Melton Shire Council Minutes Review Road Repairs
Melton Shire Council discussed repairing Mitchell's road near Sunbury, gutter dangers on the north south road, and holiday gazetting for Feb 4. Health report noted nine infectious cases, scarlet fever rise, mild diphtheria, and good overall sanitation. financials listed various rates, fees, and balances. tenders opened for stone spalls on Toolera and Ballarat and Bendigo roads with several contracts awarded or re-advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osymant Moesting
Cra. Howell
Missen
Ing Orgill
Hornbuckle
Holden End
Shire of Bulla
Mitchell
Sonbury
Melton
Crsatinus
H. M. Hodgson
Bacchus Marsh
Bay Excursion Committee
Kitchener Flag Fund
Art Union
Dr. Minns
War Council
Frank E. Cole
Rowl
McDonald
Shire
South
North
Rockbank
East
Lands Department
Itill
Orgill
Crs
Holden and
Minus
Miksen
Engioser
Ronda
Holden
Minns
Mims
Townsing
Spalls
Toolera
E. Toohey
Ballarat
Toohey
G&m
Bendigo Road
Bendigo
Shire’ of Bulla
Carlson & Paterson
Holden and Hornbuckle
CRB
Minna
Rowsley school honors past scholars with Empire tribute
From Our Ow Correspondent Rowsley State school celebrated the year end with a presentation to a bronze Honor Board honoring past scholars. Hon A Rt Robertson MLA unveiled the tablet as Rev B Williams and Head Teacher Jos Wardin supported a patriotic program. About 99 percent of eligibles were present, with photos of all the lads and notes of sacrifice and wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
B. Williams
Jos. Wandin
Rowsley
Australia
Throat habits and cure offered by remedy
A cough lingering after a cold often becomes a habit. It starts with a cold and persists automatically after it ends. A brief exercise of will and Chamberlains Cough Remedy can end the annoyance. The remedy acts on the throat and air passages and is sold by W Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh A Comben & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Bacychus Marsh
A. Comben & Co
Empire Calls Trooper West Wins Military Medal
Trooper William West of Bacchus Marsh received the Military Medal for bravery in Palestine where he was wounded in early November. He later returned to duty after hospital care. His family includes two other sons, Sergeant Norman and Lance-Corporal Charles, still serving in France. Corporal George Gibson Paterson, also of Bacchus Marsh, earned the Military Medal in France after earlier Gallipoli service and injuries. Lieutenant J R Bennett has returned home to Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. West
Palestine
W. West
Gell Street
Bacchus Marsh
Norman
Charles
France
George Gibson
Paterson
Hutch
Arthur
Gallipoli
Australia
Vere Dabont
Pee Yee's Creek Reservoir Supply Figures
Water vision supplies figures for Pee Yee's Creek Reservoir showing full supply height on gauge 72 feet. present supply 14 010 acre feet. last weekly return 14 766 acre feet. Present output 20 cubic feet per second. last week 19 cubic feet per second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Water Vision
Taft
Lin
Melton Reservoir Readings and December Rainfall Totals
The report summarizes reservoir capacity readings and rainfall data through late 1917 and early 1918. It notes 17000 acre feet at Melton Reservoir, 16790 acre feet at Taft, and 16047 acre feet at Taft Lin. It records rainfall of 176 inches on Sunday, easing grass fire danger, and December rainfall totaling 2.18 inches with a yearly total of 21.60 inches. The weather log also lists long-term rainfall figures for Bacchus Marsh across multiple years, highlighting a few low and high years and notable percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Min
Han A Eee
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club Reports Ballarat Match
The Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club toured Ballarat New Year’s Day and faced Central Club on their greens in good order. Scores favored Ballarat 114 to Bacchus Marsh 66. Members urged to complete postponed matches, with trophy results noted and future fixtures listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Ballarat
Marsh
Ramacy
Manning
Shee
Emmett
Edwards
Colea
1Sutton
Crawford
Heath
Ashman
Neep
Morton
McLean
Morgan
Glasson
Holt
Horder
McFarland
Smith
Campbell
J. A. Julius
Powall
J.C. Morris
Dug Wale
Powell
Bacchus Marsh Olt
Pootscray
Footsey
Bacchus Marsh Green
Sunshine
Footscray
Rifle Shooting Trophy Trial and Local Club Match Details
