Noted local figure Joe Lodge linked to District Exhibit
The article highlights Mr. Joe Lodge as a renowned local figure tied to the District Exhibit at the Hoya Show. It recalls his past roles including lifeman and a 1888 rifle prize winner, while contrasting Bacchus Marsh’s lighting evolution from kerosene to electric power. It also covers public notices, donations, and land sales from 1888 in Maddingley and Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lodge
Lodge
Wat
J. Lodge
Sydney
Bacchus Marsh
the Marsh
Semper
John Johnstone
Maddingley Park
Express
Australia
Empire's Call and Local War News Spreads Recruiting Drive
Sergeant Davidson, wounded at Gallipoli, tours Bacelius Marah district to gather volunteers and hold public meetings. Roy Edwards and Lt Elmo Blight are noted as wounded or promoted, with Blight returning to duty as Captain. The Hogg family thanks the Melt Patriotic Committee for a wristlet watch given for Gunner W. G. Hoge, now on active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Gallipoli
Bacelius Marah
Melion
Roy Edwards
Thos. Edwards
Parwon
Elmo Blight
Pozieros
J. Wo" Blight
Humffray St. School
Ballarat
Blight
H. H. Blight
Bacchus Marsh Savings Bank
Gov. Hogg
Tuv- Tern Vale
Melt Patriotic Committee
Gunner W. G. Hoge
Soldiers Letters From War Fronts Highlight Conscription Debate
W A Edgerton of Bacchus Marsh writes from hospital praising care and urging lines of duty as anti conscription wins are noted. He laments shirkers at home, urges reinforcements, and expresses resolve to keep fighting for country and people while recalling comrades and furloughs in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Edgerton
Bacchus Marsh
Uo Lonton Hospital
Jim
Arthur
Holls
Australia
Fran
MYRMONG Red Cross Acknowledges Donations And Short Note
The Hon Sec Mrs Jas Dugdale thanks donors for gifts including 10 washers cushions Servian squares and books from U and Jean Fowler Miss Fowler Mrs Austin Marjory Dugdale and others Sent away this week were 18 shirts 19 neckties 4 scarves 1 cushion 6 Servian equates 10 washers ok linen and books Mrs T Myers has received no letter of thanks from a soldier for a shirt sent through the local Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas, Dugdale
Jean Fowler
Miss Fowler
Austin
Marjory Dugdale
T. Myers
Red Cross
Melton Red Cross Society Monthly Nesting Presided
The Melton Red Cross Society met on Tuesday with Mrs. H W Staughton as president. Resignation of Mrs. Alfens was received. Miss Farrell replaced by Mrs S J Staughton for Deep Creek lane collection. Donations and refunds tallied. total sent to Belgian Babies appeal and Xmas aid noted.
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H. W. Staughton
Alfen
S. J. Staughton
Deep Creek Lane
Farrell
Moyra Smith
Geo. Minty
Whittington
Red Cross Fund Meeting and Front Letters Acknowledged
A meeting of ladies is announced for the Red Cross Fund at Shire Hall on Wednesday next the 7th. The Hon. Sec Miss Anderson records receipts and lists monthly collections totaling £2 362 in goods such as cushions socks and tobacco. Letters of thanks from soldiers at the Front have been received, including a French note from Private Isidore, who asks for news and a reply in French and thanks the local society for gifts and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Miss Anderson
W. Mortop
Bond
T. G. Poures
H. M. Hodgson
J. Cowan
T. Manly
J. McEntosh
Ethel Dugdale
M. I. Peures
Mealiines
H. M. Jodgson
E. G. Morris
Minnie Willams
R. C. Laing
Bagchis Marsh
Norah Congreve
Madamoisellen
Isi Dare
Metropolitan Farm Operations Report for Quarter Ended December 1916
The Metropolitan Bord notes report from Metropolitan Farm Werribes for the quarter ended December 31 1916. Sheep purchased 4658 with 23 deaths. stock on hand 4634. Cattle purchases 1241 including 78 calves. fat cattle sold 645 bringing in 9024 6 2. Board cattle on farm at December 1 total 6310 with 709 calves added during the quarter. Agistment 78 cows and calves, 34 horses and foals. Working draught 28 light 29 brood mares 23 young stock 21 total 151. Maize harvest 5200 bushels from 14 acres. pasture good though barley damaged by a caterpillar pest. 208 acres sowed for maize fodder, 108 acres for grain. First lucerne hay cut from 485 acres and oat crop from 220 acres but quality poor due to wet weather. Turnover by category: cattle 10333 8 11. sheep 7/6. firewood 59 6 3. grazing fees 1636 5 1. maize 9 1 9. lucerne 407 1 9. total 12445 10 6. Cottage rents 286 18 10.
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Metropolitan Bord
Werribes
Pricas
Board
Begin Treatment At Once Warns Against Delays
A brief advisory urging immediate care notes that early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can prevent further illness. It cites warnings about weak threats and the increasing difficulty of cures with each cold, naming W. Grant Morton in Bacchus Marsh and A. Comben & Co. in Werribee.
