Ballan Shire Council Minutes Report Public Works
Ballan Shire Council held a meeting at Monpar on January 11 with members present. Various contracts for road, bridge, and drainage works were reviewed, tenders compared, and actions authorized. notes include reservoir fencing, bridge deck and pile repairs, culverts, and metalling projects, plus dog tax and rate collection discussions.
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Ballan Shire
Monpar
Jas
Oruixany
Cra
Waltere
Gham
Gaspard
Kerin
Rosenow
Anderson
Barclay
Hamilton
Inglis
Cameron
Gordon
H. Evans
Mousker & Ford
O'Brian's Hill
Darcy's Lane
Patterson
D. M'Donald
Wheelahan
Ballan
Bluegum
M‘cusker
Ford Jarrah
G. Mehrana
M-Cusker & Ford
Morrisons
Meredith Road
O. Wheelahan
E.reilly
Morrisong Hill
Mt. Wallace
D. Wheelahan
D. M‘dooali
Donald
D. M‘donald
Barry's Reef
Ballark
Blakeville
Korweingabours
As Ee
Gascard
Pyke's Creek
R. Inglis
Portland
J. D. D. Gray
Karin
A. Murphy
Staughton Vale
Cr. Cameron
Iman Chau
Shire of Lexton
M. Maher
Kerin Barclay
Dehnert Bros
Baker
Cr. Inglis
Cr. Anderson
Department of Lands and Survey
Messrs. Stewart
Walean Traatzes
Ballan Caledonian Park
R J. Gascerd
Atkinson
Hesppol
Messrs
Blake Sod Walsh
Pene
Oeakione
Shire of
Allan
Collestor Commission
Alford
Hannehan
Walters
Dage
Ween Anderson
Poe
Seymour
Kerin Theved
Moornbool Bridge
Hickey’s
Buninyong
Kerin—Rosenow
Malone's Hill
Central
West
Booth
Frootoids Cure Claims and Prices in Geelong Advertisement
An advertisement touts Frootoids as a cure for headache, indigestion, and blood poison, claiming rapid relief and improved liver function. It describes dosing, weekly tea-time use, and claims of independence from ordinary aperients, with price listed as 1/6 and contact with W. G. Hearns in Geelong Victoria.
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W. G. Hearns
Geelong
Victoria
Tut Star of Blackwood Tent anniversary delight
Blackwood readers witness the Tut Star of Blackwood Tent celebrate on January 7 with a full house at Mechanics Hall. 22 girls staged a grand spectacular including a Fairy Queen and a sword of bells, while Rev W Harris gave a temperance address. Secretary J H Terrill praised the display and noted funds, with special thanks to Mrs Terrill for leading the decor and the pianiste Miss Eileen Marshall. The program featured songs, recitations, tableaux, and dances, drawing praise as the prettiest sight in the district.
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Black Wood
Blackwood
Mechanics
Methodist
J. H. Terrill
J.P
Crouch
M.P
Eilean Harper
Eileen Marshall
W. Harris
P.D.O.R
Order
R. Hall
Missouri
Horper
N. Matthews
1 Saunders
L. Broad
M. Whitnish
N. Toa
N. Downing
L. Armstrong
R. Walters
A. Skinner
L. Cherry
L. Whitnish
I. Terrill
EK. Armstrong
Ek. Webster
D. Carruthers
P. Broad
P. Walters
F. Johnston
D. Hill
M. Bpeary
M. Byres
Cornaty
Misa Li. Broad
Nellie
Dolly
Miss Paur Walters
Dot
Angel Whippers
Walters
Farmyard Voices
Company
Bante Claus
Ivy Terrill
Olive Hill
Stev. W. Harris
Minses Walters
Byres
Temperance Children
Misa 0. Hill
The
Jolly Smiths
Rev
W. Harrie
Haba
Murphy
Josie
God Save the King
Booth
Baskin
Salvation Army
Orilera
Quaterton
Cricket Returns as Blue Mr. Defeat Seals in Reserve Match
Captain Barling notes local club efforts. In a reserve cricket clash Blue Mr. defeated the Seals. Individual scores include Robson 0 after wickets by Broad, Livy and others contributing bowling figures. Team lineups list Brown Broad Skinner and Robson among others with several wickets and runs in a sprawling scorecard.
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Vuccees
Barling
Seals
Blue Mr. Robson
Broad Kays
Broad I. Garth
Haydon
Livy
E. Robson
J. Byrne
Oss
Robson
W. A.B
B. Skinner
Gisborne Presbyterian church first hollow block concrete build
An article describes Gisborne Presbyterian church as the first hollow block concrete building in the district. The 9 inch outer walls with a 4 inch air cavity, a 1 inch thick tower slab, and local sand and gravel provide a durable, economical design. Verandah, tiled red cement floors, iron roof, and decorative features by Melbourne firms are noted along with contractor details.
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Sunbury News
Hia
Gisborne
Gisboroe
le Bad
Olao
Cntramea
Meseres, Brooks, Robinson, & Co
Melbourne
A. Bryant &Co
Wunderlich & Co
Malbourne
Mosers, Tunbridge & Tunbridge
Collins Street
Glacier Evidence Reveals Ancient Ice Age in Victorian Gorge
A Melbourne era account details how streams carved a Gorge near Bacchus Marsh revealing rocks formed by ancient glaciers. It describes accessible tracks, shelter points, and fares for visitors, urging preservation of ferns and plant life while promoting the area as a future popular resort.
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Railway Department
Nature
Warribee
Victoria
Con
Melbourne
Bacchua Marah
Werribee Vale
Ballarat
Pentland Hills
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Bacchus Marsh Club
Mra
Gestleven
E. H. Davies
Owe
V. W. Clarke
Ser
L—P. T. Jones
V. T. Hawkins
E. G. Morris
V. BR. Simpson
T. H. Pearce
V. W. Bowen
F. Chalmer
V. A. G. Crisp
T. BR. ¥. Berriman
V. W. Patterson
Pearce
Frank Pearce
Bowiliavian
Broad
Robeon
F. Robson
Biinner
W. Stevens
Er Duncan
B. Robeon
F . Cosciardi
J. Trowhella
W Stevens
J. Garth
G. Stevens
General Merchants
Fale Sn
Mt. Lyell
Thomas’ Phosphates, &c
Agency of National Mutual Life Office
Standard and Colonial Mutual Fire Offices
Australian Mortgage Land & Finance Co
Age” and “ Leader
Davis & Grant
Bacchus Marsh
Homeey
Sunbury
Elise
C. H. Nelson & Co
Queen Street
Dandenong
Bschon Marah
Malton
W. Grant Morton’s
Grant Morton
Werribee Gorge Park
J. A. Leacu
Horseshoes
Bacchas Marsh
Werribes Gorge
Gregory
Enay
Mounts Blackwood
Ingliston
Wolfe
F. G. Hiscock
RODOX
TOXA
Trewin Dealer
Melton
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