Bacchus Marsh Shire invites tenders and applications
The Shire of Bacchus Marsh calls for tenders to complete forming and metalling 900 feet of rail road works under Contract No 2p and for Engine Wall Labor for maintenance under Contract No 22. Sealed bids close 10 am Monday 12 August 1918 at Shire Hall. Applications for the Thistle Inspector position due by 10 am Monday 12 August 1918 with salary of £50 per annum. Le Cocq shire secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Geelong- Bacchus Marsh
Shire Hall
le Cocq
Shire
Thistle
Bacchu
Marsh
Annual Election Notice for Ballan Shire Councillors
The Shire of Ballan publishes the notice of the annual election of councillors for the Central East West and South ridings to be held on Thursday August 22 1918. Nominations close on Wednesday August 1 1918 at the Shire Hall Ballan with return officers listed for each riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savers
Shire of
Ballan
G. C. Flack
Central
Cr. S. Clark
East
Cr. (. Winter
West
Cr. J. D. Ferguson
South
Balan
Piers Kelly
Shire
A. Stewart
A. McLeod Hamilton
East Riding
G. Hopwood
West Riding
H. Cameron
Shira Hall
Aug. Tid
At Stud William of Orange Imp. at Lindala Stud Farm
William the Third La Bella Franca by Melton will stand this season at Lindala Stud Farm Parwan near Bacchus Marsh. Fee twenty Guineas. Apply A J Gray 161 Russell Street Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William OF Orange
William
Melton
Lindala
Parwan
Bacchus Marsh
A. J. Gray
Russell Street
Melbourne
Melton Mechanics Institute Hosts Public Meeting and Committees
A public meeting will be held on Saturday August 10 at 8 30 p m to arrange Sunday afternoon entertainment for Returned Soldiers from Base Hospital Also meetings of Melton Belgian Fund and Patriotic Committee Disposition of balance of funds J H Cunningham Hon Sec and J N Howell President Shire of Melton announce recruiting activities after the film Battle of Arras to form a local Recruiting Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Belgian Fund and Patriotic Committee
J. H. Cunningham
See
Mechanics
Melton
J. N. Howell
Shire of
Arras
Melton Mechanics
Mechanics' Hall Hard Times Ball at Melton
Mechanics' Hall Melton hosts a Hard Times Ball in aid of Miss Monica McGuire Queen of Peace on Friday August 16. Gooll Music and refreshments. prizes for best characters hard times set and couple. bouquet waltz and waltzing competition. Admission men six pence ladies one shilling. A Riddell and N Dolemaide co honorary secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monica McGuire
Queen of Peace
Gooll Music
A. Riddell
N- Dolemaide
Pig and Calf Truck to Leave Bacchus Marsh on Tuesday
A pig and calf truck consigned to Messrs McPhail, Anderson and Co will load at Melton and depart for Bacchus Marsh on Tuesday next August 13. Loading to be completed by 4.30 pm. Peter Heagney, agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. McPhail, Anderson & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Melton
Peter Heagney
Grand Concert at St Bernard's Hall Bacchus Marsh
Queen of Australia Nellie Vallence heads a Melbourne Artists program at St Bernard's Hall Bacchus Marsh on Friday August 16 with admission one shilling and a dance to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Nellie Vallence
Melbourne
Sports Meeting in Bacchus Marsh for Queen of Australia
A sports meeting is planned for Saturday August 31 at Showgrounds Bacchus Marsh to discuss the Queen of Australia event with speakers Mrse Nellis Val lence and M Shea and W J Robinson. The program includes music and aims to discuss War-time Prohibition State Option by Majority Decision and Purity campaigns with two prominent Melbourne speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Showgrounds
Bacchus Marsh
Queen of Australia
Nellis Vallence
M- Shea
W. J. Robinson
Sees
Balliang East Tennis Club Social at C Johinson Barn
Social hosted by Balliang East Tennis Club to raise funds in C Johinson Barn on Friday night August 16. Tickets for gentlemen two shillings plus tax. Lady attendees requested. G V Davis honorary secretary. Kelvin Grove Private Hospital opens for patients maternity care and home visits by nurse Jenkins and matron H Campbell. For sale eggs and poultry stock from local growers J Lodge and L Farrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelvin Grove
H.campbell
Millbank Street
Bacchus Marsh
Tel
East Riding Ratepayers Thank Councillor McDougall
A letter from Harry McDougall thanks East Riding ratepayers for electing him unopposed. He expresses gratitude for past support and pledges to guard the interests of the East Riding and the Shire in his new term, hoping to retain confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Riding
Shire
Harry McDougall
Reward Offered for Theft of Harness and Phaeton
