Evening gatherings at Mechanics Institute Bacchus Marsh
Crowded assembly expected for a Church of England service with Mr W T Prentice and Rev F H Gibbs, alongside a strong local committee. News notes cover road work, water and drainage projects, plantings for Maddingley Park, rifle club updates, cattle prices, church services, and upcoming lectures and fundraisers in the Bacchus Marsh district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics Institute
Toslern
Mer. R. Jorson
Welcon Soci
Chuarah of England
W. T. Prentice
Mechanics’ Institute
Rarchins
Church of England
F. H. Gibba
Gibbs
Tis Inrga
Dores
Bacchus Marsh
Anderson
Duno
Keogh
Bacchus Marsh Richey
Maddingley Park
Bottle
Hocehas Marsh
Dimboola
Butte
Hopetoun
Haden-Powell Shira
Bacchus Mirah
Melbourne Hospital
Drristen
National Bank
Sire Amany
P.O. Melbourne
Ht. W. Potts
Meesra, Dugdale
B. Kerr & Sons
Grant
M'Nab
G. T. Chirnside
Seton G. Williams
Bacchus Marah
Border Inn
Bacchus Marah Rifle Club
Inez
Nerina Wether
Touley
J. Q. Mickelbureh
G. Staughton
W. Gonter
J. Mair
W. Gorman
W. Lyle
P. Jeffesy
H. WcCallagh
W. Browne
Green Hills
T. Myers
J. Urquhart
A. Kelly
Hird
J. Allen
W. Dugdale
J.porter
W. H. M'Warlowe
Een
G. Vallence
Iun
P. Gannon
J. Beercy
W.chorney
W. Tolford
M. Finnin
W. Hine
G.divkie
L. Dugdale
Jamsey & Bone
Blok
J. Campbell
T. Miles
Wildwood
Myx Niong
Bacchus Norah
W. T. Prenticn
Coimadni
Melton
Tov. F. H. Gibbs
Egerton
Davies-Pradllin
Ballarat
Arthur Bleaney
Heco
Letter from Lance Corporal A Z Tinker on Mafeking siege
Mafeking relief near miss recounted by Lance Corporal A Z Tinker of the Virginian Bushmen Corps. He notes near relief, describes sights of Boer shelling, praises Baden-Powell as a scout, mentions expected fighting toward Zeerust and a possible review at Pretoria, and reports transport and kit reductions before marching to Zeerust. Six to ten lines omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mafeking
Baden-Powell
Eary
Zsernst
Bile Beans Promised Cure For Liver Disease Story
A Melbourne reader recounts years of illness described as liver trouble and indigestion. After trying many remedies, she credits Bile Beans with a dramatic recovery and urges others to seek the remedy from the Australian depot in Sydney. The letter also includes a military camp note from Beira dated June 3rd 1900 detailing troop life, terrain, rations, guards, horses, and local conditions amid imperial deployments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee White
Now Market Sr
Fuaroy
Melbourne
Raputter
West Melbourne Gazette
Abe
Maryborourh
Bile Boon Manufactering Go
Pitt Street
Sydney
Beira
Riverina
Ginganda
Emallar
Lingwarrin
Langwarrin
Mother Seigal
Esther L. Palin
Cotes Heath Bank
Standon
Noar Crewe
Prank ‘l. Hudson
Mie. Palin
Ouréham
Palin
Wong
Thor Enaurea
Palla
Progressive Euchre Party at Mechanics Institute
Crowded venue in Bacchus Marsh hosts a euchre evening organized by Mrs H Valkenee and helpers to aid Parwan stall. Melbourne guide Mr O Connors oversaw 12 tables. Miss M Sallagh won an electro plated egg cruet and Mr J Lowden a mounted pipe. consolation prizes to MM Jones and Walden. Dancing continued past 3 am with MC Mr Z Secrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Bacchus Marsh
O'Connor
Melbourne
M'Sallagh
Parwan
J. Lowden
O Agilyer
MM. Jones
Br. & Walden
T. Cain
J-F
Horan
King
Honneasy
Z. Secrey
August events listing with many community gatherings
A compiled schedule of local activities includes minstrel rehearsal on Monday August 18, Holy Trinity Church musical evening on Tuesday August 14, concert at Toolarn on Wednesday August 15, horro parade on Saturday August 14, ELA OBB annual ball on Tuesday August, Dug dele’s salon on Friday August 24, Auchie Parley at Melton on Wednesday September 6, lecture by Ray MGillionddy on Friday September 7, Waconia ball on Sunday September 6, Wesleyan Charel events on September 12, sale of gifts at Wesleyan Charel on September 12, Progressive Euchro Party at Kecehos Marsh on September 19, St Joseph’s Convent School Bazaar on October and Show Day on October 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Church
Toolarn
Qlas Anguul
Ela.o.b.b
HL Dugdele
Toovdey
Angteh
Auchie
Melton
St.Joseph's Convent
Dintreiay
Rumor Denied About Past Letter Casts Dark Light
A letters to the editor from Glen Pedder dated 1st August 1900 deny a circulating claim from four years earlier that ratepayers in Blackwood lived in dark huts and could not attend tournaments. The writer challenges anyone to produce the paper carrying the assertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood
Ress
Fatigue and the promise of restorative care
A fragmentary account extols Mother Siegal's Syrup as a cure for chronic fatigue and indigestion. Mrs Esther L Palin recounts prolonged illness from childhood, noting improved strength after using the remedy, and cites chemist Frank Hudson's verification.
