St Bernard’s Church Hosts Historic Day of Devotion and Art
At St Bernard’s Church Bacchus Marsh a major service day featured a sermon on church history by Rev. Father O Reilly and a later address by Rev. Father Norris on St Bernard. A Benedict ion closed the day, with an inscription honoring Thomas Cain and Mary Cain. The sanctuary adornment includes a new three light Crucifixion window by artist W Montgomery and four Evangelists bust windows, elevating the church’s decor.
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Soros
Father O'Reilly
Ylastesnaine
Pos Marsh
Arsine
Fing
Rome
Constantin
Constantine
St. Patrick
Trelod
Western
Europe
Charlemagne
Charle
Eran Dollanger
Ireland
Wester Euope
Henan
Orly
Cenetoncie
Acton
God
Father Norries
St. Michael's
North Melbourne
St. Bernard
Father Norris
St. Bernard's
Father Glowson
Bacchus Marsh
Thomas Cain
Mary
E.lp
the Redeemer
Magdalene
St. Joho
Bernard
Matthew
W. Montgomery
Alfred Place
Collins Street
Melbourne
Pyer's Creek Reservoir Water Levels Report
The report shows present supply at 14 850 acre feet with a 78 feet gauge height and an output of nil for last week. Previous weekly return listed 686 acre feet and 13 inches of rainfall.
Backward Crops and Rain Hope In Local District
The district faces backward crops and farmers await spring rain to aid growth. Dairy farmers seek further rain as cows are producing well, with milk supply strong from the valley. Condolences flow for the death of Mr. J Buckley after a brief illness. he was widely respected and will be missed for his obliging nature.
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Ule
J. Buckley
Rowsley News Briefs Include Rain, Lambing, and Enlistments
From Our Own Correspondent Rowsley reports light rain with crops holding up and hope for a fall soon. Lambing yields range around eighty percent. Milk carts are full, and some plan to sow Income blocks pending rain. Local men enlist for Active Service and John Buckley dies after falling ill in Melbourne.
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Rowsley
John Buckley
Buckley
Glenmore
Melbourne
Gun Club Trophy Held at Tooleen Vale
Local Gun Club monthly shoot produced an exciting contest with P Murnane and Charlton both scoring four of five in early rounds. H Campbell claimed the outright trophy with four of five, while sweepstakes results listed Murnane and Funston among top scorers. Harold Robinson completes the third year of medical studies. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for children with no narcotics, offered by local chemists.
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Healy
P. Murnane
G. Funston
Box
H. Campbell
C. Charlton
Sam
Harold Robinson
Medical Court
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society Meeting Debate
The Bacchus Marsh Debating Society held a meeting where the debated topic was whether a member of Parliament should vote from personal conviction or represent constituents wishes. The group generally supported voting according to personal convictions. Participants included B. Williams as president and several others.
Empire troops and families greet wartime call
The article lists local residents and relatives joining or wounded in action in World War I. It notes Ray and Claude Tulk, one killed, and Wd Gobales Ashley in the Australian Expeditionary Forces. Percy M Almond and brothers James and Garney prepare to serve. Leslie Davis reported wounded. E W Chenu wounded. Harrie Oliver leaves Gallipoli service for Royal Park clerical work. A Sydney prize is announced for HMAS Sydney crew. seeds from Lone Pine sent to Maddingley Park for a commemorative grove.
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Bridge Inn
Muddingley
Ray
Claude Tulk
Ane
Wd Gobales Ashley
Lermer Church
Aovice
Percy M. Almond
James and
Garney
James Almond
National Bank
Bacchus Marsh
Footscray
Leslie Davis
Rowsley
E. W. Chenu
A. Chenu
Coimadai
Bat Bon
Campbellfield
Harrie Oliver
A.T. Oliver
Gallipoli
Royal Park
HMAS
Sydney
Emden
Cocot Island
J. C. McFarlane
Cornelius Mahoner
Gordon Graham
Korobell
Mymiong
Red Cross Fund Amid War Effort At Darley Kilns
A fragmented list details donations to the Red Cross fund including socks shirts wash shirts and cushions from Mrs Bailey Mrs Mac Donald Mrs M Caneron and others. The notice urges Christmas box shipments to the trenches and asks senders to contact the Secretary via the Lay Mayoress to confirm quantities needed.
