Bacchus Marsh A N A Sports Day Draws Crowd and Prizes
The Bacchus Marsh AN A Sports Day attracted a strong crowd with £42 at the gates. The procession led by J. Reddrop and Lord Kitchener featured fancy costumes, including the drought themed “Starved out” exhibit. Events in the showgrounds included horse races, foot races, cycle events, woodchop, and a despatch race with prizes and multiple classes. Officials and volunteers performed well, while the day noted dusty grounds and some falls but overall lively competition and sturdy organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Mgndsy
J. Reddrop
Lord Kitchener
Mornieg
Sain
W. R. Vigor
JJ. McBride
W. Grant
W. Willams
T. Shortill
D. Dickie
W. P. Robertson
H. G. Campbell
W Gmat
A. G. Crisp
J. A. Johns
A. B. O'Ham
J. Gaseard
J. Wills
R. H. Dugdale
W. B. Ryan
Wm. Williams
P. F. Emmett
Geo
PF. Ramey
KR. Burbidge
R. G. Lyle
D. McDonald
P. J. Vallence
J. P. Late J
Cameron
G. Morris
J McPherson
Jno. Wittick
H G Campbell
W. Grant Morton
Wm Watson
C. Lo Crisp
J. Mellride
J. A. Morton
H. L. Simon
W. P. Grant
F. Ent P
A. McFarlane
BR. H. Dugdale
R G. Lyle
R. Burbidge
H. E. Connor
P. J. Maloney
Woodehop
F. Caspar
R. Fapy
Woodebop
T. Bence
J. F. Hassan
A. T. Oliver
J. Red
T. B. Ryan
de. F. J. Nance
Concert skimps on programme leave audience disappointed
A Baerhua Marsh audience endured a late start and long intervals as the program failed to rise to expectations on Monday evening. Top acts included tenor Gerald Fitzmaurice and Stewart with Lorraine on banjos and 20th century violins, plus Mabel Mattingley singing and May Griffiths accompanying on piano and Irish harp. Waltona closed with sketches and a final National anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baerhua Marsh
Gerald Fitzmaurice
Stewart and
Lorraine
Mabel Mattingley
May Griffiths
Waltona
Parta
Talon
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted for Colds
An advertisement urges prompt use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy at first cold symptoms to prevent inflammation and claims a few doses end the cold. It recommends keeping the remedy at home for families with children and lists W Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh and A Comben Co Werribee as sellers.
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Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben
J Brockie Visits Bacchus Marsh for Thursday Dental Sessions
Dr J Brockie records with the Dental Board of Victoria visiting Bacchus Marsh. He may be consulted at Morrima House Grant Street every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with other times by appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dental Board of Victoria
Bacchus Marsh
Morrima House
Grant St
Sp.m
Soldiers Letters From Egypt Describe Cairo Citadel Visit
A correspondent recounts a trip to Cairo in late February including the citadel and mosques. They detail costs for tram and car transport, note marble courtyards alabaster interiors and immense minarets, and mention the Sultan Hassan and Menna pyramid stones. The writer hopes photos prove informative and plans another museum visit when time allows.
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Egypt
Sgurry
Cairo
Garry
Citadel
Sultan Hassan
Mena Pyramid
Napoleon
Melbourne Art Union prize draw open to public
The 59th Melbourne Eight Hours Day Art Union offers 100 prizes valued at £1,000 with first prize an oil painting worth £500. The event, a major charity fete, is on April 26 at Exhibition Buildings and will be drawn May 18 in public with ticket sales through local agents.
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Melbourne
Eight Hours Art Union
ART Union
Fight Hours Art Union
Spm
Imhe
Boo
P.O
Let well alone in a wary talk on travel temptation
A narrator argues holidays tempt character and urge people to stay home rather than seek distant trips. He cites quarrels, fatigue, and restlessness from travel, urging restraint to avoid spoiling family harmony and daily labor. The piece questions travel’s perils and favors staying put.