A report of rifle shooting today for Vice Captain Hjorths trophy with 200 and 300 yard targets. Last Monday a combined Met Gas Co and Essendon Flemington team beat Bacchus Marsh by 68 points at 500 and 600 yard events. J Craig led with 67 while W P Grant top Bacchus Marsh on 69. A club handicap trophy match followed dinner at the Royal hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hjorth
Metropolitian Gas Co
Essendon
Flemington
Bacchus Marsh
Ors
J. Craig
W. P. Grant
the Royal Hotel
Metropolitan Gas. Co
Plemington
W. Bush
W Deane
W. Wisbey
F. Fletcher
W Wittick
W. Aldrich
A. Rayner
H. Borne
St. F. Smith
T. Douglas
P. Fielder
W. J. Grant
C. L. Crisp
D. Barry
H. Marchant
B. Dally
T. Akers
H- E. Connor
S H. Dure
R. T. Hjorth
G. McFarland
A. J. Grant
R.T. Hjorth
Vijorth
Ladhams
Eeepee
Bridges Burned drama in Royal Pictures program
Royal Pictures presents special fractions for tonight's program featuring a five part drama Bridges burned with Madama Qiga Petrovs. The Crimson Styin Mystery, a new Serial, will be screened in Shanghred advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madama Qiga Petrovs
el Serge Charlie Ne
A Rambler Visits Clifton Shorthorns at Hamilton
A lengthy account tours Clifton near Hamilton, praising A J Simpson as a premier Shorthorn breeder. The feature notes Clifford’s champion cows, the stable’s comfort, and the surrounding Western District landscape, with references to other breeders and pastures, milking routes, and local events.
Bacchus Marsh and Maddenling Clearing Sales Announced
A notice lists cattle and township property sale by I A Pairbsirn & Co at Bacchus Marsh on Thursday January 10, with a February date to be fixed for a clearing sale at J J Barry's in Maddingley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Pairbsirn & Co
Bacchus Marsh
J. J. Barry's
Maddingley
Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Show Date Set
Community events list Bay excursion from Bacchus Marsh planned for Monday February 4. Horticultural Show scheduled for Saturday March 23, 1918, at Bacchus Marsh. Public notices invite participation in local activities and exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Digestion Emphasis and Remedy Promotion
An advertisement extols digestion as essential to life and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a rational remedy for indigestion. It claims the tablets increase bile flow purify the blood and strengthen the stomach to restore natural digestion. Local distributors listed include Chus Marsh A Comben Co Wer bee J G Orgill Rockbank and Malton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben & Co
Werbee
J. G. Orgill
Rockbank and Malton
Seaview Patient Consultations and 1918 Diaries Ad
Of Seaview, 73 Victor Paruie Fitsroy. May be consulted at the A B C Tea Rooms Ryans Corner Bacchub Marsh Mondays and Thoredays. Hours 9.30 to 5.30. Intending patients are requested to leave notices at the rooms. Diaries for 1918 now on Bala. All sizes. Obtainable from Crisp and Sons Church Street Bacchus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith's Almanacs
Crisp & Sons
Church Treat
Bacehus Marsh
Seaview
Victor Paruie
Fitsroy
A.B.C
Ryan's Corner
Bacchub Marsh
Noties
Bala
Crisp, & Sons
Church Street
Bacchus Marsh
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Melton Shire
Royal Pictures Sa. du
MDME
Olga Petrova
Charlie Chaplin
Weilling
Maurice Costello
Ethel Grandin
Australian Gazette
Prien—t. Chilken
Corio
Spacola Maral
Bellarine
Belmnunt
Diamond Crock
SBS
Drysdale
Geelong
Geelong Orl
Gisborne
Meredith
Moolap
Newtown Owl Well
Queenecliff
Sunbury
Pyee’s Creek Reservoir
Melton Reservoir
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Indies
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
Royal Pictures
Gabssribe
W. Williams
B.A
A. J. Simpson
Clifton
Hamilton
R. Clark
Bolinda Vale
Dugdale Brothers
Pentland Hills
A. J. Webb
Hillside
Bairnsdale
Mpson
H. H. Dugdale
Dagdele
Mr. Simpson
Illustrated London
Shaw
Patterson
Joe Lodge
Merino
Simpson
Mt. Gambier
Colerdine
Clifton Duke of
Donald Wallace
Duke Derrimut
Derrimut
Violet
Muddy
Grange
Hud
Glenelg
St. Andrew's
John Robertson
Skene Estate
Ormond College
Rockbank Telephone
Paul Pincus
L.ds
Vic
Univ. of Malb
R. T. Hiorth
Ate C. E. Wynne
Main Street
Bacchus Marse
State Insurance Company
Drees
Cuming Smith
C. Medling
GEO
Dickie & Sons
Ing
Medling
Main. Street
Baschus Marsh
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