Australia 1917 Election Appeal by Prime Minister
In Melbourne on April 25 1917 the Prime Minister urges voters to back Nationalists to defend Australia and the Empire in the Great War. He highlights Gallipoli and Pozieres, loyalty to freedom and democracy, and the need for a Senate majority with Bolton Fairbairn Plain as nationalist candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melb
Australia
Empire
Gallipoli
Pozieres
Liberty
Senate
Bolton
Fairbairn
Plain
House of Representatives
Red Cross Fund Receipts and British Red Cross aid
The Hon Sec Misa Anderson records monthly collections from Mrs H M Hodgeon and others totaling about 106 to 210 pounds, goods donated including pillows and tobacco, and notes on shirts, soap, and linen sent to the Front. A meeting approved crockery for wounded returnees and a May appeal fund. Letters of thanks from soldiers and nurses are acknowledged, with reports from Quimper France and Brittany. An advert promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Express subscription details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Anderson
H. M. Hodgeon
Straughen
Mise Dogilule
Coinndai
Per Alkemute
M. Cameron
Arthur Hine
Exlgerton
Alice Simon
PF. Hodgson
May Butler
Apex
Adelaide
J. Campbell
Misa May Vugdale
P.H
Mise Green
Anderen
Lina Haw
Vins Williams
May Dugdale
William
Packington Vallone
Miss Law Hawkins
Quimper
France
Xtudan
Brittany
Red Cross
London
England
Melton Red Cross Society fundraiser progress noted
The Melton Red Cross Society reports a May 2 entertainment in aid of the branch with Mrs Arthur Minny and Miss Macdonald appointed collectors replacing Miss Farrell. The Hon Sec records Queen Carnival proceeds of 65 7, monthly instalments from Geo Minny, and numerous donations totaling about 221 10. A Werribes Merrymakers show is planned for the next Wednesday to raise funds toward a patriotic goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finda
Welnewlay West
Arthur Minny
Macdomadd
Farrell
Moyra Smith
Geo. Minny
Ted
Ton
Staughton
Dion
T. Dunn
J.B. Minn
Miss Macdonald
Arthur
Minne
Nighton
Radford
Miss Hudson
Miss Staughton
Richmond
Whittington
Miss Robinson
Exford
Brooklyn
Smit
Mise Myrtle Robinson
Parker
Tolhurst
Werribes
Mutton
Sergeant Lister Addresses Bacchus Marsh Meeting
At the Bacchus Marsh Mechanics Institute a well attended gathering praised Sergeant Lister the National candidate for Comip. G F Ramsey presided and noted his two years of service in the war. Lister spoke in support of the Nazi party led by Mr Hughes and endorsed proportional voting and Farmers Union planks for primary producers. W Kent MLL and Liewt Colonel Bolton spoke in support. A vote of thanks was moved by Hon ALA Robertson MLA and Mr W Grant LP. The meeting closed with the National Anthem and cheers for the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Hughes
Isup
J. Wills
Alku
le Farmers’ Union
W. Kent
MLL
Set. Lister
National Senate
Liewt-Col .Bolton
Fairhairn
Plain
Ala. Robertson
W. Grant
Sgt
Lister
Corio Division Candidates Nomination 1917 Election
Federal election notice names John Henry Lister and Alfred Ozanne as nominees for the Corio Division Geelong for the House of Representatives with polling on May 5 1917. It lists polling places subdivisions Bacchus Marsh Geelong North Melton Werribee and voting rules plus Senate candidates and instructions for marking the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home of Representatives
Corio
Commonwealth
John Henry Lister
Albert Coffee Palace
Geelong
Alfred Thomas Ozanne
Alexandra Avenue
Aire
Bauchus Marsh
Baceluus
Marsh
Court House
Coinsartai
Myrniong
Mechanics’ Institute
North East Blackwood
Parwan
Rowsley
Geelong North
North Geelong
Batesford
Cowie's Creek
Fyansford
Henry Wilks
Gheringhap
McCarthy
Larg
Rothwell
Wilson
Werribee
Werrilee
Shire Hall
Balliang East
C. Johnson
Exford
Laverton
Little River
Metropolitan Farm
Cotteril
J. Johnson
Paint Cook
Aviation
Tengauina
House of Representatives
Senate
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club Shoal May 5 Pigeon Stakes
The Bacchus Marsh Gun Club announces a fortnightly shoal to be held on Saturday May 5 featuring Pigeon and Sterling sweepstakes and a trophy donated by Mr R H Digwale. The annual primal meeting is set for Wednesday June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Digwale
Primal
Empire's Call Reveals War Wounds and Local Sacrifices
War notices from Bacchus Marsh and Wangaratta detail Lt Gerald T. Little wounded in France while his brother Leo Little remains in action. Father D A Little learns of the injury as Roy McHugh Raney prepares to join camp. Trooper Alan Davison, son of Hillside, praised for service in Egypt. towns rally around families with multiple sons serving. A Wangaratta citizen receives a marble clock tribute for eight sons in service, including a killed son and a recuperating one, prompting talk of how parents might respond to such sacrifice.
