Local notes on Bacchus Marsh events and figures
A collage of district items, including school and church matters, hotel and irrigation developments, and social notices. Reports mention Rowley erections, the Rowslw project, and a large organ inquiry as well as local horticultural and racing ties. Mentions of meteor events, educational debates, and rainfall readings at Bacchus Marsh pepper the page with community detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Rebwe
Jeger
Jobe Camphall
Alundon
Maderimka
Deaker
Ingrnaiity
Parwan
Melbourne
Ca. A
Melton
Marsh
Robin
Collee Palace
Ryan
Daley
Gary
Crook
Lerdentere Wat
Vernon
Rome
Pyke's Creek Reservoir Supply Figures
Water Commission reports show full supply at 73 feet yielding 14 850 acre feet, present supply at 190 acre feet, last weekly return 60 acre feet, current output 2 cubic feet per second. gar ment stain removal tip included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Water Commission
Bacchus Marsh residents press for adequate water supply
A crowded Bacchus Marsh meeting decried the faulty water system and long shortages. Residents urged a larger mains network and a water tower, protested irrigation drainage, and demanded a deputation to the Water Commission to secure lower pressure and steady supply for homes, gardens, and businesses.
Maddingley Park Trustees Report Highlights Finances and Projects
The Maddingley Park Trustees thank subscribers for the annual appeal and Picture Show proceeds amounting to 30 pounds and 0 shillings 2 pence. Boxing Day sports netted 57 pounds 18 shillings. Debt reduced by 8 pounds 12 shillings 1 pence, grandstand fully paid at 360 pounds, and water issues affected the lake and lily pond. Curator Mr Marchant completes first year. pond to be repurposed and rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchant
Ak Fur
J. A. Johns
Balance Sheet of Madding Ley Park 1916 Audit
The balance sheet for Madding Ley Park shows year ending January 1 1916 with total assets of 238 pounds 17 shillings. Audited by Lawrence M Dugdale and Smith auditors confirmed correct.
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Maddingley, Park
Lawrence M
Dugdale, Smith
District Union gold medal rifle final at 200 500 600 yards
The Gisborne club competes for the District Union gold medal today in a final that uses 10 shots at 200 500 and 600 yards. Entry times are scheduled for three o clock to ensure completion in the afternoon, with the Bacchus Marsh club visiting next Saturday to shoot 500 and 600 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Union
Gisborne
Bacchus Marsh
Sessa
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society Meeting Notes
The Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society held a Thursday meeting noting the death of founder C Crisp and honoring his service. Members debated funding bids for the Red Cross, discussed wheat handling notices from St Arnaud, and praised J Riddell for selling 26 tickets toward a district Royal Show exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Cameron Creocet
Tole’ Grant
W. J. B. Doherty
W. Kerr
E. Powell
W. Grant Morton
J. Riddell
C. F. Hegarty
C. Crisp
Society
Aod
W. P. Robertson
Chamber of Agriculture
Canada
Bycchus Marsh Horticultural Society
Messrs. Robertson
Grant
the Red Cross Society
Jess
W. Grant Merton
J. B. Doherty Srep
W. Grant
J. Lodge
Mellon
Huddell
Riddell
Prodaw, &c
Lodge
Empire's Call Sergeant to Attend Dentroon Military College
Sergeant Randall Finchum son of R. G. Finchan of Collins Street Bank is to go to Dentroon Military College. He was married at Holy Trinity Church of England Kew on Monday. Lieut Colonel B A Crouch long at the Frost is reported ill this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Finchum
R. G. Finchan
National Bank
Collins Street
Bacchus Marsh
Dentroon Military College
Holy Trinity Church of England
Kew
B.A. Crouch
North versus South match postponed to Saturday afternoon
Wet weather forced the postponement of the North versus South match from last Saturday. The event will resume this Saturday at 2.30 PM with members asked to be on the ground promptly. The Bacchus Marsh Gun Club announces shooting resumes today and a trophy will be awarded.
