Farewell to Mr Thomas Lang at Melton Mechanics Hall
A large Melton gathering paid tribute to Thomas Lang former head teacher of Melton State School after 21 years of service. Speakers praised his teaching public spirit and loyalty to the Empire. A new teacher Mr J F Roa was welcomed as the function closed with Auld Lang Syne.
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Melton Mechanics’ Hall
Thomas Lang
Melton State School
Lang
Lang Hai
Education Department
Melton
Thomas Robinson
Mary Dodemaide
W. Whit Fington
J. F. Minns
Margt McPherson
Gordon McDonald
Geo. Coburn
J. H. Cunningham
F. Roa
Eee
W. Whittington
Cunningham
T. Robinson
J.P
Mr. Lang
F. Stanley Love
Mr.Lang
Dr. Minns
Gancee
Royal Pictures presents a varied tonight program
A local cinema showcases a strong lineup including the dramas Gods law and Man s and The winning of Jess with additional comedies and topical items as advertised, offering a balanced evening for moviegoers.
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Jess
Bennett Bence Wedding at Bacchus Marsh
Lieut J R Bennett eldest son of Mr and Mrs James Bennett of Bacchus Marsh marries Miss Muriel Bence at Holy Trinity Church Bacchus Marsh on Monday 13 inst. Rev T Wakelin Davis officiates with Miss Davis playing. The couple leave for Healesville then reside at Stawell. Notable gifts and many attendees including soldiers from Bennett’s unit.
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Miss Davis
France
Cameron
Rushworth
Healesville
Mrs
Bennett
Stawell
Lieut
Lloyd Centre
Stawell Highchool
Allies' Fair Bacchus Marsh Planned Benevolent Auctions
A long notice invites the public to an Allies' Fair at Bacchus Marsh with an afternoon event on Thursday May 2 at 3 o'clock in the Mechanics Institute to aid the Soldiers' Comforts Stall. Proceeds from a penny toll and stalls benefit the Lucky Bag and various war relief stalls run by local volunteers and Boy Scouts.
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Mechanics’ Institute
Bacchus Marsh
Australia
Fire Brigade
Allis
British Empire
Belgium
France
America
M. A
E. Dickie
J. F. McLachlan
W. E. Ramsey
W. Grant Morton
P. F.emmott
A. Manly
Alice Dugdale
Phyllis Emmett
Mesdames FG
Hiscock
T. H. Pearce
M. I
N. Pearce
Jack Cowan
A. G. Crisp
Ballan sale at Gippsland co operative stock sale report
Gippsland and Northern Co operative Selling Co held their Ballan sale on Thursday 16th offering 125 cattle 757 sheep and lambs and several pigs. Quality stock attracted local and outside buyers with strong competition and most entries sold at fair prices. The sale also included the entire stock from the late W J Andrew estate with multiple cattle sheep and wool items. Mr J Ctisson of Pearson Rowe Smith & Co. paid condolences for Mr W J Andrew’s death.
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Gippsland & Northern Cooperative Selling Co
Ballan
C.h.ewes
P. Mullens
Bunding
Jules Gascard
Pearson, Rowe, Smith & Co
Wethars
Lincoln Hoggets
Cleaning the Car Care Guide from a Past Era
Cleaning and polishing the car improves appearance and life, warns against mud on running gear. Keep water away from brakes and magneto. use tepid water, soft soap, and separate sponges. Wash body with water only, dry with chamois, apply wax or spray polish weekly, and treat upholstery with linseed oil and vinegar to brighten leather.
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É&E
Triangular rifle match reports at Bacchus Marsh and Williamstown
A St. Kilda side defeated Bacchus Marsh 684 to 687 on a close rifle match at Bacchus Marsh with 10 shooters counting, after 8 shots at 200 and 800 yards. The visit by a Bavelus Marsh cab team to Williamstown is scheduled for today to compete against Colonial Ammunition Co and Essendon and Flemington.
