Clever Diamond Robbery by Ingenious Woman
A stylish woman plans a diamond theft by entrusting a clerk to accompany her home in a cab to show stones to her husband. She lures the doctor into a private consultation, but the clerk attempts a sudden exit as the plot unfolds and the wife escapes with the diamonds.
Lessons From The Birds Teach Kindness And Duty
A writer argues birds model virtue generosity and family duty. He recalls birds feeding fledglings and caring for injured nestmates, including a linnet brood rescued and fed by a compassionate canary and a female bird showing care. The tale highlights kinship and care beyond human limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem
The Really Ideal Wife
A ma tron quotes the ideal wife as one who leads by firm example not nagging. A punctual industrious husband supports neat children who attend school on time, reflecting wise guidance over scolding.
Marriage as an Art and Dance in Domestic Life
An essay compares marriage to government and dancing, noting compromises and the payoff of cooperation. It argues that couples who master the art of partnership reach harmony, while unpracticed unions lag, like novices in a ballroom who struggle to find the steps.
Watch Lost in Whirlpool Returns After Seven Years
A man recalls losing a watch in a river whirlpool years ago while fishing. A subsequent camping trip found him cooking when a log gave way and the watch reappeared, tangled with the tailor’s bill as the joke. The tale blends misfortune, humor, and a stubborn debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
Essential medicine urged for every family
A call to keep Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy in every home as a must have item for quick relief. The advertisement lists sellers including W Grast Morton Bac ehus Marsh A Comben Co Web bes J G Orgill Rockbask and Molen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. Grast Morton
A. Comben & Co
Webbes
J. G. Orgill
Rockbask and Molen
Roll of Honour of King and Empire Servants in the Great War
The Roll lists hundreds of servicemen with initials and surnames across multiple towns and battalions including J. W. Allan, Frank Adams, Wm Brennan, Jas Bushby, and many others. It notes wounded and killed entries, plus a closing royal dedication and prayers for safe return. The list spans numerous families and communities, naming both army and navy personnel and praising their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Allan
Frank Adams
Wm. Brennan
Jas. Bushby
Isaac
Brunt
Raymond Va
Patrik Rey Bert
K. Berry
Barry
C. I. Barry
Patrick Geeds Beare
Alfred Barrett
T. Booth
W. C. Booth
HN. Blake
F. A. Crook
W. Crouch
J. A. Campbell
Martin Cosgrove
Walter Witt. Carter
W. H. Cannell
Myrniong Telephone Exchange and Party Line Notes
Fragmentary record shows Myrniong telephone exchange hours from 1am to 6pm with party lines denoted by J and Y. Mentions include Dugdale families Hosehill Clifton Vale Lidgett Hillfield Chesterfield and the 2 Myrniong Co-op Butter Co. references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Dugdale
John
Hosehill
Linadell
Clifton Vale
Lidgett
Henry
Hillfield
Robert
Chesterfield
Myrniong Co-op
Butter Co
J. M
Melton Roll of Honor Unveiled at Local State School
The Melton State School honors roll lists former pupils and names many killed in conflict with marks for war service. The roll features Arthur Baker, James Bourke, Henry Col lina, Charles Mouls dale, and others. A long roster follows including families and local residents with several noted as killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Baker
William Blacks
Sydney Best
James Bourke
George Close
Geo
Hogg
Woodemaide
Owen Jurd
John Minna
A. Lachmund
L. Norton
Jas. Hornbuckle
Wm. Kelly
Clive Kelly
Donald Matheson
Morria
Snowden
Wm. Stone
Petar Moore
A. G. Tedcastle
W. T. Moore
Wm. Whiteside
Stanley Wilson
Joe. McPherson
Robert McPherson
O'Callaghan
John O'Callaghan
T. Or
Edward Carew
Henry
W. Burton
F. Neal
J. Neal
Keith Neal
C. Moulsdale
TD. Keating
J. Farrell
J. Dalwood
A. Martin
T.H. Sk
Evan Cameron
Neil Cameron
G. Smith
Harold Scarce
Wm. Robinson
H. J. Colling
W. G. Wilson
W. Riddall
Henry Robinesn
Spencer E. Maxted
F. W. Rettie
Edgar Greig
Robert Blackwood
Maxwell Blackwood
Garden Wilson
John Harvey George Foeey
Arthur Fossey
Charlie Fossey
Melton State School
J. Mims
Jes. McPherson
John McPherson
T. J. Lang
Horace Long
Willian Dodemaide
William Whiteside
Frederick Coburn
Charles Moulsdale
Pratt
D. Pratt
Skin Wee Orion
Norman
Callaghan
William Blacka
Wilson
E. Carew
