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Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 08, 1915

Page

3

Thornbury man killed in Australian conductings list

Fragmentary report records Thornbury Porther killed in the Dnedénelieg list of Australian conductings. It notes Privnia P and Tipe as winners, with details about a man who worked as a porter at Thornbury station and joined the Bapeattorney.

Dandunelis Wisths Hutno Bilott Lyon Ellott Roberts Eillott -Solletters Liv Dayebin Road Mitehall Street Keeon Waldler Thornbury Porthr Privnia P Tipe Dnedénelieg Wan Thornbury Station

Northcote Free Library May Meeting Report

The May meeting of the committee discussed library welfare and staff matters. The City Council approved notices by the committee, and June payments were approved. Librarians reported rising privileges and March April loans of 80 books, with strong general literature holdings. The committee praised electric lighting and honored the late Mr Tobin, noting Mr Molin’s valued work.

Higk Mesara Leon Hayes Williams Camipbell Don Whatley Con Muller Annie Aceite Con Nee Tobin Molin Lanham Dory Willing Hayox Garp

Pondar Grown Association Meeting Notes And Election

The annual meeting held on Wednesday 28th discussed finances and plans for welfare, with a move to increase contributions and consider future needs. Officers to be elected included President Memes 2 Day and FH Bannaby. a radical club gathering is invited for next Tuesday evening.

Couneil Llw Sonia MirLad Slumiballe Afieera Memes Bannaby Radical Club Neat

Preston Methodist Circuit Social Welcomes New Ministers

A May 28 social evening at Preston Methodist Circuit greeted Rev A Jeffreys and Rev Wesley Hobbs, welcomed ministers from several churches, with visitors from Preston Presbyterian and Baptist churches. Speeches praised the work of Medelfeeys in Teamunia and Devon, followed by music, refreshments, and a social hour.

A. Jeffreys Wesley Hobbs Preston Baying Dosfreys Devon Tasmavia Aelconia W. A. Roberts Kroftland Nonkervds Rows Mfr Grate Medelfeeys Teamunia Bor Rayly Grierson Wolken Johnstone Kennedy Henderson Indies Mrm. Jeffreys Hobbs Methodiat Hull

Greenwich Club Defeats Kookaburra Tourig Nine

A fragmented report notes a tennis match Saturday between Greenwich and Kookaburra Tourism Clubs, with Greenwich winning by a narrow margin on the former’s ground. After the game, South Preston Methodist Club hosted a friendly at St Breyten ground, followed by farewells to L and J Lueke Mood. A social will be held in the schoolroom this evening.

Greenwich Kookaburra Tourig Preston South Preston Methodist St Breyten Ram Mesare L J. Lueke

Belgium Relief Fund Meeting and Northcote Ambulance Notes

Belgium Relief Fund appeals to citizens groups for essayumi social evenings to raise funds with a meeting at the town hall on Wednesday 12 May. Northcote Division of St John Ambulance holds a meeting at town hall on Tuesday 27 ultimo with two nominations for membership and emphasis on volunteer reliability for public entertainments and injury insurance duties.

Ste Abova Mons Teres Fs Fu Belgium Childran St. John Ambulance Northeota Lynna Northcote Express Lundor

Footscray Triumphs Over Northcote In Hard Fought Match

In a lively league clash Footscray defeated Northcote after a tight first three quarters. Key plays from Lonns and Myers highlight Footscray’s late surge while Northcote’s cohesion waned. Notable performances include Gune, Thomas, and Mills, with Northcote planning lineup changes for the next game.

Footscray Nocthgota Northcota Hawthorn Lys Pootacray Pootsaray Northcote Jevine Northicoto Towxk Taia Hugh Thomas Ratia Femherton Hig Islayod Wolk Mills Exeal Jacksoxt Farwneds Martin Agalnt Yousper Thorns Rover Aleute Pralvan Tanm Northcop Lenni Oiny Melbourne Waeds Wehich Ceaun Bassett Currall Gchesswan Duneno Dimmick Kaegernid Gray Hamilton Jackson Sif Insit O'Reetu Pennerton Wensdale

Church News From Northcote After Weekend Services

Local Methodist and Congregational churches report a weekend of services and activities. Notable speakers include Rev. P. S awl and Rev. Al Maoro. Expectant crowds filled morning and evening gatherings with lessons on concentration and Christianity’s role in wars.

Northcote Pootéenny Poote Methodist Citouiens Foreign Erry Caty Mzslon Hodaputain Rey Jul Powman Pooston Brugton Yuna Ju A. Dollroys Tom Hackson IL Wrieper New al Peostin Strawbridge Hilla Licus Mevtinge Pepders Royal Oaks Gray Deng L'Reston Ulny Prise Northcolo Methodist Church Hghalreot J. Adams Mellroy Brouserkand Grant Wil C. W. Wood

Fragmented OCR note with scattered names and phrases

A chaotic OCR transcription presents a jumble of words and partial names from an apparent newspaper page. The legibility is poor, with numerous garbled terms, broken phrases, and stray capitalized items offering little coherent narrative or clear events.

