Drivelings of the Drys Letters Stir Melbourne Feud
A reader rebukes Mr Thompson for challenging the Licensed Victuallers, arguing his view mislabels wowsers and that a temperance conflict should contrast mature, representative men with glib critics. The writer mocks industrial faults and urges civil, well formed debate during Christmas, noting social scenes and public perceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Thompson
Licensed Victuallers’ Association
Thompson
Safe
Posable
Muntin
Vis
Brother Thompson
Melbourne
Thanks to W H Jonua For Summing Up Council Affairs
A reader endorses W H Jonua for his thorough summary of council affairs and condemns public vendettas against officials. The letter praises the new shire secretary and hopes for courteous conduct in municipal bodies. The writer signs as Sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towie Haltar
W. H. Jonua
Harvester Works draughts entrants listed in puzzle notes
The notes from Your Move list entrants for the Harvester Works chess event names include Wat son Craddock Ingram Thomas Butler Clarkson Rutherford Raymond MacSweenie Storriv Bailey Beynon duckson Tibbets Skinner Sullivan Mitchell Fordham Mc Sporran and others expected to enter. Early movers Ingram Crad dock on Monday with Beynon on board two Fordie victorious in sequence on Friday night and other players like A Watson showing keen practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Craddock
Ingram
Thomas
Butler
Clarkson
Rutherford
Raymond
MacSweenie
Storriv
Bailey
Beynon
Duckson
Tibbets
Skinner
Sullivan
Mitchell
Fordham
McSporran
Messrs
Craidock
Fordie
A. Watson
Ban
Armatrong
S.hsw
D.C
Kalgoorlie
King
Braybrook Shire Council meeting notes reveal blank cheque incident
Dr Drayton regrets being induced to sign a blank cheque on salary representations. He says his remarks were softened and asks for a thinner record. Drayton states he was asked to sign two blank cheques for salaries by Mr Davey and admitted doing so, noting it was improper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davey
Rockbank Defeats Werribee After Exciting Game
Rockbank triumphed over Werribee in a high spirited contest, finishing 8.10 to 6.6. Key players included Trethowan, Andrew, Gillespie, and Cowie for Rockbank, with Morris, Condon, and Sterling notable for Werribee as the crowd watched a tightly fought match. Spectators included McGrath, Smith, and Dodd, supporters of Rockbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anirhotis
N Fireus
Col Moleven
Camden
Martis
Werribee
Moore
Erce
Anderson
Rockbank
Caio
Madd
Po Moore
Comben
Davis
Morris
Son
Trethowan
Andrew
C. Gillespie
Cowie
McGeath
Greig
Messrs
McGrath
Smith
Dodd
Keilor
Essendon
Rockbank Football Club
What is Wrong with Mr Jones
A spirited critique targets Mr Jones of Maidstone for his criticism of the Reform Party. It argues the party rides toward a win, contrasts rival factions, and questions leadership, unity, and loyalties within local politics. The writer cites Laborists and Nationalists, asks about council dynamics, and defends cautious party alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jones
Reform Party
Shire
New Party
New Defender
Jones
Drs. McKay
Drayton
Cro- Dempster
Dobson
Greenham
A.L.P
Jean
Cre Poi
Mr. J
Johnny
Jonas and East Parade Unite in River Riding Report
An obscure note references Jonas at dawn and a shift toward new associates tied to Party-Yours. The fragment hints at river riding pursuits and potential political or group alignment changes, with a historical tone suggesting evolving loyalties and local pageant concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas
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Mr. Sones
Donald McLean
South Britianire Tamurance Co. Ltd
Addreap
Graham Strent, Sunshine
Sunshine Timber Yards
Henderson & Graram
Oregon
Sunshine 75
Hampshire Road
Dr. Drayton
H. A. Steers
General Hampshire Road
Sunshine
Hill View
R. J. Widdy
Mr Jones
S. Smart
H. Pengelly
Longmore
McIntyre Road
Albion
Hewt
William Brocket
Collins
Melbourns
Central
Sykon Chambers
Nicholson
Footscray
Telephone
Footecray
Dally
Wheelwright & Blacksmith
P. M. Feeney Ticioen
Reveal
Aare A Eae
W. G. Thomas
G. A. Britnell Estate Agent
Sunshine 103
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co
Hoyal Insurance Co
T. E. Robinson
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