Empire's Call honors Bacchus Marsh otiers and Captain Godfrey
The Military Crew won by Captain T. C. E. Godfrey. Enlisted in April 1915 in the 24th Battalion ALF. Godfrey left Australia as a second lieutenant, fought at Gallipoli, served in France, and rose to captain after promotion. He was at Bapaume and received the Military Cross for cool courage under shell fire. He is 25, son of Mrs. Godfrey of East Melbourne, and grandson of Mr. Thomas Gaynor of Park View, Bacchus Marsh. Driver W. J. Black, an original Anzac with 1000 days service, was reportedly killed in action on 31 July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Otiers
T. C. E. Godfrey
Batlina
Alf
Godfrey
Australia
Gallipoli
France
Aml
Bapaume
Iweshoon
63Rd Infantry Regiment
Citizen Forces
Sergion
Galfrey
W. J. Black
Melia
Red Cross Fund Report from Shire Indilan Tuesday Next
The Red Cross Fund details a nest of donations and parcels prepared by the Shire Indilan branch. Miss Beatrice W. Anderson notes monthly gifts, fabric and goods contributed by Mrs Dagedale and others, with total valuation around £50. Parceling to bring 3lb weights, socks and knitwear among 135 parcels to be dispatched at intervals. A knitting prize and school children competition are offered with specific wool, needle and size requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dagdale
Dagedale
Cuimaitai
Weta
Mies Taylor
Pigott
T. H. Pearce
E. Dugdale
Blochel
Nmas
Molesworth Greene
E. L. Simpson
Alloa
Bacchus Marsh Racing Club meets for Christian Brothers' Home benefit
A Bacchus Marsh race meeting drew good crowds in aid of the Christian Brothers' Home. Results highlight Hall's Delander and Maritza with close finishes and detailed handicaps. Judges were A. H. Cox and C. Cox with P. Kierce as stipendiary. Major events included Five furlongs and a 4 for 13 Handicap won by Delander and Warwick respectively, with tight finishes and betting odds noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Racing Club
Hell
Christian Brothers
Goml
Mr. Hall
Delander
P. P. Kierce
Howard
A. H. Cox
C. Cox
Maritza
Oritza
CF. Clarke
Hall
Blarney
G. Wallace
Daniel
Renolila
L. Franklin
Riverslea
R. Horne
Romola
CL Harrison
Concussion
C. Bennett
Ler
Agat Maritza
SI Fee
A. Haris Warwick
Moilutlic
Vealing
Mayo
G. Harrison
J. Brown
F. Clarkes
Con
Emston
Delaween
Borne
Royal Music
Bowler
Warwick
Hull
Iinin
S. Hall
Merry Oliver
Flight
G. Wal- Ince
Vere Haghiny
LE. O'Sullivan
Dixon
Queen Royal
F.ai
Perkins
Tricky
A. C. Walker
Bennett
Sylvana
R. Carroll
Lady Haut
Tenison
Jessie
Ruby Il
O. Bennett
J. G. Lane
Future Boy
B Easton
J. Caspion
Binett
F. Clarke
Gray
G. Wal Jave
Play Toy
B. Euston
E. O'Sullivan
Botting
Evans
A. Ensor
Valve
Argylemare
A. Hart
Jicky
Flash
Tomison
Myola
Nanny
E. G. Arun
Toonie
Little Nell
Walker
Tn Tench
Lally Valve
Blach
Moola
Auction listings for Gippsland and regional markets
The notice lists sales by J A Fairbairn Co on Saturday August 18 with Cann s Clearing sale at Blackwood, Gippsland Selling Co on Thursday August 23 at Ballan market, McPhail Anderson Co on Monday August 27 at Bavelns Marsh market, and additional entries, including September dates, indicating monthly and clearing sales across Gippsland markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Fairbairn & Co
Cann's
Blackwood
Gippsland
Ballan
McPhail, Anderson & Co
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society Committee Meeting Notes
The Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society held a committee meeting on Thursday August 16 with President A Brown and Secretary C F Hegarty among attendees. New members Pearce and Slack were welcomed as committee additions and District Exhibit progress was reported with a 91 ft frontage, adjustments to prize money and classifications for open show events, and decisions on lunch arrangements and show night entertainment. next meeting set for Thursday September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society
Moesara di
A. Brown
Wait
J. B. Doherty
J. Lodge
F. O'Keefe
Cl, Crisp
A. Slack
F. (. Peano
A. Winderlich
W. Grant Morton
W. P. Robertson
J. Riddell
C. F. Hegarty
Messra
Pearce
Slack
Hawt
Patrioitic Guild
Anggestoil
Saehdborg Chiss
Elas
Cooperation Amongst Farmers and Co operatives
