Dedication Service at Melton for Staughton Chancel
Right Rev Bishop Lowther Clarke led a Friday dedication at Christ Church Melton in memory of Samuel Thomas Staughton MLA. The event honored family donors and the Staughton legacy with a three light stained glass window, a silver christening mug, and a planned chancel extension costing over £700, amid a large Melton turnout including ex Prime Minister A Deakin and MP R Harper. A combined tea and concert followed at the Mechanics Institute with speeches by Deakin and Harper praising Staughton and a program featuring Miss Marion Porritt and other local performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deakin
Alfred Deakin
R. Harper
M.P
Staughton
Dobson
Simon Staughton
M.la
Australia
Sir George Verdon
Victoria
T. Staughton
Miss Rees Minus
W. Montgomery
Alfred Place
Collins Street
Tom Staughton
Church
Roy Staughton
Harold Staughton
A.M.D.G
Samuel Thomas Staughton
H. J. Norwood
Gisbaron
Chas. A. Brewer
Baochva Marsh
Melton
Gibb
Malmebury
Hll. Gox
Stanley Cragg
Gisborne
F. Dexter Homan
Kasendon
Aketnith bin Serge Mims
Wang
Mra Chalmer
Church of England
God
Wordsworth
Darwin
Hezekiah
Ilwaya
England
Christ
Mechanics’ Institute
Roek
Mies Patterson
Alec, Fraser
H. W. Staughton
Mra Kinnersly
Mra Hurley
Mra. W. Hay
Misa Lark
Misa Lark, Miss Radford, Half takes—Misa Hornsuckle
Jamea Minna
P. Miller
George Minns
J. F. Winns
Mra. Skinner
Mra. Hay
Simon Thomas Samuel Stanghton
Christ Church
A. Deakin
Commonwealth
Tom, Staughton
Colrague
Mr. Staughton
Imperfectly ripened cream slows the churn process
The piece uses metaphor to warn that hastily produced results are often flawed. It argues that cream must ripen properly and temper should align with conditions, noting that mixing sweet and sour elements hastily yields poor outcomes. The text urges patience to avoid a flawed end product.
Melton Council Passes Culvert Plan and Lighting Move
Local notes show Council plans a culvert project costing £126 with Montz to be paid despite delayed water works. Lamp post relocation approved to improve sight line at Shire hall corner, as a football match sees Bacchus Marsh defeat Melton 4 goals 2 behinds to 4 behinds. Melton Gon club to host a complimentary shoot for P. F. Miller on Friday at 1:30 pm with a ding to follow at 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montz
C.E
Nickinson
Shire Hall
Bacchus Marsh
Melton
Melton Gon
P. F. Miller
Accident Strikes Mrs Cochrane in Bacchus Marsh Ride
Mrs Cochrane formerly Miss Nolan suffered a broken left leg when an axle broke on a four wheeler above Drury's hotel. She, with three children and the driver, were thrown from the carriage but escaped serious injuries. Helpers aided her to Bacchus Marsh to catch a train back to Melbourne private hospital she had left. The report notes the irony of fate amid other local updates on Ploughing Match committee meetings, funding, and publicity arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Cochrane
Misa Nolan
Melbourne
Méchanics
Messrs
W. Thompson
L. Dugdale
T. Myers
R. Lidgett
P. Shanshan
G. Cowan
M‘leod Hamilton
Robt. Lidgett
Cowan
Rowan
J. Myers
Dugdale
K. Lidgett
Een
Sealy Seek
L Dugdale
BR. Ladgett
A. Lidgett
Bacchus Marah Zrpreset
Ballon Temes
Thox
Shanahan
Bacchus Marsh Hallan and Pentland Hills A P Society
The article notes the Bacchus Marsh Hallan and Pentland Hills Agricultural and Pastoral Society as a regional farming group. It references events and activities typical of such societies, including meetings and shows planned within the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh, Hallan, and Pentland Hills
A. & P. Society
Ploughing Match At Cowan’s Farm Near Myrmoning
A ploughing match is planned at Girnear Cowan’s property about one mile from Myrmiong on Thursday June 2, 1904. Classes A to E offer cash prizes from 1 to 10 pounds with entry fees. youths under 18 have free entry. John Myers, Secretary, Balloo, regulates rules. luncheon provided for ploughmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girneer Cowan
Myrmiong
Claas
Claga
Clan D.— D.furrow
John Myers
Ballao
Church of England services at listed parishes
Church of England services announced for Kew and Melton areas with figures linked to offerings or collections. Names include A. Brewer, C. L. H. Cox, Mr. Patterson, and Mr. Patterson appears in Rowsley alongside parish figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Kew
A. Brewer
Baoshos Marsh
Myrmiong
C. L. H. Cox
Melton
Rockbank
Patterson
Rowsley
Vent column for main outfall sewer at Brooklyn proposed
The Metropolitan Board of Works discussed a circular brick vent column of 120 feet with a cremator to relieve outfall sewer gasses beside the Brooklyn main. Estimated cost £650, with potential £60 firing cost. Debate noted that England and Sydney use similar shafts and that the system might avoid gas issues without full cremation. The motion to postpone for further engineer study and to allow a Europe visit by the Engineer-in-chief was carried 14 to 10 with various members urging timely action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Gahan
England
Naylor
Cr. Treganowon
Sydney
Buay
Old Country
Jeffrioe
Bae
Europe
Thwaites
Mr. Thwaites
Melbourne
Ticdmond
Slows
Thypites
Or. Jeffries
Atapley
Vates
Gabon
Thergreen
Greater Melbourne
Mountain
Theri Salyea
Treganowan
Phinaitos Goig
A Blessing Unappreciated Bowels Improve With Tablets
An advisory paragraph praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for improving bowel function. The note quotes W. Gunwry Moxros of Bacchus Mureh endorsing the product as pleasant to take and effective.
