Chalmer's Bootery Society Meeting Report
Members of the above society gathered at the lodge room amid boisterous weather. Seven new members were initiated and five proposals passed. The evening featured dancing, a mandoline performance, euchre prizes, music, and remarks on Oddfellows principles.
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Bro. Moon
Footscray
Sydney
Commonwealth
Bro. Coulter
Sister Taylor
Bro
A. Downing
Sister Badman
F. Stevens
Lodge
R. White
Bro. R. M'Pherson
M.C
Boxthorn Hedge Offends Reader Calls for Removal
A reader urges action over a boxthorn hedge on Benjamin Street that extends four feet over the footpath causing injuries and clothing damage. The writer asks the inspector to notify the owner and compel removal to curb a long standing nuisance.
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Sunshine Advo
Benjamin Street
Near Earth Mars Approach Spurs City Election Measures
As Mars will pass unusually close to Earth in August, officials announce special steps to ensure the municipal elections are not overshadowed by astronomical interest. Authorities urge calm and focus on voting dates and procedures.
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Mars
Earth
Footscray Bus Service Proves Durable Beyond Ramway Strike
The article recalls Footscray’s early motor bus experiments, their failures due to unwieldy vehicles, and notes improved transport tech. It argues public transport adoption will reshape road construction, calling for reinforced concrete foundations and bitumen roads to support faster mobility and new tram-line use.
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Ramway
Han
Footscray Motor Bus
Avrvice
Thorley
Moving Picture Movement
Footscray
Yarraville
Minl
Victoria
Winter Egg Production For Small Poultry Keeping
Poultry Notes explains practical methods for winter egg production. It covers housing options from intensive to semi intensive, the need for dry litter and an airy covered area, and the dangers of mud runs. It also advises ring marking hens, selecting early layers for breeding, and handling late moulters with better housing and social care.
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Chalmer’s Bootery
U.0.c.f
Albion Lodge
T. E. Robinson
Eidoz
Sunshine Advocate
Hampshire Road
Sunshine
Penrose’s
Tony Sil
Harvard
Bie
Castille
Barkly Street
Loutscray
Chalmers
Henry
Eigen
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