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Newspaper
Richmond Guardian
Location
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
2
Margaretta Calvert aged 11 months died at Brighton Street Richmond. Private interment May 18. Also expresses thanks from the Wilson family for sympathy after their son and brother was killed in action at 178 Stewelt Street Burnley.
Mr Hy Durcan’s term as Hawthorn Tramway Trust chairman expires June 4. At a recent meeting the trust unanimously decided to again nominate Mr Quredu for the position. Dr Monty Wood praised his leadership at Hawthorn Council, noting the trust’s high ability and happy partnership. The Burnley School bazaar at Swan Street Drill Hall raised over £100 for the Red Cross, with two small personal donations and many small coins.
In a rain soaked Port Melbourne return, Chaplain-Captain Guy Lamble was welcomed by St Stephen's parishioners and his family. The gathering highlighted his nineteen months with troops, his wife’s stoic support, and the church’s promise of continued aid to returned soldiers. Messages from clergy and parish leaders praised his service and urged ongoing care for veterans. Lamble announced plans for a Sydney honeymoon with his wife soon after the celebratory reception.
A new vicar will be inducted at Burnley church next Friday evening May 1 at 8 o clock. The ceremony will honor the Reverend R. Fenwick Brown for the parish as part of the Burnley installation. The same week a sermon will be preached at St Bartholomew's Burnley with Captain Gates delivering the farewell and reflection.
In the 11th round of the shield competition, teams PAPS Robin Hood LOR LOOP BLAC.B'S ANA and others posted scores such as 247 for PAPS with Miller 49 and Lowe 48, 246 for Robin Hood with Cottrel 6 and Taylor 5, and 285 to 295 for others led by Berl 48 Wood 48 Ryan 48 Quin 44. Aggregates show Robin Hood 2561, PAS 2661, LOR 2658, LOOP 2681, BLACK B'S 2596, ANA 757.
Balmain led 3 0 at half time and 0 1 in the final score against Caulfield District with Ivo Morgan and Gogey Shannon among the standout players. W O'Brien and Blakey impressed on the wings, captain Webster performed well, and Richmond Juniors announce a match at Victoria Park today with a dance at Australian Hall on May 29.
Campbell & Co advertises winter clothing bargains with overcoats, wool tweed coats, rataproof outfits, flannel and cotton goods, sweaters, shirts, and accessories. It promotes old values at reduced prices, including men and boys garments, with mentions of stock clearance and new trims.
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