Patriotic events and notices advertise balls and concerts
A 1914 notice set lists future events in Ballan and Myrniong including a PATRIOTIC BALL at Myrniong Hall on September 30 with priced tickets, a BR. LIDGETT Hon See, and a public concert and dance at Railway Station on October gnd. It also announces laundry services by Mrs H Dryden in Turner Street Bacchus Marsh with references to patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrniong Hall
Lidgett
D. Ross
H. Dryden Domres
Bacchus Marsh and
Turner St
Gulf Links
Wer
Paperhanger and Decorator Seeks Joining Work
E. 8. Wilson, paperhanger painter and house decorator, offers joining work in all branches with moderate terms and estimates free. Address C o Mrs Platt Merrima House Grant Street, US Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt
Merrima House
Grant
Us Marsh
Prizes and Ball to Be Held at Ballan Hall
A plain and fancy dress ball is planned for Friday October 9 in Ballan with prizes for best sustained character and best couple. Good music and refreshments promised. Entries close October 14 and prizes for all classes. C Tyzack secretary announces. Shire of Ballan invites tenders for dismantling a bridge over Bradshaws Creek and building a new one, with options for timber or reinforced concrete. Tenders due November 2 1914. Piers Kelly shire secretary Ballan announces plans and viewing at Shire Office Melbourne offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Booth
Balan
Bradshaws Creek
Ballan
Shire
Country Roads Board
Titles
Melbourne
Piers Kelly
Ballan Shire Council to Levy General Rate in 1914
The Council of the Shire of Ballan will meet on Monday October 12 1914 to propose a general rate of 1s 3d in the pound on the net annual value of rateable property for the year October 1 1914 to September 30 1915. The rate proposals are prepared under the Local Government Act 1904 and are available for inspection. by order of the Council Shire Secretary Piers Kelly. Ballan Shire Hall September 9 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire of
Ballan
Piers Kelly
Shire Hall
WIRE NETTING APPLICATIONS FOR RATEPAYERS SOUGHT
WIRE NETTING applications for entitlements will be received from ratepayers until Monday October 5th 1914. Details on price and terms may be obtained from the undersigned Piers Kelly Shire Secretary. Also testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praises relief from chest pains and cold, with stock available via W Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh and A Comben Co Werribee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piers Kelly
Shire
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben & Co Werribes
Coming Events See Chart for October and November 1915
Fragmented OCR lists events with dates and venues for October and November 1915. Mentions Wednesday and Thursday show dates, Bacchos and Ballan events, and a final note on 1915 timeline. Likely a society or club notices column with upcoming performances and gatherings. Includes place names and days of the week but impairs full clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baianday
la Gage
Ballan
Ya Balandey
Local Government Reform and Upcoming Sales at Bacchus Marsh
A report discusses the dual duties of local and general management and calls for reform by abolishing the Local Government Act. Upcoming events include McPhail Bros selling at Bacchus Marsh on Monday the 28th and Fairbairn & Co. at Ballan on Thursday the 1st of October. Fire Fair runs Thursday to Saturday to aid funds for a new Fire Station, with church services listed for Bacchus Marsh and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooneillora
Main Roads Board
Municipal Association
Messrs. McPhail Bros
Messrs, Fairbairn & Co
Ballan
Bacchus Marsh
Morton
Kelso
B. Williams
Brisbane
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church of Australia
Williams
Melbourne North
Methodist Church
Staughton Vale
W. J.C. Ashley
Melton Railway
Melton
Myrmiong
H. Hilton
Waddle Street
Choon
Coimadai
Manes
Coimadai State School
Romsey
Argus
A. B. O'Hara
Seengiene
Stensonvale
Advics
England
T. Cornstali
Melton notes on rain water, crops, and local events
Rain fell Saturday lifting reservoir levels while mine creek flows recover after 18 months. Crops and grass show improvement. another heavy fall would help. Melton reports cold winds, a death toll near six hundred tied to recent cold snap, and plans for community events including a Patriotic Tea meeting, market day, and a football club presentation with gold medals awarded to 28 players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
