Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Society Meeting Roster
The Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Society lists officers and committee members including Vice President H. M. Hopesox, Secretary Misa C. E. Welle, Treasurer Mrs. J. A. Johns, and a long roster of members such as Jas Cowan J. W. Ramsey W. E. F. Emmett and H. E. Connor. The document records numerous names and roles in a formal society list.
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Pasapext
H. M. Hopesox
Paeswest
J. W. Touwhr
Memry
Jas, Cowan
Hidge
Dickie
J. A. Morton
J. W. E. Ramsey
W. E. F. Emmett
J. G. Wells
F. Hegarty
F. T. Jones
H. E. Connor
T. Cowan
J. A. Loeper
W. Grant Morton
P. A. McFarlane
R. H. Dugdale
A. Barratt
T. Campbell
C. Woodward
J. W. Earl
A. Shaw
L Crisp
J. Lodge
John Cowan
Jones
R. H Dugdale
H. ‘Burbidge
Mise
B. W. Anderson
G. F
Prize List for Autumn Show at Bacchus Marsh Institute
A prize list announces the Autumn Show at the Mechanic Institute Bacchus Marsh to be held on Saturday March 23 1918. Entries close with the secretary at 8 pm on Wednesday March 13 1918.
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Mechanica’ Institute
Bacchus Marah
CLASS A Open to all Comers Pot Plants display
Class A competition lists pot plant entries by type and counts including begonias ornamental foliage ferns maiden hair palms geraniums and best collection. Entries must state number of pots and prizes include first five dollars gift from B U Nichols and second six dollars. CLASS B Open to all Comers.
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B. U. Nichols
Cut Flowers Exhibition Results and Class Listings
Cut flower entries include 12 distinct hardy varieties, 3 Dahlias in multiple categories, 12 Dahlias cactus 10/6 and 3/6, Moonee Ponds showings, 6 Dahlias cactus 4 and 3, 3 more Dahlias cactus 2 and 1, 12 Roses 5 and 2/6, 6 Roses 3 and 2, 3 Rewes 2 and 1, Best bunch Cosmos 2 and 1, Best 9 conile Pelargoniums truss on variety 5/ worth plants gift to R. U. Niddele 2nd 2/6, Best 6 zonale 3 and 1/6, Best 3 Zonale 2 and 1, Best Rose in Show Champion card, Best Dahlia cactus Champion card, 3 Dalphinums distinct 2 and CLASS C within 20 miles.
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Moonee Ponds
R. U. Niddele
Zonale
James Railton
Bacchos Marsh
Corms
Geo
Tanner
Ballarat
Bouquets and Open Pot Plant Classes in Floral Show
Extract lists prizes and entries for floral design and pot plants. Names such as G. Brunning appear as sponsors or judges. Entries include shower bouquets, decorated baskets, buttonholes, epergne arrangements, and numerous ferns and pelargoniums with varied prize amounts and class labels.
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G. Brunning
Sai
Dahlias and cactus trophies gifted by Murray and Puck
A list notes a dozen dahlias, custom distinct trophies given as a gift from D and W Murray. It also mentions nine dahlias, cactus trophies, and a gift from Mr W Puck, with some text indicating measurements or placement.
Exchequer horticultural show prizes and entries listed
The notice lists numerous classes for flowers and fruits with prizes, including roses dahlias carnations pelargoniums gladioli and apples pears grapes and fruit displays. It notes rewards, exhibitors and special awards with conditions and location near Bacchos Marsh post office, plus junior prize categories and subscription offer.
Class I Open to All Comers Vegetables List
A catalog of vegetable classes with prizes and entries including tomatoes, potatoes, onions, melons, cabbages, lettuces, beets, radishes, peas, beans, mangolds, and a vegetable collage. Awards include silver medals and seeds from W. H. Purves worth 10 shillings 6 pence for amateurs.
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W. H. Purves
Historic fruit preserves and cakes exhibit list
A detailed catalog of home made preserves, jellies, pickles, and cakes with prices and quantities. Items include apricot, peach, plum, strawberry, and gooseberry preserves, marmalades, dried fruits, candied fruit, pickles, syrups, jams, toffees, and assorted cakes. Entry rules specify exhibitor grown items and fees, with sections for adults and children under 15.
Singing and Dancing Class Prizes at Bacchus Marsh Event
A 1918 Bacchus Marsh program lists Class M prizes for singing and piano solo, including Best Song for Girls under 16 and Boys under 16 with trophies valued at 10/6. Other awards include a Piano Solo under 18 and under 12, plus a Sailors Hornpipe for children under 16. Rules require age limits, 20 mile residency, no repeat prize items, entry copy for judges, and a protest deposit of 4. Entries close March 18 at 8 p.m.
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Messrs. Catanach, Jewellers
Mesers
Catanach, Jewellers
R. H. Dugdale
J. Lodge
Jos
Ledge
Gift of Messrs. Rocke, Tompsitt & Co
Bacchus Marsh P.O
Digestive Health Boosts and Brand Listing
Important note extols digestion as vital and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a rational remedy for indigestion. Claims increased bile flow, blood purification, stomach strengthening, and overall digestive tone. Sold by W Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh A Comben & Co Web be J G Orgill Rockbank and Melton.
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Chamberlain’s
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben & Co
Webbe
J. G. Orgill
Rockbank
Melton
Brockie Opens Modern Painless Dentistry in Bacchus Marsh
Mr W J Brockie late of Brunswick Melbourne informs residents of Bacchus Marsh and surrounding district he will carry on the practice of modern and painless dentistry at Merrimy House Grant Street hours daily 9 30 am to 8 1 pm recorded by The Dental Board of Victoria.
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Bacchus Marsh
Merrimy House
Wynne Storekeeper Declares Store-Only Operation at Toolern Vale
R L Wynne announces all business will be done in store to save delivery costs. Prices claim to be the lowest and goods of the highest quality. A wagon serves Melton Railway Station on Monday Wednesday and Friday, transporting cream and manure products from Crown cart Northam Remembrance Co Limited Cuming Smith & Co.
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Melton
Northam Remurence’ Co
Ld. Cuming, Smith & Co. Manures
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Ane Coumorwralta Bank OF
Aubtralia
Australians Called To Aid War Effort For Exhausted Soldiers
A wartime appeal describes seven nations at war with Australians known as Cobber as long-limbed men who sacrifice for humanity. It urges readers to provide practical help to exhausted soldiers doing two men’s work, highlighting mateship and a silent plea for support.
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Cobber
Apathy in Australian manpower as WWI call faces critique
A stark editorial urges Australians to answer the call to service, condemning apathy among eligible men while praising soldiers in the trenches and highlighting the need for reinforcements. It argues lack of recruits weakens the war effort and harms those already fighting.
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Australia
Imen
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Saly
D. & W. Murray
Mr. W. Puckat
Bacchua Marsh
Griffiths Bros
Rome
Jonathan
W. P. Francis
Thomas Cowan
J. G. Wella
Spitzenberg
Catherine Korting
Davis-street
Brenawick
Clements
Collie Terlag
Evans
Provost-sirest
North Melbourne
Clements Tonic Ltd
Clements Tonic
Australasia
Bae Somme
Tak Twa
Gift of Mt. Lyell Co
Lass
W. J. Brockie
Brunswick
Melbourne
R.L. Wynne
Toolern Vale
RT. Biorth
Ate C. E. Wynne
Main Street
Biato Insurance Company
Gulsons Church St
Keechus Marsh
Cmusro- Boms
Progrietors
Grant Street
Rds
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