Boldikers Letters From a Bacchus Marsh Corporal in War
A war diary from Corporal W. Platt describes hospital care at King George Hospital on 13 October 1915, daily outings by two Australian ladies, trips to the Lyceum theatre and Buckingham Palace, intense frontline fighting at Gallipoli on 6 August, heavy shellfire, witnessing many casualties, and a return voyage to Alexandria. It notes Red Cross workers and nurses aiding the wounded and mentions Trumpeter Charles Crook and others from Bacchus Marsh with updates on Zeppelin raids and fallen comrades.
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W. Platt
Bacchus Marsh
King George Hospital
Lyceum Theatre
Egypt
Buckingham Palace
Melandria
Tam
Bulan
Red Cross
Alexandria
France
Charles Crook
Conysles
Woodcote Park
Epsom
Surrey
Green Fields
England
Frank Cowell
Lone Pine
Maurice Whelan
Will Morton
Soldier Writes From Gallipoli to Coimadai Parents
Trooper A. Drever reports good health from Gallipoli and clarifies he is not a machine gunner, though he remains with the 8th Light Horse. He asks friends to remember him and to write to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Drever
Gallipoli
Coimadai
8Th Light Horse
Jubilee of Bacchus Marsh Presbyterian Church
The 60 year old congregation marked the jubilee of the present church building opened in 1865 with a morning and evening service led by the Moderator of Victoria Presbyterian Church, Rev. W H Cooper. A concert followed at Mechanics Institute in the evening to a large, appreciative audience benefiting from long service and gifts from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard J. Flanagan
Melbourne
Joseph F. Taylor
Bacchus Marsh
John Sharp & Sons
John F. Navan
C.H. Hilton
A. D. Kinimnont
Hallians
Presbyterian Church of Victoria
W. H. Cooper
M.A. B.C
Bossie Martin
Williams
Assembly
Seat
Hubert
W. Anderson
Seni
Harming
Mre_ Scott
Lothangia
Sandy Bay
Hobart
Feria
Mths
Tate
Andrew's
Colonies
Mr. Scott
E. H. Scott
W. White
Ballan
Benjamin Williams
Mechanics' Institute
Oswald Rippon
Evry Pives
Carew
Rippon
Ledward
C. H. Ledward
Arix
Miss Carew
Susie
Thegr
Asx
Mary of
Argyle
Mother Mahree
Flora Rippon
C. Rippon
Rosa Walton
Sanitation Ties Milk Quality to Stable Cleanliness
The article argues that milk quality reflects cows health and barn hygiene. It notes bacterial count and dirt indicate sanitary conditions around dairy cows. Clean milk requires clean cows, clean stables, and hygienic practices aligned with sanitation rules.
Australia Today page item
An illustrated notice from Australia Today advertises a feature or issue for friends and readers. It lists CRISP & SONS, Bacchus Mazel as obtainment sources and notes a date of 1/6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Crisp & ,Sons
Boxing Day Sports at Bacchus Marsh
Boxing Day activities outline handicap event entries for Saturday 18th. Full programme appears on page 4. A ladies meeting formed a refreshments committee. another gathering for all interested is planned next Wednesday afternoon. The sports committee meets next Friday at ANA hall to boost the evening concert featuring Madame Lena Conly and her party. Admission is 1/6 with reserved seats at 2/. Early secretary applications advised.
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Ana Hall
Madame Lena Conly
Madame Conly
Race Horse Gossip at Bacchus Marsh Trials
The report notes the week’s track patronage and critiques several candidates. Enlisted blood is recommended to boost Won't Budge, while F Crook's Enlisted shows promise. Other entries include Straight Walk, Whiskey Straight, and Jack Lachlyn's Dug, with final nominations listed for the Bacchus Marsh Cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Hagan
Pearce
Johns
Vigor
F. Crook
Bacchus Marsh
Dugdale
Dickie
Ramsey
Bottian Onder
Mortot
Billy
Kelly
Parker
Pike
Will Raunay
Shire Yards
Hehir Bros
Sawdust
Barry Morn
Uyollingn'y Upeek
Jackie Lachlyn
Rufus
Coming Events at Bacchus Marsh and Related Venues
A fragmented event list dated December 1916 notes activities at Bacchus Marsh including St Bernards convert Bacchus Murals on December 16, Hoxing Day Sports on December 27, and Dages at Rows on December 31. Also mentions events at Myr vat and Apel with dates into January 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernard's
Dages
Myrvat
Iy, Apel
Diaries for 5916 on sale by CRISP and SONS
On sale now at CRISP and SONS Church Ht Bsochas March. Secure copies from the publisher and reserve your copy before supplies run out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glias
Crisp & Sons
Church Ht
Bsochas March
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Boldikers
EALTH
Santino
Odom
Beate Savings Bank
Wien
OLAS
Alth Bank OF Australia
J. A. Johns
Presbyterian Church
Jubl Lee
Baochl
Marsh
Avroplane
Jack McLachlan
W. E. Ramsey
Whiskey Streight Mi Aight Royal Publ
Bcell
HL Blight
Ballarat
M. Butterfield
Y. D. Hagwn
Pearce Bros
Taylor's Cash Store
Taylor's Case Store
Xmas Gifts
M. Olivers Main ST
Ruther
Sister
Mother
Brother
Toys Toys
Bai
Morton
Ed Siete W. Grant Morton
Express
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