Vale
Pete Ioelern Vale
Browne
Sy@enham
Toolern Vale
Dama
Rothbank
Mesars. McPhail Bros. & Co
Melton Church of England
Exford
Patriotic Fund
Melton
Mechanics' Institute
J. H. Cunningham
L. Rees
J. Barnes
Jas. McGuire
L. Robinson
D. Davey
C. Looney
W. Gaitskill
E. Carew
H. Sawyer
G. Wilson
W. E. Minns
B. Brislan
H. Black
T. Exell
M. Gleeson
H. Scarce
J. McGuirn
J Dodemaide
M. Dodemaide
Rain Boosts Crops as Show Preparations Begin
A heavy Saturday rain averaging about 90 points uplifts district crops and grass. The annual show prize schedule circulates and organizers aim to surpass prior events. Show set for Thursday October 22 with entries closing October 14. Presbyterian Church services Sunday led by Rev. J. G. Miller. Werribee 11 and 7 Truganina 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
J. G. Miller
Werribee
Truganina
My Mother Used It Chamberlains Cough Remedy Ad
Mrs C J Smith of Mootwingea Station Burioch NSW reports four month old Frank suffered a terrible croupy cold and found instant relief after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She says it has never failed and she uses it as the family remedy, urging backcountry readers to keep it at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
C. J. Smith
Mootwingea Station
Burioch
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben
Debating Society Plans Annual Picnic Social
At Tuesday’s meeting the debating society discussed activities including singing recitation and funny stories by C Hilton P A Herecaes and Miss Tt. It was decided the annual social take the form of a picnic at Gorge on Bat ortay October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. C. Hilton
P. A. Herecaes
Miss Tt
Batortay
Bacchus Marsh District Patriotic Fund Appeal
The Hon. Treasurer reports contributions received from Bacchus Marsh and District groups totaling £2003 to support the fund. The secretary and treasurer request recipients who promised funds to forward them promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh and District Patriotic Fund
H. H
Bacchus Marsh Raving Club
M. F. Cain
Butcher's reef find fuels gold hopes and local notices
S60ft level shows continued stone with easy Monday yield of 96 tons. Phil Donoghue unearthed promising show near Jules Johnson patch at Butcher's reef, with gold visible in stone. A charity concert and ball in Blackwood Mechanics hall raised about £9 for the Patriotic Fund, led by Miss Florrie Byres and Dr. Wm Cann. Death toll in district, Phil Robson of Blue Mount killed by falling tree near Beech Forest, leaves widow and eight. Courthouse at Golden Point bought by R Williamson for £31. tenders due Oct 1 for removal and re‑erection of Golden Point State School to new site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Donoghue
Butcher's Reef
Jules Johnson
Patriotic Fund
Blackwood Mechanics’ Hall
Bert Byrne
Jackson
Daylesford
Florrie Byres
Wm. Cann
Phil, Robson
Blue Mount
Robson
Beech Forest
Miles
Dworased
Golden Point
R. Williamson
Public Works Department
Isi
Golden Point State School
Drought Eases as Showers Bring Hope for Livestock
From our correspondent the district reports two showers totaling 38 and 37 points after a long dry spell. Lucerne growth improves but grass is scarce and farmers graze lucerne paddocks. Water sinking at Dogtrap may supply stock, saving long drives to the Werribee river. Milk output down. shearing to start soon. Sheep generally poor, but Y area ready for mutton. Road ranger shot with many cattle and homes stranded on roads. A ball in the hall on Friday, the Ort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucerne
Lucorne
McCormack
Werribee
Emma
Toolern Vale Rain Boost and Local Trophies
Toolern Vale reports a week of rain boosting prospects. The monthly Gun Chub shoot saw low turnout but both trophies awarded: PF Murnane with a 5 kill possible and T Burton winning the Holloway trophy with 4 of 5. Bert Coghlan excelled. sweepstakes went to Murnane, Coghlan, Murnane, Burton, and Condon. Fire Brigade requests support next week. A Banco Court arbitration began over Harold Staughton’s £3,500 land compensation for a reservoir project on the Werribet, with price terms unsettled and to be fixed by Mr. Jas McIndoe after lawyers debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Coghlan
P. Murnans
B. Coghlan
L. Murnane
T. Burton
T. Condon
Justice Cusson
Banco Court
Harold Staughee
Eee
Missioners
Commission
Werribet
Takan Ford Eas
Sie Sets
Foe ‘Sles Eames T P
Suclerel
Fa Jerties
Hanor
Jas McIndoe
