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Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 16, 1914

Page

5

Preston Shire Council May Meeting Reflects Street Lighting

The Preston Shire Council discussed plans for street lighting and electrical improvements. Authority officials including Elrol J. Membney and Brunt Murray presented proposals for city works and public utilities with votes on motions and committee referrals.

Fiorouke Aird Maun South Mel Guatatins Brunt Doh Murray Aaland Mason Pegienting Erol J. U Membney MILAA Uke Hinthie Tenval Waskinslas Apn Moail St Marslen Hlenty Weston Anal Eineulne Conpciltoy Northenta Ravel Ravel Mvetints oRernyuit Breny Melvinson Apelin MTN Albee Poveks Presta Aulal HiDsbon Wil Street Eternal Fa Electen Luattt Wiquinitiv Charlie Wierever Igarag Saskihyg Hitel Tony Tases

Unclear OCR: Local Ruling on Extended Extensions

Fragmentary text discusses an extension request and possible commissions. Names and places are garbled, with references to Hartlett and Rohwrtiaan. No clear actions, dates, or outcomes are readable from the fragmented source.

North Melbourne dominates Northcote in decisive win

North Melbourne overwhelmed Northcote at North Melbourne last Saturday. Key inclusions McClelland Robinson Ingham and Carroll reshaped Northcote's lineup while North Melbourne's tactful marking and fast play produced 2 goals 4 behinds to Northcote 2 behinds 17 points.

Northcote NORTH North Melbourne Averula Northgatettes Changee McClelland Robinson Ingham Carroll Hil Kidd Mill Blackman Smith Moory Coly Alf Buck

Local meeting notes reveal officer elections and plans

Reports show officers elected including president G A Scholte and treasurer J Palmer while a benevolent fund for sick members was proposed. The group discussed street construction and horticultural events as well as a poultry show and charity concerns affecting residents.

Brembov W. Burehall Chirnside Secrelaey Ord J. Palmer A. Newell Nico Wright Cummings Carey Clonee Settlement Board

Religious Services Led by Prominent Ministers in Preston Area

The Rev Karl Forster will conduct both Preston Presbyterian services tomorrow. The Rev B C Aylyn’s evening sermon at All Saints Preston is The Consolation of Religion. Rev W Fraser of Ascot Vale will preach morning at Northcote Presbyterian. evening subject The Secret of no Condemnation. The Preston congregation will hear Rev Karl Forster again tomorrow, a noted young minister. On Sunday last the Methodist Sunday school presented a framed photo of Mrs Robert Bower, in memory of her late husband, superintendent of the Sunday school. Rev J W Burton, new Organizing Secretary for Foreign Missions, will preach at Pyeato Methodist church and speak at South Preston morning, Preston evening. his book is The Call of the Pacific. Rev E O R nce will lead morning service at Brest and evening at South Baptist church, Northcote. Rev H Hewiss will give a memorial reference to the late Mr. Chutay at the morning service. The Laymon’s Alisalury Movement and other church activities are noted, with plans for a meeting at the Hast strowt Mutton and further talks by local pastors.

Karl Forster M.A. Carterton Preston Presbyterian Church B.C. Aylvn All Saints Preston W. Fraser Ascot Vale Northcote Presbyterian Church R. W. Rock Karl Poster Tutrow Methodist Sunday School Thomastawa EO. Knny Behal Robert Bower Duraband Pyeato South Preston Pronton Burton Brest South Baptist Church Northcote Hewissa Mery H.C Sal Vault Mervien

Northcote Triumphs Over Collingwood in Wide Baseball Tilt

Northcote edged Collingwood 6 to 2 in a tense match at Metin, with Northcote's Hh the standout as Billings, Hulton and Comey contributed. Collingwood tied late before Northcote pulled ahead in the final innings, while Preston and YMCA fixtures drew spectator interest and a strong finish by Northcote in East Melbourne.

Northcote Ecco Hulton Baily Comey Tose Wanistatiey Yruwh Wwgi Frosh Halley Sean Collrgewi

Readers Debate Sabbath Entertainment in Town Notes

A reader letter questions a proposed Sunday entertainment event and argues it conflicts with Sabbath observance. The writer urges choosing weeknights to avoid upsetting a large portion of the community and calls for public assistance in a disaster response.

Woodstock News Club Plans Donation Drive and Talks

A Woodstock notice outlines an upcoming event at the club grounds Donny Brook today expecting a large crowd. Dr A Wuchatach a club patron offered a cheque this week and there were mentions of donations toward the club's trade.

Roent Donny’ Hhrook A. Wuchatach

Fragmented distant musings on nature and humanity across eras

A long, garbled passage threads through reflections on history and nature. It wanders between scenes of towns, people, and landscapes, crisscrossing eras and places with partial names and scattered imagery.

Anniversary of the Christian Unity Service at Northcote Church

The Christian Ten Ance Union marks an anniversary service at the Church of Christ. The programme includes speakers Mr Owning and Mrs Roberta Aluieal with a public ceremony scheduled for Tuesday evening.

Church of Christ Fuse Owning Ad Roberta

Gently garbled local trades and shop notices

Fragmented text lists various trades and apprenticeships including hat making and electric work. Mentions locations Clifton Hill Northcot Argyle and St Rowe St with scattered business references and dates unclear.

Fanily Vieve Slveye Rowe St Clifton Hill GURLS Amart Sian Murray Argyle Pitnty Aine Northcot

Unclear historical notice references Shakay and Usher events

Fragmented OCR gives scattered terms for a public or ceremonial notice. It mentions Usher roles, Shakay, Sunny and Pus Huletays, and a Saturday event. The text remains garbled with no clear dates, places, or actionable details.

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