Shire Valuation Debate in Bacchus Marsh Express
Letter to the editor argues for fair and equitable shire valuation and criticizes Mr Robert H Dugdale for inconsistent stance. The writer notes past claims of raising £300 to £400 via a new valuation and urges public accountability, referencing local council discussions and shire revenue needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Dugdale
T ‘Howe
Tfbir
Robt
H. Dingdele
Raveraven
Myrmong
P.M
Victoria
Bacchus Marsh
Conflicted Nursery Man Credits Dr Williams Pills
Bayne Street nurseryman John J Uead aged seventy recounts a crippling illness after a severe chill that left him nearly immobile. He credits Dr Williams pills with restoring mobility and strength, stating the remedy cured his symptoms and allowed him to work again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Uead
Bayne Straet
Loran
Jin
Ift
Auppla
Williame
Williams
Storskenpore
Dr. Willis’ Meslizine Co
Do Roche, Tompsltt & Co
Flinders Streat
Melb
Dadiea
Court Dismisses Assault Charge and Reports Mining Proceedings
Blackwood court dismisses the assault case after witnesses deny insulting language. Separately, Sutherland seeks forfeiture of a Ballarat mining lease for non compliance, with evidence showing no work for over a year. authorities may transfer the lease to Rutherland and partners if no opposition within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Wood
Blackwood Policn
Anderson
Ane Messy
R. Chimtenin
Constable Schetler
H. Spear
Asultiog
Shebler
Demodant
B.A. Speary
Wardoo Anderson
Peter Ross Sutherland
Tallarat
Ballarat
William Franske
Melbourne
Victoria
Yankee Crook
Golden Point
Carter
Fitches
Weatherland
Lyonville
Ermaller
Pulina
Byres
Myrmong
Melbourne Woman Credits Mother Seigel’s Syrup for Recovery
A Melbourne woman recounts her long battle with indigestion and neuralgia that began in her youth and worsened after 1805. She credits relief to Mother Seigel’s Syrup after trying doctors and tonics with little success, noting improvement after two bottles and a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othara
Towan
Bert
Witte
Simone
Merlves
Neumlia
Melbourne
Mother Seigel
E. Towen
Saitom Strat
Hotham Hill
Victoria
Upcoming Local Events Calendar Farada Ballringers and More
A dated list of community events shows activities from August 17 to November featuring Horse Farada Lynch Palmily Ballringers Ballany Bacchus Mois Holy Trinity Church Social Hibernian ball Wesleyan church anniversary and Breshas Marek Show with varied church and social gatherings across local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horse Farada
Tuseday
Lynch Palmily
Dieys
Church of England
Baznar
Drowned Child in Underground Tank Prompted Inquest
An inquest into the death of Linde Sernies Ivon, eight years old, investigated how she entered an underground tank near her grandparents’ Ballon Road home. Witnesses described discovering the body face down in the water, with the tank cover and safeguards noted as contributing factors. The coroner recorded drowning with no direct evidence of how she accessed the water. The funeral occurred Sunday afternoon at the English church, followed by burial, as residents expressed deep sympathy for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linde Sernies Ivon
Ballon Rood
Mopars
Jane Ison
Crawdmother
John Beamish
Inghaw
Noicention
Balfanaione
Deosmish
Barket
Willian Rook
Beamish
Linds
Oheo
Edward Ison
Mear
Nigel Borring
Mr. Haw
Thors
Sida
Do You Know That Chagberisin a Cough Temendy
A compressed advertisement asks if readers know Chagberisin a cough remedy favored by those familiar with its qualities. It is credited to W. Gmanr Morrox of Bacchus Marsh and F. Sewopee & Bow of Werriber.
Werribee Anglers Social Hosts Successful Evening
The first Anglers Club social at Mechanics Institute drew about 65 couples. Dr G J Chirnside presided as prizes were awarded for progressive cup and consolation, with a concert and gramophone acts. the event ended with dancing and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Weah
G.J. Chirnside
J.P
Werribes Park
Mise M'Donald
M. O'Connor
Mas Ryder
Nigel Herring
Newton
New Zealand
Melbourne
Horaculion
Wolfe's Schhnaere Tonic Promoted as Health Shield
Advertises Wolfe's Schhnaere as a tonic to guard health against heat cold wet and sudden changes. Claims it saves trouble and warns against counterfeit products.
Aborigines of Australia Contiyard Journey Notes
A travelogue recounts leaving Oodnatta for a ten mile trek across upland plains interspersed with quartzite hills. The writer notes wind eroded pavements of quartzite stones and gibber plains stretching to the horizon, with sporadic yellow grass tufts between dry-season flats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oodnatta
Journey Through Central Australia’s Drought and Dawn
The narrator describes a sunbaked plain where mulga lines a dry stream and the east to west sky shifts from steel blue to ultramarine. After getting stalled for horses near the Alberga, natives share songs via a phonograph, while water holes and clay pans sustain travel, revealing drought adaptations of plants and animals across the harsh interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilber
Soleran
Alberga
Rand
Angus Johnstone
Adelaide
Charlotte Waters
Aia
Central Australia
Avery
Grant Park
From Oodnadatta to Gharlotte Wavers
Describes central Australian steppes from Lake Kyra north to high ranges, contrasting steppes with Gippsland forests. Notes desert tracts, sparse water, and vegetation changes amid drought. Wildlife scarce now but may rebound after rains. re stocking will take several good seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Lake Kyra
Lala
Gippsland Ranges
Gippsland
Chetsiberiee Cough Remedy Advertises Water Cure
An 19th century advertises Chetsiberiee Cough Remedy claiming to cool the water, stop nasal rubbing, break fevers, and banish tendencies toward powernia. Sold by W. Gmart Moeroy, Baoohos Marsh, and B. Benutee i Son in Werribeo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetsiberiee
W. Gmart Moeroy
Baoohos Marsh
B. Benutee i Son
Werribeo
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Tes
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Werribna
Boll Claba
Little Tiger
Wesurm. W
Keese Co
Georgy Godfrey
M.L
Ab Werribes
Werribee
Francis Beamish
Jobe Swanton
Tov
Mise Meaney
Ayer
DrodCs
Ayer Cony
Mesara, Campbell & Sons
Bacchus Marsh Shire
I Mosnas
Atacar
W. Grant
M.gullagh
M.farlane
Greene
Mahony
Dickie
Meikle
Watooo
Bourke
Burnip
Purcell
Dave Robertson
Grant
Deetasset
Trenwitt
Chief Commissioner of Police
Watson
Gr. M'Cullagh
Roweley
Parwen
M'Cullagh
Craikway
Wateor
Connell
Grnnghton
Sydney
Chirnside
W. Dagdale
Pincall
Cr. Greene
Cr. Dagdale
Rourke
Lowan
Morath
Liongmoir
Gcoarail
Lerderdarg
Manddinglay Park
Kershaw
Darley
Timker
Doeherty
Hove
Moors
Dr Mahaney
Nuviernes
Graana
Muddingley Park
Cy Mtallagl
Dr. Watson
Mturlino Enid
Cr. M'Cullagh
Dr. Bourke
YOMIO
CIA & Sona
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Muox
Itv Shade
Jinehind
Robin Sun
Reribel
Dy Boofers
Baldwin Spancer
Wolfe
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