H. W. Staughton
MacArthur
K.C
Mann
Royal Show yields tight margin as Paschus Marsh loses to Whittlesea
At the Royal Show this week Paschus Marsh led in most sections but Whittlesea clinched first honors by 75 to 74 as Warrnambool debuted with 41 points. J Lodge and J Kerr dominated fruit and dairy prizes while Lidgett and Dugdale families claimed several livestock and fat lamb awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becchus Marsh
Josep
Sbit
Paschus
Whittlesea
Bacchus Marsh
Warrnambool
J. Lodge
Lucerne Hay
Haif
Yates
Mira
Lodge
Lucerne
J. Kerr
Cathy Dugdale Bros. & Creber
J. Thugdale
James Kerr
Lidgett Bros. Myrmong
R. Lidgett
H. Lidgett
Shanahan Bros
Farmer's Crop Burnt by Fire Allegation Goes to High Court
The High Court of Australis dismissed Whinfelds appeal concerning land owners Lands Purchase and Management Board and the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. Whinfeld, a Bamayin farmer, alleged fire set by a State Rivers employee caused crop destruction and sought damages of 2944 pounds. The Full Court previously reduced damages to 2230 pounds. the High Court upheld dismissal with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Court of Australis
Twesday
Justice a'Beckett
Arthur Edward Whinfeld
Lands Purchase and Management Board of Victoria
State Rivers and and Water Supply Commission of Victoria
Whinfeld
Bamayin
State Rivers and Water Supply
Justine a'Beckett
Justice Isaacs
High Court
Reyal
Whinfield
Herald
Rheumatism Relief Years After Suffering
A reader recounts severe rheumatism causing sleepless nights and months of distress. After using a remedy labeled Gnomonaid, relief followed within a year, with significant improvement after a half bottle and later full bottles. The testimonial mentions a pharmacist named W. Grunt and an address in Oban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cory
Tampa
W. Grunt
Royal Pictures at the cinema this evening
Royal Pictures presents In the grip of a Villain as the main attraction with numerous other subjects shown in a program for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ney Piskoret
Beeshes March Fire Brigade Plans New Fire Station
A.N.A. Bacchub Marsh reports the Beeshes March Fire Brigade intends to erect a new fire station and appeals for contributions. The upcoming Fire Fair next week offers a chance to support the project and donate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeshes March Fire Brigade
Bacchus Marsh Racing Club annual meeting notes
The Bacchus Marsh Racing Club held its annus meeting at the Mechanics Institute with officers listed and a balanced profit from spring and autumn meetings. Arguments on funding patriotic causes and fire brigade support were decided, a government tax on gross receipts noted, and plans discussed for Plumpton course use, course leases, and new officials. The Werribee club’s £400 profit was mentioned, and the 10 year rifle range lease to the Commonwealth noted. Stakes for the coming season were set totaling £150 with several named races and facilities upgrades debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Messrs
W. P. Robertson
Jia. Watson
J.P. W. Grant Morton
I.P
G. Vallence
E. J. Ford
BE. B Manning
F. BR. Manning
C. F. Powell
M. Cosgrove
F. H. Crook
Cr. J. Watson
W. H. McFarlane
JLP
Tressurer
E. Powell
R. 8. Boyd
R. H. Dugdale
T. H. Skene
E. B Manning
W. Grant Morton
A Jones
E. J. Fi
Lys
F. B
His Aemett
P. Henry
B. Ryan
Zn E Crook
Patriotic Fund
F. R. Manning
Fire Brigade
Vallence
Plumpton
Watson
Werribee Club
WEC
Commonwealth
W. Filgate
J. C. Inglis
Mosors
F. R. Mancing
Fire Fair days promise fun across Thursday to Saturday
Fragments note three Fire Fair days Thursday Friday and Saturday with a suggestion to attend at least one day. The text mocks a child’s ailment and mentions Woods' Great Peppermint Cure and WAR MAPS available from Crimp & Sons at Church 81, Barebes Mash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimp & Sons
Bacebes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bacchus Marsh Market
Berkshire
A. Bormas
A, Pairrates, & CO. i Oa
Jervey
Ayrshire
Myrniong State School
Exford State School
T. L. Clark
Parwan Patriotic Fund
Basehas Marsh
Royal Pictures
Elestrie
Wilson
Werribee Agricultural Society
C. Tyzack
Rowsley Hall
Secateurs
H. M. Hodgson
Watatarness
Obook
Millbank Gtere
Grant Bi
Sesshes
Stasip
Lerierberg
Basshes
Ebro Bartetas
Nunes Caamirom
Basekus Marsh
Nfo Js
Capitiy
A.N.A
Bacchus
Marsh Racing Club
Rowsley
Inglis
Cosgrove
Seschus Marsh
Mos
Mn. Oarthede
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