Death of Mr James Myers Shakes Local District
The death of Mr James Myers at his residence on Wednesday 21st removes a long trusted district leader. A prominent public figure, he served as School Committee chair, Butter Factory director, and former Ballan Shire president, known for his upright methods and wide popularity. His funeral was held at Muddingley Cemetery with a large cortege. He leaves a wife and grown children amid widespread sympathy. The Red Cross plans monthly euchre fundraisers, and the Myrmiong school awaits a permanent teacher appointment after departmental action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrhmong
Raou
Coramrondeki
James Myers
Blaubaum
Ballan
Myers
Chatman
Myrmiong
Muddingley Cemetery
E. J. Welch
C. E. Wynne
Red Cross
James Dugdale
BR. Roberton
M-La
Reghetti
War Loan Demands Attention From Investors and Patricia
Read Meare Simon Bros advertisement highlights bargains in motor cycles and urges investor attention to the war loan drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia
Read, Meare
Simon Bros
Coimadai notes amid drought and accident relief drive
The district faces a water shortage with creeks reduced to distant ponds as 307 points of rain since January 1 have left crops at risk. A vehicle capsize near the school gate injured three occupants but caused no serious harm. A Port Melbourne accident victim has returned home and social support events aim to fund the Bacchus Marsh Red Cross with a Friday dance hosted locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Oliver
Totton
Coimadai
W. J. Allan
Port Melbourne
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross
Balliang notes Arbor Day plans and local events
From our correspondent Balliang will observe Arbor Day on Friday with several trees planted and an afternoon tea for children. The Recreation Reserve Committee plans improvements to the Reserve and a park name change is urged. Vic torian Farmers' Union organiser Mr Hart addressed farmers, a Balliang branch forming. officers elected include President C McArthur and Treasurer W T Loates. Balliang Tennis Club lost to Melton and will face Balliang East next. A fundraising ball will be held at Mr Johnston's barn Balliang East on Friday 14th for the Balliang East State School War Relief Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balliang
Recreation Reserve Committee
Hart
Victorian Farmers' Union
C. McArthur
Prime and Sharkey
See
E. A. Reither
W. T. Loates
Johnston
Balliang East
Tooleen Vale Gun Club Monthly Shoot Report
The Gun Club held its monthly shoot on Saturday amid strong winds which reduced scores. In the Club trophy event Hydraulic and C Charlton tied with four kills, missing several rounds, Charlton securing the leg-in on the 11th. P Murnane won the outright trophy with three kills. Sweeps went to H Campbell Hydraulic Charlton and P Murnane. Also noted is the success of Maggie Porter in passing the Nurse's Certificate exam at Victoria Hospital and Jack Beaty earning the A L C M after studying under Miss Ross of Melton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Campbell
Charlton
P. Murnane
Toolert
Maggie Porter
A.L.C.M
Miss Ross
Melton
Clangarry Boss Barry Plots Winter Clearing Visit
Biordam and Connelly with Hogan and Cox recall meeting Michael Mulqueeny at Bargs last winter. The discussion centers on clearing for Barry, boss of Clangarry, and whether Larry the drover would cross with Woods’ Peppermint Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons
Michael Mulqueeny
Barry
Clangarry
Bargs
Larry
Empire's Call Joins Soldiers of the King
Grant McDonald Kerr, second son of Dr James Kerr of Morven Bacchus Marsh, has joined the ranks of Soldiers of the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant McDonald Kerr
James Kerr
Morven
Bacchus Marsh
Red Cross Fund and Gifts Reach Troops Overseas
Local Red Cross fundraiser lists donors including Mrs Williamson and Mrs A McDonald with gifts of blankets pillows towels and socks. Notes show sent items this week and a soldier in Egypt expresses thanks, praising Red Cross care and noting distribution variations while stressing some recipients may not need every item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cowan
T. M W. Pearce
J. Buegerton
N. Pearce
May Dugdale
Ethel Dugdale
Mittens
Miss Laycock
D. Pigott
French Red Cross Gift Night in Victoria Fund Drive
A special appeal spreads through Victoria for the French Red Cross fund. Bacubus Marsh has arranged Gift Night for Wednesday 12th with Hon. A. RB Robertson MLA chairing. Mr and Mrs J F Mac Lachlan plan a program of solos duets and quartets with a donated doll and cat raffled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Bacubus Marsh
A. RB
Robertson
Mla
J. F. MacLachlan
Belgian Relief Fund Receives Extra Contribution
Mr. Thomas Anderson the Bacchus Marsh fund treasurer forwarded a further sum of £31 8s 6d to the relief fund, bringing the grand total to £391 10s 2d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Anderson
Bacchus Marsh Committee
Unappreciated Work Questioned by City Reader
A letter from F. C. Minns of Bacchux Marsh dated 30 June 1916 asks the Reid Cross Mens Branch why three pairs of crutches made last winter were not sent out. If not repaired, he suggests sending them to a city hospital where they would be appreciated.
