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Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 23, 1914

Page

5

Empire Day Observed With School Celebrations

Empire Day festivities spread across Northcote and South Weston schools. At Northcote a gold medal was promised for the best essay on the history of Northcote, past and present, while a large portrait of Victoria was to be unveiled at the Governor’s presentation. Prince of Watch School also marked the day with a guest presentation, and South Hreston School held a patriotic program with flag songs and Commonwealth pledges.

Gehuol Quewn Arvell Giria Ds G. Membrey Milon Iir Denia W. H. Kay Vorminates Guverne Victorham Prince of Watch Inege Auetralia G. Shinkfel Billie Howe Ehmienuat Pevnew Wales

Proclamation Day Celebrations in Northcotn City

The document outlines a city proclamation event with a reception for Governor Arthur Lyulph Stanley and dignitaries. It details a ceremonial procession through the town, songs for schoolchildren, mayoral hosting, and the inauguration of the electric light system by the Mayoress Mrs. Dennis.

Wesdneany Sir Arthur Lyulph Stanley K.c.m.gy Stanley Northcotn Addremien Misony Northe Dennis Donnie

Northcote defeats Northcote in tight East Melbourne baseball clash

Northcote wins a close seven inning game at East Melb over Collingwood 6 to 2. Pitcher Thurson earned the win with 12 strikeouts while Hamilton, Thomson and Hammett provided solid support for a Northcote side led by a strong fielding effort and key home run by Thomson.

Preaton Haw Gillian Hin Mackin Westmoreland Preston Wan Nin Eo. Sykes BP. Howes Martin Umpyred W. Dickens Dod Semmelon Northcote Collingwood Hayes Price Hammett Dilmant Ws Thurson Walker Richardson J. Thomson Hamilton McPhes Pomtan Thomson Eal Price Hyer Smith Hamiton NcPrise Hid

Northcote Fights Hard Against Essendon In Rough AFL Clash

In a hard Derby the Northcote team battled Essendon with 2 goals to Essendon 4 2, at halftime Essendon led 8 4 to 4 5. Northcote showed fight though fell 14 18 to 74 as the latter’s forward line proved stronger.

Essendon Jwarter Hasendon Easendon Northcote Hillett Smith H. Thomas

Donnybrook Course Meet Amid Varied Weather

The rowing club’s second meet began at Donnybrook last Tuesday under varied weather. A large crowd attended and eight heats were completed. Four late entries were received but not all could be accessed, with Henson and Pepperina among notable names.

Coursifig Club Donnybrook Ed Mineting Accesare

Local Advertisers Pledge Varied Goods Across Suburbs

A collage of small notices from Northcote Collingwood Thornbury and surrounding areas promises wares from fancy hinges and suitings to face creams and blankets. Makers and shops like Monars Benefe and Bock Upper Nartheaby and Miss C McTaggart advertise ready delivery and doorstep service.

Busi Thy Starling Onkover Rod South Preston Volumns Conwany Mar Monars Benefe Bock Elu Nartheaby Robert Murat Gla Chapman Wally Forthcote Smith Street Collingwood Msn E. Freebairn Northcote

Northcote to Be Declared City in Proclamation Ceremony

The governor will attend on Wednesday the 27th to proclaim Northcote a city. Citizens are urged to display flags along High Street while the mayor and council inaugurate electric lighting at 5 16 p m in the Town Hall. A separate entrainment event is noted at the Noethiute Cork on Monday in anticipation of the holiday.

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Rate Collector schedule for Enid area public works meeting

The Rate Collector will attend the Shire Office from the Enid 10h on Thursday Friday and Wednesday to receive rates. James Ryan Shire Secretary will oversee council meetings and consider adoption of plans for the construction project. Charlotte Malmgren, teacher, received a special class appointment at Northcote South.

Juan Bam James Ryan Shire Atnold Deas Charlotte Malmgren Weacher Northcote Bouth

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