Kingsville Council Meeting Debates Rates and Infrastructure
The meeting of Denmant presents councillors including McMurray, Beamish, Bayley and others. The Department of Public Works flagged rate arrears at £4209 6s 3d, with the secretary noting it was less than last year and steps to reduce it. A proposal to lease 1 road in Deulgam was discussed. no river frontage included. The Metropolitan Board of Works approved a standpipe on Geelong road pending meter and water charges. Several committee items followed: Engineve report on west Carrivd, a donation request from Kingsville Brass Band, and safety concerns about a lucerne stack near a dwelling. The Shire of North Ovens urged higher wheat prices. Dr. Manly seeks Health Officer appointment. Recruiting Committee plans supported by the President. a council-wide committee with Little as Secretary was proposed. The engineer outlined storm water measures near Mowbray’s and a pipe culvert project costing £20-£25. Other items covered street construction priorities, rate collection, lighting charges, annual balance and charity vote. Debates over street works at Edgar and Kingsville streets ended with a tied vote broken by the President casting in favor of proceeding with both streets if residents pay under the improvement scheme. Continuous petitions and deputations were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roail
of Deulgam
Michael McTigue
Werribee
Kingsville Progress Association
Metropolitian Board of Works
Geelong
Harrixon
Maherail McDougall
West —Carrivd
Kingsville Brass Band
Starborough
Station Street
Stack
Shire of
North Ovens
R. A. Manly
Little
Maher
Teasley
D. A. Littley
Tual
Mowbray's
Hopper
Research Farm
Dr. McMurray
East Riding
Progress Association
West Poutscray
Falar Street
North South
Central
East
D. Rogers
Thistle
Gr. Johnson
Staugham
Askjes
Little River Bridge
Beamish
Browne
Council
Cox
McDougall and Maher
Ing Derrimut
Gs Road
Dr. Pen
Water Commission
Watton Street
Danny
Bayley
Postal Department
Melbourne
Kingsville
Queensville Estates
West
Uscumiam
Council For
Moothy
Second Issue of Commonwealth War Loan
The prospectus for the second Commonwealth War Loan has been issued with terms identical to the first issue. It offers liberal terms and full exemptions from State Stamp Duty and State and Commonwealth Income Tax, with par payment of Probate and Succession Duty. Subscriptions start at £10, allowing all classes to invest in a Commonwealth security at a high rate of interest, and the public is urged to respond to the imperial call to finance war efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Painless Dentistry Visits Bacchus Marsh on Thursdays
Mr W J Brombie recorded by the Dental Board of Victoria visits Bacchus Marsh and may be consulted at Merrima House Grant Bt every Thursday and every Saturday by appointment or any other day. Hours are 9 am to 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Brookie
The
Dental Board of Victoria
Bacchus Marsh
Merrima House
Grant Bt
Chamberlain
Benedy
W. Grant Morton
A. Comben
Bush Fire Precautions Warn Inspectors Across State
Officials publish guidance urging strict care to prevent grass and bush fires during summer months. Instructions cover smoking in machines, cautions about embankments and wind carry, and insist on avoiding phosphorus and using only strychnine for poisoning. Also notes legal allowances for landowners to burn under Vermin Destruction Act 1915 and urges rapid reporting of fire origins. Also a local ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Matthane
Melbourne
Be Sunny and Serene Beyond the Hurts of Life
A reflective verse urges embracing cheer and kindness while alive, noting life is brief before death. It contrasts worldly gain with inner peace, mocking earthly fortunes as futile, and imagines St Peter at heaven’s gate to weigh hearts and values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Town
Walt
Mason
Surgeon dentist at Seaview seeks patients in Bacchus Marsh
A Melbourne dentist from Seaview 73 Victoris Parade Fitzroy may be consulted at the ABC Tea Rooms Ryan's Corner Bacchus Marsh on Mondays Thursdays Saturdays from 11 am to 4 pm. No visits from Due 43rd to January 8th due to holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B.C. Tea Rooms
Ryan's Corner
Painless Extractions Offered Across Modern End Painluas Dentistry
Painless extractions available at all branches of Modern End Painluas Dentistry. The service is listed as 2/6 and offered all day. Contact addrem-6866, Road, City Sydney for details and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Sydney
Merrimy House Boarders and Visitors Accommodation
Bacchus Marsh listing advertises first class lodging on Grant Street with beds meals and free stabling. Property owner Platt offers boarding for week and visitors with stables included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt
A D Blair Seeks All Classes Of Work In Harvesting Machinery
A D Blair, harvesting machinery expert, has purchased the business of Myemsong formerly operated by Wade and is prepared to undertake all classes of work at ruling prices. Patronage solicited. Advertisement appeared in Express, 19th year, 2/6 quarter.