Werribee sewer fears spur naming debate and praise for Mr Thwaites
An 1896 Werribee column laments the Sewage Farm naming confusion and urges renaming the public reserve as King Edward Park, Werribee. It lauds Metropolitan Board of Works reforms, proposes river improvements, and highly commends Engineer-in-chief Mr. Thwaites, urging a Europe trip for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warn the Express
Wren
Renate
Bawage Farm
Metropolitan Board of Works
Metropolitan Farm
Bienes
Werribee
Werribee Park
Australia
Werribes Park
Messrs.t
A. Chirnside
King Edward Park
Werribea
Adalaids
W. Thwaites
Metropolitan Board
Europe
Western Australia
Thwaites
St. Paul
Providence
Marshall Hall
Europa
Naylor
Prescription for influenza remedy from Wolfe's Schnapps
A historical note describes taking a wineglassful of Wolfe's Schnapps mixed with hot water and lemon juice at bedtime as a pleasant and effective influenza remedy.
Councillor M Naughton Praised For Civic Service In District
A local notice reviews Councillor M Naughton as a strong asset for South Riding authorities. It urges continued support for his roles in municipal and agricultural organizations, while noting road work and weather conditions. Tenders for Cunningham's road and private sales figures are listed amid miscellaneous local updates.
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Conncillor M'Naughton
Municipal Association
Royal Agricultural Society
Dr. M'Naughton
Brnto
House of Representatives
Senate
Cunningham's
Mowera
W. C. Danaley & Co
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Jan. Ball
Cen
Jobo Ball
TB. Ryan
Ingham
Pany
John Ball
Mieriio Wethere
Jobo Beamish
Jin
G.T. Chiriside
Dyan
Operino
J. Beamish
A. Martin
D. Ryan
A. Thompson
Mrs. Beggs
Kk. Doherty
M'Murray
Alao
A. Beamish
Tlongha
Ates J
Bonnington's Irish Moss r Whosping Cough Gro
A Victorian letter to the Kyabram Free Press by W. G. Bayle of Milo Bacon Factory criticizes pig driving methods in the industry. He urges owners to avoid sticks and use sharp whistles, pats, and proper loading to reduce injuries. He likewise notes crude methods seen in the district and mentions a tonic for bronchial coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Bayle
Milo Bacon
Behwea
Worey
Wey
Auction Sales At Bacchus Marsh And Nearby Markets
Auction notices list L. A. Farnam & Co holding sales on Saturday June 4 and Saturday June 11 at Bacchus Marsh. A monthly market is slated for Thursday June 9 at Bacchus Marsh plus a clearing sale at Macarthur's Lerderberg Park Cimruene and Soss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Farnam & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Macarthur's
Lerderberg Park
Cimruene & Soss
Biscchna Marsh
Bae chus March Quadrille Club Events and Local Notices
A list of upcoming events includes the Baechus March Quadrille Club on June 15, INA social at Bacohua Marsh on June 22, a ploughing match at Myrmiong on June 24, and a brass band ball on January 99 at Besetos Marsh. July 20 features Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Society wine party. A letter from Mrs M A Lark of Timberry Range NSW praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a six year cough and includes the writer's endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baechus
INA
Myrmiong
Besetos Marsh Brass Band
Bacchus Marsh Hortigalural Society Wuchre Party
M.alark
Timberry Range
N.S.W
Austria
Chamberlain
W. Guinn Moerow
Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh Station Sells Pain Relief Potion
Bacchus Marsh resident Gaant Mowrow markets Chamberlain's Pain Walm a cure for Lusomarion. A single application promises relief from pain and swelling. The product is sold locally at the observation station.
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Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Chamberlain
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von Weer
Lowther Clarke
Bis
Appleone
Carty Salmon
Broughton
Brewer
Marion Porritt
A. BE. Morrison
Ay Waa
F. E. Nixon
Finne
Miss Fenton
A. EB. Morrison
Daddy
Gibbs
A. E. Simatl
Fred E. Nixon
Mr. Nixon
j_amcore
Kyer
Erillna
Lhd
Myrmong
Bj. Forte
Bonnington
Dairymen's Association of Victoria
Williamson Wallace
Dairymen's Association
Minister of Agriculture
Tsirymen's Association
Angus M'Naughion
Collins-strust
Mar. Min
Max
In Shade
Son
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