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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1916
Page
3
Details of a 1873 Bacchus Marsh vs Maryborough Cavalry carbine match with Trooper W Meikle winning the sword after a bulls eye by last shot. Notices of a 1875 Coimadai school gathering, Meikle’s later Meikle silver medal, and various local events. Mentions a coach accident at Lyle’s Creek and a Myrnigug entertainment with Mr Boyle.
The Bacchus Marsh Red Cross notes 1915 shipments totaling 1127 shirts and 1148 pairs of socks among other items, with workers producing hundreds of shirts and socks. Donations come from multiple locals, including Miss Beatrica W. Anderson. General Williams urges recruiting more men for service.
A large deputation of Werribee irrigation settlers met the Water Commission amid worsened drought, with rainfall deficits hitting Ballan hard. The Melton reservoir progress offered limited relief, as temporary works aim to capture freshets, while the Research Farm's water needs receive careful but strict limitation. The Commission pledged to divide any available supply equitably and consider extending financial relief, including suspension of land payments for the first three years.
The Bacchus Marsh Concentrated Milk Company Limited held its annual meeting at Little Collins street offices with Mr. W. Grant presiding. Directors plan an allied condensing factory in New South Wales to start next month and operate in winter to boost output amid drought impacts. War shortages and higher costs, especially tinplates and sugar, reduced margins but margarine production remained strong, aiding profits. A. M. Foster new director appointee and auditors Wilson Baltray Danby named.
An old advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy clears germs that cause pneumonia and other throat infections. It asserts early use prevents pneumonia by acting as an expectorant that flushes culture beds from the throat and stops germs from entering the system. The testimony lists W Grant Morton and A Comben & Co as endorsers in Worri bass.
A local notice from Bacohus Marsh and District lists a monthly donation of £1 to the Belgian Relief Fund, credited by Dr. T. B. Byon, J.P. The brief entry records a recurring contribution amount and the responsible person in charge.
Lieut E J Ryan son of Dr T B Ryan J P Bacchus Marsh was presented with the district meal at the Shire Hall on Saturday by W Williams Hon Sec Patriotic Committee who wished him God speed and safe return. Other locals offered good wishes. Ryan said he had been kept in Camp as an instructor for seven months and would receive marching orders for the Front within weeks. Dr Ryan gave a patriotic speech and the community noted another local, W J Tregoning, to join the Front soon with bootmaking duties added.
A soldier writes from Buc ehus Marsh in Australia recounting service with the Australian Contingent. He encloses a few verses by a friend and asks the paper to publish them to lift spirits and help quiet the “cold feet” among troops still in the marsh.
A 1915 wartime poem by Trooper George Beckam honors Australian remount units. It praises sacrifice, duty, and emplacing sons for Empire service in Egypt, vowing support for those able to fight and remembrance of fallen comrades Spurrell Shaw and Cross as exemplars.
The Racehas Marsh Rifle Club announces a Saturday match on the race course starting at 2 PM with prizes led by Dr. D. Robertson's trophy. The event introduces 400 and 500 yard ranges with seven shots per fighter, open to members and prospective members who may join on site. Monthly meetings are planned on the second Saturday each month, beginning February 12 at 500 and 600 yards. Ballan Club may participate on the new range with a suggested February 19 watch date.
Bacchus Marsh hosts Ballarat Central Club this Saturday 22 with Bacchus Marsh selecting J G Wells J K Brown G W McFarland W D Hogan Capt T Heath F R Manning J A Johns H G Campbell Capt W Mitchell R H Dugdale H I Blight M Butterfield Capt W J Rumsey W Williams A G Crisp P P Emmett Capt. Play starts at 2 p m. sharp.
Royal Pictures presents Paid in Full draw and a 5,000 foot attraction for the evening. Also featured are other engaging acts including Training Britain's Avs.
Water Commission figures show full supply at Pyke's Creek Reservoir with height 73 feet and 14 840 acre feet volume. Present output 3 cubic feet per second, weekly 44 cubic feet per second. Deliveries week ending show urban domestic 13 and total 75 acre feet. Readings for week ending January 20, 1916.
The appeal calls for 50 000 volunteers for the Commonwealth Army with monthly reinforcements and district quotas. It lists Bacchus Marsh Melton and Werribee districts with totals, quotas, and monthly reinforcement figures while urging readiness and national defense.
McPhail Bros and Co announce auctions starting Monday January 24 with Bacchus Marsh Market Gippsland Selling Co on Thursday January 27. Land sale at N L A Fairbairn and Co also Thursday January 27. Ballan market and a clearing sale at Mrs J McArthur's with date to be fixed.
Community notes list an annual day excursion on Monday February 7 from Bacchus Marsh and district, St Patrick's Day sports on Saturday March 18, and Bacchilla Marsh Horticultural show on Saturday April 8, 1916. Also includes a cold remedy advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy available from local retailers.
Farmers are urged to install concrete hog feeding troughs and sloped, draining floors to keep pens clean and economical. The article notes dirt and water drainage help reduce waste, improve sanitation, and aids in thorough cleaning between uses. It cites practical, inexpensive construction and testimonials from early adopters.
A wartime speech urges total mobilization and unity from Australia and Britain to defeat the enemy. It emphasizes using all resources, delaying no effort, and rallying troops and allies. The text also discusses farming and breeding practices for pigs to support war and agriculture during hardship.
Crisp & Sons on Church Street Bacchus Marsh offers Smiths Almanacs and Gallipoli War Maps. Reliable and interesting, priced at one shilling each, with copies obtainable directly from Crisp & Sons.
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