General Pau Lauds Ballarat Welcome To France Mission
General Pau thanked Ballarat for the warm reception given to the French Mission. He praised France’s fight against Germany, lauded Allied unity with the British Empire, and honored Australian soldiers who fought in Gallipoli and France. He urged continued loyalty, peace, and stronger Franco Australian ties, acknowledging the support of Australian women and the Commonwealth and State governments.
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Witenes
Pau
France
Ballarat
Anil Ily
Franco
Germany
Belgium
Sons
Australia
Gallipoli
Unico
British Empire
Choers
YMCA Demobilisation Appeal Urges Women to Help
December drives urge Victorians to support the YMCA war demobilisation effort. Women, married or not, are urged to “mother” soldiers abroad by funding free entertainment, reading material, instruction, convalescent aid, and sport supervision. The Red Triangle appeal stresses urgent funds to sustain YMCA services until every son returns home.
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Vietoris
M.C.A
Australia
Y.M.C.A
Ym.c.a
Red Triangle
Rockbank Telephone Exchange Ledger Entry
Local exchange ledger lists residents on Mt Cotterill road and Mt Atkinson dale with party line markings. Entries cover J F Cochrane Arthur J Hated F C T Murphy Bros and others on Mt Cotterill rd. indicating party line connections denoted by letters X M and Y.
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Cochrane
J. F
Mt. Cotterill
Arthur J
Mt. Atkinson
Mt Cotterill
Gr c
Mt. Cotterill Ae
Murphy Bros
Bundoran Bundoran Trotting Stallion Prospect at Bacchus Marsh
To Stand this season at McKenszie's Flat Bacchus Marsh and travel the District Bundoran Bundoran is a handsome dark bay colt foaled 9th November 1905 about 16 hands high with good bone and action showing quality. He won first prize Royal Show Melbourne 1907 and first at Whittlesea 1907. placed at Kilmore 1908 and Melbourne Show 1908. His sire Bellinda won numerous prizes in 1905 1906 including Bendigo Doncaster Box Hill and Ballarat Shows. Dam Delly by Von Moltke with further noted ancestors. Bundoran's pedigree rich trotting blood from both sides with potential on track or stud. Terms 3 3 per mare 1 1 to be paid by 1 January balance when mare proves in foal. Government certificate for soundness. For further particulars apply Albert Gearham Owner.
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Bundoran
Melbourne
Whittlesea
Kilmore
Bellinda
Bendigo
Doncaster
Box Hill
Bend
N.b—Bundersa
Albert Geaham
Influenza Dangers and a Noted Pain Remedy Warning
England reports influenza dangers with schools closed and shops limited as complications rise. Wartime style ad promotes Wawn's Wonder-Wool pain wrap claiming immediate relief for influenza bronchitis fever and various pains. Available 3/6 per packet from Southouse and Cmig Ltd Melbourne with upcoming Victorian bank holidays noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Southouse and Cmig, Ltd
Melbourne
BACCHUS MARSH POST OFFICE HOURS AND MAIL CLOSING TIMES
The Bacchus Marsh post office closes at 6 p.m. daily with a 20 minute after-sort period from Melbourne mail from 6.40 p.m. to 7 p.m. Private box letters available any hour. Telegraph Office 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Telephones 9 p.m. to 6 p.m. Money order service 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday close 12 noon. Mails to Melbourne 7:40 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. Mails to Balliang 9:30 a.m. Balliang East 9:30 a.m. Mails received daily from Melbourne 9:15 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. Ballarat 12:45 p.m. Myrniong 7:40 a.m. Balliang and Balliang East 4:45 p.m. Subscribe to The Express for 10 shillings yearly.
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Melbourne
Balliang
Balliang East
Should a Woman Ever Propose in Love and Matrimony
A discussion on whether women should initiate marriage, noting historical patterns and reader examples. It argues most men woo first, women respond, yet cites cases where women prompt arrangements, while stressing that true love yields when a man confesses I love you. It favors letting the man lead the wooing, except in special cases.
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Priscille
Jane
Nora
Mike
Extravagant Return Sparks Family Rift Over Farm
A returning wanderer vows to spend his wealth, offering to mortgage the farm and gift livestock, while the father forbids changes and clings to tradition. A distant memory of Jerome K Jerome’s humorous voyage surfaces in a tangential tale about an information fiend aboard a ship. The piece moves through dialogue and fragmented musings about work, time, and fate.
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Jerome K
Jerome
America
Pain Balm for Sore Muscles Endorsed in Ad Copy
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as excellent for soreness from vigorous exertion or injury. The copy notes the balm is highly esteemed for rapid relief of rheumatic discomfort and related pains.
Gippsland Northern Co operative Sale Terms and Dates
GIPPSLAND NORTHERN CO-OPERATIVE SELLING AND INSURANCE CO LTD reports nominal capital 250000 with 4901 06 paid up 49106. Commission on fat stock sales at Newmarket reduced to 24 percent for shareholders. Turnover 1954026 bonuses 56998 dividends 9716 year to 30 April 1917. Consign all produce to company for profits. Monthly sale at BACHHTS MARSH first Thursday monthly. Second monthly sale at BALLAN on second last Thursday. Local agent A W Flack and representative B E Rudd.
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Newmarket
St Bacghts Marsh
B. E. Rudd
Ballan
A. W. Flack
Bacchus Marsh Rest Confectionery and Fancy Goods
Bacchus Marsh shop advertises confectionery fancy goods toys and fancy work materials kept in stock for sale to local shoppers seeking everyday treats gifts and craft supplies within the town limits.
Seaview Parade Notice At Bacchus Marse
A damaged OCR notice from Victoria details Seaview Parade in Itzroy to be consulted at A B O Tee Rooms near Bysn's Corner Bacchus Marse Mondays and Thursdays 9 30 to 5 30 Intending patients urged to leave notices at the room. Military duties delay visits until further notice.
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Seaview
Victoria Parade
Itzroy
A.B.O. Tee Rooms
Bysn’s Corner
Bacchus Marse
Bacchus Marsh Rainfall Report Details
Fragmentary note records rainfall in Bacchus Marsh with unclear figures and dates. The readable text mentions a senlady and a reference to a ten year old quarter, but the details are incomplete. Further context would clarify the value and period of the rainfall measurement.
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Everat Pat
YMCA
Clements Tonic Ltd
Clements Tonic
Shanahan
Hwan Street
Richmond
Victoria
Clements Tosts
West
Lnvest
Clements Tonle
E. T. Lowe
IL Chemists and Stores
Bell —— Et
Rockbank Telephone Exchange
McKenszie
Bacchus Marsh
R. T
Bacchus
The
Bias Insurance Company
Bank
Anstaly
Wa ‘Noni
Gites
London
Warminster
Ballabury Plain
Rabaul
United Kingdom
Securition Savings Bank Department Nehes
I Kell
Wis Denigon Miller
Gover
Marsh
Pistoia
Italy
Campbell & CO
Mercantile
Collins ST
New Zealand
Ingram Bros
Border Inn
Ingram Bros. Opticians
Swanston St
C. Medling
GEO
Dickie & Sons
Main Street
H. Moffatt
Commonwealth
Ridd
the Ridd
WORKER _IN_ THE WORLD TODAY Company Ltd
Dolly Madison
Hyttenlog
Daleguard Enlltre
Mothe
Tates
Dr. Sheldon
Tanay & Home
Gippsland« Northern Co-Operative Selling & Insurance CO. Ltd
Flinders Lane
Paul Pincus
LDS. (Vic
Bdsc. Univ. of
Melb
Isis Isiv Jen
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