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Darley
Bailey
Mac Donald
M. Caneron
Mra. Williamson
J. A. Morton
Misses Bailey
Marion Manly
N. Pearce
May Dugdale
Edna Pearce
H. Barradall
Mises Bailey
Butler
T. G. Pearce
Wadding
Miss Allen
Parents push for action over state of Outhouses at State School
A letter from a local parent questions the school committee and the Head Teacher over the dirty condition of logs State School outhouses. The writer calls for a committee meeting, accountability for the President and Head Teacher, and hints at possible changes at the next appointment, citing an inspector’s report from August 19th, 1916.
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Logs
Jarents
Alfaira
Summoned meeting at Bacchus Marsh prompt action
A summons for a meeting in Bacchus Marsh is reported with details indicating next steps for Stet Institute. The entry notes shooting safeguard measures and involvement with the Red Cross.
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Red Cross
McPhail Bros and Market Dates Listed in Australia
Markets at Bacchus Marsh and Melton are scheduled with dates including August 98 and September 2. L A Fairbairn and Co and Ballon appear as agents for auctions at Bacchus Marsh and nearby markets. Manly's properties at Rewsley are noted in the listing.
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McPhail Bros. & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Melton
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Ballon
Manly's
Rewsley
Chamberlains Pain Balm Promises Quick Relief and Scar Reduction
A historical advertisement extols Chamberlains Pain Balm for burns and scalds. It claims immediate relief, healing in one third the time of other applications, and rarely leaving a scar. The ad cites Mareh and A. Comben & Co. Werribes as distributors.
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Chamberlain
Healy
W. Grant Morton
Bac Shes Mareh
A. Comben & Co
Werribes
On to Victory and Australasian Verse Tune
A war time verse campaign piece titled On to Victory in the tune Scots Wha Hae appeals for unity and Britain's freedom. It includes praise of Austral colonies, a call to fight for righteousness, and a note of shared heritage. The page also prints a personal reminiscence from E. H. Scott dated 13 August 1916, discussing his Melbourne marriage and emigration.
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Britain
Sona
Lethangie
Sandy Bar
Melbourne
Marsh
Mons
Hellesty
Bacchus Marsh Councillor Elections Nomination Notice
The Shire of Bacchus Marsh announces that George Francis Ramsey has been nominated and elected as Councillor for the Bacchus Marsh Riding. David Robertson is nominated and elected for the Pentland Hills Riding. Dated August 4, 1916, by Returning Officer Hugh Meikle.
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Notios
George Francis Ramsey
Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus
David Robertson
Pentland Hills
Shire of
Bacehus
William Bernard Cain
Coimadai
Vis
Hamsey Emmett Cup Events Narrowly Won by Local Winners
The Hamsey Emmett cup event results show Mrs. A Koen taking the ladies prize and Mr. O winning the gentlemen’s category though the overall sale meeting faced scheduling difficulties and delays.
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Hamsey-Emmett Cp
A. Koen
Seth Mee
Dunlop Rubber Rifle Club plans visit and matches
The Dunlop Rubber Rifle Club will visit Teche Monk on Saturday 16 September for a free match against the local club. The event features Senaience 7 shots and Mr F E Manning’s trophy with 10 shots at 500 and 600 yards.
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F. BE. Manning
Dunlop Rubber Rifle Club
Teche Monk
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promises Safe Relief
A note extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a non narcotic, non habit forming cure for throat and lung coughs. It claims quick cough relief without harming delicate patients and notes sale by W Grant Morton, Base-Marah, and A Comben & Co.
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Wes
W. Grant Morton
Baches Marsh
A. Comben & Co
Chamberlain
Bae ——_ Marah
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Thomas
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Ballrangers
Tom
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Pyer's Creek Reservoir
J. A. Johns
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society
RED Cross Fund
The
Expres
Owe
Royal Picturbs
A.wla
Austral
Hobart
E. H
C. L. T. Alkemade
Hugh Meikle
Coimadal
James Kerr
Parwan
Edortg
Moss
the People’s Tailor
E.M
Ballarat
Hern. Moss
People's Tailor
Grant Street
Pearce Bros
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