Maintenance costs for main roads approved by Country Roads Board
The Country Roads Board required a maintenance return for main roads. Estimates cover Melton Ballarat Rockbank section about seven miles and Melon Ballarat to Bacchus Marsh, Toolern Vale, and other Melton Shire routes with totals around £1090 for several sections. Report approved and preparedness to adjust for lower expenditure discussed. Deliberations include Keilor and Melton drainage concerns, intersection with Plumpton and Holden roads, and proposals for graveling and tree-guards, plus staff and audit actions.
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Bendiza
Lisger
Rockbank
Ruade
Council
Ballarat
J. W Cwer
Melbourne-Beaad
B.D. Gilby Toolern
Sis
Publi Works Departas
Public Health Department
Ed. McDonald
Fiheries and Games Association
Werriber River
Shir
Shire of Keilor
Plumpton
Holden Road
Plas
Plum Road
Meliing
Melon Shire
AL Lite
Melton
Hoblen
Keilor
Engrestel
Dre. Howell
Minn
Holden
Plumpton Roads
Carriad, Pyke & Horeeman
Shire of Braybrook
Braybrook
Melton Coursing Result at Montreal Star Stake Night
In a brisk Weineday meet at Montreal, Montreal Star won the Tenth Stake beating Master Brittleweed with Fish Penant and Hermes. Comedian Cheerful and Comedian King secured runner ups in a tight program as Eas tern Star and Heather Las defeated Fr Penant in the final rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Farlerry
Mr. P. Cook
G. Hamilton
J.P. Morris
W. Oh. Lathan
Mater_ Brit
J. J. Armstrong
B. Freedman
Montreal
Freeiman
Prins
Allen
J. C. Keating H. Trinder
Callin
Gellen
W. H. Latium
H. Trinder
Armet
Fraisie J
Montreal Star
Brittleweed
Eastern Star
Heather Las
Penant
Brittlewood
Toolern Vale concert aids Farmers' Union branch
The net proceeds of a recent Toolern Vale concert totalled a bell by the Toolern Rei Cras and will greatly help the branch. A newly formed Farmers' Union branch conducted a Tuesday evening meeting electing officers led by President J. Gilby. Other officers include Vice Presidents J. McPherson and R. Barrie, Hon Secretary J. MacIntosh, Treasurer R. McCorkell, and committee members T. Condon senior and junior, J. Hunter, R. Anderson, C. McIntosh, W. Hurley, D. Rakizh, J. W. Walter. Auditors J. Greene and J. Funston. A general discussion followed, focusing on the Union's political side and price fixing. On Saturday at Scot's Church Melbourne, Miss Beaty of Am Downs married Mr. M. Lock, a returned soldier. The wedding breakfast was at Sargents, and their new home will be in Seddon. Mr. C. Charlton is incapacitated due to a poisoned hand from cutting a boxthorn, receiving treatment at Melbourne Hospital after a critical period.
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Toolern Rei Cras
Farmers’ Union
J. Gilby
Dents
Messrs
J. McPherson
R. Barrie
J. MacIntoh
R. McCorkell
T. Condon
Jun
J. Hunter
R. Anderson
C. McIntosh
W. Hurley
D. Rakizh
J. W. Walter
J. Greene
J. Funston
Scot's Church
Melbourne
Miss Beaty
Am Downs
M. Lock
Sargents
Seddon
C. Charlton
Melbourne Hospital
Patriotic Concert Aids State School Fund At Mechanics Hall
A patriotic concert at Mechanics Hall Saturday supported the State School Patriotic Fund. A large audience enjoyed the performance by pupils under teacher C. Pammers, earning praise from parents and a vote of thanks to the teacher for qualities of music and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Fund
Mechanics’ Hall
C. Pammers
H.T
Pee Cheat Chet Complies Sweet Gout Pequeatat Cue
A compact report notes a sequence involving Pee Cheat and Chet Complies amid a brief event tied to Sweet Gout Pequeatat Cue. The item highlights interactions between named participants within a local setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chet
Empire's Call Honors Returning Sergeant At Bacchus Marsh
Sergeant Gordon Graham, winner of the Military Medal for bravery in France, returns to active service and is greeted at Bacchus Marsh. A large local attendance at the Mechanic Institute honors him with speeches by Shire President and local officials, followed by refreshments before his motorized trip home. Also reported is the death in France of Corporal Stephen Arthur Markham, a Galopoli veteran and Military Medal recipient, with others listed as missing or wounded among the Markham family from Bacchus Marsh.
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Gordon Graham
France
Bacchus Marsh
Korobell
Mechanic Institute
W. Grant Morton
J.P
G. F. Ramey
Jus
Kerr
John Wills
W. Grant
J.P. Thos
Heath
Prince of Wales Cavalry
R. H. Dugiale
H Lilgett
Sgt
Graham
Jakes
H. Lidgert
Stephen Arthur Markham
Galoli
Bria
Markham
P. Markham
Flemngton
Riddeller
Marsh
Bourke Darley
Red Cross Fund Acknowledgments From Bacchus Marsh Volunteers
The Hon Sec Miss Anderson acknowledges thanks from local volunteers including W Merton sen and Fanny Oliver for sock parcels sent to soldiers. Letters from Lieut Jim Bennett and Troopers Tom Manty and a 13th Light Horse trooper praise the socks as essential morale gear. Messages also note distribution among battalions and thanks from Corporal W Morton.
