Death of Dr. W. H. McFarlane Lane LP
Prominent Bacchus Marsh pioneer William Henry McFarlane died at Barons Court aged 84 after a short illness. Born in Ireland in 1831, he arrived in Melbourne in 1853 and settled at Bacchus Marsh, where he held many public roles including Shire councillor for 30 years, justice of the peace, deputy coroner, church trustee, and director of the Milk Company. He supported community ventures, funded church renovations, and was awarded a silver trowel for laying the Presbyterian hall foundation. Survived by eight sons and two daughters, his funeral was held Sunday with Rev. B. Williams officiating and Free Gardeners Lodge service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFarlane
Barons Court
Bacchus Marsh
MancFarlane
William Henry McFarlane
Newtown Stewart
Tyrone
Ireland
Bcotland
Australia
Melbourne
Castlemaine
Maldon
W H. McFarlane
Andrew Young
Young
Darley Road
Mewrs, Boyd and O'Hagan
Kelvin Grove
Coimadai
Peac
Racecourse
Race Club
Mechanics’ Institute
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Hall
Bree Club
Rifle Club
Prince of Wales’ Light Horse
Bay
Gisborne
Connec
Shire
B. Williams
Free Gardeners’ Lodge
H. Burbidge
M. F. Cain
James Watson
D. A. Little
Wm. Grant
Milk Co
C. E. Wynne
Bacchus Marsh Mechanics Institute Annual Meeting Held
The Bacchus Marsh Mechanics Institute held its annual meeting on Thursday evening after securing a quorum from the Bowling Green. Dr. J. G. Wella presided. A sympathy letter was sent to Dr. W. H. McFarlane’s family. Patrick Murphy was elected a Trustee, replacing T. G. Pearce. W. D. Hogan named President. P. A. McFarlane, Vice-President. W. Grant Morton, Treasurer. Auditors: W. Williams and F. G. Hiscock. Retiring committee members and sub-committees re-elected. The board was empowered to spend £15 on new books. Report shows gross receipts £232 5 8. rent of hall £167 12 6, a new high. expenditure £254, including £100 to Bowling Club and £29 interest on debentures, leaving £21 11 7 credit. Institute benefited £7 from new Bowling Green members. a £3 bonus voted to the Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
J. G. Wella
W. H. McFarlane
Patrick Murphy
T. G. Pearce
W. D. Hogan
P. A. McFarlane
W. Grant Morton
W. Williams
F. G. Hiscock
Bock
Messrs
Welly
Caspar
Deserving Appeal for Widow of Late C W Gray
A plea for funds to support the widow and three children of the late Mr C W Gray, curator of Maddingley Park, following his illness and death. A meeting formed a committee to raise money by subscriptions and a concert at the Mechanics Institute on 4 February, with subscriptions to be sent to the listed organizers and acknowledged through the Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Gray
Maddingley Park
Mechanics’ Institute
Express
W. Grant Morton
Soldiers Letters From Bacchus Marsh Troopers in Egypt Begin
Trooper Charles Ed wards writes from Mena Camp Egypt December 31 1914 describing landing from ship and ten mile trek to camp. He notes sand desert irrigation land near the Nile, a former hotel turned military hospital, Cairo near by, pyramids visits, and local transport. He mentions Bill Vallence in hospital and the hospital’s wonders. He details daily life, half holidays, and local labour with animals.
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Charles Edwards
Bacchus Marsh
Mena
Egypt
Mens
Nile Flats
Cairo
Bill Vallence
Pyramids
Mena Camp
Atill
Golin Todd
W. McKenzie
W. Clark
Elwood Mead
Bill Morton
Clothing for Our Soldiers Acknowledgments and Parcel Sent
The hon Sec Mia B W Anderson acknowledges for Red Cross Clothing fund and notes contributions from Mrs Parkington Vallenos Mrs J Grant and Masters Bob and Tom Beamish. Paresis received from Mia E Pearce Mrs T G Peares Mrs W Anderson Mrs T Edwards and Girls Friendly Society. A parcel was despatched to Federal Government Haven this week including 3 shirts 2 pairs socks 3 pairs bed socks 2 handkerchiefs 4 face cloths 2 scarfs and 6 lb old linen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia B. W. Anderson
Cross Clothing Fund
Parkington Vallenos
J. Grant
Masters Bob and Tom Beamish
Mia. E. Pearce
T. G. Peares
W. Anderson
T. Edwards
Girls’ Friendly Society
Haven
Letters for Soldiers on Service Abroad Delayed Dispatch
Instructions for mailing letters to Expedition Forces emphasize enclosures bearing the soldier’s number rank name and unit on the envelope. The notice directs that letters be prepared for deployment around Pip 10th with full details of company or squadron and regiment for proper delivery.
