Public railway line extension bids stir regional power plays
A Geelong to Darley to Kyneton rail proposal draws business leaders, farmers, and politicians into a clash over port access, irrigation support, and regional growth. The Darley firebrick plant, Beschas Marsh trades, and coal and firewood haulage hinge on timely service, with deputations pressed on extending from the current station through to Corio Quay and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Billson
A. A. Billaon
Victoria
Kyneton
Russell Clarke
M.L C
Embling
Geelong
W. A. M.farlane
J.P
Mitchell
Naylor
T. Cain
Baeehus Marsh
Lerdorderg Park
Corio Quay
David Mitchell
Beschas Marsh
Darley
Australis
Melbourne
Bacchos Marsh
Hs Whole Achame
Btase
C. L. T. Alkemads
Coimadai
Bacchus Marsh Station Site Deed Traced to 1824 Claim
In 1924 the deed for the Bacchus Marsh township railway station site was signed by King William IV and the land has lay unused awaiting use. The land came to Captain Bacchus by uncertain means, with the Church of England Trustees later receiving it, preserved, as claimed, for the Salvation of sociological interests in the realm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Township
William IV
Captain Bacchus
Church of England
Bacchus
Bacchus Marsh Rail Line Proposal Prompts Cabinet Review
Amid talk of a rail link from Bacchus Marsh to Corio Quay and Kyneton, supporters press for public opinion and cabinet consideration. Key figures include J Argyle M.L.A., W Grant Morton, Brown, and P Alkernade, with notes on Osars Paverial and T Usain, EP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Argyle
M.lia
Kyneton
Corio Quay
Bilson
Bacebuasa
Tacebus Marsh
Melbourne
Ora
W. Grant Morton
Brown
P. Alkernade
Melme
Bacchus Marsh
Darley
Osars
T. Usain
U. S
Golf match results force replay after many unplayed games
H Lt Bimon a team beat W Pattarecao s team by one ace. Numerous matches end 0-0 or 9-5 while others 2-3 or 13. The A and C teams will replay the entire match next Wednesday at 2 p.m. Any player can play earlier. winners face H L Simon s team for great place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mian Boott
Miss Horder
Misa M’farlane
Mies M.A. Robertson
Miss Connor
Miss Prentice
Miss I. Robertson
I. Simon
Miss Flynn
C. Teame
Pau
H. L. Simon
Grats
Billiard match at Bacchus Marsh club room Monday evening
A.W.A. Club Bacchus Marsh announces a billiard match between Rowsley and an opponent to be played in the Bacchus Marsh club room on Monday evening, with play to commence at 7.0 sharp. The notice lists many coming events and auctions in Bacchus Marsh and surrounding towns with dates in August and September 1912
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowsley
Bacchus Marsh
Tihinet
Myrmong Club Trophy Won by Young Member Myers
FroM OUR OWN CORRERFONDENT Smoorme for Mesera Palmer Broa trophy a handsome silver sugar box has been concluded and the winner turned up in Mr Thomas Myers a young new member of the club. Score 73 with a 23 handicap from a possible 60. Conditions at 200 and 300 yards were sight shore. Handicapping done locally satisfied. The winter has delayed ploughing with many fields still sowing or fallow. Grass is plentiful but stock thrive poorly due to cold weather. Mr John Dugdale bought the Clydesdale stallion Kelms Pride to stand with Lord Norton and Laird o the Vale at Lill Farm Pentland Hills. Bred by William Newton Trentham sired by Kelms Scott from a Sir William mare. Highest price for such a breed in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
John Dugdale
Kelm
Pride
Lord Northcnte
Laird O' the Vale
Ose Lill
Pentland Hills
Mr. Dugdale
New Purchase
William Newton
Trentham
Scott
Blackwood nuptials fit for local mining era vivid tale
Edith Hill of Simmons Reef wed Bert Byrne of Blackwood in a July ceremony at the bride’s home. Rankin officiated while Ollie Hill served as bridesmaid and Charlie Hill as best man. A large reception followed with gifts noted. the couple will reside in Trenth am as mining activity swells nearby with new companies and road works planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Ollie Hill
Charlie Hill
Pedlar's Fair at Bacchus Marsh Mechanics Institute
Pedlar's Fair Topar Barurpay to replace the Church of England annual event after Trinit Sunday. Aiming to raise funds for a new fence at the Rectory and repairs to church roofs. Managed by a committee of ladies and gentlemen. Held at 3 to 11 p.m. with a bazaar style stalls setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Bsocial
Toolarn Vale
United Church Service
Coimadni
A.N.A. Consort
Melton
Myrmong
C.D. Strong
Exford Hall
Presbyterian Church
Mechanics’ Institute
Church of England
Alosa
Methodist Church Social at Bacchus Manse
A Melbourne area Methodist Church held a social to celebrate a forward movement, with a well attended program of hymns, readings, songs, and a new hymnal gift to Mrs Patterson. The event featured a coffee supper, a fine musical program, and notes on local improvements including a new iron fence and footpath work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Painter
St. Paul's Cathedral
Patterson
W. E. Armstrong
Martha and
Mary
Melton
H. M. Hodgson
Walkeden
T. H. Peares
T. H. Pearce
Walkedon Ma
Life
Hilton
Holy City
Misa Hollis
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Australia
Augustine Birrell
Bond Mtr
Fra Magazine
Nee Fork
Elis T Powell Leh
Joseph
Pharoah
Jeahin
Swinburne
John Savideon
Emerson
Walter Murdock
Sir Almworth Wright
M.D
F.R.S
A. Combes
Shont Kyneton
Interasia
Murray
N.8
S.W
Bullingstook
Bacchua Marsh
Balliang
Ballan
Ripley
Hanpork
J.A. Johns & Co
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Max
Maz
Jin Shade
Rainfell
LGA Inghans
A.W.A. Club
L. A. Faresaiax & Co
Lerderderg Park
M'Paar Baos. & Co
Melton Sale
Mears. L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Andrew Beaty
Battlefork
Inez
J. B. Wood
M.call
Magis
Aper
Misholas Soyer
Sonteinin Song
Nake
T.myera
J. Nolan
Leslie Myers
A. Creanwell
R. Wade
G. Robertson
H. Tidgett
W. Smith T. Moran
O. Robertson iv
J. Moran
D. Thames
J. O'Shea
W. Hooton
T. Heagne
W. Robertson Ig
M. O'Connor
A. Greer
G. Nolan R
Ealing
Blakeville
Golden Hope
Ballarat
W Quant Moron
Hagghug Maresh
Epwards & Co
Warribee
Corio Shire
H. G. Oliver
Byron
M‘cane
Vale
Donald Lamond
Anakie
Lovely Banks
Echo Road
Blair's Hill
Wordi Youang
Wes See
Corio
Barurpay
Methodist Church
Bacchus Manse
New Zealand
Winslow
Simon Brothers
Grant Street
Pearce Bros
Coronation
T. R. Taveor
Bucchus Marsh
Main Street
Lane & Co. “Tailors OF Taste
Elizabeth Street
General Supply Stores
Grant &Street
Seria
Tis
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