Maddingley Park donations and Millbank estate sale noted
A long 1688 Victorian reportage records donations to Maddingley Park including a cement eagle statue and water works funding. It notes Millbank estate subdivisions sold by Bailieu Munro & Baillieu with Dr. John Turner as a principal buyer, prices from 1 to 3 per foot, a special Melbourne train bringing about 300 attendees, and various civic and Masonic events in Bacchus Marsh and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant
Millbank
Johnstone
Maddingley Park
Boxshall
James Alford
Maddingley
Millbank Estate
Grantaucous
Baillieu
Messrs
Munro & Baillieu
Melbourne
John Turner
Prahran
Maddingley Road
Pilmer Street
W. J. Clarke
A. Stasonic Lodge
Duke of Abercorn
Bacchus Marsh
Victoria
Geo. Baker
B. C. Thompson
G.W
Franklin
Aillin
P.G
Holmes
P.P.G
P. Blaskhi
W.ce
T. H. Brain
D.E.C
Sir W. J. Clarke
Thompson
W. G. Symes
W.M
T. Boss
J. Johnstone
J.W
E. G. Jones
M. Williams
J. A. Bruart
J. Addison White
PSWJD
E. Oakes
J. Paul Tyler
Border Inn
Jones
Main Street
Mechanics’ Institute
Dr. Lane
W. Anderoo
Tunner
Anderson
Stamford Hill
Matson
T. Anderson
Collingwood “Observer
Albert Hall
Queen's Parade
Jeremiah Ryan
Clifton Hill
Tate
PIANOFORTE TEACHING VACANCIES AND EXAMINATIONS
Mr Waldear Seidel LT.G.L. L.A.B. Gold and Silver Medallist offers Pupils 1915 16 with ten Teachers Diplomas and supercus Medals Exhbitions for top marks. Visits Bacchus Marsh every Wednesday. Prospectus by application to Mr W Beidel 157 Bourle Bt West Richmond or c/o Glens Colina St Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldemar Seidel
G.L
L.A.B
Gilver
Trinity College of Music
Asociated Board
London
Bacchus Marsh
Prospectus
W. Beidel
Boudle Bt
W. Richmond
Glens
Colina St
Melbourne
Miss Marie Drouhet Teaches Singing in Bacchus Marsh
Miss Marie Drouhet from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music offers singing and voice training in Bacchus Marsh on Tuesdays during the evening classes. Appointments by letter to Mrs. G. Crows, Turner Street, and Thoons Heidelberg. Mrs Drouhet has attended Madame Malbe's classes for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Drouhet
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
Bacchus Marsh
G. Crows
Turner St
Thoons
Bacchus Marsh Shire Council Reports on Quarries and Roads
The council discussed commercially optimizing the blue stone quarry at Maddinglay and locating additional quarries to reduce transport of spalls. Proposals include extending a tram line to Grant Street bridge and creating a depot for crushed metal. Concerns over Balliang road contract and road safety on Main Street were raised. Fire risk in paddocks near Rowsley station prompted a measured verdict. Forgery cases three years imprisonment for Jones and Malone concluded with restitution to a licensee. A former Bacchus Marsh resident, Andrew Martin, died in North Melbourne aged 83.
