Mechanic's Institute bids for four local volunteers
A large crowd in Myrmong gathered Friday as Leslie Myers Gilbert Cowan Archie Campbell and David Craig enlisted for active service. The event featured speeches by Mr John Cowan and others, patriotic songs by local pupils, and gifts of wallets to the volunteers. Also noted were a motorist's crash near Ballarat with a tumble but minor injuries, reports of David Robertson purchasing part of the Ingliston estate, a Red Cross benefiting Wattle Blossom social set for the 27th, and July rainfall of 154 points followed by a clearing sale at Mr Wade's on the 11th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrmong
Mechanics’ Institute
Leslie Myers
Gilbert Cowan
Archie Campbell
David Craig
John Cowan
J. Myers
A. BL
O'Hara
A O'Hara
Allan
Paularly Mesdames
M. Shanahan
J. Cowan
P. Shanahan
Ballarat
Melbourne
Lyle's Creek
Simon Bros
David Robertson
Ingliston
Myrmiong
Werribee
Robertson
Red Cross
R. P. Wade
Spring notes from Bullengarook reveal busy mills and enlistments
Our correspondent reports good spring weather and promising harvest. Pearce Bros. shaft reached 160 feet but struck waterless blue stone. McCashney's sawmill busy as four to five waggons depart daily. George McCashney and James Keneally have enlisted, with a cordial send-off planned. Pte. David Laidlaw, brother of Mrs. Carmichael, serves at the Dardanelles as a top rifle shot. A Red Cross dance is set for Friday the 20th at John Holloway's barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullengarook
Pearce Bros
James Keneally
T. H. Skene
Concert for Wounded Sol Diers Fund at Bacchus Marsh
The concert at the Bacchus Marsh Mechanics Institute drew a large audience on Wednesday evening. Dr John Wills presided and thanked attendees while the Pierrot Company led by J F McLachlan presented a long programme of chorus pieces and songs by Belle Morton Aliie Grant Phyllis Emmett Flora Sage and others. The night featured witty entertainment by J H Davey and generous thanks to McLachlan. A war anniversary resolution pledged continued support for the Allied cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Mechanics’ Institute
John Wills
Shire
J. F. McLachlan
Phyllis Emmett
Flora Sage
W- Harder
W. Palmer
Frank Ramsey
J. H. Davey
M. I. Pearce
Mark Kyte
J.P
Cis Marsh
Mount Stibnite Mining Company reports bulk tests results
The Mount Stibnite Mining Company at Coimadai releases final bulk test results from the East and West lodes near the main body. Antimony grades vary by section, gold per ton is listed for several sections, and a sampled ore with sulphurets shows high gold content. Ore from the cross lode and winze development is progressing. fresh tenders for sinking the north level whinze are invited after previous bids were deemed high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wees
Cross Lode
Regent
E. and W. Lode
Bacchus Marsh Hibernian Society Ball Set for August 25
The Bacchus Marsh Hibernian Society will host its annual ball on Wednesday August 25. Proceeds this year will be donated to the Belgian Relief Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Hibernian Society
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
A large turnout attended Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club's annual meeting noting no shooting due to closed range. The Defence Department signs were read about re establishing the tango and a £23 16 balance was reported with a £10 vote to the local Red Cross fund. Officers listed include Patron A T Ozanne M H R and President W Grant with H M L Cs, JPs, and doctors among the committee and staff. Members urged renewed activity and enlistment while Mr Heath urged service to the Empire and rifle training for recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defence Department
A. T. Ozanne
Mh.r
C. L. Crisp
Red Cross Fund
M.H.R
W. Russell Clarke
M-L.c
W. C. Angliss
M.lc
A. R. Robertson
M.A. Drs
M. R. Greene
J.P. W
J. J. Barry
G. Cox
CL. Crigp
W. T. Wittick
W. P. Grant
A. J. Grant
Mosars
T. Heath
W. Lyle
H. L. Simon
W. D. Simon
T. Akers
J. B. Wittick
J. A. Morton
Jd. Cox
E. Tracey
F. Russell
Drs
T. B. Ryan
W. B. Ryan
F. BL. Nance
T. H. Pearce
H. M. Hodgson
Hanndicappers
L. Crisp
T. Wittick
Heath
H. 5
Connor
H. E. Connor
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club Championship Ends In Surprise
At the Bacchus Marsh Gun Club starting championship 14 shooters vied under 12 birds at 50 yards rise. After 10 rounds C Wills led with a perfect score but missed two later. BR Hjorth finished with 14 hits of 15 to win and earn selection for the Commonwealth Championship to be held at Melbourne Gun Club in Brighton today. Sweeps were shared among Manning Rowsley Vallance Hjorth Wills Akers. Next shoot on the 14th features a Moss trophy for the aggregate winner across two shoots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Brighton
C Wills
Daphne
L. Scott
BR. Hjorth
Wills
Scott
Hjorth
F. Manning
Rowsley
P. Vallance
R. Hjorth
C. Wills
E. Akers
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Popular For Whooping Cough
