Letters From Prisoner Of War In Germany Reach Home
Lance Corporal Tom Grant, a POW in Germany, reports he can write weekly letters and cards. He praises arriving parcels of jam, bacon, biscuits, and tinned meat, and notes hope for more letters. Vere Dubout recalls mustard gas injuries in Flanders and a brutal retreat through mud, shellfire, and gas, ending with recovery in Boulogne and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Grant
Germany
Will Tidemaide
N.C.O
Bob. Dunn
Glasgow
Vere Dubout
Rows- Tey
Dublin General Hospital
Boulogne
France
Fritz
Flanders
Butt Headquarters
The Padres Call at the Front
A Welsh Battalion Padre moves along the line delivering messages of faith as battle rages. He urges men to trust in God, calling on belief, courage, and prayer while verses of love and salvation bolster their resolve. He dies in duty, his soul said to ascend to the heavenly gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah
Hobart
E. H. Scott
Throat Habits Cough Remedy Helps Stop Habitual Cough
A lingering throat clearing habit often begins with a cold and persists automatically afterward. A slight exercise of the will and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy quickly relieves the annoyance. The remedy acts promptly on the throat and air passages and is sold by local agents in Bacchus Marsh Werribee Melton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben & Co
Werribee
J. G. Orgill
Bockbank and Melton
Bacchus Marsh Socials and Show Calendar
Upcoming Bacchus Marsh events include a Soldiers' Welcome Home social on Wednesday January 23, a Bay Excursion in Bacchus Marsh on February 4, and the Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Show scheduled for March 23, 1918. The notices call for community participation and details appear in the local listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Calin
Empire's Call honors fallen and wounded soldiers
Private Ernest Arthur Smith, long listed as missing, is officially reported killed in action on May 3 at age 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith of Rowsley railway station. Sergeant Norman remains on active service after prior wounding. Peter Leitch of Bacchus Marsh wounded in France after two and a half years’ service. Lieutenant Lay, from Bacchus Marsh, has earned Military Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, and Croix de Guerre after Gallipoli and France service.母 E Lay of East Ballan and grandmother Mrs Slack of Bacchus Marsh noted. Birnwood letter to Lay praises leadership at Broodseinde Ridge and success in securing a German 77mm gun, with further commendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Arthur Smith
James Smith
Rowsley
Sargeant Norman
Peter Leitch
Bacchus Marsh
France
Slack
Licut
Lay
Birdwood
Anzac Corps
Broodseinde Ridge
Hanks
Ds.g
W. R. Birnwoun
Presentation to Mr Murnane by Past and Present Scholars
A long list of past scholars honors Mr P Murnane, retiring due to ill health after leading the Modern Vale State School for 12 years. The ceremony at Kilburn Street Caulfield included an easy chair gift, a testimonial, and school photos. The scholars sign a tribute noting esteem and best wishes, listing many names and relations. Smiths Almanacs 1918 advertised for sale at 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Murnane
Modlern Vale
Todlern Vale
Murnane
Kilburn Street
Caulfield
Toolern Vale
Royal Pictures presents The Circus Dancer tonight
The Circus Dancer is billed as a thrill of thrills and screens this evening. Part two of The Crimson Stain Mystery follows, alongside comedies and topicals in the usual engaging programme. Free passes continue.
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club Announces year-round Shoeing Competitions
The Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club schedules a series of matches from January to March including club trophies at 500 600 yards on Jan 19 and 23 8 shots at 200 300 yards, a sweepstake Feb 23, and trophies March 9 and 23. Vice-Captain Hjorth’s trophy was won by D Barry last Saturday with 8?EB Tracey second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
Essendon
Flemington
Colonial Ammunition Co
Footscray
W. Hobinson
B. Dally
Hawthorn
Sunshine
Hjorth
D. Barry
Tracey
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club Fixture List and Subscriptions
Matches arranged Monday 28 January Footscray on Bacchus Marsh green Saturday 2 February Sunshine at Sunshine Saturday 20 March Footscray lat Footscray Saturday 1 April Sunshine lat Sunshine The Secretary pleases to receive all overdue subscriptions for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Footscray
Bacchus Marsh Green
Sunshine
Pyee's Creek Reservoir Supply Update
Present supply, height, and volume data for Pyes Creek Reservoir show 70 feet height equaling 13,600 acre feet, with last weekly return at 7 feet and 14,010 acre feet. Current output stands at 18 cubic feet per second, down from 20 cfs last week.
Melton Reservoir Water Supply Update
Full supply at Melton Reservoir reports 17,000 acre feet with 80 feet fall and 16,295 acre feet present supply. Last weekly return shows 16,047 acre feet with 78 feet fall and 4 inches. Present output shows no return.
Lice on Cows and Farm Cleaning Notes
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station outlines methods to remove cow lice using sheep dips diluted with water or grease mixed with kerosene applied to affected skin. Reapplications after a week or 10 days are advised to destroy eggs, plus cleaning and whitewashing to prevent infestation. A clearing sale for Mr J J Barry junior is planned at Maddingley next month with details to follow from L A Fairfoe & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Barry
Jun. Mnaddingley
Mensrs
L. A. Fairfoe
Pure-Bred Herds for Pure-Bred Sires Debate
A dairy talks on upgrading herds through pure-bred sires. A mother dairyman argues profitability lies in breeding bulls for dairy quality, not just cows. The speaker explains practical steps: use pure-bred bulls, cull poor producers, keep records, and consult leading breeders for breeding stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blank & Son
Blank
Aaialetce
Myrniong Telephone Exchange Item Details
The Myrniong Telephone Exchange notes party lines J M X Y and lists subscribers including Dugdale John Rosehill Linsdell Clifton Vale Lidgett Henry Hillfeld Lidgett Robert and Myrniong Co-op Butter Co with 9am to 11pm hours and other shorthand entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugdale
John
Rosehill
Ay Dugdale
Linsdell
Clifton Vale
Lidgett
Henry
Hillfeld
Robert
Chesterfield
Myrniong
Rockbank telephone exchange leads and party line notes
Addresses on Rockbank telephone exchange lines list Cochrane J F Mt Cotterill road Holden Arthur J Mt Atkinson East Murphy Bros Mt Cotterill road with party lines denoted by letters. Also instructions for treating oats for smut using formalin solution to fumigate and kill smut spores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochrane
J. F
Mt. Cotterill
Holden
Arthur J
Mt. Atkinson
Cota We Nise
Murphy Bros
Also Mentioned on This Page
14Th Field
V. Dubout
England
Padre
Royal Pictures
Thrills
Armando Way
Australian Gazette
Uae
SMITH
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
Pyee's Creek Reservoir
Melton Reservoir
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Rockbank Telephone Exchange
Taylors Cash Store
Grant Morton
Chico Millinery
Dresa Goode
Cuming Smith Manures
C. Medling
Dickie & Sons
Lasse Epsom Salta
Main
Foor Fame
New Coates
Emma Vaa Ee
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