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Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 20, 1915

Page

3

Proposed St George's Road Preston Tramway Debate

Northcote council holds special meeting on tramway plans from Pigroi to traston. Members clash over costs and funding, considering Public Works Department estimates, alternative routes, and a three-city conference to resolve questions 4 and 6 about crossing Dundas Street and bridge costs.

Northcote Sey Council Manny Publ Works Department Naviers Thupratt Rosant Er Lae Won Re H Dorson Redmond McDowell Hinges Fishwaebseh Dore Yourr Ecunsell Sehwaebseh Honerson Gr. Hayes Public Works Department Biteray Preston Paunda Henrer McCarty, Underwood and Co Dundas Street Trasion Gr. Plant Ma Toy Schwaebsch Hutton Street Smutty Finnt Rednofil Chuy Sannicil Lees Bat Ie Sonte Bastings Flenderson Gr. Schwaebsch Renderson Hays Henderson Ding Committen Hastings R. H. Smith de Hayes McDaniel Iment Ehne Mason Merri Creek Fitzroy Northcote Cayar Futura Leon Bastinga Centars Pat Snd Aes Tharrutt Bnntings Plant Hendere Senesther Sohetetaeh Agninat Cra Toog Javes Radmond Schwasbach

Northcote Tramway Debate Echoes in League Letters

A local dispute in Northcote over a proposed tramway division unfolds through residents’ letters. S.I. Stevens argues for a western route and urban growth benefits, while critics claim limited gain and potential higher costs. The exchange cites existing tram and rail access, street alignments, and the impact on rates, urging practical development and citizen involvement.

Advance Preston League Meeting Recap and Plans

The ordinary monthly meeting of the song enshai nt library held Wednesday saw good attendance. Discussions touched on fundraising, cottage garden competitions, and early April deliveries. Officials noted improvements and upcoming screenings and supplies, with several committee members named.

Brary Cueil Minar Avis Diveteal Seistant Tnt Bfisae McParlyon Midler Raetakers Regentee

Manes and Moa Lead Unclear Delivery Dispute

A fragmented report lists names such as Manes and Moa beside garbled terms like Bruss and Crain delivery. It references locations and entities in a jumbled sequence, suggesting a delivery or legal matter with unclear participants and dates.

Ailphear Crain

Aboriginal preacher to preach at Deestow Parish services

Roy, Roburts, of Deestow Preaby for Jan Church, invites Rev. Dayiil Une from Point Ne Kong Mission Station, South Australia to occupy the pulpit for a district wide hearing. The report lists numerous church events, speakers, and anniversaries across Wesley, Congregational, Baptist, and Anglican churches, with special services and a Belgian relief appeal planned.

Roy Roburts Deestow Preaby Jan Twyny Marrave Ut Point Ne- Kong South Australia Tha Wesley Church Beate Scholara Anoylas Che. Hornbiry Ray, G, Dyson Ellray Reed Unc Bradbury Bainclawn Bruton Cyril Ynewood Northcote Keyn Wy Wood Jerusalem Londshira Theologiea Melbourne Agateling Shabu Nha Woinet Muchodiat Ses Janea Wadinglay E. O. Knee Prostan Viewtorin Ty Preston Insi Preston Weholus

Thornbury A Triumph In Close Rink Play At Fair Nell

Thornbury A edged Preston A 68 to 61 at Fair Nell as Wright's rink led Geeling team by 3 to 12 in another tight day of inter club bowls. Thornbury B also pushed Northeol and Preston with tight margins while Thornbury and Preston schedule further matches this week.

Jika Satur Tuya Thornbivry Fair Nell Geeling Tur Wright Fhirfeld Preston A Lynnhoe Heares Walker Wilkinson Preston Tean Thornbury A Thornbury Preaton Northeaters Apo Bairfield Northeol Pruston Solia Thornbury Bob Auburn Tording Tuontiny Northeate Presbyterian Church Thornbury Presbyterian Charen Bupa Shueoh Mow Thornbury Club W. B Srawlyy Thorbory Taakip Mitches Vitoria South Australia A. Gamieson A. Walker Haya

Alleged Practical Joke At Northcots Police Court

In a Monday hearing at Northcots Police Court Crown witnesses described alleged practical joking by Harry Thompson. Solomon testified Thompson snatched five pounds in notes from his bag during a wagered exchange at Piazza on March 8 and later admitted it, claiming it was a joke. Solomon said Thompson had known him five years and the pair traveled by cab. Alietti then failed to hand over five pounds intended for Solomon. The case raised questions about habitual bookmaker pranks and public perception of honesty.

