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Newspaper
Richmond Guardian
Location
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
3
A chaotic OCR fragment from a Melbourne era page notes a snooker hall on Swan Street Richmond now under new management. The jumbled text mentions various names and events, with scattered references to places, people, and vague wagers, reflecting a noisy, era-specific sports and social column.
In a Richmond page of letters and notices, tributes recount the sacrifice of soldiers in France and Gallipoli, naming Captain Rupert Wertheim, Private Wm Carr, and Corporal W. G. Nichols among those honored. The piece notes graves marked for replacement with permanent Australian headstones, confirms personal effects returned, and shares condolences from families and comrades. It also covers local welfare efforts, charity drives, and a Military Medal award for Sergeant J. Parker, alongside obituaries and community memories of Dr. W. H. Burton and other civic figures.
A detailed match report praises Collingwood’s two late goals as the decisive factor in a tight game with Richmond leading at times. Highlights include Hislop as best on ground, Weatherill and Herbert among top players, and Hood’s fearless rover play. The piece notes promising form for Richmond despite the loss and mentions postmatch events and upcoming fixtures.
A long connection with the Richmond Free Dispensary gave him many opportunities of doing a good turn to poorer citizens. He was a good churchman and practical Christian. After retiring he moved to Gardiner East Malvern where he died. His remains were interred in Booron dara Cemetery on Saturday last.
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