Bacchus Marsh Shire Tender Notices and Ballan Election
Public notices from Bacchus Marsh and Ballan detailing tenders for road works under the Country Roads Act with deadlines on August 12, 1914 and 1918, plus a thistle inspector vacancy and the Annual Election of Councilors on August 22, 1918. Names include Le Cocq and several Returning Officers, with locations Ballan and Shire Hall.
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Bacchus Marsh
Thistle
Bacchu Marsh
le Cocq
Shire of
Ballan
G. C. Flack
Cemtral
Cr. S. Clark
Cr. C. Winter
West
J. D. Ferguson
South
Piers Kelly
Rallan
A. Stewart
Central
A. McLeod Hamilton
East Riding
G. Hopwood
West Riding
H. Cameron
South Riding
Shire Hall
William of Orange Cer by William the Third La France
Cer Wil l stand this season at The Lindale Stud Farm Parwan near Bacchus Marsh Fee twenty Guineas Apply A J Gray 161 Russel Street Melbourne Colts attended to also Horses months Satisfaction guaranteed W Cameron Kelvin Grove Melton South
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William OF Orange
William
la France
Melton
Lindale
Parwan
Bacchus Marsh
Apply
A. J. Gray
Russel Street
Melbourne
W. Cameron
Kelvin Grove
Melton South
Public meeting for Sunday entertainment for Returned Soldiers
A public meeting will be held on Saturday August 10 at 4.30 p.m. to arrange Sunday afternoon entertainment for visitors from Bass Hospital. See Melton Belgian Fund and tio Committee. Business executive funds discussed. Full attendance requested. J H Cunningham Hon. toc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bass Hospital
Melton Belgian Fund
Tio Committee
Businessa
J. H. Cunningham
Toc
Melton Meeting to Form Local Recruiting Committee
A public meeting will be held in Mechanics Melton on Monday next August 12 after the recruiting film Batila of Arras. The purpose is to form a local Recruiting Committee. J N Howell presides as President Shire of Melton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell In
Mechanics
Melton
Melton Mechanica
Sind
Redway
Mechanics' Hall Hard Times Ball at Melton
The Hard Times Ball at Mechanics' Hall Melton on Friday August lth features Miss Monica McGuire Quest of Poser. God Music with refreshments prizes for Best Characters Best Hard Times Set Beat Hard Times Lady Best Hard Times Gent Best Hard Times Couple Best Dressed Couple and a Bouquet Waltz. Admission 2/6, ladies 1/. Proceeds by A Rikdell N Dodemaile Jout Hom Sees.
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Monica McGuire
Quest of Poser
God Music
A. Rikdell
N. Dodemaile
Jout
Grand Concert at St Bernard’s Hall Bacchus Marsh
A grand concert at St Bernard’s Hall Bacchus Marsh features Queen of Australia candidate Misa Neilie Vallence with Melbourne Artists on Friday August 16. Admission is one shilling and dance to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Neilie Vallence
Melbourne
Sports meeting for Queen of Australia in Bacchus Marsh
A Saturday event at Showgrounds Bacchus Marsh announces a sports meeting for Miay Nellie Val with particulars to follow. Organizers M Shea and W J Robinson serve as joint honorary secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Queen of Australia
Miay Nellie Valhence
M. Shea
W. J. Robinson
Strength of Empire Move at Mechanics Hall
A wartime meeting seeks men and money for the empire. Two prominent Melbourne speakers will address the audience with musical items. Purity campaigns attack general diseases. Concrete date August 1 or 8 at Barcins Marsh Mechanics Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcins Marsh Mechanics’ Hall
Oncrete
Melbourne
Rampage of the Eas Councillor pledges East Riding support
A letter from Councillor Harry McDougall outlines aims for his new term to protect East Riding and Shire interests and to retain the public’s confidence. Also notices seek rewards for information on stolen items and announce various local job tenders and a bereavement notice from the Graham family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Riding
Shire
Trist
Harry, McDougall
Balliang East Tennis Club Social Fundraiser
Balliang East Tennis Club presents a social in aid of club funds at Mr Johnson's Barn on Friday night August 16. Tickets two shillings, play tax included. Ladies provide, G V Davis is the honorary secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Bacchus Marsh Community Notices And Events
