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Newspaper
Preston Leader
Location
Preston, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
3
A garbled text fragment presents a 19th or early 20th century political discussion urging citizens to vote on a public question. It references a monarchy, the King, abstention, and state leadership, with mentions of charity, industry, and public welfare, though the exact issue remains unclear due to OCR errors. The piece underscores civic engagement and government guidance amid wartime or national concerns.
A lively Northcote and Preston Scottish Society event opened with Johny Siedownm and the Seng Nhe Sake, featuring tunes like The Geavel Grow Cold and Oh, The Wild Wind. The night showcased performances by Mies Teuby, Shay, and ALY Lian McPhvrson, with strong support from The Langs O Balluehimgla and local piper talents, concluding on a festive note amid cheers for future gatherings.
Partial readable items note baseball results from last Saturday and mentions of players Hogg Bailey Nillings Brown Tolon Crawley Gibaud Haven McPhon Northgale and Hye MC. Also listed are venue details at Albert jeroutnd St Kiln road and a theatre lineup including Northaore theatre upcoming shows Cabin and Peppermint Guru with a Pirated Conan reference.
A chaotic OCR page outlines multiple church events at Preston Methodist and nearby churches. Rev. A Jeffreys leads a patriotic service with a sermon on duty and temperance, amid evening and afternoon sessions. Further notes mention Presbyterian and other congregations hosting sermons, with references to local speakers and community gatherings.
A noisy festival notes the Northcote Baptist Sunday School anniversary with commemorative lectures and a program of hymns and demonstrations. Speakers address mission themes and wartime unity while scholars perform and a crowd applauds.
A historical notice lists donations and participants for a Preston area Red Cross fundraising event at a local hall. Names include Burtioth, Simon, Smith, Garmeny Silo, Miss Coyne, and others with items such as linens, pillows, towels, and pillow slips. Meeting scheduled for Monday, the 2th of May.
A fragmented ad text claims advertising in Leader enlarges business, rescues failing ventures, preserves strong firms, and supports steady growth. The piece urges continued effort and persistent marketing to succeed.
A drawn football match between Northcote and Brighton produced tense moments and shifting leads. Fans praised defensive efforts, with Northcote’s late pressure nearly sealing a win as Brighton countered, the crowd buzzing over a closely fought contest at the home ground.
The drawing of Mise Laird’s oyta hvoy will take place on Thursday at committee rooms town Vat Nard Noo little gift Alhuses Thelma Ban will attend with Geifiths. Children’s bazaar Lovtiorvosy of Lurnao y Al An Croxton. Funds raised for Belgian relief. Tickets £1 4s with weekly instalments planned. Total target £208.
The Thornbury and Brositon contest for the shield in the boy’s competition was laid off at Northente. Phang led the final, with Prowton and Dendy delivering strong plays for their sides. The match ended 104 to 00 with Thornbury securing the shield, Masson scoring 35 for his team and Havey 28 for Brokton.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions poultry manure, a boat named Mani, and various garbled proper nouns. It lacks coherent events, dates, or clear identities beyond scattered names and placeholders.
A damaged OCR record from a local church event details a concert at Senders Grove Methodist Church. Performers include Messrs Hackley and Wilson with piano accompaniment by Miss Harlee and soloists such as Miss Jollysyns and Ruchita. The program culminates with the Nations’ Anthem.
The Thornbury Theatre announces spring week programs with a mixed schedule. Featured films include a national star production and a wartime morale piece while the weekly “On the Waspath” presentation and “The Me Bounders” story appear among other selections. Next week also highlights a German subject from England and naval topics.
An OCR damaged report describes a Wednesday event with attendees Gregory M Gi, Bryan Poe, DD, and mentions a formal reception. Items listed include a variety of local names and groups, with references to a hall, a store, and a “No License” line. The account ends noting an enjoyable evening in a garden.
On the 13th the PAVE Girls Friendly Society held its weekly meeting at the Fealdonda of the president AM Pizney. The program featured a talk by Hon. Mime Cook on Word their meaning and answer, described as interesting and instructive. Donations and planning discussions followed.
Northcote A N A Mo Ed Burflald chaired Thursday Mugash meeting. Attendees counted numbers for the shaun lt svar and noted a focus on candidates. A Jitsu display by Nawal and Bill Theusta regented. F Brown and Mr Rooveny spoke on surgical condured by the brinch. Next meeting is in May with deliverers taking places.
Rutrouch leads as noon hour dance contest winner, defeating rivals in a tight finish. Realdance ANTEL ny Lady-Untorished show strong fields, with the new champion earning acclaim from organizers and spectators.
An upcoming event is advertised detailing a Tuesday May 25 gathering at Atturpan Town with items about Mombier's Friends and a reunion. Speakers listed includeies Jones and a Ms Htnggey with other names, venue and price noted.
Notice from Shire of Preston and Shire of Eping Norving to ratepayers about enrollment on the municipal rolls. It specifies deadlines in June 1916 for rate payments and property roll updates, and directs owners to bring rate notices when paying rates. Officials Arnold Dean and James Ryan oversee the notices.
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