Local Red Cross Fund Event Promises Fair and Rides
A charitable afternoon organized by the Butchus Marsh Branch of the A W N L features jumble and flower stalls, a bran pie and fish pond, afternoon tea and care stalls, motor wars, pony rides, side shows, and hoopla. Donations may be left at Mrs F G Hiscock’s residence. Proceeds benefit the Local Red Cross, with Miss Molesworth Greene as president and Irene Robertson as honorary secretary. Tonight and Saturday August 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross Fund
Butchus Marsh Branch
A.W.N.L. Staholders
Emmet
Cronk
Eiseman
J. F. McLachlan
Trene
Marjorie Robertson
Mollie Robertson
Phyllis Emmett
Davis
Aplin
Vera Davis
Mewlawes
T. Alkemade
W. Williwns
FG. Hiscock
F. G. Hiscock
Molesworth Greene
Irene Robertson
East Riding election notices nominate candidates for council
East Riding announces candidates Harry McDougall and Robert Robertson for two seats with a poll on Thursday August 26 1915 at Shire Hall Werribee Laverton Mechanics Institute Truganina and West Footscray Band Hall voting 8 am to 4 pm South Riding nominates Beamsih jun John Holland William for one councillor poll at State Hall Werribee Mechanics Institute Metropolitan Town Litt le River 8 am to 4 pm James Browne Returning Officer Shire of Werribee council to consider borrowing one thousand pounds for electric light extensions at Shire Hall Werribee meeting August 28 1915 noon D A Little Shire Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McDougall
Robert Robertson
Shire
Werribee
Laverton
Mechanics Institute
Truganina
West Footscray
Beamish
John
Jun
Holland
William
Behaul
Mechanics' Institute
Metropolitan Fawn
Littte River
Shire of
D. A. Little
Morven resident thanks ratepayers unopposed for council seat
A 1915 Bacchus Marsh note from James Kerr expresses gratitude for returning him unopposed to the council. The document also lists the Bacchus Marsh Racing Club annual meeting details, local ads for eggs and plants, a dance invitation at Bullengarook, and temporary practice arrangements for Dr Nance with Frank H Crook acting as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nance
Bacchus Marsh
W. B. Ryan
Frank H- Crook
Harvest Labour Notice for Farmers Seeks Input in Werribee
Notice to farmers requests early statements on labour needs or offers for the coming harvest. Farmers should send details to the Shirs Secretary in Werribee, with application forms available on request. D. A. LITTLE, Shiro Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirs
Werribee
D. A. Little
Shiro
Shire Road Closure In Pattinsons Lane At Myrniong
Shire of Ballan announces Myrniong Creek bridge on Pattinsons Lane closed to all traffic from Monday August 16 until further notice. Piers Kelly Shire Secretary Mechanics Institute Myrniong also advertises a Patriot ic Wattle Blossom social on Friday August 27 1915 with ticket prices for Gentlemen 2/6 Ladies 1/-. Miller's Sporting Pamphlet available from Crisp & Sons Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics Institute
Bacchus Marsh
Bro
J. Hogan
J. Reynolds
E. W. Taylor
M. Keily
Myrniong Creek
Piers Kelly
Shire
M. Griffin
Anthony's Cutting
Country Ready Board
Deufic
Liberalism and harvest update from Melton events
The item notes a debate on true Liberalism in Australia amid taxation impatience. It reports promising crops and a bountiful harvest with normal rain. The Melton Gun Club holds a shoot at 1 30, with the Golden Fleece trophy contested over five birds, first-class birds available for afternoon sport. Services at Christ Church Melton, Sunday at 11, with a 7 30 pm railway station service. A Melton Rifle Club site dispute arises over an old butt site. potential new range near Brooklyn or Toorak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
J. H. Allen
Christ Church
Melbourne
Allen
Melton Rifle Club
John
Brooklyn
Toole
Pbrectan Chereerpiaen
B. Williams
War aid appeal and social event at Melton Mechanics Institute