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Bavelus Marsh Cab
Williamstown
Colonial Ammunition Co
Essendon
Flemington
St. Kilda
Bacchus Marsh
the Royal Hotel
T. Akers
R. T. Hjorth
Hb, Marchant
D. Denholm
D. Barry
C. L. Crisp
H. E. Connor
W. Ladhams
A. Shaw
BR. Ladhams
B. Dally
G. McFarland
A. Bayley
G. Darling
R. Marchin
W. Bayley
J. Meehan
H. McQuade
W. Lardner
Dapt. Knox
R. Wardle
Red Cross acknowledgments at Bacchus Marsh
The Hon Secretary Miss Beatrice W Anderson acknowledges monthly collections and donations to the Bacchus Marsh Red Cross. Contributions include £1 from Miss McFarlane and £10 from the Welcome Home Patriotic Committee, with goods such as biscuits cheese and meat paste. A total of 25 pairs socks 24 shirts and 1 scarf were sent away this week. Gratitude is extended for letters of thanks to soldiers and parcels received. Anyone wishing to assist the Red Cross Drive may contact the Hon Sec Crosses 4/ each.
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Beatrice W. Anderson
Miss McFarlane
A. T. Oliver
C. Moore
H. F. Kerr
MacClure
Hindley
W. T. Phillips
H. Davis
McClure
Austin
D. Connor
C Simpson
D. Cowan
Red Grass
Empire’s Call Delivers Death and Homecoming News
The Empire’s Call reports the death of Robert Oliver, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Chas Oliver of Bacchus, and notes Pak Crook, Anzac veteran from Manor House Bacchus Marsh, is due to return home after years of active service. Lieutenant Puck Vallence, after a tough French campaign, is listed on furlough to Australia.
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Robert Oliver
Chas, Oliver
Bacchus Marsh
Pak Crook
F. H. Crook
Manor House
Puck Vallence
France
Australia
Bacchus Marsh Market Report Prices Fall Due to Dry Weather
Messrs McPhail Anderson and Co report cattle and stock light at Bacchus Marsh sale held Monday last. Cattle values eased across the state with milkers reaching £22 10s, springing cows £17 5s, springing heifers £16, small backward dairy heifers £10 10s, fat cows £16, Jersey steers £7, bulls £14 10s. Sheep saw aged Merino ewes 14s 3d and small store lambs to 19s 6d. Pigs slips 15s to 23s, suckers 7s 6d. Next Bacchuss Marsh sale Monday 27th May.
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McPhail
Jersey
Weather shifts expose system weakness in sudden cold outbreaks
The passage warns that rapid weather changes stress weak points in a system and trigger colds. It promotes Chamberlain's Goush Remedy to ease coughing hoarseness and inflammation, with distribution through W Grant Morton Bao Maresh Comban Co Worriba J G Orgill Rockbank Mattes and others.
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Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
A. Comban & Co
Worriba
J. G. Orgill
Rockbank and
Mattes
Clearing sales and markets listed in Gippaland notices
A series of local sale announcements lists events across May including Mrs J Scott at Parwau on May 1, Bacchus Marsh market on May 9, C Dickies farm Rowsley on May 16, Whitlow Bros Yaloak Vale on May 22, and references to The Gippaland Selling Co with May 4 notes at Bacchus Marsh.
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MR. T. Lang
Royal Pictures
Viola Dana
God
India
Paul ‘Trent
Jess” Anon
DRAMA
Australian Gazette
Chikiren
W. Edwards
Edwards
F. Bence
M. Bond
J. Bence
James Bence
Violet Bence
R. Bence
J. Cargill
Win. Grant
Millbank
Jardiniere
J. A. Connor
Mr Mort
Grant
W. P
A.J. Grant
N. MacLachlam
E. Roscrow
F. Thompkins
J. Campbell
Sgt. C. Cameron
W. Beno
H. Stones
Ingles
Dean
Armidale
G. F
B.W. Anderson
B. Delahoy
Miss Delahoy
W. Davey
Kerang
G. Anderson
Hay
Fitzgibbon
Bringolong
Doris Benes
Arms
Basham
Melbourne
B. J. Ford
L. Dubont
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross
Bacchus Marsh Market
L. A. Ruroam
Morton
W.grant Morton
Taylor’s
Taylor's Cash Store
Main Street
Maker
Aesh Post Office
Melbourne Mail
Sories
Bam
Balliang East
Ballarat
Myrmiong
Sy Asledy
Red Cross Society
Imndy
St. Becebus Marsh
Pose
New Golenthes Aay
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