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Miss Anderson
W. Merton
Satz
Fanny Oliver
Elna Simpoon
Jean
Jim Bennett
Bacchus Marsh
Sve
France
Tom” Manty
Basch Marsh
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross Society
13Th Light Hors
W. Morton
Australia
Jessie Campbell
Cpl. W. Morton
Golf mixed toursome precedes Wood end match event
A mixed toursome for trophies prevented by Mr. C. E. Powell and the Secretary was played last Saturday, along with a winter McLach contest. With the Wood end match approaching, this afternoon is devoted to singles.
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C. E. Powell
Wrappers for Papers at CrISP and Sons
Advertises wrappers available for papers to coldiera. Books of twenty five for three pence and fifty for six pence. Sold by CrISP and Sons located on Church Street in Dac dhes Meh.
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Coldiera
Crisp £ Sons
Church St
Dac
Meh
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club Opens Season With Lawrence Trophy
The Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club beings its season today with seven shots at 200 and 200 yards for the Lawrence trophy. An annual meeting last Wednesday showed a credit balance of 14 pounds 93 shillings. Officers elected include President Dr C LeT Alkemare J P Mess Waron J P F R Manning E H Lawrence and patrons Sgt Lister Boyd and others. Life Honorary member Thomas Heath announced a £22 trophy for the best aggregate handicap over the next handicap rounds.
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Ina
C. Let. Alkemare
J.P. Mess Waron
J.P. F. R. Manning
E. H. Lawrence
Sgt. Lister
Boyd
Mark K P. Greens
Greys
Richard Marc Connor
P. Grant
Grant
Heath
W. Lile Rix
E. Tracey
H. L. Simon
G. Cos
Whelan
A. Morton
H. Marchant
W. Robin
Thos. Heath
Royal Pictures Evening Incline and Full Interests
Fragmentary text from a Royal Pictures item notes evening activities, full interests remaining due to advertising, with limited readable fragments mentioning Hulk and life among others.
Staughton Vale Tragedy Leaves Family in Mourning
Fragmentary report notes heavy rains and a fatal incident at an early hour. A man named Beggs leaves a wife and two children, with vague references to a general retreat and untimely death amid ongoing weather conditions.
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Staughton Vale
Pyke's Creek Reservoir Water Supply Update
The Water Commission reports full supply at 14 850 acre feet with 78 feet height, present supply at 11 140 acre feet, and last weekly return at 10 960 acre feet, indicating current storage levels for Pyke's Creek Reservoir.
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The
Water Commission
Melton Reservoir Full Supply and Flow Output
Reservoir at Melton shows full supply of 17,000 acre feet with 80 feet storage. Active discharge to river listed at 450 cubic feet per second. Confirmation of Lin and Flin figures noted as 17,000 acre feet.
Are Colds Catching Aims At Home Health Warning
A fragment warns that colds may resemble measles and urges avoiding close contact with those who are ill. It cautions against poorly ventilated rooms and crawling beds, advises rapid relief actions, and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a sure cure, naming W Grant Morton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Baclum Marsh
A. Combea & Co
Werzibes
Telephone push to Darley via Gell and Lerderderg streets
Local residents request extending telephone service along Gell and Lerderderg streets to Darley and along the Great North road with several applications already filed. Notables include C Dickie R H Dugdale Geo Muirsith and W P Robertson as potential subscribers. The Highlands area debates private line construction if the Postal Department declines.
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Darley
Gell and
Lerderderg
Great North Roa
Messrs. C. Dickie
R. H. Dugdae
Geo. Muirsith
Lerderg Park
W. P. Robertson
Highlands
Jas. Kerr
L. A. Fairbairn
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Wm. Burton
J. M. Do Emaide
Thos. Holt
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Burton
J. Terrell
Battlefork
Howell
Minny
John Justice
Price
Sacket
Carnead
J. Brien
Fairfell
Cr. Howell
D. A. Litts
L. Collins
Cailawar
Country Reals Baan
Mims
Crs
Browne and
Walter
Porter
Minns and Robinson
Coles
Ty Eland Wer
Orgill
Sheahan’s
Infectious Diseases Hospital
Hobin
Dr. Minn
Tion
Hall
Salevard
Emson
Salevards
Howell and
Robinon
Halaness
North
R Court
Iila Surhe
A. Johns
Badchus
Melton Coursing
Toolern Vale
RED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marsh and District
GOLF
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
Royal Pictures
Pyke’s Creek Reservoir
Melton Reservoir
Secches Marsh
A. O'Hara
T. Doherty
V2 Williamson
T. N. Fin- HL
J. Alkemare
I. Mahaney
Frank Jenkins
Allan Tinker Gale
Wr Ly An Arin
Kk Jenkins
Marsh_ intite
Ba'liang
Bacchus Marsh Court
Harms
Roy
Mabel Taliferro
Bus
Mabel Taliaferro
Joh
Mossy
van Bates
the People's Tailor
Grant Street
Morton
Comfort and Wear
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