The Woman's World Contest Offers Prizes For Birds
An advertisement from The Woman's World Brentford England promotes a bird naming contest with a 200 pound prize and daily rewards for correct sets of 25 birds. It urges readers to mail lists with stamped envelopes and promises subscriptions and prizes, with a note on reliability and broad appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
Thoraby
Tomdon
Braybrook Shire Council Minutes and Local Projects
August 6 meeting notes from Braybrook Shire Council list officials and attendees. Discusses boundary road work delays, Morris Street shopfront, bridge alterations for road protection, Duke Street construction, and contract tenders. Financials show July receipts, payments, and credits. surveyor notes contracts completed except one. wage policy set at six pence per day until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Mospay
Onormany
Ore
Christie
Mullenger
Colling
Derham
Cranwell
Smith
Hopkins
Walden
M'Lagan
Shire of Keilor
M‘intyre's
Adox Rabingen
Morris Street
Essendon Council
Simutenneo
Tundora
Durnside's
P. O'Shanoassy
Evan Jackson
Lord
Dorelmut Park
Winch and Boiler Planned After Monday Cleanup
Black Wood project notes Livy Bree and piety cleanup on Monday. An 80 ton crusher was measured at 80 points. The team has decided to erect a winch and boiler as soon as feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livy Bree
Land sale in Ballarat and Station Road corner district
A notice describes land described as 14 meres, well fenced with wire netting, in the township at the corner of Ballarat and Station Road, Ballarat area, to be sold for Lod. A sudden death followed a three day illness after the funeral attended by teachers and Presbyterians. Nominations announced for Bullensarool Riding Gisborne Shire. Local notes mention star thistle and Bathurst burrs impacting shire politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Ballarat
Station Road
W. J. Binns
Oliver Raleigh
Presbyterian Sunday School
Carroll
J. A. Denttio
Bullensarool
Gisborne
Bullengarook
Bathurst
Wysdhan Shire
Werribee Items Highlight Roads Cattle and School Prizes
The item details broken roads near Werribee, cattle strays troubling streets, and windbreak trees. It notes the 80s road decay, calls for a solid foundation, and laments hay wagon overloading. At the State School a Friday prize distribution rewarded daily attenders, with plans for Christmas rewards. A lantern theft and a local entertainment event are mentioned along with council shifts and new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obenee
Traffe Bridge
Phelan
Wealeyan
Syeling
Wereibeu
Werribee
Wheelwen
Worribee State School
Perry
Abe
Menne
Lottwe Viene
Cash Clase
Penny Chirnside
Hogan
Presbyterian Church
Air Langeton
Tcenery
New Zoaland
Toemania
Chicago
Hull
Alge Orticy
Saogaion
Chreey
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Z. Tinker
Pretoria
Seerust
Transvaal
Zeerust
Tistra
Malourne Gazelle
W. Morton
Australian Imperial Regiment
Tump
N.S.W
Rhodesia
N.S. Wales
Umtali
Uintali
Wolfe
Progressive Euchre Party
East Riding
Ballan Shtre
A. M'Gikon FiGunron
Glen Pedder
Uwes
Ininabi
Shireat
THE
Brentford
London
England
Myrmong
Pisrky
Uie
Bacchus Marsh F Orchestra
Loco Vingera
BOM
FB. J. Gibbs
Duke of
Saxe Coburg
Italy
Mes. G. Hall
Leigh
Hankinson
Baiofall
Frosts
Eage
Mr. Williams
Detinty
WiViews
Wilkinews
Neviolin
Aud Bickela
Fred Ouseds
Neumisia
Ehmumatiam
Til Dembare
Ie Hiven
Aonny
He Leia
Bacehus “Marah
Te. Mes
Max
Hain. Tinto Tia Usd Shade
Insu
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