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G. F. Anderson
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross
Egypt
Red Cross
Express
Reid Cross
Mens
F. C. Minns
Bacchux Marsh
Luwain
Ako Aii
Rowan
Captain's Trophy Feats Shine At Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
Keen competition in light winds saw 25 members contest the Captain's trophy with ten shots at 200 and 300 yards. Wittick and McPhee tied on 97, Dally and Hjorth tied on 95. Scores list multiple shooters, with Wittick leading 97 for the pair and other standings cited. Next shoot to resolve ties planned. annual club meeting set for 13th inst. BACCHUS MARSH GUN CLUB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
W. T. Wittick
A. MacPhee
B. Dally
R. Hjorth
W. Wittick
A. McPhee
B. Hjorth
Jno. Wittick
E. G. Morris
Erm, Akers
W. P. Grant
H. Marchant
F. Hussell
Jno. Whelan
C. J. Grant
W. Gorman
W. Robinson
Ed. Akers
C. Bonoo
P. Vallenes
F. B
Manning
War Loan Bonds Offer New Employee Friendly Plan
A new War Loan Bond scheme allows £10 bonds via £1 upfront and £1 monthly for nine months, with full repayment and interest. Employers can deduct payments from wages and fund instalments monthly for employees. Direct applications also possible. Forms and information available at banks, State Savings Banks, or post offices.
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Commonwealth Treasurer
SETH
Pacs Irol Druesinek
Tsterest Pavanle
Tub
Australia
Rabaul
New Beltsig
RABI
Atock
Tal
Bacchus Marsh Market Sale Yields Sluggish Demand
Messrs McPhail Bros & Co held their usual monthly sale on Monday 26 June. A good yarding of cattle pigs and produce moved but local demand was slack due to a dry season with most stocks taken by outside buyers. Prices included cows 12 to 15 3, springers 12 16 10, fat cows 12 10, dairy cows 4 to 10, pigs heavy 60 to 68, lighter 50 to 54, slips 18 6 to 25, suckers 14 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. McPhail Bros. & Co
Pyees Creek Reservoir Output Report
The Water Commission lists full supply at 73 feet, 14,850 acre feet. Present supply is 70 acre feet. Last weekly return shows 98 acre feet and present output is Nil. last week was Nil.
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The
Water Commission
Rainfall notes and upcoming sales at Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh Observatory records scanty rainfall but notes its value for crops. June rainfall 4 points over 12 dates, half-year total 7.58 inches, with last year totals much higher. Commentary says rainfall totals can mislead as timing matters. Upcoming sales include McPhail Bros. sale July 1 at Melton, L. A. Fairbairn & Co. July 13 Bacchus Marsh, plus Mrs. B. Wilkinson clearance, and War Loan subscription closes August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail Bros. & Con
Melton
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Soldiers Letters from Sgt Harry Campbell in France
Notes from Bacchus Marsh soldier aboard a 16 000 ton liner describe a calm voyage and a Marseille harbor famed for its beauty. He recounts trench life near Marseilles, ruined towns, sniper danger, and the camaraderie of English troops, with glimpses of hospitals, weather, and scarce comforts while billeted in a straw-filled stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Campbell
Bacchus Marsh
France
Marseillas
Europe
Marecilley
Guna
Teter Alkemade
Tom Gran
Fred. Blake
Marseilles
Tomay
Yorkshire
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promotes Quick Croup Relief
A promotion for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claims it prevents croup when used at the first sign of a croupy cough and is safe for the youngest child as it contains no narcotics. Bold by W. Grant Morton, Baoshus Marah, and A. Comben & Co. Advise keeping mothers and young poultry confined after hatch for two weeks to protect chicks and ducklings in rough weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Baoshus Marah
A. Comben & Co. Worribes
Mixed foursome set for this afternoon at Bacchus Marsh
The article notes an upcoming mixed foursome golf event this afternoon amid small turnout for the ladies and gentlemen's daily, with plan to arrange July matches. It lists July events including Wilchh's circus, Salvation Army War Orphans Night, French Red Cross, and Euchre party at Coins dai, plus a note on Masonic brethren linked to a World War I scene where a German firing squad spared Freemasons after a sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Shaw
Mechanics Institute
Wilchh
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Biordam
Connelly
Hogan
Cox
Butte
J. A. John
RED Cross Fund
Bacchus
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club
Eas
Asa
Bacchus Marsh Market
Pyee's Creek Reservoir
Bacchus Marsh Observatio Station
Max
Min
Raininson
Lin Shade
GOLF
Parkton
Cort
Commonwealth
EAST
King OF Good Values
Phearce Bros
Pearce Bros
Pearge Bus
C. Medling
GEO. Dickie & Sons
EMALL
Distriet Et Centos
OHAS
Miedling
Gach Gr
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