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Wade
The Soldier Boy Poem of Dreams and War
A wartime poem narrates a soldier dreaming of home and mother, a maiden, and a father while shells burst. It contrasts comforting images with the grim reality of death and duty. The speaker hopes soldiers trust the Christ who saves amid war’s thunder. Hobart E H Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Hobart
E, H, Scott
A German View of the Sit Uation
A historical polemic denounces German aggression and the Kaiser era. It contrasts past German civil rights with today’s perceived infamy, naming Tirpitz and others, and condemns Potsdam and a European autocrat as symbols of crime and betrayal. The verse lauds Allied roles while warning of German guilt.
Empire's Call List From Bacchus Marsh District War Names
A long roster of Bacchus Marsh and district residents listed for wartime service. includes many named individuals with statuses such as killed wounded and missing, across multiple localities and accompanying notes. The document aggregates Enlisted, former residents, and those who failed to pass tests, reflecting broad community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balliang
Gee
Davis
J. B Fullerton
Coimadai
W. G. Hogg
James Johansen
William Bennett
Archie Clark
Percy Oswin
James Bourke
Michael Bernard Coghlan
David James Coghlan
Alex. Drever
Ted Hales
Myrniong
Gordon Graham
Ard Meehan
A. D. Hollyhoke
R. [Meine
Leslie Myers
Gilbert Cowan
David Craig
Archie Campbell
Parwan
Frank A. Moore
David Miller Crowe
J. Cardell
William Dixon
Edward Orton
Robert Hogg
Blackwood
Jim Byrne
J. Whatmough
I. Stephens
Ales. Armstrong
Anthony Cocciardi
Harry Anderson
Robert Whatmough
Robert Hall
Green Hills
Neil MacCracken
T. Armstrong
Harry Carruthers
A. Downing
R. Downing
R. Drummond. Greendale
Robert Wilson
Robi. Lidgett
G. Allan
Roy Mai
W. E. Peters
F. Webster
Webester
A. Young
Cowell
A. McArthur
Bacchus Marsh
Harry Condon
Wm. Pezet
Jes. Connell
Hotham Jones
James Wehar
M. BR. Cuthbertson
William Vallence
Robt
Jno
Roy Burbidge
Lawrence Burbidge
George Gibson Paterson
E. A.bercow
Jas. Almond
Chas. Walleos
Jack” Turnour
Jack
Drew Brittlebank
James Kirkwood
Harold Jones
Frank Findlay
Chas. Clarke
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Werribee Shire Council
Edgar Street
Kingsville Street
McDougall
Kingaville Street
Dr. Beasley
Béohus Marsh
A. Combea & Co
Commonwealth War Loan
Australasia
Nurse Entres
Burbon Street
Bundaberg
Clements Tonic Ltd
Mt. Peru
Clements Tonic
Wall
Wat
Murie Liinderberg
Dudley Street
Perth
Clements
Nurve Linaderberg
Aca Nune
London
Savings Bank Department
Ana Papus
International Savings Bank Podilition LI
Geren Mu Dewieos Miller
Goverer
Victoria
SiMon Bros
Cecil Pincus
LDS
Vic
Univ. of Melb
Seaview
Victoris Parade
Fitzroy
Merrimy House
Grant Street
Grant Morton
Baschal Marsh
Gapress
Crisp & Sons, Proprietors
A. D. Blair
Wheelwright
Pal
Kaiser
von Tirpitz
von Betlanan Holbyeg
German Humanity League
Amsterdam
Ateve
Potsdam
Parkr
Donnybrook, W.A
Miss Hobbs
W. Allan
Ww. Brennan
Jas. Bushby
Isaac Brunt
Raymond Boyd
Patrick Barry
Fred. Brighton
Frank Crook
Webb Crook
Chas
Crook
Wm. Clark
J. R. Calderwood
W. G. Chippindall
R. Groton
J. Cosgrove
W. Cook
Henry Hodson Campbell
Walter Crouch
Norman David Davidson
Alex. Durward
Leslie Davis
Charles Edwards
Roy Edwards
Wm. B. Edwards
Reginald Evans
W. Edgerton
Clarence Earl
Alf. Farrow
Alf
Fairbank
Arthur Gladman
BR. T. Grant
Arthur Hina
Thomas "Hawkins
Jack” Hammond
W. T. Horder
James Kennelly
A. J. Knight
Ury Lay
Chas. Lyle
Hugh Lockwood
Pater Leitah
Alex. Murdoch
William Morton
Geo. Moore
David R. Moore
Jas
H. Moore
Chas. A Moore
Peter Moore
March
Thos
Manly
Kent
Moore John Main
Albert Martin
W. Murcott
Wm. McKenzie
Jas. McGregor
Jno. McPherson
F. L. Nance
Thos. O'Leary
James O'Leary
Harrie Oliver
Thomas Oliver
W. Platt
Fk. Pigott
Thos. Phillips
Ted. Phillips
Hugh Price
Ivan Russell
Harold Cashmore
John Cashmore
Archie Cashmore
Wdukelow
Stanley Witham
Thomas Dodemaide
Beggs
Firth
R. Edols
H. Howard
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