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Bacchus Marsh
D. Robertson
Maddinglay
Grant Street
Balliang
Ue Council
McMahon
Mc Jago
D. F. O’keefe
Rowsley
Andrew Martin
North Melbourne
Border
Victorian Railways
Spencer Street
Sydenham
W. G. Butler
Roxburgh
Sean Eae
L. A
Empire's Call Deaths and Wounds From War Front
Acting Lieutenant Percy Osborne dies of illness in a military hospital in England on the 2nd inst. He was born in Bacchus Marsh, son of Alfred G. Osborne, later a newspaper proprietor at Maryborough, and a grandson of Mount Blackwood residents. He was 27 or 28, educated at Church of England Grammar School, and worked as a ledger-keeper at Ballarat Union Bank before enlisting. The report also notes the death in action of Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCullagh’s son, Richard K. Barry wounded in France, and Private Tom Hawkins of Bacchus Marsh attached to the Army Medical Corps expected home next week. his mother had died before his arrival. Mrs. A. T. Ozanne denies rumors that her husband Quartermaster-Sergeant Ozanne, M.H.R. for Corio, has been invalided home, stating he was ill in a hospital in England but returned to the front. Lieut. Russell Clarke, MLC, was farewelled at Sunbury before departing for the Front. Wally McCullagh, grandson of…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Osborne
England
Bacchus Marsh
Alfred G. Osborne
Hall of Commerce
Maryborough
Osborne
Drury
Mount Blackwood
Church of England Grammar School
Ballarat
Union Bank
Harry MacCullagh
Parwan
Jack'’ McCullagh
Richard K. Barry
J. J. Barry
Maddingley
France
Tom Hawkins
Army Medical Corps
A. T. Ovanne
Ozanne
M.H.R
Corio
Cranng
Engand
Russell Clarke
Sunbury
Wally" McCullagh
Red Ceos Fund Trustees Acknowledge Donations
The Hon Sec Misa Anderson records thanks from Trustees Maddingley Park for a foul donation. Items include books socks cocoa belts Belgian envelopes and assorted goods. gifts sent this week include 37 shirts 21 pairs socks milk cocoa jellies jams and letters from trenches praising socks sent to Miss Maggie Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Anderson
Maddingley Park
Scott
T. G. Pearce
N. Straughon
Daphne Burbidge
F. G. Hiscock
Jum
W. Morton
Blinkbonnis
B. Morton
Ethel
Agnes Dugdale
Maggie Campbell
P.H
Rowsley Red Choss Acknowledges Donations And Resigns Leader
The Hon See Mrs Sharland acknowledges thanks for donations from Miss Brydon Mrs Davison Lizzie Ivy Manly Glenmore and others including washers towels and cleaning products. Monthly instalments are listed for numerous members. This month 46 pillow vases towels shirts socks scarves mittens gloves and 22 washers were sent away. The group regrets the resignation of their President Miss Molesworth Greens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
See
Sharland
Miss Brydon
Davison
Old Fiion
Lizzie
Ivy Manly
Glenmore
Tasma Hawks
Eddie
Jack Manly
W. P. Greene
Lyle
B. Hine
L. Dubout
Brydon
M. Booth
Mr. A. Davison
Mesdames Rutherford
Pace
W. Manly
Templeton
Reid
Morris
M. Kerr
Myrmong Red Cross Acknowledgment and Donations
The Hon. Sec. Mrs James Dugdale acknowledges thanks for Gilts and items including Miss Fowler Mrs Lidgett Evelyn Dugdale old linen Mabel Dugdale maizens sent away this week listing 19 shirts 26 pairs socks 1 helmet 2 scarfs 1 pair mittens and additional old linen maizens references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Dugdale
Miss Fowler
R. Lidgett
Evelyn Dugdale
Mabel Dugdale
Bacchus Marsh club rifle meeting slated for 10 o hits
The Bacchus Marsh club plans its monthly rifle competition today the 17th at 10 0 shats with targets at 200 and 300 yards. A separate notice promotes early treatment for colds and mentions local business notices including W. Grant Morton and A Gomben Co and Mr A J Manly opening a Chambers business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Club
Chamberlain
W. Grant
Morton
Bacchus Marah
A. Gomben
Two-Year-Old Burned by Methylated Spirit Lamp Incident
