Werribee Lodge 40th Anniversary Social Dinner
Werribee Lodge of the G U O O F held a 40th anniversary dinner at the Border Inn Bacchus Marsh with visitors from Melton. Speeches praised the Order's social value and finances while members recalled four decades of growth and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werribes Lodge
G.u.0.0.f
Border Inn
D. A. Little
Bacchus Marsh
de Boos
Melton
F. Slack
Grand Lodge
E. R. Patey
P.G.M
J. Riddle
Billinghurst
G.U
E. BR. Patey
Madden
Order
A.N.A
Bro. J. Riddle
Werribee Lodge
G.U.C.C.F
W. Meikle
Royal Hotel
Castlemaine
Kyneton
Blackwood Wedding and Public Meeting Highlights
A wedding at All Saints church unites Herbert A. Mackenzie and Elizabeth Inshel Byres with reception at the bride’s home. guests valued gifts and plans for Melbourne departure. Public meeting in Mechanics’ Hall discusses flood damages to Recreation Reserve, fundraising, and possible government aid as local officials seek subscriptions and urgent repairs.
Town progress and plans for Inglis street development
The report notes Turd acre block in Inglis street once owned by Robert Marshall now cleared by fire. It mentions new wind for women workers, Caledonian Park layout, Emly Park allotments, fallowed virgin soil for crops, and a call for working bees and donations. It highlights local groups including a Minstrel company Horticultural Society and Fire Brigade ready to help under supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballan
Inglis Street
Robert Marshall
Emly Park
Caledonian Park
Taylor
Riddle
Imne
Wedding Bells for Riselay and Risely at Cassandra
A wedding took place in July with Miss Riseley and Miss Prise in attendance. The bride wore white silk and lace, with veil and blossoms, escorted by her father to the altar as Rev. A E Young officiated and the ceremony featured organ music and a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Risely. The bride’s traveling dress was navy Sicilian with cream lace and a navy hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnwek
All Saints Church
Herbert A. Mackenzie
J. Mackenzie
St. Kilds
Elizabeth Insbel Byres
Ange
W. Byres
Royal Mail
Golden Point
Jensen
Burford
Melbourne
Gordon Graham
Byres
Blackwood
M. J. Croker
E.R. Terrill
Sporta
Trusteca
Walters
J.P
The
Holden
J. Shaw
Dr. Walters
M. Hayden
Tewan
Jonah Sawbridgeworth
Wangaratta Hospital
J. H. Terrill
Count Hoclew
A. Riselay
Prise
Fish Creek
Edna Porter
Riseley
Eva Rissley
Mile Cagson
Porter
Fitzroy
A. BE. Young
Leongatha
West
Valle End
Risely
Young
Community events listed for Bacchus Marsh and surrounds
A schedule of social gatherings and events across the region includes Presbyterian social at Baechna Marsh on Sept 20, Melton A N A Quadrille Club final night Sept 20, A N A concert and ball at Anakie Sept 29, Debating Society socials Oct 5 and 6, Maddingley Football Club social Oct 6, Debating Society picnic Oct 18, Golf club social at Bacchus Marsh Oct 14, Poultry lecture Oct 18 at Bacoline Marsh, Woorribes show Oct 21, Melton Methodist Church concert Oct 24, Bacchus March agricultural show Oct 97, Cathole concert Malton Nov 5, BasHos Maresh Nov 11, Ballan show Nov 24. (Text may contain OCR errors and place spellings.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Baechna Marsh
Melton A.N.A
A.N.A
Anakie
Debating Society
Maddingley
Bacchus Marsh
H.V. Hawkins
Bacoline Marsh
Woorribes
Melton Methodist Church
Machanics
Bacchus Marah
