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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1915
Page
3
From our own correspondent a boy aged years was riding home from Shorn, fell from a pony and later died of a brain hemorrhage. He was staying at his uncle's residence in Yaloak Vale. Arbor Day was cancelled as a mark of respect. Severe weather and drought affected crops but a good season is hoped.
Arbor day was celebrated at the Toil school with about twenty trees and shrubs planted by pupils under Mr A D Hollyhoke. Tea was served by ladies after a programme of songs and recitations. Mr Hollyhoke, recently ill, is reported promoted and seeks to remain at Myrmong. A euchre party and dance on Friday 23rd aims to fund a Catholic recreation hall at Broadmessdown camp. over £100 has been raised for Patriotic and Red Cross funds, with prizes for winners expected.
A Saturday concert in Mechanics Hall Blackwood by the Trentham Dandies raised over £100 for Patriotic funds. W J Anderson chaired. notable dances by Ethel in Kyneton Hilda Bell and Colvin Trentham. Total takings £6 10s to Red Cross. hall hire paid by Dr. W Cann. Red Cross Lodge funds now £200. Melton Coursing Club announces Melton Stake on July 7 for 16 all aged dogs. entries close July 6.
At a June meeting the Melton Shire Council approved extending Holden road works to £100 and agreed to appoint tenders for 1000 yards of maintenance metal on Bendigo road and 500 yards on Toohey’s contract. The Board aims to declare additional roads and discuss Toolern Vale to Gisborne routing. Cayman Charlton sought Toolern entrance screeing. A Shebler opposed disposing old showgrounds to Education Department citing school playground use.
Ladies and gentlemen singles underway for W. H. Lewis trophies. Mixed foursome results show Miss Marjorie Robertson with L. Dugdale finishing 48 68 40 and Miss A. Grant with TH. Pearce 54 7 47.
Football today features Maddingley versus Melton with umpire C Curtis and Exford versus Bacchus Marsh postponed due to Bacchus Marsh lacking a full team. Bacchus Marsh club meets Tuesday at Span in the A N A while recent scores show Melton 4 goals 1 behind to Bacchus Marsh 5 plus, Exford 1 goal 3 behind.
Royal Pictures presents Tueille Love still drawing interest as the series continues this evening along with other subjects making up a strong programme for local patrons.
Chamberlains Pain Balm is advertised as a cure for neuralgia caused by cold teeth or constitutional issues. The copy claims relief is strong enough to aid sleep and lists sellers W Grant Morton, Bao us Marah, and A Comben Co. We rs.
A Shire hall gathering on Tuesday approved a concert to mark Australia Day in aid of the Red Cross. The event shifts from Friday to Thursday the 29th for local suitability, with Mr. J. F. McLachlan providing the programme. Donations received include from Oll Dramatic Club and local lodge and many individuals. repairs and replacements noted.
A Werribee district Red Cross meeting at Truganina organized by Mrs. G T Chirnside saw strong local backing. Donations from numerous residents and a gift sale boosted total subscriptions to 167 pounds 15 shillings 6 pence with plans to reach 200 pounds and more in coming days.
The 9th fortnightly instalment from Bapohus Marsh and District and Darley Brick Co. Employees raises funds for Belgian relief. Contributions shown include £1 7s for the current instalment, bringing the total to £11 6s, with a £3 6s addition making an overall total of £11.
Lieut Colonel T. S. Marshall spoke at a Bacchus Marsh gathering on war history and the Dardanelles, noting Australian troops fought under great difficulty and recalling Britain’s aid to Belgium, Kitchener’s leadership, and the need to keep up spirits. A Red Cross collection raised funds and thanks were given to the Bacchus Marshairs Brigade and ANA for hall use.
The Debating Society notes its next meeting on Tuesday at Lithinal with the Magazine and Question Box. The previous amuse ment evening featured music and recitations by Miss M West, Mr A T Oliver, and Mr J A Johnns, with readings by Mr C E Hosken and Lieut Williams.
Development work progresses at Coimadai with the Mount Stibnite Mining Company reporting its first consignment of 70 bags of high grade ore sent to Melbourne last week. A second parcel is due shortly as daily sampling continues and the MD announces open inspection for registered shareholders over the next 14 days. A contract to extend the main tunnel by 100 feet aims to intersect the western wall of the main lode within 10 feet and drive south. Reserve shoves remain available to complete the issue.
Preumona results from wear or an attack of intronze but can be prevented if Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is taken at the first symptom of either. Many people who have did every reason to fear pneumonia have warded it off by prompt use of this remedy. It will not cure pneumonia but may prevent it when used at the first sign of a cold influenza or bronchial trouble. Sold by W Grant Morton Bao shu Marsh and A Comben Co Worribes.
Ford Motor Co production data shows a record 2096 cars built in one day on March 17 at the main plant and 22 assembling plants. About 16,000 to 17,000 workers across three shifts and 7,000 working hours daily fueled the output, with the company noting continued gradual increases toward 3000 daily cars.
A listing of upcoming events includes Salvation Army meeting at Bacchus Marsh on July 7, recruiting meetings at Melton on July 9 and at Bacchus Marsh on July 10, park pictures and church concert on July 17, a ball at Toolern on July 23, an Australia Day concert at Bacchus Marsh on July 29, and a lunch party at Cobden on July 30. Also noted are Hibernian ball at Bacchus Marsh on August 25, Werribee show on October 21, Bacchus Marsh show on October 27, and Ballon We Nature’s face is described poetically with references to Woods Thsint Care saw in the latter fragment.
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