Bacchus Marsh Racing Club Elects Officers and Plans Proposals
The annual meeting at the Mechanics Institute elected W P Robertson as President with J Watson, E J Ford and F R Manning as vice presidents and A E Powell as treasurer. A deficit of £3 15s 9d was reported but £31 6s was donated to patriotic funds and £482 2s 1d remains on fixed deposit. The club discussed Spring and Autumn meetings, a Red Cross donation plan, potential use of the racecourse for Defence encampment, and Plumpton coursing plans with a committee to study costs. Secretary’s salary rises from £25 to £30 with a £10 bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
W. P. Robertson
J. Watson
J.P
E. J. Ford
F. R. Manning
A. £. Powell
F. H. Crook
T. B. Ryan
W. B. Ryan
H. 8. Boyd
R. HL. Dugdale
E. B. Manning
W. Grant Morton
F. T. .Jones
Defence Department
Messrs
Plumpton
Powell
C. Dickie
F. T. Jones
Geo. Muir
C. E. Powell
Maddingley Park Appeal Acknowledges Donations
The Trustees of the Park acknowledge donations from Mrs. G. Dickie W. E. Ramsey 10s each E. Moss M. Butterfield J. A. Connor C. E. B. Powell F. G. Hiscock Miss Campbell 5s each F. Bowden Mrs. E. Shea 2s 6d each Mrs. Thos. Bourke 2s W. RB. Ross 1s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Dickie
W. E. Ramsey
E. Moss
M. Butterfield
J. A. Connor
C. EB. Powell
F. G. Hiscock
Miss Campbell
F. Bowden
E. Shea
Thos. Bourke
W. RB. Ross
Golf at Millbank for W P Roberts trophies
Competitions on the Millbank links today feature Mr W P Roberts. Ladies and gentlemen vie against bogey in a gingles format with an entry of 6d donated to the local Red Cross fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbank
W. P. Robertson
Red
Royal Pictures Premiers Troy o Hearts at Local Theatre
A new serial picture titled Troy o Hearts opens this evening featuring notable screen moments. Mr. J. B. Zander of the Kentucky Stud Farm Bundoora Melbourne donates the trotting stallion Prince Mirice by Mauritius imp. son of Bingen for exhibition. The piece promises many interesting features and draws public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Zander
Kentucky Stud
Bundoora
Melbourne
Prince Mirice
Mauritius
Bingen
Australian Hare Breeding Readings Auction Tickets
Bacchus Marsh observation station notes and Cariola imp dam in fund for Australian Sick and Wounded. Prince Maurica among readings for 24 hours on dates in August 1915. Auction to dispose of entries by Art Union. Tickets cost £1. C. G. Meehan of Victorian Trotting Association handles distribution, with local sales via J. Ford Bacchus Marsh and Bourke Street Melbourne contact points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cariola
Prince Maurica
Australia
Art Union
Spe
C. G. Meehan
Victorian Trotting Association
Salisbury Buildings
Bourks Street
Melbourne
Mr. BE
J. Ford
Bacchus Marsh
Empire's Call Dr W B Ryan joins Army Medical Corps Reserve
Bacchus Marsh doctor W B Ryan joins the Army Medical Corps Reserve for home duty at military camps and will begin duties early next week, with his Bacchus Marsh practice covered by his father Dr T B Ryan. Colin Todd enlists. several cousins and brothers are at the front or in camp. James Bourke and other locals join Australia’s Army. A T Ovanne MHR relays military transfer notes for Geelong and Ballarat men to camps, and a Melbourne mail closes for the Australian Expeditionary Forces on Tuesday next, 24th mst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Ryan
Bacchus Marsh
Army Medical Corps Reserve
Ryan
Hhis
T. B. Ryan
Colin Todd
29Th Light Horse
A. T. Ovanne
M.H.R
Geelong
Ballarat
Australian Expeditionary Forces
Melbourne
Sp.m
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club Moves To Rebuild Range
At Bacchus Marsh racecourse a practical effort begins to re establish the rifle range from which it was removed. Material is arriving and workmen will start on Monday week the 30th inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society Meeting Nominees
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society announces a special meeting on Monday to discuss Municipal Election candidates. Nominees include Geo Cookson and W F Woodward for Bacchus Marsh Riding, F J Slack and C A Robin for Par wun, P A MacFarlane and J D Cameron for Coimadai, and J A Johns with C E Hosken for Pentland Hills.