Northcots Maninat Harry Thompson Joseph Solomon Cevil Solomon Thompson Nishan Inter Soloman Coungel Solomon Ald Thomson Partiea Alt Comse St. Kilda Sven Anthony Allettant Alietti

Fragmentary OCR Note From Northgate Area

A partial readable line mentions locations and names including Northgate with unclear names and dates. The text appears as garbled OCR from a local notice or short brief. No clear event, date, or involved organizations are identifiable.

Preston District F C Club Notes and Elections Report

The Preston District F C held a meeting at La Rechabite hall on Wednesday. J Mills chaired as the club reviewed a successful season and discussed finances, with ten players in the expeditionary forces. Officers were elected including President J Mills and a long list of vice presidents and committee members. A life membership was awarded to G Eaton and the group voted to enter the VJPA.

Ol Bb J. Milla Apa Give & Uriel Aaeres Lary Laing Premieeship Lnk Aeuron Bninia Wie Masara Mintford Scott Robarts Green Edmonds Madden Panrmuty Hopking H. Topking Escott Pho Balance Sheps Tf, Parnell T. Walsh IL Wilson J. McNamara Cra W. Branh Walto A. Robertson Mevaye J Ila Warr Landen J. Wohl H. Paarman J. Keith Obrien T. Eaton Morar Gibbs Ervenson Marlow Keiger Warren Audivara

Thornbury Theatre Completes Major Upgrades

The Thornbury Theatre announces extensive additions completed with capacity up to 2000 and new stage, box office, and lighting upgrades. The program for Wednesday includes Man's Enemy and Pink Heart and White, with a slide show of improvements and a full cinema schedule featuring comedy and feature films.

Fran Evory Uoalae Brown Thustra Gqlvar Tisud Meladon Thres-Net Thornbury Theatre Ida Nielsen Gay

Belgian Relief Fund Aid Seeks Preston Residents Help

A damaged message reports Belgian relief funds and mentions Preston residents. It notes illness and monetary aid distribution details, with references to locations like Shirehall and Me Manito, implying a local welfare context. The text is garbled but centers on charitable assistance and community response.

Dillinns Elthey Lmucinell Shirehall Preulua

Northcote GE Court case involving jinker dispute

In Northcote GE Court Albert Edwards sues his father in law Thomya Dorm over a jinker valued at ivas pounds money to be refunded within fortnights. He claims the defendant approved 26 with 20a juta and a return of the jinker within 31 days, but the denial led to an auction notice for property sale and terms of viewing by auctioneers Stott & Bastings. Investors and the public are invited to attend the sale at Northcote Preston Fairfield. The excerpt also references a harvest jumble event with a schedule of stalls and attractions opened by Shire President B McCormuc and featuring various vendors.

Shy George Ron Ima Beott Schwarda Edwards Asinesa Lan Iyguinse Sk. Gronga Ronit High Street Lower South Northcote Northcote Northcote Ynu Stott Heat Lan Ammall Groxton Wil Hagi Asa Joss S. IT Stevens Woodhaune Street Cole Bot Monses Redmond Stott Brown Huyon Albert Thomya Dorm W Jinker Redworry Borman Ani Butt Postenion Onus Gould Prapurty Mada Stout Citle Anil Orday Stott & Bastings Aulctioneer Preston Fairfield Narthiwota Pruaent of B. McCormuc Abner Fonac Gabe Jory Delulis Joe Crow Joe Crow, and Fruit Saind Flower and Produsa Syirt Stall Antiur

Knitting Machines For Sale In Preston And Northcote

Fragmentary classified style notice lists knitting machines for sale near Preston and Northcote. Mentions Wool and Derby Street plus Rastings Street locations and general sale notes. No clear contact details or full product specifics available.

Serena Preston Good Atruth Wollsworth Derby Street Rastings St Northcote

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