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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1916
Page
3
A chaotic report describes a major gathering in BULLENGAROOK with many attendees and speakers. The piece highlights prominent locals like McThomnv e, McLennan, Miss Cas les Mire Mreadows, and others, praising the musicians and refreshments while noting a lively, crowded hall and youthful performances.
The article reports on the remodeling of the local school building, now nearing completion with shipshape interiors. It describes new Tasmanian window features, a west entrance, north side vents, fresh wash-peg installations, a perch for birds, and the old pillar repurposed as a storeroom. Easter occupancy is anticipated. It also notes heavy rainfall recently and mentions local farming updates including Mr J McPherson’s dairy and Mr BR Porter’s lost bull.
Mr Arthur Chenu head teacher at Campbellfield State school reports his son Edward promoted to Lieutenant in the Sth Battalion after serving at Gallipoli following early service in detatchments. Other sons Frederick and Frank also served. details include Lt Col R A Crouch returning to Melbourne and local civic ties. The notice cites a memorial for Private A Murdock and records a local court fine for John Wallin at Bacchus Marsh Court.
The Country Roads Board will not cover wola on pre gazettal main roads and will fund carting spreading and rolling only. The council seeks bridge renewals and maintenance while water frontage disputes lead to a site visit. Donations to medical ambulances are requested as council discusses conscription and political questions. The secretary reports road works, costs and tenders across lanes and spalls, with several motions approving or inviting bids and noting finance figures.
A Bacchus March Red Cross fund note records a ladies meeting at Shire Hall on Wednesday the 12th at 3 pm. It lists instalments, donors, goods donated by Mrs T A Pearce and others, and letters of thanks from Miz Dorothy Manly, Harley Cowan, and Gunner Maurie Lalor for socks and gifts, with a plea for condensed milk.
The Rowsley Red Cross notes donations and purchases including jars jelly crystals and books, pairs of socks and slippers, cushions and tea cloths, and monthly instalments from several donors. Proceeds total £1 with 100 Lady Mayors credited. various named contributors listed with small gift counts.
The Hon. Sec. acknowledges a donation totaling £10,151 from Younh Mens' Club per Mr. T Burton. This final gift brings the year's total to £17 1s. The society notes a revived balance sheet showing the credit balance.
Three rinks from Sunshine travel to Bacchus Marsh for a Monday match with No 2 rink W Horder C E Powell P F Emmett M Butterfield. No 3 rink J K Brown J Mac Farland A G Crisp HG Campbell, No 4 rink F B Manning J G Wolk J A Johns W D Hogan. Ladies plan afternoon play and a busy tournament schedule follows with finals and draws and prizes donated by local members.
Targets available this week at 00 and 100 yards for a monthly shoot with the President's trophy. South and Port Melbourne Thistle Rise Chub visit Bacchus Marsh for Easter Saturday match. A general meeting of Bacchus Marsh Ride Club is planned for Tuesday evening to arrange for the Easter Saturday event. Last Saturday a match at the reeecourse range Bacchus Marsh yielded a home win by 28 points, totals 676 to 648, with seven shots at 500 and 600 yards, four per side, 12 to count. Shooting overall described as poor with only three of 28 reaching 100.
A party returning from the Ballan races collided with a roadside bank on Deep Creek hill four miles from Bacchus Marsh in darkness. The car overturned, occupants were thrown out, several injured though details are unclear. The incident occurred while returning to Melbourne in a separate vehicle.
Transcribed OCR fragment lists names including Frank J. Jones and Richard Kame among occupants and workers of Williams' Motor Co Melbourne. Mentions Little Bourke Street and several individuals tied to a river of car incident. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
At the Melton Branch meeting of the A W N L the Lady Mayoress fund raised £5 5 0 and donors were listed. The fund remains open during the war with donations welcomed. A soil evening is set for Wednesday 26 inst at the Mechanics hall Melton with speakers from both Leagues. Refreshments and free admission, collection for expenses.
On a pleasant Wednesday at Melton Gun Club a large crowd watched the main event for the Club trophy. C Wills and A Shebler led the leg-in shoot with Shebler seizing the victory after Pigott failed on the sixth round. 13 sweepstakes were contested, with winners including Manning Pigott Rowsley Olive Jongeblood Ariel and Shobler. Next meet on Wednesday May first offers a new trophy.
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