Bacchus Marsh irrigation dreams and local drama
A lengthy Bacchus Marsh column recounts 1868 events from Purwan Bebool opening to irrigation schemes. It notes expenditures, subscriptions, key supporters like Mr Boyle and Louis Scott, and local tea funds. A Coimadai hoax leads to a sheepish hunt, plus drought impact, public meetings, and debates over Werribee and Lerderderg storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Boyle
Louis Scott
Missox I
M. Grant
McDonald
G. Watson
Miss Kerr
Louie Scott
Edwards
E. Toomey
D Harboard
William Watson
R. Greenwell
C. Cumming
Oliver
James Young
Naval
W. H. Cooper
J. Scott and
Mesars
Harboard
J. EB. Crook
Nichol Oliver
Dr. Bone
Coimadai
Greenhills
Melton
M'Crae
Baéches Marsh
Wood
Constable Wood
Express
Kyneton
Gisborne
Mymiong
BR. Lawson
Landaberg
Mymmong
Muir
Mr. W. Grant
Hopetoun Mills
Grant
Bacchus Marsh
Jheigighy
Sama
Road Board
Jeremiah
Rabbit poisoning urged with apples and carrots
Government Inspector J W Tolmie lauds apples and carrots as effective rabbit poison baits. He cites the Werribee Farm trial in 1914 poisoning 9,628 rabbits and 77,854 rabbits poisoned in the district that year, with 16 tons of fruit and 4000 oz strychnine. The area spans parts of Bacchus Marsh Werribee Meredith Ballan Corio Melton Braybrook and surrounding shires totaling 1400 square miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Tolmie
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
Werribes
Werribee
D.A
Tolmis
Bacchus Marsh
Meredith
Ballan
Corio
Melton and
Braybrook
Whooping Cough Warned Against, Remedy Promoted
The notice urges parents not to neglect whooping cough as it can injure children. It claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is safe and effective, liquifies mucus, eases coughing, and may prevent pneumonia. Sold by W Grant Marton Bas chas Marsh and A Gomben Co Worribee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. Grant Marton
Baschas Marsh
A. Gomben & Co. Worribee
Letters for Soldiers and War Mail Procedures Described
In the House of Lords Field Marshal Kitchener outlined mail delivery rules for Expeditionary Forces, requiring envelopes to show soldier number rank name regiment and unit, with a note on service abroad. He stated German numerical superiority would be reduced as resources dwindle, affecting their wartime advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
House of Lords
Kitchener
Concerts and a death mark Blackwood notes
A charity concert for All Saints Church of England despite cold wet weather drew good attendance. Mrs. Parsons organized and trained the children. The Loyal Blackwood Lodge of Oddfellows hosted a New Year’s night concert and ball. Mr. Charles Henry Saunders, longtime local police head, died at 52. Rainfall in December 1914 and for the year set records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PROM
All Saint's Church of England
Water storage plan urged for Pyke's Creek basin
Letter urges governments to conserve water by reconstructing Simmons Reef site on Pyke's Creek to create a natural storage basin. Note claims decades of flood damage and that a day-labor scheme could finish quickly to ease shortages aiding Blackwood and Bacchus Marsh, with rainfall aiding viability. Authority cites Mr. Mead and J H W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Coimadai
Lordordarg
Werribee Gorge
Mr. Harboard
Harboard
Pyke
Lerderderg
Crisp
Wrixon
Rowsley
Pyke's Creek
Thomas Bent
Werrihea Park
Elwood Mead
Pyke’s Creek
Simmons’ Reef Aite
Slao
Mead
J.H.W
Blackwood
Bacchus Marsh Rainfall Readings and Totals
Period ending January 7 shows splendid rainfall but not enough to raise rivers. December rainfall 4.30 inches, yearly total 14.60. Monthly 1914 figures cite January 1.75, February 0.3, March 0.91, April 1.69 inches, with a 30-year average near 20.51 inches. Blackwood rainfall data to follow next week. war maps offered by Crisp & Hons in Bacchus Marsh.
