Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Society Treasures Event
The Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Society presents treasures including Grace F. Anderson and C. E. Wella in Swonerang.
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Grace F. Anderson
C. E. Wella
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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1915
Page
4
Prize list and autumn show at Bacchus Marsh
The Mechanics Institute hosts a prize list and autumn show featuring ewer pot plants fruit vegetables grain and preserves on Saturday April 10 1915 Entries close with the secretary at 8 pm on Wednesday March 31 1915 at Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Bacchus Marsh
Pot Plant Classes In Open Show Attracts Many Entries
Class A features numerous pot plant divisions including begonias fuchsias ferns palms geraniums and a best pot plant in class awarded as a gift. Multiple entries specify counts and varieties with "Beens" and foliage noted. Lime of entry details listed. CLASS B follows open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entey
Flower show classes listing various bouquets and prizes
Open to amateurs, a detailed ledger of prize categories includes cut flowers like carnations chrysanthemums dahlias roses cosmos and pelargoniums with multiple prize amounts and layouts for bouquets floral designs and decorative pieces, listing judges and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Ing
Hoothead Giax
Walsey Tt
Plant listings and classifications from a catalog fragment
The page shows a mixed flora catalog with Bogonias Petea Podisia and pelargoniums plus operas Ferns foliage plants. It lists counts with numbers and fractions and class designations like CLASE E and ends with a partial note.
Floral exhibits prize list at Bacchus Marsh fair
The notice outlines prizes for a horticultural show with classes for dahlias roses carnations and chrysanthemums. It lists awards for children and open classes, including fruit displays like apples pears grapes and lemons, with first and second prize amounts and special notes on sections and display requirements.
Fruit classes require four apples of each variety shown
Section entries list fruits by type and quantity for a class open to all comers. Descriptions mention plates and trays of apples pears peaches plums and walnuts with varieties such as Jonathan Rome Beauty Spitzenberg and Stone Pippin. Prices or unit details accompany each item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Jonathan
Reinetta de Canada
Spitzanberg
Desert
Land
Vegetable and preserves auction list with varied offerings
A dense catalog lists vegetables and preserves for sale including tomatoes onions potatoes cabbages carrots and melons, plus jars of jam jelly marmalade and pickles. It notes multiple quantities and prices, with entries for fruit syrups and chutneys, reflecting a local market sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. al
I Rao Bo 139, 6 Stalke Rhaberl
Exhibits of Home Made Cakes and Pastries in 1883 Fair
A listing of class K entries details prices for honey bottles toffea and various cakes and pastries including Victoria Sandwich plates Napoleons and sausage rolls. It notes sections for children under 15 and separate prizes for boys and girls with multiple items priced in shillings and pence.
Exhibition class entries and exhibit requirements
Class L. GRAIN entries allow non members to pay an entry fee. Exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor and may carry a notice claiming sale quality. Lists show 216 three cob maize units, 217 three stalk maize, 218 sheaf lucerne, and 219 sheaf green barley with respective prices.
Collection of Vegetables for Amateurs Only
A catalog-like entry lists quantities and prices for various vegetables including radishes turnips peas French beans broad beans runner beans mangolds and sugar beet. The item notes suggest bundles or lots with two prices or endorsements and require a minimum count of six kinds for amateurs.
Patriotic and Piano Competitions at Bacchus Marsh
Details for a 1915age-limited contest with classes for girls and boys under 16, under 18, and under 12. Prizes include 1st 10/8 and 5/. Entries close March 31 at 8pm with full money. Protests require 5 deposit and 15 minute window. committee decisions final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lodge
Regulations for Show Entries and Prizes
Regulations cover eligibility rules entry procedures and fees for an exhibition. Exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor or in their possession two months prior. Entries require class and schedule numbers with an entry ticket. Fees: members free, nonmembers six pence per entry, late entries extra. Admission details, timing rules, naming requirements, prize withholding powers, protest procedures, and final authority with committee. Also notes on plant categories and ownership of decorative pieces. Ends with notices on Whooping Cough remedies for children and supplier ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Weongspay
Bowera, &c
G, Wells
Canentra E, Wells
Letter From Genera Manager on Abusive Language
A dramatic note from a Madras railway company manager to a European subordinate rebukes unprofessional language toward drivers. It demands that all future abuse be written and routed through the manager, with a plan to submit oaths and expletives for board review, claiming this will speed business and protect interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Sport the protector dog shatters a Broadway ogler scene
A small dog named Sport provokes a man’s embarrassment on a trolley car as the woman explains he is loyal and brainy and will bark at any man who ogles her. The crowd stops and the man exits to avoid further attention.
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Sport
Broadway
Better Be Healthy Than Strong
It argues that real life battles are fought against germs, not footpads or prize-ring foes. While muscular training aids health, the main defense is the body's blood and living cells working in harmony with natural law. Cultivating health and vital resistance is essential for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Village chatter hints at heart trouble and hats
Conversations reveal Mrs Hobson may face health concerns while Mrs Dobson questions the matter. Other bits note a young woman’s romantic proposals, a servant’s quip about Miss Ethel, and a village era of a choral society seen as duty rather than pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Dobson
Bridget
Mrs. Hobson
Mr. Dobson
Mr. Hobson
Bacchus Marsh Post Office Hours and Mail Closings
The Bacchus Marsh Post Office lists daily closing times for Melbourne and regional mails with notices on hours for Telegraph and Money Order services. It specifies final mail closures 15 to 20 minutes before posted times and includes staff names and after hours letter pickup for private box holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Bp.m
Spm
Sp.m
Otels And Stores Ltd Cordials and Aerated Waters Supply
Otels And Stores Ltd offers unlimited aerated waters and cordials from stock. With P G Dizon Co and J Dixon Co, three large bottle works and factories across Australia, latest machinery, and abundant ingredients, they are well placed to meet all requirements. Write for price lists.
Road Maps of Victoria and Guides for Tourists Growth
Victorian road maps and official guides advertised for travel the maps cover South Wales Federal Capital Territory and Cust with topography and military information. Crisp & Sons Melbourne publisher G I Broadbent offered copies with folded sheets and durable bindings for broad audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oadbent's
Victoria
Chessere
Gor Tounst Bureau
Vorament
The
Automobile Club of Victoria
Victorian
South Wales
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R. U. Nichola
Ers
Enid Nursery
RB. Nichols
Zonale
Clase E
Bacchus Marsh Post Ofice
Fruet
W. P. Francis
Brighton
Nure Catherine Korting
Davis-street
Brumawick
Clements
Clements Tonic Ltd
Clements Tonic
Colhersene Terring
Evens
Provost-street
North Melbourne
Jlursi Fang
Australasia
Grant Morton
Bacchus Marah
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Basthus Marsh
A. Comben
Go. Wacribes
Miss Ethel
Misa Youngs
Miss Olde
Deaton
Descon
Ballarat
Ballan
Miss Murphy
Main Street
Pauline
Otels and Stores
Crisp & Sons
Becelies Marsh
G. I
Jou Can
Crisp & Sons, Proprietors
Werribee Express
Bod the
Welton Express
Ous Aa Bom
Pomprisbors
Car & Sous
Bizpress
Bacchas March
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