Medals for Bacchus Marsh volunteers awarded
Volunteers from the Bacchus Marsh Shire will receive silver medals in recognition of patriotic service in the Great European War. The meeting, led by Shire President Dr John Wills, endorsed a fund drive with £10 expected from the council. Hon. Sec. W Williams and Hon. Treas. A Johns will collect, with Alfred Deakin invited to attend and speak. A public Mechanics Institute gathering on August 9 will feature musical items and a Red Cross collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Shir Hall
John Wills
Bacchus Macsh Shire
W. Williams
A. Johns
Treas
Mechanics’ ‘ Institute
Alfred Deakin
J. F. McLachlan
Red Cross Fund
Appeal for Funds to Recognise Our Men in Bacchus Marsh
At a public meeting in Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh the district resolved to honour soldiers by presenting silver medals bearing inscriptions for those who served in the Great European War. Medals cost about £25 and subscriptions are invited to cover the outlay. A farewell gathering is planned at Mechanics Hall for those yet to depart, likely on Monday August 9.
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the Express
Sir
Bacchus Marsh
Alf
Mechanics’ Hall
J. A. Judns
Express
J. Wills
W. Williams
Pleasure at War Time Letter to the Editor
A reader condemns a proposed Red Cross ball, arguing dancing is inappropriate during wartime. The writer suggests attendees donate the cost to Red Cross instead and mockingly proposes shaming nonvolunteers with a “shirker” button.
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The
Xpress
Red Cross
Hull
Lady Stanley's Appeal for Australian Sick and Wounded
Margaret Stanley appeals for more donations to the Victoria Australian sick and wounded fund. She notes funds near £100,000 and aims for £250,000 before Australis Day, praising volunteers across the state and thanking them for their sacrifices. The central fund office is Melbourne Town Hall. contributions to Hon. Treasurer John Grice at Flinders Street’s Metropolitan Gas office.
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Victoria
Ladies Plan Button Distribution for Australia Day at Shire Hall
A meeting of ladies at Shire Hall on Thursday 29th at 3 pm aims to organize button distribution for Australia Day on Friday the 30th. The Hon. Sec Miss Beatrice W Anderson lists many donations and purchases from local individuals and groups, including Coimadat Lime Works, Mrs Dugdale, Bacchus Marsh A N A, and various members of the Girls' Friendly Society, along with items donated such as socks, books, quilts, and bed linens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Beatrice W. Anderson
Coimadat Lime Works
Wm. Dugdale
W. Holt
Bacchus Marsh
T. Wiseman
T. Quigley
J. McGregor
A. Barton
J. Wyllie
P. Ryan
T. Cairns
E. Hutchinson
R. Latter
Crook
Jum
H. M. Hodgson
L. Hawkins
T. H. Pearce
E. G. Morris
Olive Kerr
F. Hodgson
N. Pearce
Florrie Holt
May Dugdale
Maggie Morton
Belle
Simon
E. Davis
Girls’ Friendly Society
Old Lnen
Rt. Holt
Winterton
B. Burbidge
Miss Murphy
W. Dickson
Kiseman
Pearce
G. Pearce
Mrs. Burbidge
Vernon Dickson
F. Pearce
Madge Vallence
Heather Crook
W. P. Robertson
Jim Straughen
Elsie
Jean Dickson
T. G. Pearce
Maggie Campbell
Mary Slack
Lorie Morton
Girls' Friendly Society
Children's League
Miss Middleton
W. Allen
Hino
Lyall
J. Morton
P-H
Dave Dickson
Pillow
W. Morton
Coimadai Lime Workers Redirect Donation to Red Cross
In a July 28 1915 note to the Express editor C L T Alkema de asks that a enclosed cheque 2 shillings 6p be paid to the Red Cross fund rather than the Belgian relief fund. The Red Cross secretary later acknowledged receipt.