Cricket resumed as Trinity meets Presbyterians in league match
A cricket program resumes with Trinity facing Presbyterians while Bacchus Marsh has a bye. A Bacchus Marsh visitor team defeated Ballarat at the Asylum in a low scoring two innings match, Bacchus Marsh 92 and 110 total versus Ballarat 54 and 108, Bacchus Marsh winning by 45 runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Presbyterians
Bacchus Marsh
Ballarat
Atail
Asylum
Morris
Barker
Fairbank
Tregoning
Rayworth
Christie
Hilderbrandt
Wittick
Grant
Williams
Barker Horder
Robin
Rayyworth
Shovelton
Dickie
BACCHUS MARSH BOWLING CLUB DRAW FOR MIXED PAIRS
The draw for the Vice-Presidents trophies in Mixed Pairs lists matches among W Hogan and Miss McFarlane against W Grant Morton and Mrs Pearce, plus other pairings including W Williams with Mrs Tinker and A G Crisp with Mrs McGrath. First round to finish Jan 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Ryan
W. Grant Morton
W. Hogan
McFarlane
H. H. Blight
W.horder
H. Clark
H. G. Campbell
A. Shaw
Goo
Ramsey
Bacohas Marsh Team to Visit Ballan This Afternoon
A Bacohas Marsh tennis team travels to Ballan for an afternoon match on the ninth of the month. Players listed include Miscos Joan McDonald and N Tyers Mesars. W Palmer A E Robinson J F McLachlan and Dr W B Ryan are noted as members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacohas Marsh
Ballan
Miscos Joan McDonald
N. Tyers
W. Palmer
A. E. Robinson
J. F. McLachlan
W. B. Ryan
Royal Pictures Show Ends With Wreck Teaser
The program features Whe Wreck billed as a thrilling railroad life saga with sensational scenes from start to finish culminating in the great wreck. Also presented Fruita of Von Goanes intended for Insth ia piature with bold subject matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Storing Vegetables For Winter Use
Home storage tips for onions squash and root crops describe placing heat and dryness to prevent decay. Propose heated rooms pits conical stacks with straw soil and manure for ventilation and moisture control. Cabbages can be kept in hot bed pits or on straw with soil for drainage and warmth.
Balance sheet and growth of A N A Bacchus Marsh
A N A Bacchus Marsh reports a half year balance sheet showing continued financial and numerical progress. The branch holds a vic asset valued property and £1300 invested at interest. Membership rises to 147 with Dr F L Nance added to medical officers list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic
F. L Nance
Don’t Risk Your Life With a Cold Warning
A warning advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent pneumonia and consumption from colds. It claims early use stops progression, improves lung health, and reduces future attacks. Sold by W Grant Morton in Bacchus Marsh and A Comben & Co in Werribee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wouitime, B.A
Robert Kerr
Parwan
Jessie Anderson
Tucknow
Baoshus Marsh
Mr. O'Hara
Focal Mechanics’ Library
W. Grant
Heath
Forsyth
Mesers
James
McDoneld
Pearce
Mesers Dawson
le Couteur
Messrs
E. Boyd
Paterson
Young
Connell
Ryan
Crook
Lerdeberg
Hugh Meikle
Meikle
Racecourse
Peru
J. A Johns
the Express
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Crisp & Hons
Church St
Baothe
Marsh
Cricket
Worth
A. Christie
Tonings
Hilderb
T. Grant Shovelton
T. Grant J. Christie
Wittick Loyd
Grant Loftus
Morris Mooney
Daly
Calain
Robin Wa Oe Croughan
Notaut Sundries
Sete
D. Wittick
T. Grant
cRayworth
Hildebrandt
Horder
Lloyd
Duffy Roo
O.j.grant
Mooney
Bote Aiess
Barke
Duffy
Tanings Mooney
J. Christie
Wittick Loftus
Dickie A. Christie
Horder Rayworth
Morria Shovelton
T. Grant Barker
Morris Creoghan
Wittick Calnin
Wittick Sundries
Tnoittick
C. Grant
Bacchus
Royal Pictures
A.N.A
Rae A AE
Pearce Bros
Ik Ois
Chevrolet
FORD
Specter
Gyoles
J.ap
Simon Bros
Garnall Grant Stresia
Baiqhug
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