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Newspaper

Bacchus Marsh Express

Location

Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 24, 1912

Page

3

Races for St Bernard's School Benefit

Proceeds support St Bernard's School with multiple races at about two miles and sprints of 190 yards and 1 mile. Prizes range from 1 to 8 pounds, with varied entries and a pony trot, milk-cart driving, and children admission at 6d. Entries close by Saturday the 2nd. grounds admission 1 shilling. under ten free.

Bowne Harmar Pont Woond Giuts Mazsmac Evert Enwies Becmtary

Local Mines Sold and Bridge Works Progress at Golden Point

Missra Ford and M Cusker win the bid to build a ford across the Lerderderg at Golden Point for £146. They are also erecting two suspension footbridges at the Ler derderg near mineral springs and Stobie’s. Mesara Skinner Bros and Hansford sold Easter Monday mine to F W Holst and A Salamy for £1,800 cash with a large paid-up interest, noting the mine has yielded about £14,000 in gold. Harvest Thanksgiving services at the Methodist church were well attended with a fine display of produce and a sermon by Mr Faulkner.

Otr Blackwoor Missra Ford & M Cusker Lerderderg Golden Point Mineral Springs Stobie's Mesara Skinner Bros & Hansford F. W. Holst A. Salamy Methodist Church Faulkner

Harvest Thanksgiving at English church and Greendale school picnic

Harvest Thanksgiving service at the English church was led by Rev. T. W. Davies with a fruit and flower display. A Greendale state school picnic drew about 300 attendees. Mr. W. Peters organized events, including bagpipes by Mr. J. Cumming, a Greendale vs Blakeville cricket win for the latter, multiple races with prizes, and a large evening social. Also noted is a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy aiding a child after croup.

ODE Own Coreespordent T. W. Davies Mesara H. Thomas A. J. Greenwell Greendale Btate School W. Peters Greendale J. Cumming Tacchoa Marsh Blakeville M. Linsdell Young F. Moran G. D'Arcy Giela H. Grahan Webatar Do—D. Ngo H. Lidgett E. Graham M. Petars Do—H. Moran J. D'Arcy M. Shanahan E. D'Arcy H. Lidge W. Main M. Linadell B. Young H. D'Arcy L. D' Arcy W. Moran Graham

Readings for Week Ending February 22 1912 Weather Summary

The 24 hour readings cover dates up to the week ending February 22, 1912. Data include maximum and minimum temperatures, rainfall, and notes on conditions such as overcast or shade in shaded areas. Exact values are partially legible with gaps and abbreviations.

Ds Oon Max. Man Rain Man Lin

Bacchus Marsh Sports Programme Aims High Prizes

Estee Monpay and Sra APEIL note the event draws up a strong programme with prize money raised to 60 pounds for horse events and 15 pounds for the procession prizes. The A.M.A. will run luncheon profits, Prahran City Brass Band engaged, and two special trains from Melbourne planned for the day. A concert may occur in the evening.

Iedion A.M.A. Gota A.M.A Prahran City Brass Band Melbourne

Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club Mixed Tournament Result

The Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club concluded its mixed tournament for the trophies on Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Campbell winning both prizes after a keen contest against W. Simon and Miss Aries Grant. Final scores were 21 to 13 and onlookers stayed until 10.50 p.m. The club also reports the purchase of an updated lawn mower improving the greens.

H. G. Campbell Aher W. ©. Simon Aries Grant

Rifle Shooting at Local Range this Wednesday

Amazon will be fired on the local range on Wednesday next, 25th inst., between Bacchus Marah and Ballan. The following are requested to attend: Himon, Grant, Vox, T. Akers, J. Lodge, H. E. Connor, W. Gormsgn, J. Bennett, W. Hodgson, C. Dubout, W. Lyle, J. A. Morton.

Amazon Bacchus Marah Ballan Himon Grant Vox T. Akers J. Lodge H. E. Connor W. Gormsgn J. Bennett W. Hodgson C. Dubout W. Lyle J. A. Morton

Bacchus Marsh Club Trips and Close Cricket Finish

Bacchus Marsh visits Balliang and Ballan in draw and return fixtures while a Mackin gley Park match with Darley Brick Works ends with Bacchus Marsh winning by one run. Rev Williams top scored for Bacchus Marsh with 19 not out and Connor took key wickets.

