Exford Kangaroo hunt and local notes in Bacchus Marsh
Melton correspondent reporting a Saturday kangaroo hunt near Exford led by H. W. Staughton with residents of the district, followed by a Myraiong note on charity to a sick man and a meteor sighting later tied to regional enthusiasts. The piece also covers estate will disputes at Broad-nants and Bullengarook reflections on weather, agriculture, and local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wiliams
Melton
Exford
Mustebe
H. W. Staughton
Werribee
Gordon
Tavel
Bone
Myraiong
Walter Scott
Mannion
Walls
Sir Walter
Blackwood News Notes on Mine Progress and Local Events
At the Blackwood and Daylesford Gold Mine the battery machinery has arrived and erection is underway, due to complete in about four weeks. The Blackwood Mechanic Institute reports a credit balance of £20 2s 7d with thanks to officers. Relatives learn Private Alex Strong was killed at Gallipoli in December. he was son of the late M. A. Armstrong of Blackwood. A Lantern service at All Saints Church, Roy, Ta Malley conducted a Pilgrims Progress talk. Mrs. Smith receives a farewell purse as she leaves for Sydney after 21 years with Sunday School. Rainfall for January totals 21.8 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Teaac Evans
Isaac Evans
Evans
Russia
Turkey
Bullengarook
Ehiongs
Milton
Mother Earth Five
Pentland Hills
Taubman
J E. Crook
J. B. Crook
Ali Bubs
India
Blackwood
Blackwood and
Daylesford
Blackwood Mechanic Tute
Messrs
A. Byres
F. Livy
M. Richards
I. Reed
Mathews
Mooney
F. Live
Bo Ry Tervill
Treaster
Alex. Strong
Gallipoli
M. A. Armstrong
Anstrong
Toosday
All Saints’ Church
Roy
Ta. Malley
Trentham
Malley
Smith
All Saints
Sydney
Death of Peacock Scott A Centenarian Shipwright Remembered
From our own correspondent the Melbourne Benevolent Asghur notes the death of Peacock Scott aged 104 at Sanus. Once a skilled ship’s carpenter he helped erect rail fences and early district buildings. He retired to Myermiong Park as honorary caretaker and left tools and a Rustic cradle for cattle, while the Red Cross plans a Jumble Burn fair to aid the community. The local school faced more disruption with substitute teachers and new tutors arranged to ensure steady education for pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myensong
Peacock Scott
Sanus
Melbourne
Hig
Myrmiong Park
Altiea
Novas
Red Cros
Lowd
Mr. Gray
Alow
Migs Regetti
Miss Regetti
Chamberlains Colic Remedy Advertises Quick Relief
Sudden colic and diarrhea attacks are described with urging prompt treatment. Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy is claimed to give immediate relief, typically in two doses, with sales listed at W Grant Morton Bes chus Marsh and A Comben Co Werribee and horse buyers at Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Beschus Marsh
Empire's Call Embraces War Service Amid Enlistments
Report from the Gee long meeting of the Country Fire Brigades Board notes 700 members enlisted for the war plus 400 ex members and 200 reserves. Eighteen deaths, 37 wounded, 26 ill, and 3 missing are recorded. A motor ambulance presented to the Defence Department is inspected at Geelong Military Camp. Also mentions officers J Ryan and A Reid who joined ATF to reach the front, after transfers blocked by prior commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnson
Paul Johnson
Bacchus Marsh
Country Fire Brigades’ Board
Geelong
Defence Department
Country Fire Brigades
Fire Brigades
Bacchus Marshes
Argus
J. B. Ryan
Bacchi Marel
Scotia
ALLE
Red Cross Fund Acknowledgments and Meeting Notes
The Hon. Sec Miss Beatrice W Anderson acknowledges thanks from Red Cross fund contributors including Daley Brick Kills and others for weekly instalments of goods such as shirts socks pillowslips and washers. A meeting noted distribution arrangements for buttons and military nurses band, plus a Heidelberg District Band offer for a March 3 event. A letter from a wounded Gallipoli veteran thanked the society for aid received and mentions his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice W. Anderson
J. A. Johns
O. D. Cuventes
EL Pearce
TL Matthews
H Holson
R. G. Morton
Eb, Tausay
EB. Divkin
A. Todd
Mr Pearer
F. Todyson
Has
Campbell
Bucks
Pood
Vallone
TL Anderson
Washles
Nancy Korn
All Timen
Sigsir Tiges
Myrniauge Society
Sears
Myrniauy
Sea UP
Shanahans
Squires
Rose
Molly Shanahan
Walter Lidwoth
Miss Robertson
Cresswell pa _ Grace
Reil Cross Loviety
Hell Om
Nuirslay
Heidelberg
Maddingly Park
Simday
Will Bu
Australian Commonwealth Army enlistment drive seeks 50,000 men
Australia calls for 50,000 volunteers for the New Army with monthly reinforcements. Victoria’s quota stands at 16,600 men with 5,100 to land each month. Districts Bacchus Marsh 388 fit men and 40 monthly reinforcements. Melton 190 fit men and 20 monthly reinforcements. Werribee 57 fit men and 59 monthly reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Victoria
Bacchus Marsh
Melton
Werribee
McPhail Bros Sale Dates For Bacchus Marsh Melton Markets
Sale notices list McPhail Bros and L A Bairbairn Co holding sales at Bacchus Marsh and Melton markets. Growth land is offered by L A Bairbairn with sales set for February 28 and March 4 and 9 respectively, with Bacchus Yast market included. Township property also advertised for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail Bros. & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Melton
Grownland
L. A. Bairbairn & Co
Bacchus
SOLDIERS LETTERS FROM EGYPT DESCRIBE SAID JOURNEY
Corporal W A Edgerton writes from Bug ehus Marsh that he arrived safe in Egypt after a 287 day trip, passing Suez and Port Said. He notes famous sights, Egyptian towns, and local streets with colorful descriptions, mentioning Heliopolis and Cairo. He also reports diverse crowds, trains, and encounters with Australians and fellow soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Edgerton
Bugehus Marsh
Suez i
Portsney
Port Said
Suez
Heliopolis
Melbourne
Tia
Bacchus Marsh events and odd notes from March and April
A fragmentary notice lists events such as St Patrick's Day sports and Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Show planned for March 18 and April 8 1916 respectively. It contains garbled lines about cattle series and unclear remarks on local duties and people, rendering details obscure.
Home Enterprise Greeting Promises Low Prices and Long Friendship
A handwritten style appeal from a retailer inviting customers to shop locally and stay loyal. The note promises best goods at lowest prices, fair dealing, and customer prosperity linked to the store’s success, asserting extensive stock and underselling competitors to attract business.
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Cove
Cave
Norman
Mykiong
Jamler
Parwan
Express
Blackiwood
Biue Mountain
Barry's Reef
J.W Parwan
Mr. James
Minth
IL A.m
Rev. B. Williams
Tor
RED Cross Fund
Miss Anderson
Commonwealth Army
Teen Weill
Tiake
Stirteys
W.grant Morton
Commonwealth
Lordor
Savings Bank Department
Averue
Mintenar Fe
Apostt
International Saulage Dank Prelitien Dente Sefer En Danin Ath
Taylor's Cash Store
Tatlgrs Cash Store
FORD
Simon Bros
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