Belgian Relief Fund Contributions Card
Dr. T. B. Ryan J.P. pays £1 monthly in installments. Mrs. F. Caspar contributes 10/6, and Miss M. A. Fox adds 2/ to the relief fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Ryan
J.P
F. Caspar
M. A. Fox
Community Events Calendar for Bacchus Marsh Area
A list of upcoming local events includes a Methodiat Church concert at Staughton Vale on Saturday August 21, an Hibernian ball at Bacchus Marsh on Wednesday August 25, a Red Cross Gift sale at Toolern Vale on August 25, a Waitle social at Myrniong on Friday August 27, a Red Cross concert at Myrnong on September 1, a Jumble Fair at Bacchus Marsh on September 8, Bacchus Marsh races for Red Cross funds on October 14, the Werribee show on October 21, Bacchus on October 27, and Ballan on November 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staughton Vale
Bacchus
Red Cross Fund
Werribee Show
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross notes and events
A Bacchus Marsh Red Cross meeting is set for Wednesday at Shire Hall to adopt the balance sheet. A separate Men’s Red Cross Work gathering is planned for Monday evening. A 35‑member First Aid class led by Dr W B Ryan runs weekly with St John’s certificates possible after four lectures. The Spring gathering on October 14 in aid of the Red Cross will be staged by the Bacchus Marsh Racing Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Shire Hall
Red Cross
A.N.A
Bacchus Marsh
W. B. Ryan
G. W. Anderson
Bacchus Marsh Racing Club
Beatrice W. Anderson
Coimadai Lineworks
W. E. Ramsey
W. D. Hogan
Literary and Debating Society
F. Caspar
Miss Bailey
Daley
Whelton
Paul, Ernie
Aubrey Manly
Hogan
Hibernian
Searfs
Jeannie Vallence
George Ford
Mesdaniel T
H. Pearce
F. Crook
Iun
H. M. Hodgson
Misses N. Pearce
Olive Kerr
Gladys Cowan
A. Lyall
Rady Urquhart
E. H. Dickie
Elsie Ramsey
May Dugdale
Flora
Angus Todd
Archie
Tom McDonald
Nancy Kopr
Loketon
Fanny Oliver
Elsie Morton
Edna Pearce
J. Campbell
H Campbell
Jien
Reynolds
Hobb
Jones
Daprie Moss
Stricken Homes On Austral’s Hill Urge Divine Help
A wartime era lament says God help stricken homes and mothers in distress across Austral’s hills and dusty streets. It pleads for faith amid agony as families endure loss and question survival, asking divine goodness to sustain them and guide loved ones toward Heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austral
Norrow
Howeholdy
Boker E. H. Acort
Coimadai 1872 notes and Paterson memorial
The piece covers Coimadai in its infancy with January 1872 notes on a new hotel by Mr W Bennett near Diggers Rest railway station, St Bernard’s church foundation stone by Bishop Goold, and sugar beet farming plans at Staughton Vale. It praises local figures and ends with a continuation on Mr G G Paterson and local commentary by Tom Kissock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bennett
Coimadai
Melbourne
Diggers’ Rest
St. Bernard's Church
Bovey T. J. O'Callaghan
H. R. Caselli
Ballarat
Goold
Staughton Vale
Mesure
Staughton
Lewis
Messrs. Wood
Arnold
Feigens
Bissell
Emerson
Express
G. G. Paterson
Bacchus Marsh
Goldsmith
Virtue
Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Society Donations and Balance 1915
Donors listed for last show with various amounts from £1 to £2 2s. Includes goods donations and balance sheet for 1913 1914 1915. Receipts show subscriptions tickets and government subsidy while expenditures cover prize money secretaries salaries and social event costs Audited by Thos H Pearce on July 15th 1915 The Bacchus Marsh Hibernian Society ball set for August 95th proceeds to Belgian Relief Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffthe Bros
Cattanuch Jewellers
Swallow& Arell
Brandett
R. A. Nicholls
G. Brunning & Sons
Enid Nursery
F. H. Brunning
Savings Bank
Crisp & Lane
Ball
F. R. Manning
Agricultural Society
Caspar
Wynne
Hodgson
Bacchus Marsh Hibernian Society
Coming sales notices for August and September regional markets
McPhail Bros Co starts sales at Bacchus Marsh August 23 followed by Ballan August 26 and Clowning sale at Miss Everett’s Rockbank on September 8. Keast Morris Miles schedule stock sale at Bunyip on August 27 and Jennings McInnes hosts a horse parade and sale at Sunbury on September 9. Adamson Stretton On lists Hore Sale on September 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail Bros. & Co
Bacchus Marsh Market
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Ballan
Miss Everett's
Rockbank
Keast, Morris & Miles
Bunyip
Jennings & McInies
Sunbury
L. A. Bairbairn & Co
Adamson
Strettled
Bacchus Marsh
Care of Young Foals Breeder’s Observations
A breeder shares early care for foals two weeks after birth. Keep mares in a clean stall, protect foals from heat, and nurse with heated milk to prevent diarrhea. Introduce grain early and ensure the mare is well fed to produce rich milk, with shelter and exercise as conditions allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eam
Patriotty Wattle-blossim Social at Myvuiung Meelanies' Institute
A social event named Patriotty Wattle-blossim will be held at the Myvuiung Meelanies Institute on Meiday west, the 27th inst. The gathering invites local residents to enjoy refreshments and socialize in the evening hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myvuiung Meelanies’ Institute
Meiday West
KILLING THE CAR A GUIDE TO CARE AND BRAKING
A practical discussion urges using low gear on steep hills to avoid engine strain. It warns against hard braking and overuse of brakes, noting excessive wear and higher tire costs. Proper tire pressure and maintenance are stressed to reduce overall running costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Bone Yard
Newt
Mayer Morcy
Fertilizer options for lawn care debated
An old note discusses alternatives to superphosphate. It mentions bone meal and ground sheep manure as usable but cautions about odor and availability. The item notes some materials are offensive near living spaces and are sellable by seedsmen.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maddingley Park
GOLF
Royal Pictures
Statiey
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club Club
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society
Bacchus Marah
Miss Hobbs
J.A, Johns
RED Gross Fund
Bacchus Marmh
Helen Munro Ferguson
Henry McMahon
Egypt
Mr. Crisp
Crisp
Tupper
Paterson
C. Shuter
Russia
Tom Kissock
W. C. Angliss
M.L.C
Miss Greene
W. Grant
F. Manning
Molesworth R. Greene
J. A. Leeper
W. P. Francis
Rucke
Tompsitt & Co
F. L. Nance
Craig, Williamson
J. Lodge
Grant
Campbell
T. Anderson
Cahill
R. Crook
Mr. Harrison
Pearce Bros
Pest
Fall Moon—anh
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