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Vetercar
Theo
Jackpool
Wembley Park
Baton Coast
Max Muller's Modesty Story Reveals Sanskrit Gap
A fragmented reminiscence about Professor Max Muller shows his humility as he recalls a moments when he claimed to know his brother language yet faced a student who spoke Sanskrit with pride. The tale highlights the gap between spoken and written Sanskrit and Muller's own humility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat Muller
Provesor Max
Max
Peony Wise and Pound Foolish Proverb in Medical Note
The article discusses the proverb about saving time and its broader application to health. It argues that excessive frugality with time harms rest and recovery, noting that brief breaks improve digestion and mental clarity. It warns against forcing fatigue through prolonged work and cites the scientist’s cautionary view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony
Fragmented OCR note from MT page about Renee Tamsica
A damaged OCR fragment references Renee Tamsica during the day with unclear details and names. It mentions a person named Shea and phrases like Saat Sel and Ham Te but lacks coherent context or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Itzrenee Tamsica
Beating Them All In Silent Rumor and Headlines
A fragmented wartime note hints at Chamberlain’s stance and political shifts. Mentions W Grast, A Gane Bas t & Ge, and a decisive sold-by date that remains unclear amid scattered references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grast Dies Mach
A. Gane Bast & Ge
Melbourne Mail Office Hours And Regional Postal Times
The notice lists Melbourne postal hours for private boxes and services. It shows opening and closing times for mail, telegraph, and telephone operations, with schedule details for Melbourne Ballarat Ballan Melton Myrniong Balliang and Rowville. It includes daily mail cutoffs and special Saturday noon close, plus listed postmaster G. M. Creagh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ballarat
Ballan
Melton
Balliang
Rowaloy
G. M. Creagh
Shire of Ballan Notice on Rate Interest Charge
Notice under Local Government provisions sets interest at four percent per year on all unpaid rates after a specified date. Interest accrues from when the levy was due until recovery. Signed by John V. Porter, stated as city official and bank reference noted. The document includes garbled but indicates local governance and financial terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
John V. Porter
Ville
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Charseler
F. Ramsey
Hussar
W Orford
Irish Lancer
Laws
Ancient Order of Shepherds
J. A Connor
John Bull
H. Davis
Storkman
Dresard
W. Crouch
D. Denholm
Burbidge
Henderson
J. Pike
A. Slack
Lee
W. Hickey
Moat
Fiat
Jenkins Family
F. Smith & Co
Travellers
Mitchelson, Ford & Co
Darktown Fire Brigade
D. Manly
BR. Alkomade
Max. Hodgeon
T. Morton
G. Dickie
M. Moffatt
N. Moffatt
A. Bennett
Johns
Mrs. Lowe
Misses Lowe
J. Aldridge
Llyde
Hiseas
Servail Hoat
J. Vallence
Layds
J. BR. Bennett
Tyds
Wees
Finn
A. BR. McDonald
J. Rbennett
H. Densley
W.T. Phillips
Baca
Joe Campbell
Tom Bence
Bacchus Marsh Branch
A.N.A
J. R. Beanet
Sor
J. Wittick
A. Peirboat
Syds
H. Burbidge
C. Dickie
Myds
RB. J. Edwards
Reo
Lyle
E. Coe
Wade
Tine
W. Densley
Watson
W. Connell
Woodchop
W. T. Phillips
J. W. Parker
Heal—F. King
Gyds
A. BR
McDonald
A. Lave
FR. Manning
RH. Watson
T. Conmell
J. Brockie
Equitable Building
Colling Street
Oy Breeck
Hell
Cere
Wes
Wall Worth
Caeey Motor Co
FORD
Precision Motor Cycles
Simon Bros., Citics
Les
Finiah
Cat
Sicaly
E.moss
People’s Tailor
Grant Si
Bocchus
Expess
Mona
Ee Mew Moon
Max Muller
Ile
Jy Grafton Avi Aa
Si Chareles
Clements Tony
Tonio
Peutanis
Selonio
W. F. Harris
Campanone
Gratin
Willy Oie
Real
Clements Town
Tralia
New Zealin
Bacchus Marsit
API
Yan
Paw! Pos 3
Jimates Ie
Shire OF
Biccues
the Barings Bank
Bootmakes
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