Statistics show more deaths from whooping cough than scarlet fever but no fatal case proven with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Used at first symptom with frequent dosing, it quickly relieves and liquifies mucus, helps expel it, and reduces pneumonia risk. Sold by W Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh and A Comben Co Werribee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marah
A. Comben
Bacchus Marsh Observation Readings for 34 Hours
Week ending August 6 1915 records from Bacchus Marsh Observation Station show readings over a 34 hour period across specified dates. Data notes include time stamps and observed values for meteorological parameters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society August meeting notes
Minutes from the Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society meeting discuss show plans for October 27, prize list adoption, and rule changes allowing light horse classes to compete in multiple sections. Officers slated to sell surplus produce, arrange exhibitors booths, and consider supporting a rural producers Red Cross fund with any show profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society
Messrs
J. D. Cameron
Hegarty
C. B. Powell
A. Winderlich
J. Lodge
W. Grant
J. Shine
D. O'Keefe
B. Dickson
Dickie
P. F. Emmett
J. B. Doherty
W. P. Robertson
J. Riddell
Melton
C. F. Hegarty
Melbourne
Royal Society
Defence Department
W. G. Hegarty
Robertson
North-East
Gippsland
Manning Cleared In Bacchus Marsh Court Insult Case
Constable Barrett watched Manning at a Sunday trading hotel in Young street. Manning denied fault and called Barrett a liar. Three witnesses supported Manning. the case was dismissed with costs £2 2s awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Court
Messrs. W. Lyle
C. L. T. Alkenade
T. B. Ryan
Constable Barrett
F. BR. Manning
Young Street
L. Dugdale
Manning
Shire Hall
Mr. Manning
Barrett
Dugdale
Dally
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An 1880s advertising snippet claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents suffocation by dissolving a false membrane in the throat and inducing vomiting to expel it. The ad asserts prompt action and certain results, attributed to W. Grant Morton associated with Cambridge.
Red Cross Fund Acknowledgments and Donations
The Hon. Sec. Misa Beatrice W. Anderson records numerous donations to the Red Cross Fund from Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club and many individuals. Contributions include cash gifts, canaries, raffles, and sales proceeds, with totals noting watch prizes, homemade sweets, and a Australia Day fundraiser. Mrs Horne, aged 91, completed a fifth handsewn patchwork quilt for the fund despite arthritis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Beatrice W. Anderson
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
A. R. Robertson
Murri
W. Kerr
Messrs. McNamara
Rowsley Red Cross Ball Becomes Great Success
The Friday ball at Rowsley drew strong support with £6 3d from ticket sales and £26 total cash take including door money £1 0d 6d and gifts £13 4s. The Red Cross committee thanks all helpers and supporters.
Soldiers' Letters From Gallipoli Trooper Todd Note
Postcard from Trooper Colin Todd of the Bacchus Marsh Light Horse to Mr and Mrs John Todd at Werribes Gorge Bacchus Marshs. Dated 21 June it reports good health, a win of 10 shillings for best dug-out with W McKenzie, extreme heat, shrapnel briefly near, and safety in dugouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin Todd
Bacchus Marsh Light Horse
John Todd
Werribes Gorge
Bacchi Marshs
Gallipoli
W. McKenzie
Empire's Call Enlistment Moves Across Bacchus Marsh Field
Mr Ozanne M HR reports he urged grouping of men from Bacchus Marsh for enlistment. Commandants instruct camp authorities to arrange enlistments as far as possible. Names mentioned include Charlie Grey and George Straughen of Grant Street Maddingley and a cousin F Straughen wounded. Harry Ruddick seeks enlistment after failing medical tests due to a tooth. Piers Kelly, Ballan Shire engineer, granted leave and salary arrangements for wife, with duties covered.
Golf ladies and gentlemen singles on Millbank links
Ladies and gentlemen singles will be played today on the Millbank links for Messrs. P. F. Emmett's and H. L. Simon's trophies. Entry is 6d and proceeds go to the Red Cross fund. August 1. Rod
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbank Links
Messrs. P. F. Emmett
H. L. Simon
Red Croat Fund
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mount Stibnite Mining Company, Coimadat
Tome
JA. Johns
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club Club
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club
Baceid A
Bacchus Marsh and District
Usher
G. F. Hainsey
O'Hagan
Campbell
Heagney
D'Arcy
Greendale
T. G. Pearce
Tolmie
Spurr
L. Wills
W. Dugdale
Coinadai Stae School
F. Crook
N. Pearce
G. W. Anerson
F. Kerr
M. Dugdale
E. Dugdale
E. H. Dickie
Elsie Ramsey
Turner
Cardall
Edgar Smith
Rowsley Red Cross
GOLF
Ee Ae
Rod
Aeok Seokaeok
The
Ballarat Steam Laundry
Bacchus Marsh
Wills & Mevicar
Portous
Messrs. Wills & McVicar
FORD
Ford Cars
Ditto
Simon
Nord Agency Motor Garage
W. Grant Morton King
Mr. W
Brockie
Dental Board of Victoria
Merrima House
Grant
Staughton Vale
Hibernian
Red ‘Crows
Toilern
Vale
Bacelius Marah
Hurley
Bacelus Marah
L ‘Wedesday
Ballan
Jalbrow
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