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Defence Department
D. A. Little
Werribwe
Gerald T. Little
12Th. Field Co
France
Leo. Little
Bacchus Marsh
Frank Warkon
Dan. Wavil
Leen
Hopital
England
Roy McHugh Raney
Egypt
Wangaratta
Cnus
Hundcock
Myrrhee
Handcock
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club News and Upcoming Events
The Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club plans a season start with a North vs South match and a drawing the shot competition for prizes by the President and Mr T Heath. A wind-up at the Mechanics Institute next Thursday will award season trophies. Social tickets available from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Club
North
South
T. Heath
Mechanics’ Institute
Barchis Marsh Club
Grom Long
Corio Club
Marsh Club
R. H Dugiale
Thos. Heath
Geelong
Bacchus Marsh
Rifle Shooting Club Trophy Contests Dates Announced
Competition runs Saturdays April 14 28 and May 12 with two shooters at 200 300 500 600 yards sealed handicaps. Entry requires one shoot today. Donation of a trophy by EB H Lawrence. Nearby match Bacchus Marsh Hawthorn reported with 14 per side 10 shots at 500 600 yards. locals lead at long range but light limited completion. Obituary notes Mrs Jeremiah Ryan dies at Manor House after long invalid period. funeral at Hopetoun Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. H. Lawrence
Bacchus Marsh
Hawthorn
Ana Wie
J. Barnes
Wmn. Ladbama
Royal Hotel
Jeremiah Ryan
Manor House
Leceused
Messrs
W. Gaunt
T. Coin
R. Manning
P. O'Hagan
W. H. McFarlane
W. Lyle
David Robertson
J. B. Doherty
Sloss
J. Simpsom
Joseph Shaw
Marc
Woertbee' Eveck
el “Londen
Lerdordayg
Werribee
Mt. Blackwoor
Kuringuwing
Shaw
Bacchius Marsh
W. Grant
Bacchus
March
Millbank
Kay
Ballarat Road
McGuthie & McGuinness
Creete
Maddingley Brides
B.marsh C.C
Randall G. Fincham
The
National Bank
A.N.A
Marsh
Mechanics’ Institute
Racing Club
Horsham
Fincham
National Bank of Australia
T. Cain
J.P. Aells Lenderberg
D. S. Wallace
Maiora Timox
W. H. Richards
Pentland Hills
Patrick McGrath
Langnivir Estate
Rheumatism Promises From Pain Balm Claim
The ad urged readers to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism, promising prompt relief after a single application and stating many have been permanently cured by its use. The liniment is directed for external application to the affected area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben & Co
Werribee
Britain faces deadly peril as wartime manpower strains grow
The Parliament and Labour leaders warn Britain is in deadly peril from manpower shortages. Bonar Law urges all fit men to join the firing line, while Australians at the front are praised for duty. Officials say Britain must recapture recruits from rejects and wounded, with Germany able to field more divisions. The call to arms continues as pressure mounts on recruitment offices today.
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Great Britain
Germany
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Commonwealth OF Australia
Pepe
RED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marsh and District
Jones
Chamberalin
Melton Red Cross Society
Miss Hobbs
J. A. Johns
Hall OF Commerce
Bacchus* Marsh
Federal Elections
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
W. Wruuam
B.A
Gubsomba
Barchus Marsh W. Lodhams
Tracey K G
Morris
Crivp Ye
el H KE. Connor al A So
Dally “ Ray
S. G. Coxnee
R. Hjorth J. Wittick
A. Shaw Wrs
H. Marchant
W. Wittick Wat Z
Denholm
T. Finka
Hallate
Serpell
Royal Pictures
Heart of
Madame Olga Petrova
Price
Roy AT
Britain
Akotary
Morton
W.grant Morton
Bad Seldier
Pearce Bros
Bacchus Mars
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