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Newspaper
Richmond Guardian
Location
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
4
Showings of winter goods with discounts on coats shirts flannels overalls and working trousers. Large variety of styles and sizes offered with emphasis on value and selection for men and boys.
A rule to administer the intestate estate of several deceased persons has been granted. Creditors next of kin and all others claiming against the estate must send particulars to the Curator of the Estates of Deceased Persons, Melbourne, by June 29, 191%, or be excluded from distribution. Names and roles include George William Scott and others with Melbourne addresses and military service records.
Notice to next of kin and all claimants regarding the intestate estate of Myrtle Tarnes, formerly of 87 Kent Street, Tarnes, Ale abroad, deceased on duty 1816. Claimants must send particulars to the Curator of Estates, 48 Collins Street Melbourne, by July 1, 1918, or be excluded from future distribution of assets. Walter H Motse, Curator.
Richmond columnist defends new factory project as public-spirited redevelopment. He notes existing adjacent factories pattern clothing and whitework, argues workers may come from nearby suburbs, and urges support amid slack trade and high material costs. Signed Richmondite from Burnley Street.
A Richmond ratepayer defends a new Pelaco factory site, disputing an English critic. The letter argues the plant will boost jobs, introduce modern conditions, and elevate local welfare while addressing concerns about rates and central location near rains and transport. The article also notes rifle club events at Port Melbourne with top scorers and a separate report on Richmond Ladies Rifle Club scores.
Richmond Council debated Swan street east between Punt road and the railway bridge after Mr David Duncan complained. The city engineer proposed bluestone paving and tar and sand top dressing as a cheaper, durable option, with cost around £850 versus £2000 for wood blocking. The roadway will be patched now and the report referred to the estimates committee.
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