Me. John McCasbney King of His Reef Rally Report
From our own correspondent describes a large crowd at Gisborne where about 14 locals enlist for Camp. The event featured Jones and Rosenthaly from Melbourne with a strong program including Baby Thomas praised as a talented performer. Short talks urged youth to join the colors and a lively dance followed, with Mr W Thom jan. among those enlisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones & Rosenthaly String Band
Melbourne
Imade
Meteman
Ca M Oldsmeadows
Eva
Baby Thomas
J. H. Power
Mailanne
de Fegels
Amd
Touddinge Aid
Remodelling at Toolern Vale School Nears Completion
Our own correspondent reports extensive renovations at Toolern Vale School. A new Tasmanian mountain ash floor, new light windows, three roof vents, a 10 by cloakroom with hat pegs and basin, and an 800 gallon tank were added, with a west end porch turned into a storeroom. The old porch becomes a storeroom and garden plans change accordingly. Mr P Murnae resumes duties this week, with Easter target for occupation. Rain totals reached 14 points on Tuesday. grass is scarce and stock is being fed. Mr J McPherson has a fine maize crop in Breakneck paddock, showing good results for his milkers. Mr R Porter loses a valuable horse to a broken leg. Horticultural Show at Bacchus Marsh is today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toolern Vale
P. Murnae
J. McPherson
Empire's Call Reports Local Soldiers and Families
The Campbellfield State school head teacher Mr Arthur Chonn learns his fourth son Edward has been promoted to lieutenant in the 1st Battalion after service at Gallipoli. Other local families, including Buckleys, share enlistments and casualties while the community notes a death and missing details from WWI service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Chonn
Campbellivld State School
Coimadai
Edward
Jth
Ath
Sth
Gallipoli
Jute
Traralgon
Bank of Australasia
Chenu
The
Brent
Frederick
Frank
Coimach
R. A. Crouch
2St
Vine
Melbourne
Life Insurance Company of Australia Limited
Crouch
Corio
R.A. Crouch
Egypt
Besfore
Stustic a'Beckett
James Buckley
Neerim
Gippsland
William Buckley
Western Australia
Timothy Buckley
Darle
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed In Court
The article promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective after other treatments fail and notes its pleasant taste and reputation. It lists W Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh and A Comben & Co Werribee as sellers. At Bacchus Marsh Court John Col was fined £4 or one month for using indecent language in Maddingley Park, prosecuted by Constable Barrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben
Bacchus Marsh Court
John Col
Maddingley Park
Barrett
Meltonshire Council Hears Budget And Road Plans
Meltonshire Council met on Friday March 31 with President Cra. Robinson and members approving limited expenditure due to unsettled finances. They ordered bridge renewals, debated Toolern road works and water frontage matters, and discussed donations to the Red Cross ambulance fund. Tenders were invited for road and fencing work, and council resolved to pursue day labour advantages and allocate funds for local projects in Gisborne area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meltonshire
Oxprvary
Cra. Robinson
Hornbuckle
Buberk
Givens
McPherson
Minny
Leake
Browne
Country Roads Board
Toolern
Henry Ld
Port
Minns
Hed Cross
VACA
Mae
Weqrest
Leake and
McPheyson
Shire of Ripon
Anil
Crs. Browne and Minns
Melton P.L.C
Gromo
Coucil
Minis
Wx Tawe
Ead
Toolern Vale
Chapman's Lane
Toolern-Gisborne
Exchange
Voor
Pount Foos
Ba'anooss
AIO
Carlton
Vineyard Hill
Bubock
Crs
Bubeck
Patterson
Wilson
Kane
Lubec
Pratt
R. Porter
Porter
Greene
Coimudai
Missen's Lane
Cuyrieil
Greene and
Ryan's Lane
Poolern
Fenders Inn
Leake and Greene
Shire of Keilor
Halden
Gisborne
Rainfall Record Shows March Totals At Bacchus Mareh
Observation data from Bacchus Mareh station notes 5.03 inches of rainfall for March along with a three month total of 30 points. Earlier in 1915 periods the record lists 26 points and 1 inch of rain, with periods noted.
