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Newspaper

Victoria Penshurst Free Press

Location

Penshurst, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 19, 1908

Page

3

Progress Association Meeting Addresses Town Needs

The Progress Association held a meeting at Whe Mrcheriica Hall on Monday evening with small attendance. President McOil presided and the secretary read minutes and the annual report noting three years of existence, a modest balance sheet, and members urged to increase support and funding. Officers were elected, new treasurer and assistant secretary were appointed, and council work was discussed including road repairs and traffic safety at key intersections. The president thanked members and pledged continued effort to aid the town.

Prue Progres Mrcheriica Savor Marely Messra PL. Olle D. Ss 2G Theat A. Withamson BR. Aitken A. MsNidlage Barter D. Greig A. P. Drathere Mc Oil Wabei Tim Bon Sinan George Adame Che Baniela Ion Chailain Williamson Ue Progevan Association FE. L. Oile Vioe Mrssrs McNeilage Aitken Wilt Bouibie Sedeavour McNee Gheswas Noor Dawbhorn Baxter Cruthers Gile Hin Heart Bie Brill Nasiatanos Meare Olle Osrewat Dunkeld Qaramut Chewes McNva Jamnp Thiewen Qhemwas Chem Greig

Ordinary Meeting Notes For Local Association Proceedings

The ordinary meeting discussed correspondence from the Shire council about re laths and the engineer’s report. Members urged public input, promised estimates on earth work roster, and asked the secretary to obtain promised information before the next meeting.

Shire Council Anyineer Osle Greig Eaid a’Beckett Earth Ork Olle A’ Beckett Willismoon Passier Greig O'Callaghan Poller Mesard Cocernes Obrarene Dexter

Penshurst State School Det Comes With The

Local school notice appears to describe Penshurst State School matters with unreadable OCR text. The readable fragments reference school activities and administration but lack clear events or dates.

Fighting in Paro ends with Squires knocked out in eighth

Australian boxer Bill Squires fell to Barar of Ameriet in Paro last week after eight rounds. Squires plans another bout with Baray in Australia then a stronger challenge is expected. Both men travel to Sydney on July 10. Harold Smyrk, ex-Sydney, chosen to represent Great Britain in diving at the England Olympics. A Penshurst federation team tied Hamilton Federale 3-3 in a sloppy ground contest with notable contributions from O Donnell Collina Jefferson and O Leary. No local match last Thursday. next week’s contests resume. Auburn’s football team posted 80 goals 21 behinds against Bar Hill in a state schools petition. Thames Eagland match scheduled between George Towns and a Penshurst trainer awaits. Airly Hope triumphs in Commonwealth Coursing with a £100 prize and gold medal.

Paro Bill ‘Squires Barar Ameriet Squires Baray Australia Sydney Hamilton Federale Isitora Federale Penshurst Aemilton

Penshurst Batter Factory Directors Seek Next Chairman

The Penshurst Batter Factory held a meeting to appoint a chairman for the coming year and consider the feasibility of a move by men of Bowed. The secretary reported an average daily milk and cream intake of 600 units, with cream priced at 1s per lb. Tenders were invited for improvements to the factory.

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Hibernian Ball Draws Crowd From Nearby Towns

The annual Hibernian ball at Mechanics’ Hall drew a large attendance including guests from Hagulion and Dunkeld. About seventy couples danced to music by Arthur Otis and P McGloin with Mrs Tobia and Miss Quigley at the piano. A supper by Mr B. Crosley followed, with W A Kelly and M O’Leary managing duties, as they reflected on the successful event despite rough construction in the hall.

Hagulion Dunkeld Tobia Miea Quigley Olle DL. Smith Miea E. Smith Hamilton W. A. Kelly Hegas M. O'Leary

Rechabite Lodge discusses officers and temperance debate

The Mountibe Albany Rechabite Lodge held a meeting in the Temperance Hall to elect officers for the evening term. Officers named included Chief Bail er J D E Walter Deputy Bail er I G Obven Secretary A W Ward Treasurer D McNee and others. A spirited discussion followed on temperance progress with a vote against total abstinence. next meeting will debate machine broken versus hand broken metal.

Mount Bbe Aly Rages Lodge Baler J. D. E Walter I. G A. W. Ward Bro D. McNee A. Downes Broward le Bale M. Steward J. Day Levit Ingelian Ion Totaliaatar

Remarked Geelong Letter Praises Chamberlain Remedy

A Geelong writer recounts how after using Chamberlain's Coat Remedy for stomach upset and lameness, relief arrived within days and his little child could return to school. He recommends the remedy to friends Pee Feeeke Di and J. Mew in Caraway.

Cromer Percy-street Geelong Lita Rory Ba Croep Tetova Witt Shamberlain Shel Pee Feeeke di J. Mew Caraway

Shipping disaster and railway commission findings

A jumble of OCR errors details a shipwreck near Weik Althe, a railway commission noting a 1900 plan to disband bands, and a man named Semon, 55, reported dead with others injured in a Fort area incident. The fragmentary text mentions Portland Toesday and general chaos surrounding the incident and ensuing investigations.

Maddoornehee Portland Weik Althe Theo Pirin Semon

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Progress Association Penshurst State School Sporting Notes Harold Smyrk Great Britain England Bar Hill Auburn Thames Eag George Towns Harey A. Tohnaton E. Hines Hibernian Weswald Frank Crossley Fruiterer Bell Street Pansuurst Taye Mac Paar Peashurst D. H. Styles D. H. Styles, Martins, Fenshaust J.D.E. Walter Brase and McClure Bell Strret Arsrat Coleraine Penshevest Nosaay Prica Penshurst Shoring Forge K. Hustler Wheelwright Pennshurst Men's & Boys' Clothing Wea W. H. Huggson Robert L. Baxter Alls-Laval Milkieg Machines Eral Commission WeDunal Bram Ret Mortlake Tobin's Yards Harcnett Coopers Sheen Masey- Barra Almlp Life Insurances Sociuty Imperial Card Victoria Tnasrance WILE Pemm ‘Harat Wiabes Buogrsar Norio Alston Windmnitla I. M. Kruger Atock Bell-Sr General News Peekihttiogames Tosmlinarm Emmy Ana D. M.nee Pensburst J. A. Briggs Melton Amazon Swentern Baney Vesti Bell Genia Wainwright's J. A. Briggs Pass Draper T. Madigan General Merchant T. Madigan's Bell and Martin Streets F. W. Savage Batimaten Atrial NEAN
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