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Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 25, 1916

Page

3

Controversy over Defence Department staffing and Cain clash

Local debate centers on Defence Department employment of individuals linked to opposition to recruiting. Council members and Dr Cain defend or oppose actions, with votes and motions reflecting support for Cain’s stance and concerns over transferred appointments affecting retired soldiers.

Maso Jul Germany Thay Aurely Tachi Thio Defence Department Cr. Cain X. Henderson Defence Department Chin Schwnebachy Gr. Cain Chas AlLhanksom Gr Schwnehseh Schwne Hach Cain Gamin Gr Mason Cra Plank Bastings Braensterton Redmignd Roberta Smith Dennja Gai Held Willams and Hayes Agninat Cr Sohwhebweeh Ces, Plant Desnis Minister of Defence Statene Penrow Northeae We Defense Department Peaver Tie Theta Seestor Poaren A. Menting Polen Latome Counike Northéate Aikg Sika Norente Municipal Dr. Cain Dr Cain Gr Cain

Methodist Sunday School Northcote Patronage Record Broken

Northcote Methodist Sunday School celebration concluded with a crowded event that set a local fundraising record. Under Superintendent Mr Wel Gray the students produced entertainment including a second cantata Spring Blowers and a tableau on Britain and her allies. Performers Lloyd, Roberta, Katie Grant and others contributed, with new advanced kindergarten features led by Mr Brandon and Miss White. The gathering honored Mr G Little for long service and the cost-saving installation of lighting in the school.

Wel Gray Scholara Sears Britain Eeylund Leoland Scotland Frunew Mass Japan Lily Aleameré Kalk T Misa Roberta Imeadet Uoifarm Come On Australia Rey J. Adains Winnie Wiles Vida Weld Iy Live Ie Daly Katie Grant Fur Mere Achor W. H. Gray Elyasminder Brandon White Thia Dennis G. Little Hittie Naid Vanced Eheim Northcate Saolzen Warvry Alkerc Holzer Wal Mya Holzer Ronanayne Street Thornbury Onetinee Winfred Huevuy Seo Are Hurvey Grendon Clacke Street Northcuts Mirrebil i Celterion Ghuveh Janos Atraon Harvey Milas N. Curls Sangent

Unclear fragment notes event in Coulee region

Fragmentary OCR record mentions Le and Phin with a reference to Coulee and a winer figure. Details are unreadable and no clear event or entities can be confirmed.

Coulee

Weddings in Northcots and Ballast areas crown two unions

A busy weekend wedding scene features Alfred Leslie Edwards marrying Elie May Hicks at Clifford Hill with Rev Harrison officiating. Doris Grindrod serves as bridesmaid, P Geard is best man, and guests celebrate with breakfast in the reception room. Nearby Dawson Street Church of Christ hosts Hilda McKay’s ceremony for Broderick McPherson, with detailed attire descriptions and a festive post service reception.

Weilding Stu Pettey Siro Mitchelstreet Northcots Ti. Harrison Alfred Leslie Edwards Ana Nes Ay Ewa Cliftoy Hil Elie May | Ucks Hicks Dawson Streat Church of Christ Ballastal Misa Hilda McKay Mra. McKay Uroka Streen Broderick McPherson Givi Mire McPherson Baliontyne Ecrest Thuriidy Wil Keidny Jean Melling Reo Funck Mias Hlein McPheeson Messey Alick Lindsay McRay

Preston Red Cross Meeting Receives Donations and Report

The Preston Red Cross weekly meeting notes donations and recognitions. Members include Miss Myrtle Bowne and Mrs Glomenta among others. A drawing raised £4 391 from Master Alun Torri at Park. Attendees praised performances and thanked the artistes for their help.

Preston Red Cross Ut Neeting Alun ‘Torri Albor Park

Thornbury Theatre Flyers Offer Week of Shows

Readable text outlines upcoming Thornbury Theatre programing with matinee and evening performances. It notes a feature "Man and Woman" and a plotura event by Wouss tovtny for Monday night, plus Day and Night, Dayne feature with Gann May and Bryant Wish burn, and "The Unsuspected Mystery" as a prompt highlight. Also mentions Black Box continues Wednesday and Thursday night foretelling a love interest.