A five pound reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons who stole part of a harness and damaged a phaeton in the Melkeg Mechanics' yard on August Sed. The notice seeks accountability and return of property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sane
Phaeton
Melkeg Mechanics’ Yard
Diamond Wedding in Adelaide Parish Church
Saer Onvrix and Maria Ornine wed at the Roman Catholic Church in Galortown Adelaide on August 8 1858. The couple are the youngest son of the late R. Bacty Barr of King’s County Ireland and the second daughter of the late J Ornine of Tollamors King’s County Ireland. Present address Tullamore Cottage Turner Street Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galortown
Adelaide
Thomass
Bacty
Barr
King’s County
Ireland
Maria
Ornine
Tollamors
King's County
Tullamore Cottage
Turner Street
Bacchus Marsh
Belton Belton Depress and Melton Notices 1918
Local notices from Melton region include a clearing sale at Gisborne by Dixon & Son for Mr. G Collie with cattle horses sheep and implements. A public meeting to form a Recruiting Committee follows a Battle of Arras film showing. Also posters note profits from a recent Australian Comforts fund ball and a job ad for a Thistle Inspector in the Shire of Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gisborne
Messrs. Dixon & Son
G. Collie
Couangaht
Australian Comforts’ Fund
Melton Mechanic
Queen of Peace
John Richmond Smith
Deanside
Rockbank
Dixon & Son
Giaborne
George Collie
Coningall
Thistle
Shire of
Bacchus Marah
Meeting of Friends of Constable Steinfort in Melton
A large Melton meeting praised Constable Steinfort prior to his transfer to Melbourne. Dr Leake chaired. Mr Nesbitt toed as treasurer. Plans laid for an illuminated address and wallet of notes. A community drive for Honor Avenue completed 101 tree guards. Volunteers supplied lunch, tea, and labor. Supt J Johnstone supervised tree planting. A committee will propose a copper or gun metal Honor Board nameplates. An official opening will appoint Lady Stanley to officiate and invite MPs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constable Steinfort
Melbourne
Meltom
Melton
Supt
J. Johnstone
Broadford
Melton Mechanics’ Hall
Melton South
E. McDonald
Arctic MacDonald
Messrs
D. Cameron
A. Patterson
Miss Seatson
A.G. McDonald
Johnston
Biss Walters
Fred Records
Will Kang
Albert Osborne
George McArthy
Ross
City
McArthy
C. Jones
Allan Richmond
Bacchus Marsh notices and events for next week
Avenue of Honor tree planting at Bacchus Marsh with an upcoming Strength of Empire meeting. Battle of Arvas pictures at Mechanics Institute on 14th. Joan the Woman billed as greatest love story with Royal Pictures. Roll of Honor with 19 names to be unveiled by Hon A Robertson MLA on 17th. Concert in St Bernard’s hall for Queen of Australia on 16th. Melbourne artists Pag O Donnell to perform. Queen of Australia sports meeting set for Saturday at Bacchus Marsh Showgrounds. Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society committee to meet 15th at 2pm to discuss judges and other business. Tenders invited for Geslong-Bacchus Marsh road work. Shire Council meets on 12th. Battle scenes in Joan the Woman promised. Currants recipe shows Epiced Currants with quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Battle of
BR. Robertson
St. Bernard’s Hall
Queen of Australia
Melbourne
Miss Pag
O’donnell
Joan
Local Government and Community Notices from Bacchus Marsh
No contests for Bacchus Marsh Shire Council seats. Drs. Alkemade Boyd Kerr retain posts while Dr Meikle (Pentland Hills) did not seek re election. vacancy filled by Mr. Robert Lidgett. Ballan Shire nominations close Wednesday 14th inst. Retiring councillors listed. Also notes on local marriages, residents Seery and Moroney, school appointments, olives at Dookie College, church services, PW.MU meeting, Cross held over, War Horses in Joan the Woman, and next week’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Alkemade
Boyd
Kerr
Cr. Winter
Thomas Loery
Finond
South Australia
Seery
Ireland
Olga
St. Joepl’s Convent
New Zealand
Eileen Moroney
Bacchus Marsh State School
Pleasant S
Asia Minor
Baptist
Bacchus
Ed. Harris
Glenmore
Staughton Vale
R. Buluian
Presbyterian
Alles Grant
Melton
B. Williams
Bacchus Marsh Pw.mu
Toulern Vale
Baldan Council
Joan
BACCHUS MARSH MARKET SALE DRAWS BUSY DAY
Bacchus Marsh sale conducted by Messié and Co saw 132 cattle 560 sheep 30 pigs and 8 horses yarded. Large buyer turnout with brisk bidding across all stock. best dairy cows reach up to £26 10 with other dairy stock and fat lambs achieving strong prices. several lots passed in for private treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messié
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
G. F. Ramsey
Bacchus Marsh to Meet Morton at Maddingley Park
Junior football action today features Bacchus Marsh against Morton at Maddingley Park. A recent match saw Darley defeat Bacchus Marsh 6.4 to 3.2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Morton
Maddingley Park
Darley