In Toolern Vale on Thursday a two-year-old son of Mr. Geo Hunter was badly burned on the face and left arm when a methylated spirit lamp flared as his mother used it. The child’s clothing caught fire and was smothered with the mother’s apron. Dr. Fawkner dressed the wounds and the boy is recovering well. Also, a local boy had a harrow escape, his foot bruised but no bones broken. At the Red Cross meeting after holidays there was a good turnout. Harvest work continues, and donations are listed including Miss McLeod, Wall-wisher, and others. Belgians envelopes raised £5 11s 6d. Weekly donations total £3 8s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Hunter
Red Cross
Miss McLeod
Wall-wisher
Miss Charlton
Patterson
Walter
Cameron Bros
McPherson
J. Wynne
Somerton Relief Fund Subscriptions Listed For Widow
Subscriptions totaling funds for the Somerton relief drive are shown with many donors giving small sums. The notice lists names including Rev. Gleasun and Mr. Murphy, and notes prior acknowledgments and that a picture show next Wednesday will aid the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Somerton
Pr. Gleasum
H. G Campbell
P. Murphy
W. Turner
F. R. Manning
P. R. Manning
J. McMahon
Dodemaide
C. Wills
J. L. Simpson
Allen
M. Manly
J. Cosgrove
F. Hine
T. Coglan
Jago
Hawkins
J. Shephard
J. H. Clark
Express
Snake stops shopping and saves shop front
A stray brown snake nosing around W Grant Morton’s front shop is slain by passerby Tartley Dugisle. The local incident recalls earlier town reports of snakes in sheds and homes. The town’s Djerriwarrh correspondent notes the school year opens well with multiple scholarships and swimming certificates won by pupils including Donald Robinson and others, under H.T. Mr. G Beckham.
Digestive Aid Promises Appetite With Chamberlain's Tablets
An ad notes Chamberlain's Tablets improve digestion and stimulate appetite for stomach and liver issues. Sold by W. Grant Marton, Ray Marah, and A. Combe & Co. Werxibea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Marton
Ray
Marah
A. Combe & Co
Werxibea
Kudzo Fodder Promises Rich Pasture From Japan Seed
Reader letter endorses Kudzu as a superior fodder plant native to Japan, noting drought tolerance and soil enrichment. Claims United States authorities approve, seeds yield four cuttings of 24 tons per acre annually in some reports, and roots form mulch-like ground cover that preserves moisture. The writer urges cultivation in 8 ft row spacing first season, then minimal care, and offers to send seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States
B. Harrison
F.rals
Burringhar
Water Commission Supply Report for Pykewe Creek Ersayo
Full supply figures show 78 feet to crest with 13 524 acre feet available. Present supply 60 feet with 13 524 acre feet. Last weekly return 70 feet with 13 928 acre feet. Output 22 CFS last week 25 CFS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Water Commission
Melton Reservoir and Sale Dates Noted
Melton Reservoir figures show 80 feet 17 000 ms and 7Sft 13 170 acre feet with food mentioned. Coming sales list L A Fairbairn and Co Thursday February 22 Ballan market Friday February 28 Clearing sale at W G Butler's Sydenham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Ballan Market
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Sacchus Maror
Wiis, BA
Dolloffsky
Patheen
Ryan
Quinlan
Daylesford
Evan Bona
Voysey
Arch Druid
Brother Davis
Brother Green
Brother Jenkins
Bro. Simpson
Inside Guardian
Bro
Harper
Guardian
Donald Carter
Bro. W. Boyd
Bro. Black
Bro. Curtis
J. A. Johns
Énch
Moule
Harry Jones
Frank Malone
Boyd
Mates
RED Ceos Fund
Bacchus Marsh and District
Rowsley Red Choss
Myrmong Red Cross
A.J. Manly
Chambers
Toolern Vale
Somerton Relief Fund
Houis
W. Grant Morton
iTartley Dugisle
Mues
Fred. Slack
Djerriwarrh
Donald Robinson
Tull
Nellis Shonehull
Melbourne High School
William Griffith
Timothy Shea
James Shea
Udzo
Jcerne
Tarrison
Sacchus
Blackwood
Pykew Creek
Melton Reservoir
Taft
Australia
Menced
Beotuss
Tle
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