Avenue of Honor tree planting today at Bacchus Marsh with details elsewhere. Strength of Empire meeting Tuesday. Battle of Arras pictures next Wednesday at the Mechanical Institute. Joan the Woman billed as greatest love story with Royal Pictures next Thursday. A.N.A Roll of Honor with 19 names to be unveiled by Hoo. A. BR. Robertson M.L.A. Concert in St Bernard’s hall Friday evening for Queen of Australia with Miss Peg O'Donnell. Queen of Australia sports meeting set for Saturday at Bacchus Marsh Showgrounds. Saint list of Cousagalt property sale mentioned. Screen showing of Battle Scones advertised with Joan the Woman next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Battle of Arras
Mechanical Institute
Joan
Royal Pictures
A.N.A
Hoo
A. BR. Robertson
M.la
St. Bernard's Hall
Queen of
Joan the Wemas
Thurslay
Kelvin Grove Private Hospital Opens for Patients
Kelvin Grove Private Hospital is now open to receive patients including maternity cases with Dr. in attendance as required. Matron H Campbell at Millbank Street Bacchus Marsh, Tel 40, Nurse Jenkins. Private hospital offers in home attending ladies and hospital services. For sale settings silver Wyandotte eggs Burns Warren strain Mrs L Farrell Melton Park. For sale first-class Black Orpington eggs 5/ doz J Lodge Ressbank Bacanus Marsh.
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Aken
H. Campbell
Millbank Street
Bacchus Marsh
Jenkins
Burns
Warren Strain
L. Farrell
Melton Park
J. Lodge
Ressbank
Local notices from Bacchus Marsh district Aug 15
Mr. Robert takes duties as civic leader and retiring members Dr Flack and Dr Clark noted. Families, war-time service, and olive plant shipments discussed along with school appointments at Bacchus Marsh State School No 28. Church services and local council notes wrap the community update.
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Robert
Flack
Clark
Olga
St. Joseph's Contivent
New Zealand
Eileen Moloney
Bacchus Marsh State School
No. 28
Pleasant
Ballarat
Arthur Moffatt
Murray Scott
J. Scott
Parwan
Heedy Flat
Bacchus Marsh Market Sale Report
Mosrs L A Fairbairn and Co report a monthly sale at Bacchus Marsh where 137 cattle 56 percent sheep 0 pigs and 3 horses were yarded. Demand strong with best dairy cows to 26 10 and dairy heifers to 20. Medium cows 13 to 16 and fat cattle 22 2 6. Pigs goats and sheep prices listed with fat wethers and ewes strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosrs. L. A. Fairbairn & Co
G. F. Ramsey
Jos. Kerr
Cys Rae Sale
Bacchus Marsh to meet Melton Maddingley Park today
Junior football news notes Bacchus Marsh faces Melton Maddingley Park in a scheduled match. A recent result shows Darley defeating Bacchus Marsh 6.4 to 3.2 last Saturday, highlighting a competitive local football scene.
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Bacchus Marsh
Melton Maddingley Park
Darley
Melton and District News Highlight Local Events and Notices
Croakng sale at Gisborne and an Arras exhibition opening with a public recruiting meeting announced. Also community efforts include a working bee for Honor Avenue, tree planting supervised by State Nurseries, and a concert in Melton Mechanics' Hall to aid a local widow. Public notices cover shire nominations, local committee actions, and fundraising dances.
Honor Avenue Bacchus Marsh Planting Day
Honor Avenue Bacchus Marsh to host a public tree planting for soldiers with 200 holes to be sunk early. Major Baird MLA Ballarat and local MPs invited. ceremony at 3 30 with addresses. Trees planted by soldiers’ relatives, with leaflets detailing positions. Committee lists supervisory volunteers and donor names for trees and refreshments.
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Bacchus Solliers
Sound of Bugle
Major Baird
M.L.A
Ballarat
Precot
Simlar
Macedon
Alf Slack
Red Cross
Royal Pictures presents Hoots and Saddles with R Henry Grey
Royal Pictures shows Hoots and Saddles this evening featuring R Henry Grey in a live set play. Lost in London follows the Black Box serial. Next Thursday the 15th mat Jon the Woman will be shown with Geraldine Farrar as Joan of Arc. Full details in handbills and advertisements.