Baccus Marsh Balliang Ballan Bacchus Marsh Ith Mackingley Park Darley Rev. Williams A. Pember- Loo B. Jones BR. Edwards A. Shaw C. Connor John Witttick W. Wittick Connor W. Jones Lions

Local Court Grants For Maddingley Inn License Transfers

BACQHUS MARSH COURT deals with license transfers for the Bridge Inn Maddingley and Ballan horal Ballan. Grants licenses to Tavesoy Fes 22 and Johnson F Carey and Flynn for Bunbury Sir John Franklin hotel. Also handles a school attendance case against Patrick Whelan with fines totaling £2 for Thomas and smaller sums for Patrick and Nora. Tax officer Shields withdraws two income tax cases due to missing papers and later discrepancies.

Bacqhus Marsh Court Tavesoy Fes G. Rk, Anderson, Esq Beershary W. Lyle J.B. Susanosh Barry Paddington Street Uckleigh Bridge Inn Maddingley Flynn Sir John Franklin Bunbury Wm. Carlson Barclay Patrick Whelan Thomas Patrick Nora P.M Bamery Wm. Delahey

Magnificent Coimadai Park and The Willows estate auctioned

Large Ballarat auction details a 1 216 acre rural property near Bacchus Marsh with lucerne crops and deep creek flats. Includes Lot 6 Coimadai Park with dwelling, Lot 7 The Willows with seven rooms, several cottages, orchards, stockyards, and irrigation access. Terms: 20 year mortgage or cash, with staged payments and plan information from Oepel Chandler.

Oepel & Chandler Ballarat Tomas Cam J.P W. H. Chandler Coimadsi Park Commonwealth Lucerne Lerdarderg Goodman's Creek Roserne Pyke's Creek Wildings Coimadai Park Willows Anodon Lord Cain Melbourne

Bottles branded by makers restricted to specific uses

The manufacture and brand M B over symbols mark the property of the Maneracrurses Botter joMraxy Victoria Propamrany Loa. Bottles hired from the company may be used only to enable drinks in unfermented liquors and must not be destroyed altered or disposed of. Dated February 30 1912. The Maneractcress' Borree Compaxr oy Victron Paormerang Louvrep. G Beckley manager. Pavey Wilson & Comyn solicitors 61 Inowns street Melbourne.

M.B Victoria Borree Compaxr Oy Victron Paormerang Louvrep G. Beckley Pavey, Witaon & Comyn

Tender notices from Ballan shire for timber supply and works

Tenders invited for Contract 20 supplying sawn timber for 12 months at Ballan. Other tenders include a ford over Lerderderg at Blaskwood, quarrying spalls, a bridge truss erection, and track works. Submissions close Monday March 4, year unspecified, by Ballan shire council and W. & Biddle.

Monovay Ford Lerderdarg Blaskwood Tendees Ganray Ballan Biddle Ghize Beenata

Obituary notes from Bacchus Marsh district

General items report the death of Joseph Sleep head teacher at Djerriwarrh State School after a bout of illness. The text cites his service, funeral attendance, and respect from the community. Additional notices cover the death of Henry Gould at Newport, mortgage and railway history, and a Uruguayan engineering visit to Bacchus Marsh with local escorts and observations on agriculture.

Joseph Sleep Djerriwarrh Izett Street Prahran Sleep Horsham Inet Bleep Bart Board of Advice Tew Fowler B. Williams Baoshas Marsh Henry Gould Newport Bacchos Marsh Ballan Gould Ballarat Mtea Bolwarrah

Melton Tennis Club Defeats Werribee in Close Match

Melton Tennis Club travelled to Werribee on Saturday and won 68 games to 62. The doubles and singles featured many close sets with L Farrell and Smith losing to Austin and Patterson, Calder and Troup Out defeated A and M McPherson, and Les and M McPherson beat Hurst and M Murray. Melton plans to play Gisborne next in March with team selection from listed players.