Bacchus Marsh Members Debate Easter Sports Meeting
At a special meeting on Thursday, Bacchus Marsh members discussed holding the annual sports meeting on Easter Monday. They agreed profits would go to the Local Crows Society, but urged that many members be sent to the war. A motion to abandon was not carried, and a fund to aid the Red Cross was proposed. A Easter Monday picture show was planned to boost donations through the secretary's appeal.
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Britain
Roarin
Rovin
Robbie
Robert Chambers
G. G. Pierce
Racehos Marsh
Keilor
Bacchus Marsh
G. G. Paterson
Father Taylor
Turlor
J. D G. Taxlor
Fitz
Dugdale
Irrigation Association
The
Water Commission
Geelong Water Trust
Werribee
Werribe
Pyke's Creek
Nltice
Melbourne
1 Crows Society
ANA
Red Cross
Red Cross Fund Acknowledges Monthly Instalment Gifts
A Melbourne Red Cross fund note thanks donors including Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society and Mrs Dally for monthly instalments and gifts. It lists items sent by many supporters and quotes a soldier praising warm socks and noting Gallipoli evacuation. The letter urges further donations to aid troops.
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Bosiries W. Anderson
Alkemade
Ling
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society
Lnen
Dally
F. Kerr
Dickie and
Wuworth
Sacks
BR. Gi. Martin
Mixes N, Pearce
G. W. Anerson
Alien
Annie Todd
Alice Dagflake
Téharon
Agnes Chigedale
W. Allan
Pelmary
John Wills
Lordenterg Park
Bacehos Marsh
Lemme
Gallipoli
Jack
Anders
Malta Hospital
A Polite Man Listens to Things He Knows Not
A pithy observation defines a polite man as one who listens with interest to topics he knows nothing about when explained by someone who knows nothing about them, highlighting irony in courteous conversations.
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J. B. Doherty
T. Akers
W. Horder
C. Dickie
Gielen
Mackfellow
War Hymn and Faithful Resolve From Aust W A Front Lines
A wartime column features a verse urging boys at the front to push back the Huns and endure, followed by two letters praising Christ’s promise to raise the dead and comfort the fallen. Notes from Donnybrook and Hobart record poems and religious reflections on the war and German outrages against Polish girls.
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J. &. Parke
Donnybrook
W.A
Wanted 30 000 men for Commonwealth Army
Australia calls for 30,000 men to join the Commonwealth Army with a 50,000 strong New Army and 16,000 monthly reinforcements. Victoria’s quota is 16,600 with 5,100 per month. District readouts include Bacchus Marsh 388 to the new force with 40 monthly reinforcements, Molton 1MIM quota 20, and Werribee 576 quota 53 with 20 monthly reinforcements.
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Australia
Victoria
Bacchus Marsh
Molton
Werribee
Why not Trade Near Home A Greeting to Our Customers
An 19th century style pledge from a store, vowing to stay local and offer best goods at low prices. The notice asserts customer profits align with merchant success, urging fair play and prompt action. It touts a large stock of standard goods and lower prices than competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wederself
Staudard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Icches Marsh
Gr W. Witness
Rowley
Ag We
Ldkie Mune
Scotia
Anju Nune
J. i Boo
H. Bowser
Buechua Stu
Scotland
Bacches Marth
Soding Marah
W. i
Beechug Marsh
Rernterc
Robertent
Highland
Pyke's Creek Reservoir
Miss Hobbs
Bucehus Marsh
Senge
Thomas Anderson
BR. H. Dogsdale
Jevele
Lerdenderg S Tevet
Commission
S. Whale
Lerderderg Street
al Festa
F. R. Manning
Royal Hotel
Saul A
J. Reddrop
Lerdorflenr St
Dickie
Leinderberg Street
Pyke
Crowk
J. A. Joins
Jom
Express
Wun Quenen
AL Leeper
Tullantine Estate
Wateater Commission
R. H. Dugdale
Lerderberg Street
Church Street
Lucerne
Dale
J. A. Looper
Ev Pearce
C. L. Criep
F. R. Man- Sik
Maddingley Park
Shire Council
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club
A.N
RED Cross Fund
Baochus Marsh
Banda Unrem
Kaiser
Nur
John
Christ
Ocean Deep
E. H. Scott
Hobart
Commonwealth Army
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