Rev Fletcher Defended St Mark's Ball Draws Big Attendance
The fifth annual St. Mark's ball was held in Shire Hall on Thursday evening August 11 with high attendance and a grand display. Wham's Band played while Rev L J Harwood and many guests appeared in elaborate dress. organizers G Reynolds and C Gross praised the event which should boost church funds by about £40.
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St. Mark's
Shire Hall
Wham
L. J
Harwood
Vic. McKay
H. O. White
M.L.A
White
J. L. Scott
K. McDonald
W. R. Dempster
R. Barnett
J. Ivory
B. Challen
G. Reynolds
Ilaas
Raymond Robinson
Pritchard
Kinnersley
McNamara
Shea
McIntosh
Geelong
Choss
Church Dance Controversy Sparks Letter Exchange
A reader objects to a church property dance event calling it a worldly amusement and defends Rev. Fletcher while urging adherence to conviction and faith. Another letter defends Dr. Geo Pennell against local political pressure, arguing he should not be pressed into office beyond his term.
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Presbyterian Church
Rev. Fletcher
J. H. Taylor
Advocate
Pennell
Shire of
Braybrook
Dr. Tilburn
Glendenning
Dr. Pennell
Geo. Pennell
Ballarat Road
Churchman lauds Rev Fletcher courage of convictions
A Churchman letter argues the church should not compete with amusements. It praises Rev Fletcher for prioritizing spiritual duties over dances and social events, asserting his stance keeps the church's message first and foremost.
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Fletcher
Laws Nazarene
Undecided Action Amid Local Political Exchange
A letter questions the stance of Southern riding representatives in the upcoming Presidential election. It accuses some men of double standards in ethics, notes Dr Pridham's support for workers, and critiques Dr Pennell's repeated tenure. The writer wonders how employer and wage councillors will vote.
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Dr. Pennell
Pennell
Ratnraven
Local Residents Question Shire Presidency
Residents question why the Shire President must live outside the district. Dr Pennell of Brighton Dr Pridham of Ascot Vale and Dr Glendenning of Footscray are cited as examples. The Advocate editor notes these are opinions not necessarily those of the paper.
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Pennell
Brighton
Pridham
Ascot Vale
Glendenning
Footscray
Advocate
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