Melton Werribee Ste Mesers L. Farrell Smith Messrs Austin Patterson J. Farrell Hill Mesars Calder Troup Achy

Neighbor thanks for aid after grass fires at Exford

H W Staughton of Exford expresses sincere thanks through the paper to neighbors and strangers who fought the blaze that destroyed two paddocks of grass. He also thanks Messrs Abbottton and Arandi for their strenuous efforts that saved sheep and cattle from harm in the long grain, dated February 22, 1912.

Abbotton Arandi H. W. Staughton Exford

Auction listings for Wolfe's Schnapps era sales and fairs

A dense sequence of auction and sale notices from L. A. Farnam & Co and local properties. Items include Ballan Sale February 24, Gaspard's farm February 21, Hocklebank clearing sale March 1, Bacchus Marsh fairs and St Patrick's day events, and Easter A.N.A. sports at Bacchus Marsh.

L. A. Farnam & Co Ballan Gaspard Pyke's Creek Horssante Baoshia Marels Thoraday J. Missen Hocklebank Hacehus Marsh Batton Dickson's Dorper

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mechanics’ Institute Baccavus Mansn Presbyterian School Hall Bacchus A. R. Robertson M.L.A Brataice W. Axngeson Hon. Bee St. Patrick's Day Eacchus Marsh Showgreande St. Bernard’s School Firat Oran Haxnicar T. Cain G. W. M’fan Axn Han. Boe Art Union Cme ARS Union Bopa Une Presa Ional John Hyman Comentine Trader Hall Carlton Crisp & Suns W.rant Morton A. T. Ohiver Lora Geand Plein Sitahenies Institute An Mopar Briglia Puxposs G. Joxaxmoxn Beos Blackwood Myrmong G. Spinner M. Peter D. Young M. D'Arcy God M. Winnish T. Linsdell T. Lidgets Elizabeth Davies Browning St. Ltd Yarra Vic Chamberlain W. Gnawr Mon- Tow Hacohus Marsh Comm & Co Bacchus Marsh Observation Station Ming A.W Estee Monpay Sra Apeil Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club Cricket Arthur Ellery Shields James Osin Shields Defendent Same Ellen Cox Elizabeth Cain Costa of Bassae Os J. A. Johns. & Co Basahus Marsh Lucerne Flats Baschas Marsh Gisborne Road Thurman Cain Fay J.P. Bacchus Marsh Doepel & Chandler C c Lydiard Street Shire OF Ballanw Uruguay Bacehus Marsh Inez Temple Smith Victorian Department of Agriculture BE. Gordon Morris Dairy Department New Zealand Mors Lesa Thay James Kerr Kerr Mr. Blsvk Exet End Moasra Broadlands Thos Anderson Border Hour Merrima Bacchus Marsh Concentrated Milk Company Co Bic Baochua Marsh Court Prasant Fure J. Goldsmith Ballsrat Bagshos Marsh Consishle Pemberton Norman Conquest Gordon Institute John Murray Vincent Riley Gealang Wm. Gordon Wm. Pearson Joe Charles Dickens St. Bernard's Day School Catherine East Melbourne Moira Camberwell St. Joseph Wonthaggi Irene Julian Esther Camberwall Chholera Eugene O'Connell St. Bernard Esochus Marsh Rowsey Rorosey Examiner Shire Connail Tn Hing Williamstown Council Wallins J. H. Maiden Botanic Gardens Sydney Frederick Fuller Saddler New Canterbury Fetersham N.S.W W. Gauner A. “Nye Mesors, M'Phail Bros. & Co M‘phail Bros. & Co Equity Trustees Co. Ltd M*phail Briabane Ranges W.B. House T. J E. W. Reid D. J. O'Keefe Argus Boilean, M'Collosh Go. Wold H. E. Rowe Bacchus Aare T. H. Fitzgerald Parwan J. Grouch Kanive Pathe Picture Company Nonis Bendigo Boviety Tours Act Union Exhibition Buildings W. Grant Morton A. T. Oliver Chap & Bons Broni Bros. Cirena Bacehos Marah Melton Tennis Club Missea A M. M'Pherson M'alie¢E M'Murray Mr. Les Misa A. Toes Mr. Hurst M*murray M. M’pherson Mr. Austin M'Alises WOLFE Superior Properties Pearce Glear
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