Death of North District Pioneer Thos Bourke in Bush
Mr Thos Bourke, a 67 year old pioneer resident, was found dead in the bush about a mile from his home after suffering heart failure while resting on a grass bundle. He left with gua for thatching on Tuesday, his absence causing concern. he was located by W J Allan at about 10 that night, pipe beside him. His funeral held at Bacchus Marsh cemetery on Thursday amid condolences from many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bearle
Bacchus Marsh
TOOLEEN VALE PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT
Gunner Rod Wynne returns home after varied training including horsesman, Quarter Master-Sergeant, and gunner. He declined an offer staying here, wishing to go to the front. He receives two Toolern presentations this week and a cushion from Melton Light Horse. Melton District Committee already gave a wristlet watch. The Building Inspector handed over the remodelled school to the Head Teacher and pupils began Tuesday. Mr AM Campbell assisted with horse and dray Monday evening to move furniture back to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tooleen Vale
PROM
Gunner Rod
Wynne
Abel
Toolern
Melton Light Horse
Melton
AM. Campbell
Red Cross Fund Acknowledgments and Soldier's Gratitude
The Hon Sec Miss Beatrice W Anderson acknowledges donations including Grant Irau Our Day Bitten Fund 411/6 and Miss Molesworth Greene 2. Darley Brick Kiln Employees 13/. Gifts listed include Camp pocket candlesticks books socks and linen. A soldier abroad sends thanks for socks and notes appreciation of women’s sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Irau
Molesworth Greene
Greystones
Darley Brick Kiln
Camp Pocket
J. Kerr
Shea
Creagh
Coventry
W. Dugdale
Florrie
Ruby Hine
N. Peasve
Olid Linen
T. J. Teures
Elie Marion
See
Bacchus Marsh Ladies’ Patriotic Guild
Red Crowe Society
The Best Cough Remedy Promoted By Reputation
The advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cough cure after other treatments fail. It claims permanent relief, pleasant taste, and a strong reputable record, with sales through W Grant Morton Bacchusree and A Comben & Co. Worribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Bacchesree
A. Comben & Co
Worribes
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club Easter Starling Handicaps
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club announces two starling handicap events on Easter. The club invites shooters to compete for prizes of £20 each, with details to be announced at the range. Local marksmen and visitors are welcome to participate in the two handicap shoots.
Bacchus Marsh Sunday School Anniversary Celebrated
The Bacchus Marsh Presbyterian Sunday school marked its 63rd anniversary with services by Rev. B Williams and a scholar led program in the school hall. Prizes were awarded for church attendance as 100 scholars participated, with performances by Kindergarteners and junior members, plus a comedietta and musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Presbyterian Sunday School
B. Williams
Rev. B. Williams
Sons of Australia
Aingilel Sehoal
Ramey
Seco Topsy
Jeu Shaw
Neta Denholo
Robinw Dentin
the Is
Tobuio Pang
Harold Campbell
Lindsay Williams
Minnie Williams
Loria Wills
Doris Bence
Dorothy Manly
Lons
Lady Kitchener
Hon
Lloyd George
Jon
Alison Hodgson
Rutherfurd
Sloss
John Wills
Tom Wills
Lornais
Audrey Manly
Jean Tolmic
Burbidge
James Reddrop
Reddrop
Local Auctions and Clearing Sales Schedule
McPhail Bros and Co announce auctions on Tuesday April 25 and May sales at Bacohus Marsh and Melton markets. P Atley’s and L A Fairbairn Co hold clearing sales on April 26. Ripper’s Balliang sale on April 27. Ballan market and J McGryp Marsh sale on April 2. Furniture by Burchus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacohus Marsh
Melton
P. Atley’s
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Ripper's
Balliong
Ballan Maret
J. McGryp, Marsh
Furniture Burchus
Rifle Shooters Plan Easter Visit and Trophy Events
The South and Port Melbourne Thistle Rifle Club will visit Bavehuia Marsh on Easter Saturday, 22nd inst, to shoot against the local Rite Club. Lunch at Maddingley Park, then adjourn to the range for trophies. Local ladies invited. members urged to attend and greet visitors at the railway. Recent results show Grants trophy scoring 827 leading, with Tracey and Shaw tied for second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Melbourne Thistle Rifle Club
Bavehiua Marsh
Rite Club
Maddingley Park
Toecourse
Nee
H. L. Simon
Grant
B. Tracey
H. March
Sant
G. Cookson
W. Ladhants
E. Is
CL. Crisp
Dno. Whelan G. Cos
A. E. Connor
At, MacPhee
A. McPhee
Jan. Witt
Dulant
A. Shaw
B. Dally
W. Grants
W. P. Grant
Tracey
Tras
Archant
Hs BG
Denholm
He L Simon
J. McPhee
W. Gorman
J. Whelan
J. Cas
J. Berfling
Gratitude Letter to Nurses at Alfred Hospital
A Herald letter thanks the ER ward nurses, orderlies, and staff at Alfred Hospital for caring for Private Kir Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell, Beefhus Marsh. Discharged March after forty weeks of meningitis, he remains convalescent. The writer praises staff dedication and the life-saving care they provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aln
Camphell Soliton Camp
Alfred Hospital
Kir Campbell
John Campbell
Wei Wyay
Melton Roll of Honor Names List and Corrections Request
A long list of names appears as the Melton Roll of Honor with many spellings and initials. The notice asks for any omissions or corrections and urges readers to send in updates. It reflects a wartime or commemorative context with numerous individuals listed.