F. G. Rae
W. Wade
A. Cantlon
F Neal
K. Neal
J. Ryan
Ith Tyler
Albert Trier
James Spring
Gordon Wilson
Henry Collina
Howard Wade
William Boddell
John Field
W. D. Keating
War Savings Certificates Offer for Australia War Effort
The Commonwealth Government invites sales of War Savings Certificates to fund the war effort. Purchases include £1 for 17/6, £5 for £4/7/6, £10 for £8/15, £50 for £438/15, £100 for £87/10, and £1000 for £875, repayable in three years with 4 percent effective return. Certificates are transferable, exempt from wealth levy stamp duties and income tax, and can be obtained via Commonwealth Bank branches, other banks, state savings banks, or post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
State Savings Bank
Old Age Aims at Wisdom and Health Restoration
An advertisement extols old age as a time of knowledge and counsel but notes poor digestion and ill health. It promotes Cham berlain's Tablets taken after supper to improve digestion and liver function, lifting despondency to hope. Sold by local merchants including W. Grant Morton and A. Comben & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben & Co
Verrbes
J. G. Orgill
Rockbank and
Melton
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Roll OF Honour
Bacchus Marsh and District
Norman David Davidson
Alex. Durward
Leslie Devise
Sidney Dubont
Vere Dubont
A. BR. Davisomeon
Davis
Wy Lawrance M. Dugdale
Chas. Edwards
Roy Edwards
Ronald Evens
W. A. Edgerton
Clarence Joseph Earl
Alf. Farrow
Alf. Fairbank
W. Finnon
Arthur Gladman
R.T. Grant
H. 8
F. L. Nance
J. P. Nolan
W. Cola
Tran Haseell
F. Russell
E. J. Ryan
Jas. Ryan
Cyril Francia Ramsey
Roy McHugh Ramsey
TH. Skene
Norman Smith
Stanley Short
Thos
John Simmons
EA. Smith
W. H. Symington
Charles G. West
Norman G. R. Wast
C.D. Williams
F. D. Ward
Thos, Warke
Frank Ward
Albert Woodward
Michael Bernard Coghlan
David James Coghlan
W. Alex. Drever
T. Hales
Chas. Gmythe
A. N. A. O'Hare
Toolern Vale
W. G. Hogg
A. Tedcastle
O.jurd
H.J. Wynne
R. J. McPherson
John Clarke
Gordon Snowden
G. A. G. Smith
Evanee Neil Cameron
Alexander 'i of Toolern
Reginald Summom
Geoff Irvine
Myrmong—Gordon
A Onl Meehan
A.D. Holyhoke
R . Campball
Pat Maltby
J. H. Smallman
Oliver Albert Robertson
Arthur White
Parwao
Frank A. Moore
David Miller Crowe
J. Cardell
William Dixon
Edward Orton
Duncan Alexander Roas
Robert Hogg
Aml F. Anderson
Rowaley
Issac Runt
Thomas Booth
Les Davis
Sydney Dubout
Vere Dubout
Bert Davison
Normen Davison
Alan Davisonw
Albert William Kerr
Collie
Hubert Kerr
N. Smith
Smith
T. Summons
Charles West
Norman Woet
Blackwood
Jim Byrne
J. Whatmough
Ltephens
Alex. Armstrong
Hotham Jones
Percy Jonas
H. Jones
F. Caspar
BR. Cuthbertoon
Wm. Vallence
R. J. Roy Burbidge
Lawrence Roland Bastbngs
Gibson Paterson
E. Farrow
C. Wallace
Ng Maat
Jock" Turnour
Keppel
Joseph Tyrrell
Wm. Tyrrell
Athol Stuart
Clive B. Hopkins
Henry Arthur Ellis
W. H. Cox
Oswald M. G. Cox
John A. Low
Charles A. Low
Percy Trigg
W. Cockerill
Lieut
W. F. W. Shields
T. Rawlinson
Edward Blake
Jun
Mel Smith
J. Gardiner Smith
Milton Clews
Ross Grant
Fred K. Chenu
Frank Chenu
G. F. Bence
Fergus Myers
J. Lindeny
James Buckley
H. Edgerton
Fr. Ruddick
Adrian Louis
Sean Louis
Fk. Rochford
Bert. Simpson
Wilfred Painter
Harold Painter
Leslie Painter
J. W. McCullagh
Harry McCullagh
George Squire Mitcheleon
Frank Tinker
W. J. C. Ashley
Jas Almond
Garmaey Almond
Percy M
Henry Coe
Daniel Sutton
George Hallerford Sutton
Albert E. Sutton
Victor Emanuel Sutton
Hugh Roy Sutton
W. T. Sergeant
W. Rogers
Keith F. Anderton
Charles Henry Somerton
George Drury
John Thomas Firth
Alfred Joseph Bromley
Albert Fheeph Buckley
Harry Schulze
Arthur McRae
Godfrrey McRae
Eric D. McRae
W. West
Neil Drury
J Hebb
HMAS
Encounter
Clem. McFarlane
Sydney
William Beott
Agua
Myrniong
Atoll
Melbourne
Charles Rock
Gladenst
East Brunswick
Melbourne Tramway
O.B. Company
Blades Street
Esu Brumwick
Dester
LFS
Clamants Towle
Melton Roll OF Honor
W. J. Brockie
Brunswick
Merrimy House
Ww. J. Brockie
The
Dental Board of Victoria
Lucerne Spectalietg
Phono Central
L. Scott
Marsh
Bass Flitelem
R. L. Wynne
Tool Vale
Cro Co
Northern Fibre Ltd
Cuming, Smith & Co
Mansy
R.P. Hiorte
C. E. Wynne
Undertaker
General Ironmonger
Cermont
Telephone
Abia
Crip & Sona
Church
Paul Pincus
LDS
Vic
Univ. of Matb
Seaview
Victoria Parade Fitaroy
A.B.C. Tea Rooms
Ryan's Corner
Notion
Ballarat
Gee. A. Bence
Crisp & Sons
Express Office
Becohns Marsh
Canstoree Car
Church Street
Baecshos Marsh
Som
C. Medling
Dickie & Sons
Main
Grant Street
Eadtess
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