Honor Avenue Planting Drive for Bacchus Marsh Heroes
Large public works event at Honor Avenue Bacchus Marsh to plant 200 trees in honor of soldiers. Officials, local MPs and Major Baird will attend. trees numbered and assigned to soldiers or relatives. Volunteers, refreshments by ladies, and diverse transport plans noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sound of Bugis
Major Baird
M-L
Boots on Saddles at Royal Pictures Tonight
Royal Pictures presents Boots on Saddles an interesting five act play starring R Henry Grey this evening Lost in London follows as the next Black Box serial Other Thursday 15th mat Joan the Woman shown noted for exceptional merit Geraldine Farrar portrays Joan of Arc Full particulars available in handbills and advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Henry Grey
London
15Th
Joan the Woman
Geraldine Farrar
Joan of Arc
The Empire's Call Corps Crook Reported Gassed in France
Corporal J. R. Crook, on active service in France, is reported gassed after earlier wounds. The dispatch notes his prior injuries and confirms current status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Crook
France
How To Make A Safe Homemade Cough Remedy
Cautionary note advises parents against giving children cough mixtures containing opiate drugs and promotes a nonpoisonous herbal alternative sold as Heanse Essence. The text describes mixing with warm water and sweetening to create a ready-to-use cough remedy, and compares cost and availability to other products. It also includes a recipe fragment for Bran Muffins with milk molasses and bran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hean
Hiern
Slate quarries resume work amid funeral and welcome home events
From our own correspondent in Bullengarook the slate quarries reopened on Monday hoping for a lasting return. A death notice recalls Mr James Carroll son of the late Mr John Carroll after a long illness, with a large funeral cortege at Gisborne. Gisborne plans a welcome home for returned soldiers on the 18th with generous public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullengarook
James Carroll
John Carroll
Gisborne
Fractured forearm after horse accident at Coimadai
Our Own Correspondent reports Dr J L Rourke fractured his left forearm last Sunday when a horse bolted after he mounted in the paddock. The limb was set by Dr Pollock's Society and is progressing favorably. Local roads suffer damage from stray cattle and horses as a mild diphtheria outbreak forces the school to close for a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coimadal
Rom
J. L. Rourke
Dr. Pollock
Federal Milk Co Opens Modern Plant in Myeniong District
The Federal Milk Company completed a new installation of an up to date condensing plant and 500 gallons daily reception. W. G. Lawrence commands operations to build producer and supplier confidence. Roberts heads the butter department while several hands will be employed, with plans to expand as business grows and local railway facilities improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myeniong
Yeom OU
Federal Milk Co
Fan
Male
Wednessy
le Company
Express
Equity Pet
Ballan
Greendale
Wallace
Myrmong
Roberts
Lawrence
Pykes Creek Reservoir Waterline Full Supply Figures
Waterline report lists full supply height at 72 feet with 14 850 acre feet volume. Last weekly return shows 14 850 acre feet. Present output 20 cubic feet per second, last week 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Lin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Avenue OF Honor
God Save the King
W. Cameron
Melton Mechanics’ Institute
Mechanics’ Hall
ST. Bernard's Hall
Strength OF Empire Movement
Bacehns Marsh Mechanics’ Hall
Balliang East Tennis Club
G. V. Davis
Jenkins
J. Lodge
Rosebank
Miller’s Sporting Annual
Crisp & Sons
Caribee
Evan MacDonald
Macdowall
Mac's
E. A. Reither
Balliang
Apply
Wheelahan
Inverne
Dickie
D. F. O'Keefe
High Plain
Rowsley
Jas. Graham
Carda
Condolanon
McDonald
Porter
Kindnose
0. B. Hosken
Post-ofiva
Broskishurst
Goodman's Creek
Bovexte
Fred
Pozieres
Otter
Dod
Roanell
Ths
Belton Depress
Cra
H. M. Hodgson
Gqod Value Store
Bacchus Marsh Market
Camberlain
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus March
A. Comben & Co
Woo
Honor Avenue
Alf Slack
Red Cross Committee
Houde
Jas. Cowan
JL Slack
H. G. Campbell
J. A. Leaper
T. W. Campbell
N. ©. Woodward
A. Cameron
H. Burbilge
H. Moffatt
H. Marchant
J. G. Wells
W. E. Spurr
W. West
Thor Cowan
Mark Usher
W. C. Woodward
W. ¥. Woodward
Joeph Lodge
T. B. Ryan
Miller Bros
Reg. Fagg
Broadlands
Platt
J. J. Windsor
E. Travay
Mugs
Scott
W. Morton
Blink Bonnie
Belly Morton
Jack Morton
Goudie
W. Kery
E Powell
W. H. McFarlane
Eva McParlane
H. Burbidge
E. Unsworth
E. B. Manning
Dr. J. Bourke
Mabel Edwards
D. Davison
Alex. Kerr
A. B. Rogers
T. and
J. Benes
G.R.B
Royal Pictures
Barabada
Pykes Creek Reservoir
Melton Reservoir
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