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club to Host Sunshine Visitors
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club invites Sunshine Bowlers to visit on Seater next month with play starting at 2 p.m. on the green and entrants to be ready by 1:45. Visitors will be entertained at the Royal Hotel at 5:30, with afternoon tea provided by the club ladies. Members named to represent Bacchus Marsh include Mrs H G Campbell, Mrs S H Pearce, Miss J Campbell, Mrs A Shaw, O D Coventry, P F Emmett, Dr T B Ryan, H G Campbell, A G Crisp, D K Brown, M Butterfield, D McDonald, W E Ramsey, H H Blight, and Snowdon, with emergencies E B Manning and G W McFarland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Royal Natal
H. G. Campbell
S. H. Pearce
J. Campbell
A. Shaw
O. D. Coventry
P. F. Emmett
T. B. Ryan
A. G. Crisp
D. K. Brown
M. Butterfield
D. McDonald
W. E. Ramsey
H. H. Blight
Snowden
R. H. Dugdale
E. B. Manning
G .W. McFarland
F. L. Nanes
Open cricket match as Bacchus Marsh leads Presbyterians
In a Bacchus Marsh vs Presbyterians cricket clash the leading batters listed include Hildebrandt, Bowden, English and Grant with multiple dismissals. Pres 1st Innings score referenced as 82 total. bowling figures show English taking 6 for 27 and F Jones 3 for 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Hildebrandt
Bowden
R.T. Grant
English Williams
English McBride
T.benee
Coe
Lh.w. English Connor
F. Jones Trogoning
English Horder
Skinner
C.J. Grant
Leonard
F. Jones
PH Jones
W. Jones
Blight
W. English
F. Bowden
Bacchus Marsh
Williams A
F.jones
Connorh Grant
English
Grant
Williams
Robin
H. Jones
McBride
Hildebrands O Platt
M.dalton
E Connor
Williams Sundrias
Calisthenics For Girls And How To Dress
A vintage guide promotes calisthenics for graceful movement and strong posture. It describes muscle exercises with dumbbells and elastic expanders, daily routines for growing girls, and hints on suitable light woolen dress for exercise, recommending no corsets, loose tunics, and knickers over bloomers as practical attire. It also includes a local bowling score snippet and a series of upcoming Presbyterian games and fixtures against Bacchus Marsh with byes noted.
Coming Sales Dates At Market and Farms
McPhail Bros. & Co. set a Saturday sale on February 6 at Melton Market. Keast Morris & Miles announce a sale on February 10 at Loft's farm in Melton. L A Fairbairn & Co. list a February 11 sale at Bacchus Marsh Market. Densley & Johnston schedule February 18 clearance sales at Wilkinson's Rockbank.
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McPhail Bros. & Co
Melton
Keast
Morris & Miles
Loft's Farm
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Densley & Johnston
Wilkinson's
Rockbank
The Way on Washday
A guide to home laundry practices with step by step washing and rinsing methods. It covers soaking, sorting whites and colors, soap jelly from scraps, avoiding contact between items, and drying in shade. Includes tips on starching, bran water for delicate fabrics, and ironing guidance.
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club Weekly Shoot and Events
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club holds its usual shoot today as part of the club program. The Royal Pictures will show The Little Smuggler this evening. Upcoming events include Kennedy Benefit concert and ball in Melton on Feb 1, Gray Benefit Concert in Bacchus Marsh on Feb 4, Bay excursion to Sorrento on Feb 8, Melton races on Mar 19, St Patrick’s Day Sports on Mar 20 in Bacchus Marsh, and the Horticultural Show on Apr 10 in Bacchus Marsh.
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Bacchus Marsh
Presbyterians
Melton
Sorrento
Avoid pneumonia by treating colds with Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Don’t risk life by neglecting a cold. Chronic colds lead to pneumonia and lung troubles. Take Chamberlains Cough Remedy at first sign of a cold to counterset pneumonia tendency and keep the system healthier to avoid future attacks. Sold by W Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh and A Comben & Co Werribee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben
Go. Werribes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bacchus Marsh Mechanics’ Institute
the Express
P. F
Emmett
J. A. Johns
J. AS _ JOHNS
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
Bacchus Marsh Association
T. Grant
C. Hildebrandt
Trinity
Royal Pictures
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Man
Ware
Pice
W. Grant Morton King of Good
Val
Commonwealth /P
Sa Ae Bank of Australia
Equitable
Collins Street
Sydney
Canberra
Adelaide
Perth
Hobart
Brisbane
Rockhampton
Townsvill
Lamia Gable
Ariece
Amie
Quirems Scoousia
Xedder Savings Bank Department
Victorian Centea
Darcry Gormanan Semwary
Tith
Denison Miller
Gera A Ns
Pearce
Chevrolet
FORD
Garg
McMargh
Fandus Precision
Simon Bros. Motor Garage
Grant Streets
Taylor's Cash Store
Taylors Cash Store
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