Rheumatic pains relief promised by Chamberlains Pain Bolu
The text urges using Chamberlains Pain Bolu for rheumatic pains with twice daily massage for relief. It notes familiarity with the product leads to reliance and mentions Morton W Grant Bachus Marsh and A Comben & Co Worribea. It then shifts to hay prices and dairy feeds with subscription pitches for a publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihelain
Morton
W. Grant Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben & Co
Worribea
Soldiers Letters From a War Trek to the Desert
Soldier Harry Gump bell from Bacchus Mars reports a long march with full kit about 18 miles, extreme fatigue, scarce water, and harsh desert conditions. He describes ruins near Temples, undergroun d structures, and intact hero glyphics. The letter notes Cairo farewell and life on the desert post, with sand, wind, and limited supplies, while reflecting on possible future Turkish attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargeant
Harry Gumpbell
Bacchus Mars
Nick
Tempos
Ams
Cairo
Inswan Eure
Easter Concert and Races Schedule at Bacchus Marsh
On Monday April 24 Easter events include a Bacchus Marsh concert. Wednesday April 26 features Bacchus Marsh races. Thursday May US-Church of England concert at Coimadai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coimadai
Pyke's Creek Reservoir Water Figures Commission Report
Full supply height on gauge 73 with 44,850 acre feet volume. Present supply level at 2 feet on gauge 47 and 63 acre feet. Last weekly return shows 2 cubic feet per second present output while last week was 2 cubic feet per second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Water Commission
Tvet
Unclear text fragment from family notices in April
Fragmentary notice mentions the residence of a son in law and several family names including Col late Mrs T J Condom and Mrs Coghlan with others. The readable portion lacks complete actions or dates to form a full item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deate. Hoog
David
T. J. Condom
George
Tom
Job
MaLallan
Wnh
Mis
Oogh
Bacchus Marsh History and Ambitions in 1880
In Bacchus Marsh a lively political scene unfolds with Anderson and Kyle on the warpath during 1880 elections. The piece reflects on Gippsland tours by T. G. Pearce and the Mitchell River system, coalitions, and proposed railway and waterworks to boost prosperity. It notes W Grant’s Hopetoun land sale to Henry Miller and plans for Broadlands estate expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
T. Anderson
Mark Kyle
Thos
Anderson
Big
Deakin
West Bourke
Robert
Harper
Gippaland
T.G.P
T. G. Pearce
Uippsland
Pearce
Panama Canal
Shackleton
South Pole
Jas
Gippsland
Gippsland “Times
Sale
Gantel
Bavehus
Alrant
Jordan
Moab
Bagelot
Hopetoun
Parwan
Vietory
Damascus
Bacchus Marsh
Bairnsdale
Broadlands
W. Grant
Cate Bucchus
Henry Miller
Miller
Adlding
Plac
Sendsome
Bacchus Marsti RAC Trials and Marsh Tennis News
Readable fragments describe Bacchi Marsh district activity and a trial at Bacchi Marsh RAC on April 26. Names appear like Mosul, Loch Agente, Sivoria, Vardie, Thindicap, Dey Messine, Jessie, and racing and tennis results including a Ladies doubles win. Weather and postponements affected attendance and a note on marsh players improving since their early days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tole Royal
Mosul
Loch Agente
Sivoria
Vardie
Commotion
Gil Altouiin
Dey Messine Y
Jessie
Trafalar
Little UK Abbey
Starlight
Chines
Bars
Bacelits Marsh Manikeau Nurse
Sasunintth
Ly Prince Avie
May Coil
Lialy Jane
Flack Race
Cumebell
Gay
Nelli J. Sanh
Ladi Hurchestina
Cue Twain
Dweelis
King
Parvolia
Auton
Rolie
Lov Anate
Lavly Dane
Vardio
Latile Toros
Bacchus Alabama Bowling Club Easter Match
Easter Monday afternoon bowling clash between Bacchus Alabama Bowling Club and Needs ail Sons to decide a winner. The event features AMOrHOOT and Huby flay efforts amid a social celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oweloeks
Xenndlante
Vantiv
Huby Flay Cents
Imek Haiengment
Also Mentioned on This Page
RED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marah
Beatrice W. Anderson
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club
Miss Hobbs
J. A. Johns
Arthur Baker
William Black
Aydney Best
James Bourke
George Close
Geo. Hogg
We Dodemaide
Gwen Jurd
John Mims
Alan Lachmund
Lewis Norton Horntuckle
Wins Kelly
Clive Bi Donal Matheson
Geo. Morris
Snowden
Win. Sten
Peter Movin
Tedensle
W. T. Moore
Wit. Whiteside
Stanley Wilson
John McPherson
Robert McPherson
O'Callaghan
Jol O'Callaghan
T. O'Callaghan
Edward Carew
Henry Sawyer
Percy Stubbs
Richard Minns
Harold Black
Win. Graham
BE. M. Harelay
Geo. Ware
Robert Burton
Win. Burton
Frank Neal
John Neal
Keith Neal
Chas. Moulsdale
T. Keating
Dun Farrell
J Dalwoul
A. Martin
Skene
Lovell
J. A. Fowler
McCurkell
Robt
Frank Hoe
Robert Pratt
Fredk
Coburn
Nolan
Aug
Nok
T. Nolan
Chas. Clark
Campbell MacDonald
T. V. Wulloe
Hutter Gnissing
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Tapell
Pyke's Creek Reservoir
Dare
Ros
Pune
Coghlan
Woo
Wiluisus
Bacchi Marsh
Sinciepurehind
Bacchus Marsti
J. Guile
Richants
Ae Hoy
Campbell
Buesehos
Williame
Euphor
Moses
Tuvan Wo Williams
J AL Julius
Bian
Mosrs
Mewes
Ray Woah
Ditevis Marsh
Bacchus Alabat Bowling Club
Melbourne
Pearce Brothers
C. Medling
GEO
Dickie & Sons
Chas. Medling
Cash Firover
Ryan
Tasmania
South Australia
Victoria
Iviaurs
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