Petitions seek tenders for Ballan Shire works in 1900
A petition to the Premier asks for legislation to check crime of theft in Ballan Shire. Healed tenders addressed to the President of the Council are invited by June 4 1900 for tendered works including road and bridge maintenance in Ballan and surrounding districts. A 5 percent cash deposit is required with plans and specifications viewable at Shire Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagebus Marsh
Ballan
Gontrech
Toad Construction
Masterson's Lane
Greundale
Bullan Township
Melbourne Row
West Riding Roads
Central Riding Roads
Tyne Creek Bridge
Sean
Gallany
Walter J. Andrew
Otoh
Ontess
Jane
Shire Hall
Gollan
Walter. J. Andrew
Valin
Davies-Franklin
Ballarat
Davies-Pranklin Cycle Co., Limited
Minera, Labourars, &c
In Memoriam of Caroline Mary Dolly Burbidge
In loving remembrance of Caroline Mary Dolly who died at Gell Street Boggas Marsh May 1897. Farewell to you dear one, though we part with sorrow we shall meet again in heaven. Inserted by her loving father Joseph and Caroline Burbidge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourn
Mr. Hestor
Vthn
Ailent Woerkeya
Wody
Victoria
Ara
Dean
Anil Vin Li
Anak
Phillis Ey Ani Cp
Brssland
Drisuane
Breyot
Krishane
Queenaland
Hirst
Thomason
Chatee
Ureice
Caroline Mary
Dolly
Gell Street
Bogcas Marsh
May
Wisi
Joseph
Caroline Burbidge
G. T. Dinkie
A.N.A
Hibarnians
Rechabites
Debating Society
Imperial Federation and empire governance debate in Australia
A lengthy 1900s style critique argues against a single imperial ballot box and advocates federating British Empire sentiment through a constitutional Imperial Consultative Council. It compares to Rome’s papal federation, cites Jubilee Council of 1887 and Tubiles celebration of 1807, and stresses voluntary yet structured unity without executive power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitechapel
Fretoria
Australia
Yale
Papa of Romo
Rome
Empire of Great Britain
London
Imperial Consultative Council
Empire
Ireland
Eoast
Imperial vision and Empire unity across the British world
The article argues for a strong British Empire led by a Consultative Council of educated policymakers to guide and stabilize global governance. It highlights imperial memorials, Kipling, and Australia as a key frontier, predicting a new Commonwealth shaped by imperialism and Unity across colonies, with Melbourne editors praising intercontinental cooperation and telegraph connectivity. It also notes public notices, local meetings, obituaries, and community events in Bacchus Marsh and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
London
Ata Westiniaster
Kipling
India
United Australia
Australis
Nord
British Isles
Thea
Australia
Tam
England
Fant of Sleep Ends With Unclear Constipation Advice
Fragmentary note from the Bacchus Marsh Observation Station references Fant of Sleep and various terms like Constipation and Dyspapsin. the legible content is limited, presenting a confused mix of names and substances with no clear event or outcome to report.
