Melton Shire Council Meeting Notes on Roads and Cemetery Takeover
Melton Shire Council discussed land disputes and road work funding with figures for land sales, vendors and contractors. They considered annexation of western Keilor lands, and a petition to have Melton Cemetery taken over by the Council due to its neglected condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toohey
Harkness
Barden
Missen
Coimudai
Casey
Holley
Thomson
CRB
Jaye
Shire
Minns
Melton
Ax Set
Crs
Hornbuckle
Exford
Cr. Hornbuckle
Greene
Browne
Porter
Beattie
Butler
Hannen
Keilor
S Shire
Melton Shire
Bendigo
Urs
Howell
Conninghan
Barri
McPherson
Alley
Cunningham
Chamberlains Pain Balm Promises Quick Relief and Scar Reduction
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Pain Balm for burns and scalds noting immediate relief, faster results than alternatives, and minimal scarring. It claims the balm is highly effective and mentions sellers W. Grant Marion in Bacchus Marsh and A. Comben & Co Warribees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. Grant Marion
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben
Determining Cow Value by Butter Fat Net Profit and Calf Value
The calculation for cow value uses the net profit from butter fat added to the calf’s value. This method weighs dairy profitability against progeny worth to establish overall cattle worth.
Annual election notice for Bacchus Marsh councillor
Shire of Bacchus Marsh announces an election on August 24 1916 for one councilor in the Bacchus Marsh Riding to fill Dr Ramsays seat. Nomination papers due August 10 1916 at the Shire Hall between 10am and 4pm to Returning Officer C L J Alkemaide.
Empire's Call: Bacchus Marsh Soldiers Wounded in France
Arthur Gladman enrolled from Bacchus Marsh is severely wounded in France on July 11 and progresses favorably. Private Tom Grant, son of Mr and Mrs W Grant, also from Bacchus Marsh, is reported wounded with only slights, still on duty. The local list grows with three Painters and Garry Hollis and Rupert Alfred, linking new families to the war effort. more names welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Gladman
Bacchus Marsh
France
Tom Grant
W. Grant
Millbank
Bacchus Mare
Samuel Painter
Garry" Hollis
W. Hollis
Box Hill
Rupert Alfred
W. Alfred
The
National Bank
Yarrawonga
Red Cross Fund Acknowledgments and Donations Tracker
The hon. Seo Miss Beatrice Sanderson acknowledges collections by Miss Dickie and others totaling £1 19 6 and £1 from Mr W E Spurr, plus monthly sums and various gifts. Goods donated include socks, washers, scarves, linen, books, and cretonas. Items sent away this week include socks and shirts. July totals list numerous clothing, food tins, and personal items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seo
Beatrice Sanderson
Dickie
W. E. Spurr
Louisa Cowan
Pilip
Ettie Cowan
H. Pearce
R. Dugdale
D. Ross
Misa Allen
Election for Cuimadai Councillor at Shire of Barchus Marsh
Nomination for the Cuimadai riding council seat opens at 4 PM on nomination day. The vacancy arose from Dr John Wills retirement. Nominations must be delivered by 4 PM on Thursday August 10 1916 at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh or to James Kerr Returning Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Shire of
G. F. Ramsay
A. Mackenzie Tyers
C. L. JT. Alkemade
Pentland Hills
David Robertson
Shira Hall
Hugh Meikle
Cuimadai
Barchus Marsh
John Wills
Tyrie
Bacchus ‘Marsh
James Kerr
Parwan
James Watson
Council
A Mackenzie Tyers
Bacelus Marsh
M. B. Greene
Myrniong Red Cross Funds Boosted by Subscriptions
A Medway hotel meeting of ladies in Greendale discussed aiding the Myrniong Red Cross. It was agreed to seek subscriptions. M O'Shea was named Hon. Treasurer and £7 donated. Donors included Mrs T Lidgett and many local residents with varied contributions listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
See
Jas. Dugdale
T. Myers
L.ite
Cresswell
H. Lidgett
P. Shumuban
White
Fowler
Margena
T. Lidgett
Clarke
Medway Hotel
Greendale
Myrmiong Red Cross
M. O'Shea
Myrniong Society
Hartley Lidgett
Rhoda White
Young
Parwan Shire Election Notice at Bacchus Marsh Hall
An election notice states that every candidate must be at the office of deputy Mr A Mackenzie Tyers at the Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh. It references M B Greene in connection with the posting.