Fragmented OCR: unclear names and places for a local note

The readable text is garbled with many misread names and fragments. It mentions multiple persons and places in a chaotic sequence, lacking coherent events or dates to form a clear news item. Continued OCR cleanup would be needed for a proper summary.

Preston v Port Melbourne baseball match reports

Fragmented OCR tale describes a Fort Melbourne game with Port Melbourne players and Northcote Brunswick affiliation. Mentions pitchers, fielding, innings, and scattered player notes, plus a brief Northcote vs Brunswick section and stray non-cricket lines.

Local Trade Notes From Northcote and Preston Shops

Business reminders advertise Alf Norton Thornbusy and Saunders export Indies alongside Northcote tailors offering overcoats raincoats costumes and housecleaning items. G Bransheave signals readiness for general carrying while Musson responds to home and shop queries with a sample book and mop claim. Prices listed include 5/6 at I E Redmond's.

Alf, Norton Ens Grace Thornbusy Solurim Saunders Export Indies Pet's Tailors Northcote G. Bransheave Preston Geneliva Musson

Northcote Labor nominations invited for 1926 election

Notice invites eligible Labour Interext candidates to contest in Angua next nominations on or before May 15 1926. Also public notice of intention to apply to the Council of the Shire of Prono for additions to Tannery Buildings at 77 High Street Preston dated May 7 1916.

Northcote Pl.g My Vanieles Ray Oceue Angua W. P. Guanyi Counwil Prono Fur

Grove Association tender event and notices in local paper

A garbled OCR notice lists Grove Association activities and a tender, with references to a president and secretary B. Allen. It mentions an evening gathering, a floor, and community groups Societe Com pays, inviting attendees and noting test and dates in vague terms.

Grirrims Grove Association Geos Muse Gentel

Preston Presbyterian Church Annual Celebration

The Preston Presbyterian Church held its annual celebration with Rev. Maya B.A. of Clifton Hill in the morning and Rev. Wook of Northcote in the afternoon and evening. A children’s program featured stories, songs, and a Scouts exhibit, ending with a rally and a donation of £8 to the Bulgin Relief Fund. Services will continue tomorrow under Rev. W. Roberts.

Wboon Maya B.A Clifton Hill Alvin Goulnd Roy Northcote Gronovw D. Pyta W. 4. Roberts Mim Ty Nanya Baye Roy. We Roberta Presidad Ym Yell Tie Procoodhiga Npound Boy Scouts Ower Netlon Parker Ongora Grey Geogo Mona Mr. Oh Grey Nution Seark Drill 4 Mat Nore and Tarrant Podily Isayn D. Fyfa Hi Ruelation Pend Papker CD. Gowan Je. Hutehart A. Datu S Leith W. Horton Hi. Boyd B. Groakford AW U Maylun Sunland W. Fyfe All Workers Ly Bays Anal Bis Union Neks Bulgin Lwo Rey Ay W. Robart

Carnival Turmoil at Epping Inn Leads to Arrests and Court Date

A May carnival at Epping shire was disrupted by rowdy crowds at the Bridge Inn in Mornington. A manager and visitors were attacked. Women Harold Jacob and Walter Ricketts were arrested and await the Ringwood Court appearance on the 14th. A Lord Mayor’s Band donation and a long list of supporters are noted in the event report.

Yeshireeshnd County Apes Bridge Inn Hotel Mornin Melbourne Ape Ware Aare Harold Jacob Walter Ricketts Tie Morag Constable Woodhouse Will Basta Shive Hon Fd. Miller Misa Houston Tm, Browne Seni Origa Thi Pronton Martin Viner Figeil Inal Nira Fase Pirat Fallawings Keurululliv Candle Funy Gil Meg Howard Yi Slipnurd Mba Epping Shire of

Fragments From May Meeting Notes Trumpet Club Elections

A garbled report lists attendees and actions from a meeting held on Monday May 10. References include nominations for officers, a card party, and plans to aid The Red Cross with ambulances. Several names appear jumbled or truncated, with details of who presided and who was recognized.

Bradish Hall Fyfe Hondarson Lewis Ash

Property Auction Notice For Villa On High Pass

Modern D P W B Villa with large rooms two read bays and conveniences including sheds. Land 06 8 143 occupying High Pass with views of the mountains and access to train and rum. Terms at bale. Particulars and orders to view from TOT! & BASTINGS auctioneer 200 Light Street Phong, Novicieate 621, and E H SMITH 689 High Street. To be sold in conjunction.

D.P.W.B Tve High Pass Tot Bastings Phong

Regidents enlisted for Expedi Hooary Force named list sought

Tenders invited for town works in Northeota with contracts for water sewer and channelling along High Street from Town Mall to Elm Street plus Brenet and Hutton Street projects. Shire Secretary James Ryan notes planning and specifications available. lowest bidder favored. closing 4 pm May 7 1916.

High Street Northeota Town Mall Elm Street Plindura Brenet Hotham Street Hutton Street Thornbury Ofice

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