Ballan Shire Council Opens Talks On Pattinson Lane Bridge
Ballan Shire Council discusses plans for a Pattinson's Lane bridge with Bacchus Marsh Shire to fund and construct a new structure. The Engineer reports on bridge conditions at Boremboke and Golden Point, calls for tenders for decking, corbels, and reinstatement, and notes grant money must be spent by June. The meeting also covers road plans, maintenance costs, nuisance sheep, and local public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballan Shire
Ordis
Winter
Stewart
Myers
Hamilton
Clark
Ford
Ferguson
Ballan
Forests Department
Country Roads Board
Delaney
Gordon
Mooraboo River Bridge
Buln Bula
Suort
B. Dehnert
Bunding
Stewart Anid
P. Mullins
Banding
Crs
Walsh
Egerton
P. Hedwards
Korweinguhoora
Dead Cat Bridge
Luke Sims
Orion
Geerstary
Daylesford
Cameron
Roads Board
Blewart
Cra
Piers Kelly
Eberhant
Morrisons
Boremboke
West Riding
Beit
Bradshaw'a Creek
Golden Point
Grant Monsy
East Riding
Central
West
South
Sayan
Ave
Simmons Reef
Whipstick Bridge
H. Guppy
Gravelling
Tregothnan Lane
R. Rowett
C. Wheelahan
D. Wheelahan
F. Wheelahan
D. McDonald
Shanahan
Jane
E. R. White
Morrisons Hill
H. G. Lewis
J. Sprigg
B. Haines
Wheelahan
Mac Cusker & Ford
Caia and
Golden Point Bridge
Cameron and Ferguson
Gmvel
McCaughan
Walte
Myers and Stewart
Grant's Lane
Ingliston Road
Drs
Cann
Blackwood
Beremboke School
Cr. Ford
Cr. Stewart
Gray Relief Fund Subscriptions Acknowledged
The committee lists numerous donors contributing to the Gray Relief Fund for Mrs. Gray and her three children. Donations range from 10/ to £2 2/, with many individuals and groups named, inviting further subscriptions.
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club hosts Sunshine visitors
Fourteen bowlers from Sunshine visited Bacchus Marsh on Foundation Day to play a match with the local club. Despite differences in greens, the visitors won by four points and were later treated to light refreshments and a well-served dinner at the Royal Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Bacchus Marsh
Royal Hotel
James Garde
Brodhus Marsh
D. McDonald
A. G. Crisp
D. K. Brown
M. Butterfield
McDonald
W. G. Morlun
Mac Kerlie
Thompson
McLeod
Turnbull
Adamson
D. Boxentis
Bounett
T. B. Ryan
H. G. ‘Campbell
B.M
V. Mewre
Saxt
Hope
E. B. Mauniogaub
Abbott
Butlis
Sun
Letter from London on German threat and Australian policy
Mr Harry Armytage discusses wartime travels and warns readers of German danger. He recalls his 1913 article urging Australians to avoid German ships and criticizes the British press for pessimist coverage. He reflects on Italy Tripoli war attitudes and presses for stronger alignment with allies, citing Roberts and the Daily Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Armytage
London
Germany
H.F.A
Holland
Belgium
Age
the “Argus
Times
Admiralty
New Zealand
North Sea
Samoa
Theral
Roberty
London “Standard
Chronicle
Dail News
Westminster Gazette
Roberts
Tripoli
Italy
Turkey
Daily Telegraph
Bennett Burliegh
Atill
Telegraph
Portugal
Taily Telegraph
Auss
Portugil
Germans as imagined foes and British rivals in wartime gaze
A critical, opinionated survey of German arrogance and imperial ambitions as seen by British observers. The piece argues Germans seek war, seeks dominance over Britain and other powers, and critiques Kaiser Wilhelm II for driving naval armaments and geopolitical tensions. It contrasts German pretensions with alleged British restraint and asserts Germany threatens world stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Germany
Grant
Joseph
France
England
Furmer
Ialy
Austria
Europe
Xinaseva
Lord Roberts
Britain
Teutonis
A.N.A. Ballot for Easter Sports Draws Attendees
A sports meeting at Bacchus Marsh will be held on Tuesday next at 8 pm to draw up the programme for the usual Easter Sports. All interested are invited to attend.
Blackwood Committee eyes reserve funds and mine plans
The Recreation Reserve Committee reports receipt of a 210 grant from the Lands Department via Mr. B J Hogan to aid maintenance, with residents contributing a fire amount. A concert and ball on Easter Monday aim to raise funds, while discussions consider naming the reserve after a pioneer. Geologist J Baragwanath surveys the old Bill's Birthday mine and may push deeper sinking despite syndicate splits. Trentham beat Blackwood by 27 runs as Blue Mount plans a Saturday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood
Balan Council
Walters
J. Baragwanath
Ballarat
Baragyanath
Grant
To Syndicate
Trentham
J. Jackson
J. Trewhella
A. Cann
Tozether
Donoghue
E. Curry
Blue Mount
Bullengarook crops and mining tasks noted in district report
Farmers have finished threshing with yields better than expected despite high vat prices. McCashney's mill runs full time while Peres Bros of New Gisborne sink a water shaft at Bullengarook hill. no water found yet though a perennial spring lies nearby. Old Gisborne residents gathered for a meeting and a Swiss fair, as rainfall is hoped for. Potatoes look healthy but fruit and vegetables suffer. grass is scarce and sheep travel in mobs. School reopen prospects dim while church services continue weekly. Bacchus Marsh section pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullengarook
McCashney
Uireo
Peres Bros
New Gisburne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Stewart
Dr. Hamilton
Blakeville
Mook
J.A. Johns
Gray Relief Fund
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
Morocco
Bosnia
Herzgovina
Roland
Kruger
Wure
Lord Salisbury
Bismarck
Salisbury
Gladstone
Queensland
New Guinea
Cetral Africa
Cape To Cairo
Samus
Zanzibar
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
A.N.A
W. Grant Morton
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