Werribee Shire Council Meeting Notes November 30
Werribee Shire Council discussed letters to families of soldiers fallen at the front Hidebrand Gardiner Booth Griffin and Johnson. They approved Yes posters at the Shire Hall while polling occurs and planned public meetings. Also reviewed railway issues road approaches aviation school, water diversions, and tender awards for road works and bridge projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shae
Browne
Beamish
Cowie
Johnson
McMurray
Danny
Comben
Maher
McDougall
Becton
Hidebrand
Gardiner
Booth
Griffin
Hall
National Federation
Council
Shira
OCI
MacDougall
Workihep
Werribee
Norman
A.B. Robertson
M.L.A
Department of Works and Railways
Board of Health
Heatherton
State Insurance Co
Williamstown
Stoney Creek
Werrilee
Footscray
Werribao
Altona Beach Estates Co
Pier
Nellie
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross Acknowledges Donations
The Hon. Secretary Miss Beatrice W. Anderson thanks donors for monthly collections and in kind items. Funds include Ethel Dugdale 1 pound 15 shillings 6 pence and others. Parcels sent to Palestine for Christmas speedily delivered. thanks received from Troopers M. G. and Allan Davison and Pte. A. Durward for shirts and socks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice W. Anderson
Ethel Dugdale
Dickie
Packington Vallenee
Goors
Hindley
Trickey
M. Butler
P. J. Vallance
A. G. Crisp
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross
Palestine
M. G
Allan Davison
Pte. A. Durward
Rowsley Red Cross acknowledges donations and raffles
The Hon Sec Mrs Sharland reports donations from Mrs R S Boyd and others, monthly instals from multiple ladies, and raffle wins including a Melbourne prize. Items sent this month include shirts socks pillowcases bandages towels and scarves. A soldier in France sent a letter of thanks for socks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharland
R. S. Boyd
Greene
E. Friday
Ivy Manly
Mesdames Greene
Lyle, Davison
L. Dubouf
Templeton Reid
Renton
Brydon
Rutherford
M. Kerr
Pace
W. Manly
Miss Booth
Red Cross Committee
L. F. Dubout
W. Simpson
Melbourne
Templeton
Una Sharland
Red Cross
France
Melton Red Cross Thanks and Events Summary
The Melton Red Cross Society expresses gratitude to donors including Mr. Lidgett for £2 2s, Mesdames Myers Muir and Miss Fowler for linen and garments, and Mr. T Myers for wheat gifts. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. A McIntyre and Mr. J Foley for woolen goods, with other prizes won by Mr. W Robertson, Mr. Lay, and Miss Nolan. Upcoming events list December gatherings, a Doon show, and a March 1918 horticultural show plus a concert and renewals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Dugdale
BR. Lidgett
Empire's Call details a fallen Private Williams and wounded others
The article reports Private Clifford Davies Williams 25 of Bacchus Marsh dying of wounds in Belgium on October 1 after serving with Duntroon sergeants and Front lines duty. It notes sympathy to his parents Mr. and Mrs. W Williams and local impacts, plus updates on wounded diversely and a cable from Lieut. Russell Clarke MLC recovering in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Williams
Ken
Melbourne University
Mra. W. Williams
Hamilton
Bacchus Marsh
Williams
Clifford Davies Williams
Belgium
Wesley College
Zerbo’s Business College
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company
Callins Street
Melbourne
Duntroon
Lis
Ballarat
Salisbury
Oxford
France
William Bourke
M. E. Bourke
Darley
W. H. Symington
Baschus Marsh
Sunbury
Russell Clarke
M.L.C
Soldiers Letters From France by A H Riddell
Notes from Pta A H Riddell to Melton friends in France in Sept. describes holed up travel across the country. He mentions ducking shells and hair standing on end. The letter reports a balloon on fire and a head on collision with an aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pta
A. H. Riddell
Melton
France
Amile
Wirths Circus to Visit Bacchus Marsh for One Night
Wirths Bros big circus and menagerie will visit Bacchus Marsh on Monday next the 10th for one night only. The show features trained lions tigers elephants leopards bears seals and the Ringoku Japanese Troupe. Daredevil Sampi performs a rope slide and Capt Huling presents trained sea lions amid a host of clowns acrobats and ponies at the showgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirth
S Bros
Bacchus Marsh
Messrs
Bailey
Capt
Huling
Daredevil
Sampi
Bacchus Maesh Bowling Club Matches and Trophies