Nomination Reply From Parwan Riding Candidate
To the Ratepayers of the Parwan Riding, I answer your requisition and accept nomination for the vacant seat in the County table following Dr James Watson’s resignation. I will strive to serve the riding and shire as a whole, yours respectfully John McMahon Balliang Suky 904 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Watson
Water Reserve Levels At Pyee's Creek Reservoir Report
From the Water Commission report the Pyee's Creek Reservoir shows a full supply height of 78 feet and 14 850 acre feet. Present supply 12 feet 2 inches and 598 acre feet with last week's return at 6 inches and 548 acre feet. Severe weather and rain shortages hinder growth. rainfall for July is 118 points with annual total around 940 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Commission
Propa
Arlor Week tree planting and local events in Toolern Vale
Four days devoted to foree planting during Arlor Week. Indies and children day featured tree planting by students and teacher near the gate. Mr. W. J. Smith and ladies hosted afternoon tea. North Riding men, including Mr. Geo Hogg, assisted. Guo Club monthly shoot crowned P. Murnane as top in Club and Outright trophies. Hydraul ic, J A Beattie, P Murnane, H Campbell won sweeps. Club donated £1 1s to Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith
Typlern School
Guo Club
P. Murnane
Hydraulic
J. A. Beattie
H. Campbell
Roadmaking Bee at Balliang Drives 2,400 Cubic Yards Planned
Balliang Working Bee progresses with carting out spall and heaps of stone for road ballast. Weather aided work after Wednesday night rain, with 85 points recorded. Government grant of £175 and local funds to cover costs, aiming to complete about 2,750 yards in the first phase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balliang
BACCHUS MARSH COURT VERDICTS AND INCIDENTS AT RAILWAY HOTEL
At Bacchus Marsh Court on Thursday August 3, Elizabeth Antti Dickson and Julio Cunningham were fined 10s each plus 13d costs for operating without Dairy Supervision Act licenses. Others were charged for being on licensed premises at the Railway Hotel Maddingley during hours they should be closed. Senior Constable Dally testified hearing noises at 10:30 p.m. July 6 after a performance near the hotel, and entry was gained to find several men inside. most claimed brief visits and no drinks were taken. Hehir admitted staying about half an hour and was fined 5s with 5d costs. Bishop, licensee, was fined £1 8s costs for permitting people on the premises. he was ill and did not appear. Sub-Inspector Shaw led the case for the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Court
W. W. Harris
W. Lyle
W. Vanston
J.P
Elizabeth Antti Dickson
Julio Cunningham
George Edward Roy Simpson
Patrick O'Donnell
Bruce Watson
Gilbert Dodemaide
Daniel Hebb
Simpson
Mr. Bishop
Hebb
Hehir
Thomas Charles
Bishop
T the Hotel
G- Shaw
Fyfie
Moren & Fyfie
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club Announces Next Monthly Mites
At Saturday next the Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club will hold its monthly mites with seven shots at 600 and 600 yards. The prize is a souvenir spoon sent from Egypt by Private Tom Grant. The secretary thanks Dr MW. R. Greene JP for a £1 donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amubers
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
Egypt
Tom Grant
Bacchus ‘Mast Rifle Club
MW. R. Greene
J.P
Royal Pictures Takeover At Mr Marchant’s Weekly Entertainments
Mr D Denholm, previously operator for Mr Marchant, has assumed control of the weekly picture entertainments and promises engaging programmes for the audience. The latter’s event is advertised for this evening with 43 items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Denholm
Marchant
Red Cross dance and Bacchus Marsh events listed
Upcoming events include a Red Cross dance on Wednesday August 30 in Bacchus Marsh, followed by the Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Show on Wednesday October 35. A Ministering Children's League American Tea is also planned for Saturday October 28 in Bacchus Marsh.
McPhail Brothers Auction on August 5
A fragment notes a sale at McPhail Brothers and Co on Saturday August 5 with Melton over set L A Fairbairn Co and Bacchaa ve 17. Clearing ness's Melton sale at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Eat
Bacchaave
Clearingness’s
Melton
Sale
Poultry Parasite Dips Suggested for Fowls
The article outlines dipping and dusting methods to combat parasites in poultry. Pure carbolic acid is mixed at 1 ounce per gallon of hot water and the fowl is immersed for one minute after cooling. Ureolin is used at 20 ounces per gallon. Some prefer dry dusting, viewing dips as a severe shock to the birds.
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Meltonshire
Babinton
Leake
G. Johnston
Gap Hill
Thos. Barden
Yangardock
Bennett
Earry
C. E. Barrie
South Riding
Esid
Minus
Melbourne
Barrie
Joseph Anderson
Digger's Rest
Green
Anderson
P. Ekersall
Toolern Wals
A. E. Gibson
St. Albans
State Insurance Company
Mingauge
Thompson
Molton
South
East
J. A. Johns
RED Cross Fund
Bagchisa Marah and
Coimadat
Myrmong Red Cross
Iqhn McMahon
Suky
Pyee's Creek Reservoir
Bacchus March Observation Station
Maz
Mex
Min
Bain Wan
M. Bi
Tony
Toolern Vale
Metropolitan Farm
Werribee
Sth
Tyne
Phuhoris
Luverne
Accont
Royal Pictures
Pearce Bros
Ovary Turn
E. Grant Morton
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