for a vacancy, and ongoing subscriptions. Bridget McCormack estate details listed.

Tia Whittlesen Vaxmellan Montag Epping Cowles B.I Fort Ghuly McCormack Gr. Clarke Epping Den Rosebrook Walter Thomas Whitclesoa Equines Dunes William Reid Distriet Glan Vale Maniel McKendrick Glan Vale Park Peter Macary Chase R. B. Duwaen Uiapk J. Foot

Preston Lived Brightly Yet Passed On as Comforter to All

Row J P Yo day nil Preston mourns a beloved official known for gentleness and service in Preston. He cared for children, offered wise judgment, and filled community roles with quiet devotion. His cheerful voice and kindness left a lasting impression on many families and neighbors.

Allegro Lime Oray James Kenny Aitken Pire UBL William Altken Kearney Preston Fox Henlesvilly Salieitor Robert J. Mitphall Ilward Gy Ball John C. Watson Nicholas John T. Begbie James Loughlin Frank Simpani Valentine V. Male Henry, Weates Richard Henderson Preston Enti Ian Aus Grenteet Ponce Nis Wallas Isaae

Preston Police Court hears fines for failure to send children to school

In a Tuesday Preston Police Court session Datope Mestre Linon and several others faced charges for not regularly sending children to school. Honey Watt, with 14 prior convictions for the same, was fined 10 or 24 hours. Other defendants faced small fines related to vaccination and enforcement disputes.

Datope Mestre Linon Ahairmany Bpiwatta Hluttany Nedeienoly SONOO Rentoul Alex Bovelay Prank Tull Ellen McLauguin Trehildren Wehoo Honey Watt

Diamond Jubilee at Preston School and Church Celebrations

A long retrospective account recalls Preston’s school and church milestones from 1868 to 1860s. It chronicles past headteachers, wardens, and students, noting the diamond jubilee events, sermons, and community participation shaping the bush town’s spiritual and educational heritage.

Sermon and Jubilee Plans Highlight Sunday School Gatherings

A March jubilee celebration underscored by religious reflection and Sunday school growth. discussion notes how modern life shifts church attendance, with emphasis on renewing devotion and church work. W. J. Eigar and others offered remarks as the event drew scholars from across regions and plans for ongoing services and dramatizations were announced.

Howe Hero Bing Anatoy Hillla Acholnra Eigar Thera Tomorro Rove Bennett B.D Rey

Charity Entertainment at Home for the Aged

An afternoon program hosted by the Little Sisters of the Poor North Cots featured music and services for the elderly residents. The Sacred Heart and St Vincent de Paul societies contributed performances and refreshments were served by Preston volunteers and guests.

Littl Sisters of the Poor Northicots Braiggie Preston Uae Hyalstara Cue Bey Rae Tahun Hole Ilaunton Witte Wavenhiein

Chaotic early cricket and town notices amid scattered names

A fragmented report lists cricket fixtures and players across multiple grades and clubs with many garbled names. It mentions a 1 o'clock departure from the town hall, Preston first grade match on the Preston oval, and other club events, but the legible details are sparse and interspersed with unreadable text.

J-C.a Preston Yorraville Preston Oval Tha Lanlo Mad Guna Froebel OL Nok Westmoreland Nana Mobagan Wycrae

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