Mrs Parker sen continues to collect books and goods for war relief as Exford Bick and Wounded Soldiers Fund gains support. A social evening at the Mechanics Institute drew a large crowd with dancing, songs, and a raffled table centerpiece for the fund. A football match saw Melton Juniors narrowly defeat Darley Nobs by two points, final scores Melton 1 goal 8 behinds to Darley 6 and h.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exford Bick and
Mechanics” Institute
Melton
Mr. C. Jones
M.C
Darley Nobs
Melton Juniors
Darley
Werribee Prepares for Dual Municipal Contests in Two Ridings
In Werribee Shire South Riding Cr Beamish faces W Holland while in 1st Riding Harry McDougall and Robi Robertson contest the seat vacated by Dr Robinson Cy Danny and Dr Johnson in Central and North Ridings were returned unopposed Polling is set for Thursday 26 inst for advertisers. Red Cross Society meeting approves £1000 to Lady Stanley's Australia Day fund and expects further funds. local branches contribute from Metropolitan Farm Truganilla Laverton Werribee totals listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werribee Shire
Cr. Beamish
W. Holland
Harry McDougall
Robi. Robertson
Robinson
Cy. Danny
Central
Dr. Johnson
Werribee District
Red Cross I Society
G.T Chirnside
Lady Stanley
Australia Way
Everyyone
Manly
Werribee
Chirnside
W. Hill
Y. Austin
Metropolitan
Truganilla
Laverton
No Disease Dares Influenza Says Chamberlains Remedy
A Victorian ad asserts no disease exacts more bodily and mental distress than influenza and praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for quick relief. It claims fever eases chest pain subsides and the body feels better and notes no danger of pneumonia if taken at first symptoms. Sold by W Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh and A Comben & Co Werribee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben
Go. Werribes
Bacchus Marsh Racing Club Plans Red Cross Fund Meet
The Bacchus Marsh Racing Club calls a Thursday 19th meeting at 3 pm to adopt the balance sheet elect officers and discuss staging the next race meeting to aid the Royal Red Cross fund and possibly invest funds in the Commonwealth War Loan. The club may offer the racecourse to the Defence Department as encampment ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Racing Club
Royal Red Cross Fund
Commonwealth War Loan
Defence Department
Bacchus Maresh
Whitchurch
Toy Val
Stanghiona
W. Ashley
Malton
Thompson
Methodist Church of
Anatralasig
Retiring Bacchus Marsh councillors returned unopposed
Three of four retiring Bacchus Marsh Shire councillors Alkemade Greene and Meikle are re elected unopposed with James Kerr of Morven Lerderberg also returned for Coimadai Riding. Dr J T Burnip did not seek re election. Council plans farm labour measures harvest season and road works including a new Pyrote bridge and main road deviations. Local residents urge government action on Balliang Ballan routes and river roads to improve market access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Alkemade
Greene
Meikle
James Kerr
Coimadas
Dr. McFarland
Balliang
Baceluts Marsh
Country Roads Board
Rowsley
Melbourne
Public Works Department
Parwan
Glenmore-Yuloak Vale
Baehus Marsh
Ballan Shire
Baoebus Marsh
Rawsley
Collie’s Bridge
Dubout's
Bhire
Balliong
Pattinson’s Lane
Myrniong
Munagext
Bollan
Chas. Flack
Gascard
Werribee
Lenderberg
Water Commission
Pyke’s Creek
Bacchus Marsh cattle sale tops market prices
At Bacchus Marsh 117 cattle 119 sheep 9 pigs 2 horses yarded with a large buyer turnout. Best cows sold £12 to £16, with a top price £19 2 8 for a cow from Mr Henry O'Hagan. Fat cattle ranged £14 to £21 5, steers £7 15, pigs porkers £2 12 to £2 15, sows £7 in pig. Newmarket fat cattle truck led by Mr Thomas Smith rose to £40 with average £87 13s 4d, a record for a truck in Australia. Messrs L A Fairbairn & Co acted as selling agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fairbairn & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Henry O'Hagan
Graham Bros
McKenzie
J. A. Bingham
Newmarket
Thomas Smith
Rose Hill
Béirnadale
Australia
Messrs
L. A Fairbairn & Co