Saturday attendance saw Clarke team 33 over Emmett team 15 while Hogan 29 over Johns 11 and Campbell 24 over Powell 23. Emmett trophy results included Johns 21 over Campbell 16 and Dugdale 21 over Morton 19, Wells 21 over Ashman 14, Ramey 21 over Crook 7, McDonald 21 over L Alkemade 20, Bulman 21 over McDonald 11. Powell trophy saw Currie 21 over Emmett 14 and Scott 21 over McGrath 14. Ladies and Gentlemen singles arranged for Wells and Hiscock trophies. Players urged to check notice board. team matches set for today with 2.30 start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Rifle Club Trophy Won By H Marchant At 200 And 300 Yards
On Saturday last the club trophy was contested and won by H Marchant who shot remarkably well at both 200 and 300 yards dropping only two points at each. J Berry came second and E Tracsy third. The event on Dec 22 was Ham trophy eight shots at both ranges with entry 1 shilling. A donor presented 9 pounds 2 shillings for best aggregate score over six trophies starting Nov 10 with new rules introducing a numbered board and strict on range arrival times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Marchant
J. Berry
E. Tracsy
Ham
Clurn
Hjorth
Hep
H. Marchant
G. McFarland
W. P. Grant
D. Denholm
A. McPhee Oy
BR. Ladhams
Oo, L. Cr
Vey J. McPhea
B. Dally
W. Ladhams
H. UL. Simon
W. Robinson
H. E. Connor
T. Hjorth
W. T. Wittick
B. Williams
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
Essendon
Flemington
Bacchus Marsh Brigade Officers Elected at Meeting
At the last meeting of the Brigade the officers were elected Captain C. J. Grant Lieutenant A. Shaw Foreman J. Reddrop Apparatus Officer H. Deoholn Assistant Apparatus Officer B. Dugdale Beerolary Dugdale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Grant
A. Shaw
J. Reddrop
Deoholn
B. Y Dugdale
Coming Bases: December Auctions At Murphy Properties and More
L A Fairbairn and Co announce December auctions with Thureday market at Heoghis Marsh and Toseday events at Murphy properties McPhail and Andsroon dé Co. Public notices list dates December 13 and December 18, detailing sales and listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Thureday
Heoghis Marsh Market
Murphy's Properties
McPhail, Andsroon Dé Co
Toseday
Beschus Marchacho
Variety program details and refreshments for Red Cross fundraiser
All profits to the local Red Cross. Program items include Plume Drill Chorus of Geisha Nursery Rhymes Polk Canes Chorus Anzap Solo and Chorus Bring into a Rose Mi ss Solo Stay in Your Own Back Yard Chorus The Quaker Girl Solo Clementina Crump Duett Two Chicks. Interval sweets and drinks available at a nominal charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clementina Crump
Morton's Xmas Fair Attractions Mighty and Many
The listing highlights a wide array of apparel including Blouses Chic Daffty Voile and Ninon in all colours. Emphasis on cut and style perfection signals a broad fashion display at the fair.
For Sale Eggs for Setting From Two Breeds
White Leghorn and Black Orpington eggs offered for setting by J Lodge at Hosebank Bacchus Marsh. eggs likely suitable for hatching, with buyer responsible for incubation and care. strong local poultry farming detail with named seller and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lodge
Hosebank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Werribee Shire Council
Truganing
Kororoit Creek
E. Sampson
J. Beasley
Dr. Browne
Cr. McMurray
M. J. Delzoppo
West Footscray
Slot Dee
Cr. McDougall
Cr. Sexton
J. H. Lister
M.P
Postal Department
Shire of
Bacchua Marsh
Country Roads Board
J. Headlam
North Williamstown
Watton Street
W. A. Cherry
Brooklyn
Grieves
P. R. Bayley
J. R. Schutt
A. J. Hitchins
Werribee Park
Altona Progress Association
Victoria Street
Mather
Sexton
North
South
East
Anslyst
Little River
Metropolitan Farm School
Spalls
Doherty's Road
Tamneit Road
Greek Hill
W. J. Troup
T. Pavey
J. Opie
W. G. Miller
Doherty
Volant's Road
Spalla
A. Pavey
W. J. Miller
Shaw
Kingsville Street
West Footacray
W. Scott
G. Binge
D. Nielson
T. Pavay
W.&m
Hein
Strasbourg
Western & Murray District Co-Operative Bacon CO
Flinders Lane
Farmers' Own Company
Royal Pictures
METRO
Paris
The
Featuring Francis X. Bushman and
Margued
Crosleys
Woert. ‘Teplcal
Rowsley Red Cross
Myensong Red Cross
Mm, Parker
Jenge Hlood
Wirth's Circus
Bacchus Maesh Bowling Club
Bacchus Marsh Brigade
Bacchus Marsh Mechanics’ Institute
J. F. McLachlan
Bm.j.e
Thres Green Bennetts
H. Dugdale
E. Pearce
Vauminsg
D. Bence
A. Dick
God Save the King
M. J. Pearce
Morton
Xmas
Taylor’s Cash Store
Santa Claus
Taylors Cash
Bacchus Marah
Fulham Park
Rockbank
Victoria
Australis
Burnley
W. West
Gell Bago Te Trent
J. Chambers, Carpenter
Gell Street
Bacchus Maxh
Aes
Dadian Ee Ie Eee
Mara
Myraiong
CEIBE
Beeches i
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