Boxing Day Sports at Bacchus Marsh Fashioned by Heavy Showers
The Bacchus Marsh Boxing Day events moved from the Park to the higher showgrounds due to heavy rain causing flooding. A day of racing and exhibitions followed under President W Grant Morton JP with a crowd, £33 at the gates, and J McLachlan debuting as sports secretary. Results included Que Mile Bicycle Race, Sheffield Handicap, and various handicaps. prizes ranged to £4. The day featured entertainment by local performers, with Mr. J F MacLachlan noted as a skilled singer and organiser. The Park Trustees, led by Dr. W Grant Morton, thanked attendees and volunteers, citing drought and war as reasons for lower collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddingley
W. Grant Morton
J. McLachlan
G. McLaughlan
L. V. Farmer
J. V. Farrar
A. G. Slack
I. W. Parker
E. L. Owens
Sheffield
J. Bennett
A. Phalp
A. Love
E. Duncan
Gyds
Rosalya
Quartette
Wnich
Davey
Horder
Palmer
Mac- Lachlan
Lexie Ritchie
Agatha Green
J. F. Mac- Lechlan
Mr. J. H. Davey
Mr. Davey
Phyllis Emmett
Rameey
McLachlan
Wm. Horder
MacLachlan
Rule Britannia
E. Gordon Morris
J P
T. J G. Pearce
Tivolian troupe shines in crowded evening program
Evening performance draws a packed house as Mel company earns high praise and double figure guineas fees. Mr and Mrs MacLachlan head Pierrot and Pierrettes, delighted by cordial reception. Creditable results mark the brief run with the company, despite limited time on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacLachlan
Pierrot
Pierrettes
Allim Eoabama
Travelling School Of Domestic Science In January
The Travelling School of Domestic Economy in Melbourne plans a January session at Werribee after Bacchus Marsh success. Morning laundry and domestic economy classes for girls, afternoon cookery and housewifery for women and girls, plus evening lectures. The program seeks strong attendance, with past participants urged to recruit neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Domestic Science
College of Domestic Economy
Melbourne
Bacchus Marsh
Werribee
Pioneer
Bacchus Marsh Committee
the College of Domestic Economy
Ase
Maina
Ta. Organics
Ballan Shire Council Deliberates on Roads Fares and Grants
Ballan Shire Council met on Monday with President Winter, approving road work plans, drainage inquiries, and a £100 grant from Government for maintenance. Officials discussed fares from Melbourne, Korweingaboura tourism funds, and railway freight protests, plus repairs to Paddock Creek bridge and bridge approaches.
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Ballan Shire
Winter
Stewart
Cann
Hamilton
Clark
Ford
Cameron
Ferguson
Goudie
Victorian Railways
Melbourne
Ballan
E. J. Hogan
M.L.A
Public Works Department
Korweingaboura
Shire
Dr. Stewart
Public Health Department
Miss Harrison
Privat
Egerton
Ballarat East Town
Paddock Creek
Country Roads Board
Heyey
James Anderson
Mount Egerton
BR. A. Leach
Beremboke
Marshall
Geelong Water Trust
Gordon
Meredith
Ballarat
F. Eberhart
Morrisona
South Riding
Central
Local Road Fund Decisions And Bridge Repairs Discussed
Meetings debated allocating unused roads funds of 28 2 3 to four Ridings and proposed pro rata or equal shares. The shutdown included plans for a new bridge at Golden Point, one to be built by day labor if repairs are chosen, with tenders accepted for Deady’s corner works and gravel formation on Shanahan's and White's lanes. Debates covered drainage, fencing, and Morrison's hill repairs, with next meeting set for February 2nd, Foundation Day holiday observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Stewart
Cameron
Hamilton
Cr. Stewart
Goudie
Morrison's Hill
Golden Point
Cr. Cann
Crs
Cann
Clark
Carrind
Stewart and Goudie
Purcell
James Rigney
Hamilton and Cann
Shanahan
White's
Thompson
Buninyong Shira
Sand Creek
Dodgshun’s
Ford and Ferguson
Morrison's
A. Parkinson
Ford
Ferguson
Atchinson’s
Annual Myrnong meeting at Ingliston racecourse
The New Year meeting at Ingliston featured fine weather and a large racing program. Trials included Trial Stakes, Handicap Trot, Hack Race, New Year’s Gift, Pony Race, and Welter Race with several disqualifications and close finishes. Notes recalled past officials and the decline of picnic parties, plus a death report for George Drury at 91 after a tree accident. Rainfall data for 1914 completes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingliston
Ned" Simmons
Jack” Clark
P. Purcell
Ranco
Ned
Myrnione
W. Fowler
Stafford Clavie
Donsley
Walters
Ford
French Moore
Anderson
Tee
Dubout
Florrie Moore
Cashmore
Marble Bar
Curtainera
Trooper
Poe
Loch Aurate
Agross
T. Orr
Jerry
Cashmara
D. Patterson
Belle
Patterson
Walter
Lucy
Trotting Association
Express
Hack Rae
D. Hishon
Alford
F. W. Ashby
Voyorrie
Flaherty
Unk
V. Dubout
Florria Moore
Wilkinson
Evens Voyorrie
Es Voyorrie
George Drury
St. Vincent's Hospital
Bacchus Marsh
Mardingley
T. W. Davis
The Healthy Man Wins With Chamberlain Tablets
An advertisement argues indigestion signals poor health and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as essential for clearing the stomach, aiding digestion, and preventing constipation. Sold by W. Grant Morton Baochue Marsh and A. Comben & Co in Werribee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Baochue Marsh
A. Comben & Co. Werribos
Lines To A Lady From Newmarket 1914 Christmas Greeting
A Christmas era poem from Newmarket dated December 26 1914 offers a courteous wish to a lady, praising Daisy as donor and expressing enduring friendship and health and joy. The piece is followed by practical notes on wartime medical wart removal and tire maintenance addressing causes of blowouts and care to avoid fabric damage.
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I. Stephens
Blakeville
W. Fitzgerald
J. Dineen
Bullengarook
J. Viennelly
Fitzgerald
Bullen
C. Russell
Mave- Soaere
P. Isaac
Werburton
J. F. Bissell
Balliang
P. Issac
J. A. Bissell
C. Dickie
M. Cosgrove
J. W. de Soyde
P. O'Brien
J. W. Farrar
H. Swanton
F. C. Minns
Melton
Travelling School OF Domestic Science
L. L. Basith
Cowow
Cring & Sons
Mr. Thompson
East Riding
West Riding
D. Conroy
Janes
Thst
J. Petford
Conroy
Stewart's
Drs. Goudie
Daylesford Road
Deady's Corner
Korwoingaboora
Loyest
Commonwealth the
Bank of Australia
Sydney
Equitable Building
Collins Street
Canberra
Adalaide
Polis
Hobart
Brisbane
Rockhampton
Towerville
Snd Londen
Mittanoen
Vitoenga
Savings Bank Department
Colling Treet
Melgcurme
Denimoe Miller
Grant Morton
Ines
Simon Bros
Chas. J. Grant
New Zealand Insurance Co. Ltd
Mutual Life Assurance
Grand Street
W. Horder
E.moss
People’s
Myrmong
W. Ashby
Florrie Park
J. Wilkinson
Jimeton
P. Hillary
Tanalla
Bebelion
J. Humphries
Humphries
Ry i Crowe
Tags Romo
Katie Macales
Pride Oor
Pearl Cleve
Welter
L. Walters
Jas
Jimiston
Tautallas Curtainera
Wigniston
Doctor Jack
Cullen
Daisy
Musa
Newmarket
Lea
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