Red Cross Fund Meeting in Bacchus Marsh District
A ladies meeting is set for Shire Hall on Wednesday next at 3 o clock. Hon Sec Miss Beatrice W Anderson thanks donors including Murki Howse Daley Brick Kiln Employees T Edwards Olea Edwards Connie Edwards and others for cash and goods. Messages from local volunteers and a note from Gunner Maurice Lalor on active service mention thanks and milk donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Beatrice W Anderson
Murki Howse
Daley Brick’ Kiln
T. Edwards
Olea Euwards
Connie Edwards
Gools
T. G. Pearce
Platt
Out “Trench
N. Pearce
H. Burbidge
Edwards
Reid Cross
Maurice Lalor
Acti
Rowsley Red Cross Acknowledgments and Donations
The Rowsley Red Cross notes acknowledgments from Mrs Sharland and Mrs Bryduit for items including fowls slippers and cushions. Donations are listed from Miss Greene R S Boyd and others with monthly instalments and distributed goods such as shirts, mittens and books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharland
T. Beggs
Tavley
Wang Wats
H. McArthur
Bryduit
Cole
Miss McKenzie
V. Dubont
Jolly
M. Key
Whitlow
Miss Greene
Mesiliamnes Sharland
Davison
Lyle
P. Morris
A. Davison
J. Brydon
V. Dulwut
Mes. Ruth
Templeton
Melton Red Cross Society Receives Second Donation
The Ton Sec Miss Moyra Smith acknowledges with thanks Exford Young Men Club per T Burton Hon See for a donation of £10 15s 10d, totaling £17 1s for the year. The society also shows a credit balance in its balance sheet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyra Smith
Exford Young Men
T. Burton
Melton branch reports Lady Mayoress milk fund totals
At the Melton Branch meeting A W NTL the Lady Mayoress milk fund appeal raised £5 3 6. Donors were read and the fund will stay open while the war continues. The Hon Treasurer Miss Howe A Minus will receive donations. A social evening with speakers from both Leagues is planned for Wednesday 20th at the Mechanics hall Melton. Admission is free with refreshments and an expenses collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
A.W
Miss Howe A. Minus
People’s Party
Mechanics' Hall
Melton Gun Club Trophy Won By A Shebler At Melton
On a pleasant afternoon at Melton Gun Club the third competition for the Club trophy drew a fair crowd. G Wills of Bacchus Marsh and A Shebler of Melton led the field with Shebler clinching the trophy on the sixth round as F Pigott of Bacchus Marsh finished runner up. May 3rd marks the next shoot with a new trophy offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Bacchus Marsh
Shebler
Chamberlains Pain Balm Promises Quick Rheumatic Relief
An advertisement urges buyers to use Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatic pains. It recommends massaging affected parts twice daily to experience relief and claims familiarity with the product makes it indispensable. It praises the balm's good qualities and suggests readers will not do without it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club prepares for three-ink match day
Sunsh ine will Bacchus Marsh on Monday next the 19th inst for an eight hours day event. Teams to represent Bacchus Marsh include No. 2 rink W Horder C E Powell P F Emnott M Butterford W Wo vink J Farland A G Well Brown G Mac I G Camp and No. 4 rink F R Manning J G Wells J A Johns W D Hogan. Ladies provide tea in the afternoon. Results from recent play include Butterfield team win 399 to 21, with many tournaments and draws listed for ladies and gentlemen amid a busy bowling schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Bacchus Marsh
W. Horder
Powell
Emnott
M. Butterford
Vink
F. R. Manning
J. G. Wells
J. A. Johns
W. D. Hogan
My. Butterfield
P. G. Hiscock
J. H. Clark
A Johns
M. Butterfield
R. He Dugdale
AWG
Crisp
Campbell
Mrs. Shaw
Miss Wells
Genta
W. Williams
C. Hogan
H. G. Campbell
W Williams
Mrs. Hiscock
Miay McFarlane
Ramsey
Shaw
Motor accident near Ballan injures racegoers after turn miscue
A group traveling from the Ballan races collided with an roadside fence on a dark descent near Deep Creek Air four miles on the Met bone side of Barebus Marsh. The car overturned and occupants were thrown free. Several received medical attention in Melbourne. Names recorded by police include driver Frank J. Jones and passengers Richard Kamu Janos O'Reilly Jes Laur Jos Harrison Bert Stephens John Currie and Sydney Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballan
Deep Creek
Barebus Marsh
Melbourne
Hy Lb
Sian
Frank J. Jones
Byle Williams’ Motor Co
Little Bourki St
Richard Kamu
Janos O'Reilly
Jes. Laur
Jos. Harrison
Bert. Stephens
John Currie
Sydney Chapman
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club Open Starts And Handicaps
Neat shoot held Saturday 8th. On Easter Monday the club conducts two open starting handicaps each worth £20.
Rifle Shooting Club Plans Easter Match and Club Events
The Thistle Rifle Club of South and Port Melbourne visits Bacchus Marsh on Easter Saturday for a match against the total Rifle Club. A general meeting of Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club is set for next Tuesday to arrange the Thistle Club team for Easter and full attendance is urged. Last Saturday Rae dings Marsh beat Gisborne by 28 points on the racecourse range with 676 to 48 in a 14 at 300 and 600 yards, seven-shots, twelve to count, where only three of 28 reached 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne Thistle Rifle Club
Bacchus Marsh
Total Rite Club
la Bacehits Marsh Rifle Club
Thistle Club
Raedings Marsh
Gisborne
Guar
Soares
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Murdock
15Th General Hospital
Alexandria
State Research Farm
Werribee
College
Eclipse Federation
Commonwealth
Miss Hobbs
J. A Johns
Bacchus Mareh Observation Station
Max
Mio
RED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marshend District
Rowsley Red Cross
Melton Red Cross Society
Melton A-W.ntl
Melton Gun Club
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
Wo Vink
J. Farland
A. G. Well, Brown
G. Mac I. G
Campbell Ville
Williams
Scott
Dugdale
Miss Ramsey
Moss
Mas
I. Hl. Poayes CH
Miss Campbell
Blight
W. E. Ramsey
J. McGrath
Mixes Wells
Mes. Campbell
Loeper
J. G. Campbell
W. Mitchell
Wells
V. W. Border
H. Dugdale
Y. F. H. Crook
E. Powell
V. FG. Hiscock
F. L. Pearce
J. Brown
B. Manning
T. Mouth
A. D. Coventry
Ser.vy
C. Dickie
V. M. Butterfield
McFarlanis
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club
C. Medling
GEO. Dickie & Sons
Chas. Medling
Cash
Pearce Bros
Bacchus
H. L. Simon Oy
L G. Morris
St C. Crispo BO
X. Travey
W. Ladhams
H. Marchant
W. P. Grant
McPhee
Juv. Whelan
Jno, Wittick
H. E. Connor
Tolub
Powervlus
Simon Bros
Smorton
Miss Ryan
Tasmania
South Australia
Victoria
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