Memorial Stone Laid for Baptist Church in Collins Street
The memorial stone for a new Baptist church on Collins Street was laid by Rev Samuel Chapman with ceremony and prayers. Offerings totalled 28 10s and leaders praised the project and its future gospel work. An evening sermon at Mechanics Institute featured Rev Samuel Chapman, stressing faith and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Chapmaon
Collins Etreat Seal Church
8. Chapo
J. G. Pearce
Samuel Chapman
Ray
T. Staughton
Sauael Chipman
J. Gibbins
C.F. Wheatland
Chapman Eaid
Bulwer
Pliny
Athers
Close Christian Fellowship
Ifo
Dearie
Christ
J. A. Stuart
Caechus Marsh
Jesus Christ
Weebien
Gibbins
Samuel Chaptan
Machanics’ Institute
Samuel Chapoum
Chipovan
Drummond
Chapman
Jeans
Judas
Pla
Rifle Match Scores Between A and K Companies
A Rifle match was fired at the local battalion grounds on Saturday last between representatives of A Company and K Company of Mounted Rifles. The following were the scores as Cox recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Company
K Company
Mounted Rifles
Cox
Egerton Triumphs Over Bacchus Marsh At Maddingley Park
Football match at Maddingley Park saw Egerton defeat Bacchus Marsh with a merit win as the visitors fielded a shorter side. Egerton was captained by Danny while Bacchus Marsh’s captain was J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aararen
Maddingley Park
Bacchus Marsh
Egerton
Lordly
Danny
Lebot
Influenza cure tale from Sydney uses Bile Beans claim
A Sydney gentleman, Mr. A. B. Selwyn of Marickville No. Emily Street, recounts a rapid influenza cure credited to Bile Beans for Biliousness and indigestion. He says the remedy ended his influenza symptoms and other ailments quickly, urging others to try the product at 1s 4d per box via Pitt Street Sydney and Melbourne agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Selwyn
Emily Street
Marrickville
Mr. Selwyn
Houau
Chia
Pitt Street
Sydney
Tompsitt & Co
Flinders Etreat
Melbourne
Deer Park Powder Factory Tragedy Claims Local Secretary
Melton reports from our own correspondent that John W. Shawmessy, secretary of the Cricket Club and football team member at Deer Park, was killed in a powder factory explosion on Monday afternoon. A separate incident left a boy named Jobo Parker with a severe foot injury. Dr Vance treated the wound. The deceased’s friends remember him as a math enthusiast and respected local figure. The explosion drew many witnesses and the scene is described as chaotic with reports of a loud blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Bath
Bill
Pike
Woorribea Bridge
Ballan
Portman
Moe
Demk
AL. Shannon's
Surat Cotter
South
Balan
John W
Jobo Parker
Vance
Blackwood Farewell Social at Mechanic Hall
A Friday farewell social was held in Blackwood Mechanics Hall for Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan of Warragal. The Wesleyan church has shown notable activity since moving to Tod Hill, with a social nearing a broad display of goodwill and community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tristitute
Lha Wesleyan Mission Sunday School Union
Tannex Burkla
Trentham
North Blackwood
W. J. Tones
Tones Barkle
Tachogen
O. H. Derrick
Hosking Nans
Terrill
A. Vroland
Mr. Guest
Rowad
D. A. Derrighk
Victoria
Tasmania
Yandoit
Meshe Derrill
Dnet
Army
Navy
Messrs
Bawilen Wud Hosking
Quartette
Bao
Lito Sen
Mr. Harkin
Wade
Blackwood
Einm
James Barkin
Burda Risine
Tin
W. Gribble
Mr. Bawden
W. K. Jones
R. Buehanan
J.P
Laburn
Church of England
Atl Saints Church
Clockwood
Slasswood Mechanics' Tastitatu
Buchanan
Duielior
Tod Hill
Farming prospects in Columda area amid rains and drought
The district reports rich rains filling water holes and improving crops though drought pain lingers. Antimony seam found at the garden quarry. a new worker hired. a big wind storm last week damaged three tons. Churches plan services in the interim while a brick villa is built. The factory remains closed awaiting supplies to reopen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowese