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Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben & Co
Werribee
Royal Pictures and Dairy Market Notes
Royal Pictures showcases a set of sea related subjects for this evening. Melbourne market last week reported high dairy cow prices with H O Hagan's draft selling at fall rates up to £28 and £30, averaging £25 6s 3d. Mac Phail Anderson Co acted as selling agents.
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Melbourne
H. O'Hagan
Itill
Messrs
MacPhail
Anderson & Co
Reign into Soldiers Womens War Loan Appeal
An editorial urges women to support the war effort by investing savings in a new war loan. It argues women may not be on the firing lines but contribute by funding the military, turning sovereigns into soldiers for victory and protection. Details of the loan are advertised.
Bacchus Marsh Race Meeting Entries and Stakes 1917
A 1917 Bacchus Marsh meeting outline lists races including a 15 sov handicap for horses never won, a 25 sov handicap trot, the Bacchus Marsh Handicap, and the Empire Plate and Purse events. Nominations close Jan 30 with entries to Bacchus Marsh secretary or Considine's agency, penalties and scales noted, special trains arranged for participants and spectators, and bookmakers overseen by Mr Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.T.A
Reotiva
VRC
Bacchus Marsh
Considine
V.R.C
Rourke Street
Melbourne
Handiaips
Spencer Street
Ballarat
Mr. Wright
F. H. Crook
Clearing sales listed for Melton and surrounding regions
Auction notices show multiple clearing sales scheduled in February at McCashney’s Melton Mahon and J E Barrie Bullengarook with Keast Morris Miles Victorian Producers Co and Bacchus Marsh market farm at Bullengarook and W G Butler’s Sydenham. J H Clark and McPhail Anderson Co organize sales on Saturdays and Wednesdays with dates in February.
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McPhail, Anderson & Co
Melton
J. H. Clark
McCashney's
Bullengarook
Keast, Morris & Miles
Victorian Producers’ Cooperative Co
J. E. Barrie
L. A. Fmrbsin & Co
Bacchus Marsh
W. G. Butler's
Sydenham
Upcoming Bay Trip and Marsh Races Schedule
The notice lists events and deadlines: a Bay excursion to Sorrento on Monday February 5, Fatyyjgry 7 Marsh Races on Wednesday, War Loan subscription list closing on Thursday, and the Bas chus Marsh Horticultural show set for Saturday March 31, 1917.
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Sorrento
Australia urged to join war loan drive for funds
An appeal urges every Australian to invest in a new War Loan to finance and sustain Allied forces. It stresses the importance of money as vital as soldiers, noting no state or income tax on interest and the loan as a patriotic investment for savings.
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Australia
Banka
Hunger the Best Sauce in Digestion Digestive Tonic Ad
Sane is used to elate an appetite but the right approach is digestion. Chamberlains Tullets for stomach and fever improve digestion and create a healthy appetite. Sold by W Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh and A Comben Co Werribee.
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W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben & Co
Werribeo
Bacchus Marsh Post Office Schedule and Services
Post office hours close at 5 p.m. daily with a 20 minute after sorting window 6.40 p.m. to 7 p.m. Private box holders may collect mail at all ROA and Telegraph Offices open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Money order and telephone services vary. mails to Melbourne and Ballarat have specified times. Luggage labels offered by CRISP & BOMB. Applications close February.
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Melbourne
Pam
Paroal
TPO
Ballarat
Ballan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bac
Whitime, B.A
Eilent Forest
Land
Australie
Isla
Deer
Old England
Lund, &c
Anorus
Austrana
Land, &c
John Johnston
Maildingley Park
Peerewur
W. S. Bacchus
Thomas Bent
Bacchus
Tha Bolony
A. D. Hodgson
City Bank Chambers
Fhoams Anderson
Edwand Sloss
Madingley
Lucerne
Dunn's
Graham Street
W. Grant
Millbank
O'Hagan
Lockhart
M. O'Connell
Bald Hill
Hearle
Dunbar
Pentland Hills
Dandenong
Heagney
T. G. Peares
Mawson
E. G. Jones
Pearce
Glenmore
James Mirains
Ingliston
T. Bent
W. Grnnt
Border Mill
Marsh
Barbiston
Tullamarine
J. A. Johwne
Walker
Amd
Grant Street
Bucehay Marsh
Eug
Myrmong Red Cross
Melton Red Cross Society
Olice
Hank
RED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marsh and District
Metropolitan Farm
Royal Pictures
Commonwealth
Maton
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Bacchus Marsh Racing Club
Paul Pincus
LDS
Vic
Univ. of Melb
Centict
Seaview
Victoria Parade
Fiteroy
A.H.O
Egan's Corner
Woanterok Tax
Evan Aunce
Ad Times
Church
Crisp & Bomb
Church 64
Tohus Marsh
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