Hotels And Council Revenue Letter To The Editor
A correspondent defends his right to sign as Tempori Par and questions council authority over hotel licensing and ratepayer consent. He notes a news item about Russian savings under prohibition and asks if the Russian Treasurer urged continuation of prohibition after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exprene
T.P
Igo
Batepayer
World Tour of Timber Zest Health Cure
A poetic fragment describes a global tour by timbes zest from north to south and east to west. It claims health is owed to a simple maana and a faithful aid, mentioning woods and pepper mist cure as fortifying remedies. The style evokes historical medicinal lore without clear factual events or individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timbes
Atros
Balliang Socials Boost Red Cross Fund and Military Drill
Balliang readers learn of a Red Cross ball at Edols woolshed on the 20th with basket supper and support from Miss Edola’s efforts. A past ball at Burgess’ barn raised funds. A Methodist concert with Melbourne singers is planned for the 2nd inst. Annual Tennis Club officers are named. Balliang forms a Military Corps with the first drill at 3 pm in Recreation Reserve, Lieut Vanstan praised for service and a rifle range hoped for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balliang
Red Cross
Edols
Edola Ls
Vanstan
Royal Arctillery
Infantry
Magnesite Deposit Opens Up in Wernhee Gorge Region
Magnosite discovery on W McFarlane property near Wernhee Gorge develops into a grid lode and remains high quality. McFarlane ties up with Permesite Manufacturing and Austral Grain Co. to exploit the deposit with large shipments to Melbourne. Local interests include Mourne and James Bell & Co, promising strong district profits and mineral wealth potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. If. McFarlane
Wernhee Gorge
McFarlane
A.steal Grain Uo
Permesite Manufacturing Co
Melbourne
Mourne
Messrs. James Bell & Co
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society Meeting Report
The Bacchus Marsh Debating Society held a meeting discussing the Municipal Election. Mr. J. C. Boyce of the Tourist Bureau lectured on Victorian scenery at the Mechanics Institute, urging tours within the state and detailing transit options. The lantern was supervised by H. M. Hodgson. a Red Cross collection yielded £3 0s 2d, with expenses itemized and a balance of £1 10s 4d to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Boyce
Tourist Bureau
Murray
Boyce
Debating Society
Machinics’ Institute
H. M. Hodgson
W. Williams
B. William
Focal Red Cross Fund
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bacchus Marsh Market
McPhail Bros. & Co
A. Burbidge
Mechanics’ Hall
Jumble Fair
Mechanics’ Institute
Royal Pictures
Lucille Love
Bermard
Cecil Pincus
LDB
Vic
Bdsc
Univ, of Melb
Seaview
Victoria Parade
Fitzroy
A.B.O
Ryan's Corner
Bacchus
Marsh
Toolern Vale Mechanics’ Institute
Hunter
M. Greene
East Riding
Daniel Sexton
South Riding
James Browne
Coimadal
Shire of Bacchus Marsh
Morven
F. H. Crook
Lodge
W. Murfet
Kucha Bros. Coimadai Lime Works
Gordon & Goteh
Powers That Be
Bullengarook
Freday
John Holloway
Bacchus Maresh Red Cross Fund
R. Gorman
Mari Kyle
J. A. Johns
Morton Villa
Ballan
Baturday
Avever
Ate Ean
Victoria
Australis
Daver
Lucerne Cultivation
Tongala
Sunshine” Agency
H.M. Hodgson
Shira Council
Pyrote Bridge
David Robertson
Pahran
Gorjon Campbell
H. G. Campbell
Grant Street
Myrnii Mechanics’ Instituta
Crown Law Department
Bacchis Marsh
Noaly
Ihe
C.P
Bacchus Marsh Court
Trim
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
Umaks
W. C. Angliss
M.L.C
Dr.m. R. Greene
J.P
J. B. Zander
Kentucky
Bundoora
Prince Mauriew
Mauritius
Bingen
Prince Maurie
Bowen
Art Union
G. Meehan
Victorian Trotting Association
Salisbury Buildings
Bourke Street
E. J. Ford
Bucelius Marst
Hotels and Council Revenue
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society
Bacchus Marth
Dale
Easthede
Mackwosl
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