Ballan
Local Auction Listings for Sept to Nov at Bacchus Marsh and Districts
A long list of upcoming auctions and sales across Bacchus Marsh, Rowsley, Werribee, and Glenmore Estate areas. Items include bale sales at Ballan and Manor Estate, clearing sales at multiple farms, and a sale by Glenmore Estate scheduled for November. Names include L. A. Fairbairn & Co, Denaley & Co, Pearson Rowe Smith & Co, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fambrey & Co
Ballan
Bacchus Marsh
Tickie
Glenvale
Bacchus Marale
Thureday
W. Hine
Rowsley
Melton Shire Letter Debate Over Valuation Method
A reader from Melton questions the approach of Adv Melton and dismisses rival claims as puppets. The letter defends a fair overall valuation but notes specific points needing revision. The writer cites Melton’s deplorable state and hints at minority support for advanced ideas. Observations from Sacohus Marsh Station cover 24 hour readings for the week ending Sept 28, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim
Melton
Sally
Unification debate and fiscal proposals by Christopher Crisp
A letter to the Editor discusses the unification of Australia and argues for a shared halving of customs and excise proceeds between Commonwealth and States. It criticizes current book-keeping and favors per state collections, with references to Federation origins and a proposed Premier conference. Dated Bacchus Marsh August 28 1909. An.A. concert and ball announced for Anakio Hall on Wednesday 29th next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punch
Bir
Labour Party
Berra
Commonwealth
Tnterstate Commission
Columbus
Ogg
Henry Parkes
Duncan Gillis
Christopher Crisp
Bacchus Marsh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Meikle
H. M. Hodgson
Odd Fellows
Packington Vallence
A.N
Excnonolls
A. Grey
Druids
Dan. Barry
Capt
Whittington
Graham
Capt. Billinghurst
W. Horder
F. Jones
P. Vallence
Ana
Hawthorn
Vieitora
Staughton Vale
Presbyterian Church
Witut Benen
Bongi
Loch Lomond
Fern
Counien
Evay Treweek
Covutsey
Miss Manni Mattiseney
Mr. J. Fuasre
Newton
Miss Turwees
Mu. Onicren
Polo
Buck
Tfould
Mr. Covatsky Monn
Miss Beint Mortox
Bong
Song
Det
Bing Sweet Bird
Mary of Argyle
Miss Matrixeney
Mise
M. L. Peance
Mirx Exsy Treweek
Me. J
Feasen
Meesre, Mont and
Frasen
Bowens
Mace TR. A. Canven
H. M. Honuser
Hot
Bavves—Riselet
W. Grant Morton
Millbank
Noel Vanos
Boyd
Glenmors
F. G. EB
Hisgook
Pearce Bros
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Gow F. Neal
Courthouse
Dickie & Bona
Gae Company
Shire
Melton Shire
BATE
Sacohus Marsh Observation Station
Pee, Ee
Braybrook Council
Federal Finance
Anakio Hall
S.b
Caval
Winchester
Diston
Ball Bros
Challange
W. Grant Morton Bupply Stores
J. A. Johns & CO
Myrmong
Shen
W. I P. Forel
A. G. T Gxin
W. Fowler
Clark
Cannes
KR. Jus
M. Shanabanci
Eee
Cain
Myroiong
Bacchis Marsh
Myrniong
W. Dugdale, Randidgett
M. Shanahan
Saagented
Gaualdarstett
Briesers J. Myers
Messia
W. Dugdale
M. Shanshan
Mesars
J. Myers
BR. Li
Jr. D. Walker
al Woditor
Oplote
K ‘É
Mrn
W. E Bammey
T. Grant
Ia. F. Chalmer
Miss Watts
W. E. Eames
Mins Little A. Lee
Bailey
W. Bowen
M.B
H. L. Simon
Mra. A. Smith
F. Ashby
Misa
B. W. Anderson
J. M. Corr
Misa Turngur
W. Patterson
Miss Porter
D. Oliver
Grant Morton
Mim A. Simon
Mins Little
Mra
Ladioe—A
Gilmarat Miyds
Wyda
Johns A
Ramasy Ow
W. RB
F. G. Hiscock
Misa B. W. Anderson
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