Relief of Mafeking Celebrated in Bacchus Marsh
The Bacchus Marsh rejoicings over Mafeking relief were marked by a 2 sticke night social at the Mechanics Institute. The crowd enjoyed singing, speeches, and martial songs with special guests from Melbourne. Bells rang, bonfires and fires were lit, and toasts were given for Colonel Baden-Powell and the Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Mechanics’ Institute
Mark
Yle
J.P
T. Cain
J.F
Baden-Powell
Powell
PH. Gibbs
Kyle
Mafeking
Robert Morton
Melbourne
Tommy Atkins
Tin Royal Fusiliers
Mr. Little
Permezel
Messe
Lawrence and Fisher
Hicks
Bill Adams
G. A. Benca
Manning
Ma. Hunt
Heath
Teery
Almond
Children Pledge Showground Picnic For Cluenns Birthday
Residents recall Saturday’s drizzly celebration as cadets led a procession from Shire hall at 1 pm. Speakers including Rev J A Stuart and J P Mor Mark KyL praised patriotism and Queen's day, with songs like God Save the Queen and Soldiers of the Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conno Ua
Cluenn
Shire Hall
J. A. Stuart
G. Dickie
J.P
Mark Kyl
Dickie
Kyle
Mafeking
Gates
Patriotic Free Concert in Mechanics Institute at Bacchus Marsh
A large attendance at a free Mafeking week concert organized by local LOR leaders at the Mechanics Institute, with proceeds to Melbourne Hospital. Lieutenant Sidney W. Hunt led as organiser and singer, conducting a martial program with the Soldiers of the Queen chorus, God Save the Queen with fixed bayonets, and various solos. Chairman D A Schulae oversaw duties while Miss Looks, Mr. Hicks, and others performed, and Rev. Braddock and Rev. Gibbs joined in Kipling pieces as the program concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Mafeking
LOR
Melbourne Hospital
Cay
Sidney W. Hunt
Twharta
Ail Usher
D. A. Schulae
Keimmel
Miss Looks
Empress Vistoria
Mr. Hicks
Nelson
Bill Adama
My. Moss
G.T. Dickie
Mr. Hunt
Kipling
H. Braddock
F. H. Gibbs
J. A. Stuart
F. H. Gibby
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The
Davies
J. Roberts
Thia
Conontan Macwist
Davies-Pranklin
A. G. Orise
Davies-Pranklin Cycle Co., Ltd
Start Street
H.&. Campbell
Maddinglhy Road
Bacchus Marse
Sam
H. Quailiule
Geelong Advertiser
W. G. Heatine
Chemis
Geelong
Vwieteela
Brvall Rine
Eborulsta
Yaet Do
St Iss
Fotian, Vies
Ceylon
Peerge Brothers
Bagghus Marsh
Credit Foncier
Tietter
Boe Cenera
Dimarres-Stiosn
Elbourne
Apianos
H. Hodgson
Baccuts Manly
Miss Taylor
Dressmareng
Graham Street
Bandua Maresh
Soln
Tation
Baprene
Edice
Theach
Wad
Wilson
Okbinding
Wolfe
A. Bence
Tames Kerr
Nore
Auniay
F. Howe
Ballon
Shire OF
N. Otice
Baeehue Marsh
D. A. Lipele
Paynest
Kartsmevone
A.W.A. Hall
Bacehus Marsh
Bocehua Moreh
OfMcer
Weesesway
Miss He, Hawkins
Costumier
Gell
Main Streets
Waeelyan Marsh
Cancer Mary Mere
Wee Merrima School
BE AL Wikson
Presbyterian Church
Manes
James Weid
Main Street
G. Vannence
Maddingley
Otice
Rose Greenwell
Lerderderg Street
Oll Sale
Mr. Myers
Peatland Hills
Hovesos
Bneehue Marsh
Annandale's
Curr & Sons
Portsmouth
Aldershot
Consultative Council
Muain
Mahon
Victorian Mounted Rifles
Boephus Marah
Presbyterian
Bucehus Marsh
Ceford
Joseph Bromley
Courthouse
Masonic Lodge
Grand United Order of Oddfellows
Ryan
Denis Ryan
Korobsit
Batehns Marsh
Borrisalagh
Go. Thayer
Trig
Bagebos Dferah
Picterine Melon de Glan
Warries
James D'Arcy
Greendale
Nev
Horan and King
M. C. Gough
Bleternwick
Daylesford
Bacehns Marsh
Messra
John Egan
Eganetown
Michael
Hiargarat
John Lerhy
Messrs. Miller
Unuder
Leahy and
Ngan
James Bourke
Colmednn
Egans
Lonhys
Melton
Carnailla
Seriona
Blythe
C. Hlytha
Boochus Marah
Greildag
Snoh
de. Vance
G. A. Bence
Dauchos Marsh
Landries
Farm
Known && Selby's
Deep Crack
W. Crozier
A. Bally
South Africa
Shea
PL Pigott
Mrs. Pigott
H. O'Hagan
W. Anglor
Ars
A. Dickson
J. Davis
W. Telford
J. Hasver
J. Carroll
P. Shan Hott
Ee Shanahan
J. Drury
Mia
E. Dickson
J. Deveney
W. Dugdale
J. Urquhart
W. Grant
J. Watson
A. Holly
Z. Kerr
G. Stoughwan
J. Mawson
Worribee
Thorny
W. E. Armstrong
Wolfu
Schospps
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Max
Min
Maz
Ste. bin Slade
Lin Shade
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