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R. Henry Grey
London
Jon
Toraldine Farrar
Joan of Arc
Fragmentary health ad hints at cough mix and chemical sources
Fragmentary text mentions a cough remedy and chemical supplier names and locations. It references a chemist and purchasing details but remains unclear and incomplete about product name, purpose, or instructions.
Burial Set For Mr James Carroll In Gisborne
A damaged notice reports a burial planned for Mr James Carroll in Gisborne with a funeral cortege and home attendance. The readable fragments suggest a memorial service and family details amid unclear OCR text.
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Bullengaroog
Monilay
James Carroll
John Carroll
Gisborne
Prominent figures attend county fair amid cattle concerns
A chaotic scene at the fair led to cattle damages and a quick medical response as attendees observed a student’s minor injury and a public health note about diphtheria. Authorities reported stray cattle causing damage near the pens while a prominent local figure convened to address safety and school issues.
Construction drive spurs new local factory plant
The district sees a push to complete the new Hine buildings and establish a lime plant. Suppliers and manufacturers, led by Mr Robert and Mr Lawreniw, discuss a joint venture to supply piping, belts, and machinery. The effort aims to create jobs, boost local industry, and provide equipment for the growing enterprise.
Bacches Marsh Weather Readings for Week Ending August 1
Readings show third hour observations with max and min temperatures, rainfall and frost notes. Sheds F205 recorded a 5 inch rainfall, with other figures indicating frost effects and harvest timing.
Pyee's Creek Reservoir Water Output Figures
The report lists reservoir measures including full supply height, volume, present supply, and last weekly return. It shows present output at 20 cubic feet per second, with volume readings around 14,450 to 17,000 feet, and weekly totals near 17,000 feet.
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Keight
BOF
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Avenue OF Honor
God Save the King
Andl
Bacchus Marsh Road
STUD
Mechanics’ Hall
Eas
Evan MacDonald
E. A. Reither
Balliang
C. Wheelahan
Dickie, Bacchus Marsh
D. F. O'Keefe
High Plain
Rowsley
Hotice
Jab. Graham
Venembrenes
Anges
Sraan
Reee
L. Russell
Balliang East Tennis Club
G. V. Davis
Nfo
Spital
Millers
Crisp & Sons
H. M. Hodgson
Dookie Agricultural College
T. Davies
Bucchus Marsh
Asia Minor
Bacolus
Ed. Harris
Olenmore
Staughton Vale
Backehay Marsh
R. Bulman
Sol. Marsh
Alice Grant
Rev. B. Williams
P.W.M
Toolern Vale
Bal‘lau Council
Stael
Bacchus Marsh Market
Cambertail
Dixon & Son
G. Collie
Couangalthire
Arras
Malton
Morton Mechanics
J. F. Mines
W. Brown
H. Mien
Rockbank
Dr. Leake
East
A. L. Ridge
Jaf Sunbury
Christ Church Aeryiges
F. A. Cummins
Australian Comforts’ Fond
Melton Mechanics
Queen of Peace
Allan Richmond
J. Richmond
Exford
John Aera Smith
Deanside
Rockhank
Gramer
Constable Steinfort
Constable
Leake
Nesbitt
Shine
Mumber
Melton Mechanics' Hall
E.mcdonald
Archie MacDonald
D. Cameron
A. Patterson
Sareene
A. G. McDonnald
Johnston
Highlands
Honor Avenue
Canoe
Gomvey de Planters
L Avenue
Jes. Cowan
F. J. Slack
Hen. Campbell
AL Lowper
T. W. Campbell
N.C. Woodward
AL Cameron
H. Bagile
WH. Moffatt
Hl, Marchant
Do G Wells
T. B. Ryan
Miller Bros. Reg. Fugu
Broadlands
Platt
J. J. Windsor
Misses Chaney
Mis. Brydon
Mixa Anderson
H. Fagg
E H. Wray
Mitchelson
Min. I Simpson
Manningr
Som
Min R. F. Manning
Geo. Petar
E. H .Lawrence
J. D. Ha
Tomraid
G. W. Hasan
I Chemist
Cro
L. Bourke
Gociry
Saya
Chauwy
Bablan
Greendale
Walla
Werthe
Het Jtreatiment
Perunds
Trejo
Wiver
Lawreniw
Hanes Wall Bao Cmayeligent
Bacches Marsh
Pyee's Creek Reservoi
Melton Reservos
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