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Newspaper
Sandringham News
Location
Sandringham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
4
The Wor ough Council discussed whether to keep the baths open or demolish them. The majority favored spending up to £100 to improve safety and visibility, while the minority urged maintaining the baths for the season.
A muddled account describes bowling club practices on scoring etiquette and referee conduct, noting bowler gestures for two and ties, restrictions on speaking and touching bowls, and the scorer’s role. It lists regional match results from Brighton, Mentone, and Elsterwick districts with varying outcomes and a reminder to send weekly notices from club secretaries.
Cr Ferdinando moved to rescind the demolition of the baths and lodged a notice of motion while Cr Hartaman suggested carrying on. A division split vote saw Ferdinando and warrants against three others. A petition from about fifty ratepayers asked a public meeting, which the Mayor indicated would be held later in January.
The Hampton Life Saving Club opened the season with a well attended event on the sands and in the water. Surfers from Sandringham and St. Kilda joined the Hampton members who demonstrated strong skills. The program, led by instructor Mr C. T. Slowhall, received compliments and public support. The chair, Crt Champion, presided as funds totaling ES including £1 from Mrs Naylor (Houspton) were handed to the treasurer of the O'Mara Fund.
Fragmented OCR passage discusses improvements in poultries and breeding, referencing units, buyers, and quality concerns. Mentions Powell and Aus as potential sources, with emphasis on vigor and parentage thought to influence outcomes. Terminology is garbled, yielding an obscure, non-cohesive summary.
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