Wouss Tovtny Selon Gann May Bryant

Prairrie Charley Wilson Charged In Croxton Robbery

At Northern Court, railway worker Prairie Charley Wilson faced charges for assault and robbery of Suslyn Sullivan at Croxton. Prosecutor Curtin and defense counsel Pogatly presented evidence including Sullivan’s identification and Wilson’s admission of a different name. Witness testimony detailed the struggle, theft of a purse, and Wilson’s later arrest after alibi checks.

Mamtay Dr. Cole P.M Mose Deatings Batley Cahn Tynn Prairrie Charley Wilkon Wan Suslyn Sullivan Ingpetor Curtin Mr. Pogatly Velyn Sullivan Ain Sargood' Street Croxton Tapont Rippon Lea Matteo H Parson St. Georgu'a George Nimont Finn St. George's Road Imo Fredaricle Wart Tiytehior St. Georga’s Road Ermulny Street Pereums Rolin St. Georga's Road Amy Analvetrie Whura Dany Marke Wetewyrle Hradevick Eimonda Aalesman Henry Buck and Co Swanston Street Ynelina Frawley Rohan Mortheots Detuetive Rohan Vie Wilson Vox Pollow Avenger Sacctiaudi Mise Sullivans Pal Misa Sullivan Uise Sullivan Charles Wilson C.F. Wilson Pru Sheiug Wilson

ANOTHER CHARGE REPORTED IN MARCH NIGHT ASSAULT

Elsie Ricketts testified about a near 12 o clock assault on her Ballantyne residence. She described a stronger built man who followed her to the fence and pressed her back. Witness Finin noted the accused matched the memory of a stout man seen by the station.

Wilson Miso Elsie Ricketts Ningle Ballantyne ArmUian Callony Jansler Theo Sin Rickut Anid Lokolly

Thornbury Soldier Recounts School Incident

A local note recalls Mr Harry Maddox, a resident at Thornbury, connected with an issue at Thornbury school. Police involvement followed misunderstandings and ongoing distress arising from the situation.

Harry Naldox Thornbury Maddox

Reformed Lodge Meeting Notes From Hazy Evening

Deere enterica holdin the Reehabls hail on Thorday avaning. Theta wes u Foe atendanice with Mra. A. Porteous, who ay boop ayy ohn tay that Savidauian TWo now members were Initiated. On Sunday 2th Inaba Rev Wesley Hobbs conducted service in South Prin fhm Methodist Church at 2 pny ne. A Turge gathering of mpnrl for at the ovensinn.

Prin Methodiat John Vale Dintriet Bacelay Ovensinn

Fragmentary OCR Item on Names and Notices

A fragmentary OCR line lists various surnames and terms such as Wacks, Cooper, Turks, Hras, and Tooatory with scattered phrases like attend to and writ. It mentions A. Dower and Mroaton and includes stray references to down, gent Strooy, and Fivalon.

A. Dower Cooper Down

Gricket Northcote v Essendon first elevens cricket match

Northcote batted first and scored 16 while Essendon fought back with Ahern top scoring. In reply Essendon reached 101, with Iron wickets, and Styli and Al out. Second elevens saw Nordgate host a high scoring 288, Twomey 100, Burleigh four for 67, Johnson 2 for 26, Thomson 1 for 19, Vernon 1 for 8, Haunt 1 for 7.

Besendon Northcote Uquil To & Tale Ahern Muda Ivy Soval Chews Shen Wesendon BA Nok Styel al Hed Wen Nordgate Cithy Twomey Tovey Ryan Got Elon Burleigh Johngon Thomson Varnon Haunt

Public notices from the Shire election and events

The clipping reports on election nominations for the Epping Shire riding with candidates Butler and Hoare, a council election date of April UK, and a returning officer notice. It also mentions opening night at a hall with dancing, a rate payment deadline, and various local business ads and notices for services and employment.

Offlea Caunvilier Epping Butler John TR Hoare James Shire Hall Enphiig Bairiowasew McConman

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