Opening of New Co operative Store at Bacchus Marsh
A co operative store for suppliers was officially opened at Bacchus Marsh, marking eight years of the Dairymen's Co operative Association's growth. The brick premises include retail and bulk storage with plans for a top storey. Directors and guests praised loyalty, unity, and the market’s future, highlighting the bond between producers and consumers and the district’s wealth growth through cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh Dairymen’s Co-operative Association
Joseph F. Taylor
Percy A. McFarlane
John Wills
A. W. Wilson
Gippsland & Northern Co-operative Selling Co
Wilson
Victoria
Great Britain
Australia
Melbourne
Mark Kyle
J.P
Federal
Johns
J. A. Johns
G. F. Ramsey
G. W. McFarland
H. O'Hagan
C. Dickie
Dickie
Stoi
Hugh W. Charlton
Hofmeyr Lad Sentenced in Bacchus Marsh Court
Charles Samuel Hofmeyr a 17 year old of Balling faced assault charges in Bacchus Marsh Court on July 4. The charge of assaulting a girl seven, Parwan, was reduced to aggravated assault. He received two months imprisonment suspended on his father’s bond of 20 pounds for 12 months good behaviour. Sub-respector O Loghlin prosecuted. Fyfig appeared for accused. arrest by Senior constable Dally and Constable Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Court
Mesers
W. W. Harris
P.M
W. Lyle
J.P
Charles Samuel Hofmeyr
Balliing
Parwan
Respector O'Loghlin
Fyfig
Dally
Kennedy
Arbor Day Memorial Trees at Codmadal Honor Fallen Soldiers
Dr J L Bourke planned an Avenue of Honor at Codmadal, planted amid a large winter crowd. Children marched with flags, wreaths were laid on fallen soldiers, and Sergt Lister spoke on duty and memory. A rally, tea, and an evening concert followed with a long programme and a final balance showing receipts and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L- Bourke
Coimadal
Sergi
J. H. Lister
M-H.a
Davis
John Wills
Batelins Marsh Patriotic Committes, &c
Jas. Kerr
Sergt. Lister
McFarland
Sexgt- Lister
Dr. Bourke
P. Alkemade
Sudi
See
J. Cumming
Erin
Miss Bradbury
A. Biseman
Land
Miss Emmett
D. Moss
Crook
H. Crook
Mr. Oliver
J. Grattidge
Mike Woodward
Mr. Fitzgerald
Miss Burbidge
Arbor Day Rally At Myenging School Ends With Tree Planting
A Friday Arbor Day event at Myening school drew parents pupils and past pupils. After duties Head Teacher Austin led a flag salute then 28 trees were planted. A tea offered by ladies followed. Chairman John Cowan thanked the hosts. The report notes the garden and trees at the school lag behind nearby Myrmiong Park in appearance and maintenance. Rainfall data for June shows 248 points and half year total 10.97 inches, compared with 8.95 inches last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Commonwealth
John Cowan
School Comittee
Myrmiong
Murch
Welcome home Vere Dubout and Arbor Day at Rowsley School
A large turnout celebrated Private Vere Dubout returning after twenty months in France with speeches by Sergeant Lister Recruiting Sgt Pritchard Rev B Willimus and others. Arbor Day at Rowsley School planted 22 trees honoring India’s servicemembers with plates bearing each name and a large crowd of friends and relatives applauded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowsley School
Wanna
Box Hill
Red Cross Ladies Meet at State School for Monthly Gathering
A representative group of women gathered at the State school for the Red Cross monthly meeting. Much work was completed, materials distributed, and Mrs. Maclean provided afternoon tea. Weather was favorable for farmers with bright sun and light nighttime showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockbane
Red Cross
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross Contributions Acknowledged
River Mine meeting notes thank Mrs. P. J. Valence and Miss Phillips for monthly collections with dates 18 and 14 June. Other donors include Mrs. A. McDonald, £1, Mrs. D. Jones 4, and Mrs. F. Minna for tobacco. Books given by Mrs. J. Campbell. old linen from Mrs. W. Denaley. Seventy nonclothing items sent away include 48 pairs of socks and 2 shirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Mine
W. Derson
P. J. Valence
Melton Red Cross Society Annual Meeting Report 1917 18
The Melton Red Cross held its annual meeting with many members present. Office bearers and committees were reelected, and the 3rd annual report was submitted detailing 11 meetings, active fundraising including a jumble fair netting £208 2s 4d, special appeals, and branch donations. A sub-branch opened at Rockbank. work totals include socks 619, shirts 338, and 101 shirts decrease from prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Red Cross
Tuna
Miss Hudson
Cunningham
Scarce
Collings
McPherson
Watt
Love
Riddell
Ex*ell
Red Cross Comforts Fund
Edith Cavell
Welcome Home Committee
Mechanics
Crisp & Sons
Rockbank
Federal Government House
Exford
H. W. Staughton
Inter
A. M. Staughton
Moyra Smith
The Empire's Call Pte Ivan J Russell Wounded Again
Pte Ivan J Russell is reported wounded for the second time in the empire's call. An official note lists him as D C M, but details of this distinction have not yet reached his friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan J. Russell
D.cm
Pyke's Creek Reservoir Water Supply Update
The Water Game Commission reports full supply at 0.73 feet height yielding 14,850 acre feet. Present supply stands at 0.64 feet with 11,580 acre feet. Last weekly return shows 1,960 acre feet. present output is nil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Gamme Commission
Melton Reservoir Output Report
The Melton reservoir shows a measured capacity of 17 000 acre feet with water depth around 80 feet. Last week output recorded 485 cubic feet per second, indicating a consistent flow rate for the period.
Upcoming Sales and Markets Listed for July Dates
McPhail, Anderson & Co hold a Saturday sale on July 6 followed by Melton quarterly market. Bacchus Marsh market appears on July 22 with L A Fairbairn & Co on July 10 for the R L Wynne's clearing sale at Colunadai. Bacely Marsh market listed for Gippsland and Northern Co operative Selling Co on July 25 with a special stock sale at Melton on July 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail, Anderson & Co
Melton
Bacchus Marsh
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Maddingley Park Annual July Subscriptions Appeal
The trustees of Maddingley Park urge July subscriptions from former subscribers and new friends to support park upkeep amid war related revenue cuts. The appeal, signed by J A Johns, chairman, and H M Hodgson, hon. sec, stresses Maddingley Park as a beauty spot and invites practical support. Upcoming event listed includes Battle of Arras on Tuesday August 18 at Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddingley Park
J. A. Johns
H. M. Hodgson
Arras
Bacchus Marsh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bacchas Marsh Observation Station
Royal Pictures
Lionel Barrymore and
Irene Howley
Rnk
Sanford Quest
Salvation Army
Australian Gazette
Masked Rider
Harald Lockwood
May Allien
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross
Mawsiag Rad Grom
Melton Red Cross Society
Critchly
British Red Cross
Sma Comforts Fund
Edith Cavell Fund
Bi Sear Onemittee Chap & Sonsaen
Pyke’s Creek
Melton Reservoir
C. Medling
GEO
Dickie & Sons
Main
W. Grant Morton
Grant Street
Pearce Bros
Taylor’s Cash Store
Ako
Taylors Cash Store
Atrest
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