Ita
Hoge
Ming Cneda Alkermda Bros
reminiscences from Korobell district begin series
Old Times notes begin with Danis Ryan J P announcing a series of reminiscences about early district days. Galway event Putay Deliver, noted as a top scholar, is praised in a playful school scene. A geography lesson prompts the question who discovered morien with a joking answer about Datay Dolivee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danis Ryan
J.P
Korobell
Putay
Baseloal
Galway
Siley
Telephone Office Nears Occupation at Railway Reserve
The telephone office in the railway reserve is under construction and will soon be ready. A telegraphic wire had been laid from Melbourne to Werribee, but it was a telegraph line linked to the electric station. Plans to connect Werribee with the engine shed were discussed before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imink
Encclins Marsh
Patsy Boliver
Franklin
Miller
Connell
James
M'Loughblin
Pentlod
John Pedder
Greendale
Thos. Mixon
Benalin
Tamitton
Alfred Sikes
Bikes
Sikes
Bacchus Marsly
Bacchus
Marsh
James Young
George Bence
Black Charley
Messrs
Taglis
Tabillions
Shuter
Bacchus Marsh
Maddingley
Shire Council
Maddingley Park
James Sonn
Boochus Marsh
Andrew Clarke
Ballan
Ballarat
Junction Bullan
Daylesford
Castlemans
Bendigo
Castlemaine
Geelong
Clarke
Balla Shire
Joe
Crain
Snow Axe
East Ballon
Pollust's
Lom
Bill
Low
South
Melbourne
Werribes
de. Giles
Adelaide
Ching
Japan
Bidtney
Lote de. Giles
Etic
Inbsoe Teteer Bay
Methoirno Haz
Conneil
Saurrday
Ellie
Metropolis
Porit
Studsheep
Worrihoe Park
Agalin
Local notes on crops fairs and town events in Williamstown
Outlook for the coming season is fair dependent on spring weather. Reported entertainments include a Saturday gathering with a red coated speaker at a tradesman’s venue. News covers crop progress at Worrihee Park estate, local sports results, a death at Metropolitan farm, and plans for a tenants dinner at Verriles Park Mechanic Institute.
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le Nntics
Worrihee Park
Monty
Branarchcl
Elth
Honews
Pragent
Matel
Eiverites
Willimmatown
Roolbank
Werribee Bond of Hope
Doran
Hywon
Pryor
Berb Tinklee
Mellie Naysmith
Jean Hunt
Dora M'Tachen
Nellie ‘Tait
Omel Trish Washeen
Dora
Nellie
W. Armstrong
Joan Hunt
Kallis Tait
Dorm M'Enehen
Wilinn
Albert
Frank Barrie
Towperange
Wadlock
Drnonard
Albert Barrie
Hotel Inaon
G.tinkler
Cock Robin
Norn Ani Mellie Naysmith
Williamstown
Werribes
Pelias
Dervis
Williamatown
Me. G
Chirnside
Verriles Park
Mechanica’ Institute
Nanghion
Melboumne
Lownob
Lin Wateh
Tuly
Auewat
Bacchus Marah Observation Station Rainfall Report
The rainfall totaled 164 inches over 18 days, meeting immediate needs but providing no storage in subsoil or duts for future requirements.
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AC Brown
J. Barry
J. Bramley
J. Bird
J. Bennett
C. Blythe
J. To Tawnip
C. Crisp
H. G. Campbell
J. Cowan
H. Crawford
C. Campbell
FB. Doherty
G. Dickin
T. Edwards
J. Foley
P. Grant
W. Grant
F. Howe
H. M. Hodson
W. Hine
Eon
A. Hforth
C. Pf, Hernidy
B. Hornbuckle
W. Holt
W. Hollis
W. G. Hegarty
J. Johnstone
W. Jeffrey
Johnston
C. Johimetow
I. G. Jones
Kerr
FP. Keefe
M. Mylo
Dal Little
J. Lodge
G. Bune
W. Lyle
J. Moore
W. Grant Morton
W. B. Mie
W. HL M'Parlite
Gen
J. M*ehail
W. IL M'Fiyrlane
T. G. Pearen
E. Penree
Permexl
P Reed
G. Raansey
A. CG. Sinon
J. Simpsoe
J. Tawenek
W. Pelford
R. Templeton
J. M. Todd
W. Watt
J. Wells
W. Whittick
Wordell
Wateou
A. Walker
J. BP. Chivnaide
F. H. Gibby
J. A. Smark
de, Vance
J. Burbidge
Mbetlan
A.W.A. Hall
Iter
Harris
Alice
Abbott
Anil Bal
Cotiras
Jos
L'Nylor
Baoohuy Marsh
Dinnar
Manning
Everton
I. WR
Taylor
Ueliill
Bacelins Marsh
J. Set
M*donnla
P. Vallenes Liont
Kiefly
J. Campball
McIntyre
Paterson
al Tre
D. Robartson
Farrier
Binge
Major Taylor
Sat
Clayton da i Pte
Lowan
Gogler Phillips i Ag
Williams
Rowsell
Comrie li
Comirio
Kennelly
KC Company
E.G. Jones
Medlees Os
Bullarat
Deans
Melton
Coimadat
Wolfe
Schnapps
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