Editorial urges strong farm co operation to counter taxation pressures. cites Canterbury New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association and Gippsland Co operative Selling and Trading Company as proven models. Advocates cooperative sourcing of jute, oils, wheat handling, and selling to retain value at home, stressing farmer control and profits. Also notes need for bulk wheat handling, export of flour not wheat, and keeping bran for stock feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baveluts Marsh
New Zealand
New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury
Drng
Gippsland
Sharhollers
Nire
Catcatia
Existance
Repatriation aims to aid wounded soldiers return to life
Australia leads a national effort to repatriate war veterans healing from wounds and illness. The plan emphasizes organized community support, timely employment, and continuity of care over mere money gifts, with government responsibility starting at discharge and private funds welcome but not absorbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth
Solisfar
At Solilien
Bless Our Boys War Poem and Milker Advice
A wartime poem by H. Scott of Hobart 1917 pleads blessings on soldiers abroad and prayers for their return. It is followed by a personal note from Mrs. Scott about Bacchus Marsh and a long, odd instructional piece on milking cows emphasizing kindness, nail care, and buttered salve for sore teats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Scott
Hobart
Feeding Work Animals by W M Burson
An overview of equine digestion and feeding strategies for work horses. It covers stomach and intestine capacity, factors guiding feed quantity, impact of work type and intensity, age and condition, harness load, and the need for adequate water and protein in hot weather. Emphasizes thorough grain mastication, appropriate grain-to-hay ratios, soaked grain for bad teeth, avoidance of bulky or spoiled feeds, and regular feeding hours to maintain condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Burson
Bacchus Marsh Post Office Hours and Mail Times
Post office daily hours are 6 p.m. closing with morning openings for Melbourne mail at 6.40 to 7 p.m. Private box letters available at all hours. Telegraph Office 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Money order 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday 12 noon. Mails close Melbourne 7:40 a.m., 12:20 p.m., TP.O. 8 p.m. Ballarat 8 p.m. Ballan 6:90 a.m. Mails received Melbourne 9:10 a.m. to 6:20 p.m. 8:45 p.m. Ballarat 12:55 p.m. Ballan 1:55 p.m. Biulliange S15 pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ron
Ballarat
Ballan
Biulliange
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club Announces August Club Trophy and September Matches
Rifle shooting today for the club trophy with 8 shots at 500 and 600 yards. Entries 1 shilling. August 18 sees the club trophy, 1 shilling entry, 8 shots at 500 and 600 yards. September 1 features a match against Essendon and Flemington at Bacchus Marsh, with a return at Williamstown on November 3. Events include Sept 7 watch and Sept 14 club trophy with 8 shots at 200 and 800 yards. A 2 shilling trophy prizes aggregate scores across six trophies since July 7. subscriptions due by Sept. End of report lists team rosters and shooting times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
Essendon
Flemington Club
Bacchus Marsh
Williamstown
Wil Me
H. Li
Simon
D. Denholm
S. G Cox
A. G. Phalp
Jno
Whelan
W. Gorman
H. E. Connor
E. Tracey
A. T. Hjorth
B. Dally
Ed. Akers
T. Akers
J. Berry
W. P. Grant
Tomn
Jne. Wittick
A. Shaw
W. Robinson
A. Ph
Also Mentioned on This Page
RED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marsh and District
Indilan
Beatrice W. Anderson
Madingley Park
Holden
Red Cross
Melton
Royal Show
Bacchus
Calicoes
J. A. Johns
Bacchus Mars
Panay
Gippaland
Serie Coperties Selling
Inmoranre
J. J- Barry
Bacchus Marsii
Freo
E. D. Millen
God
Our
Sin
Jada
ROYAL
Fanos Bienes
Francis X. Bussiman
Berly Bayne
Hohn
John Powe
Mary Knowles
Filward KnowLes
Stephen Mihi
Stephen
Francis X, Busmman
Beverly Bayne Siti
del Davidson
Paris
Persam
Morton
Comfort and Wear
Victoria
All Australia
Autralia
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