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The
Express
Coimadai Lime Workers’ Fund
Red Cross Fund
C. L. T. Alkemade
Coimudai
the Red Cross
German Social Democracy paper noted by Rev Williams
At the last meeting Rev B Williams presented an engaging paper on German Social Democracy. The next meeting is set for Thursday August 5 with rifle shooting competition for the residents trophy as the highlight.
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B. Williams
Soldiers Letters from Egypt Return to Bacchus Marsh
Letters from Charles Lyle Oliver Evans and others in Alexandria and Adrianople recount life on the ships and landing at Dardanelles, with casualties including Tom O'Leary Scotty Murdoch and Alf Farrow. Corporal W Platt writes of heat, drills, Cairo visits, and pride in the 7th Battalion. W Black describes the landing and battles, the shellfire, and the return to Egypt with horses.
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Charles L. Lyle
Bacchus Marsh
Alexandria
Egypt
Oliver and
Evans
Tom O’leary
Scottie Murdoch
Tom
Scottie
Young Hine
Alf
Farrow
Malta
Tom O'Leary
Scotto
Mex Camp
Dardanelles
Wm. Brennan
Jas, Buehby
Isaac Brunt
Raymond Boyd
Patrick Barry
Frank Crook
Webb Crook
Chas. Crook
Wm. Clark
J. R. Callerwood
W. G. Chippindall
Richard Croton
Jas. Cosgrove
W. Cook
Henry Hodson Campbell
Walter Crouch
Norman Davill Davidson
Charles Edwards
Reginald Evans
W. Edgerton
Alf. Farrow
Pairbank
Arthur Gladman
T. Grant
Arthur Hine
Thomas Hawkins
James Kennelly
Henry Lay
Chas
Lyle
Hugh Lockwood
Alex. Murdoch
William Morton
Geo. Moore
David Roy Moore
Jas
H. Moore
Arthur Moore
Edward Marsh
Thos. Manly
Ken. Moore
McKenzie
Anthony Cocciardi- Greendale
Robert Wilson
Robt. Lidgett
Myrmong
Gordon Graham
Richard Meshan
A. D. Hollyhoke
Harry Condon
Wm. Peter
Jas. Connell
Hotham Jones
James Usher
M. R. Cuthbertson
William Vallence
Robert John Roy Bu
J. H. Emmett
Thos. H. Smith
Gordon T. Smith
Goraki A. Little
Robi. Carter
Hugh Bottle
J. Hehir
Hmas
Australia
Clem, McFarlane
HAMAS
Sydney
Edgani Oliver
MAB. Iter
Wm. Soot
Werrego
Pam
Message From a Sailor at Sea and Dardanelles Front
A sailor writes of stouch against us and warns that if enemies attack they will face stouch. He recalls birthdays spent at sea opposite the Dardanelles where fighting continues. He mentions being away a week or more and losing contact with his pals since leaving Mena.
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Dardanelles
Mena
Scrap of Paper poem decries German in World War I era
The poem laments German disregard for treaties, praising Allied resolve and honoring fallen soldiers. It references Joffre Jellicoe and Jaws on treaties, and mentions Gallipoli, the Kiel Canal, and the North Sea. The piece ends with a salute to those who will teach the Hun to honor a scrap of paper.
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Bill
Joffre
Grand Duke Nic
Jellicoe
North Sea Guards
Kiel Canal
Gallipoli
Australia
John Glenn
Mercy and War Echoes Across Nations and Victoria
A fragmentary wartime collage quotes a psalmic plea for mercy for nations and a prayer for peace, interwoven with brief notes from Hobart on troops in Egypt, enlistment figures in Victoria, and a King’s statement. It mentions aeroplane defenses and a joking note about a hen guarding her flock amid war era anxieties.
Empire's Call Recruits From Bacchus Marsh and District
The community reports numerous volunteers for active service from Bacchus Marsh and surrounding areas. Names include Bacchus W Todd, Tom Cole of Darley Brick Co, and Thos Hawkins, with officers training for camp beginning 23 August. Nurse Ida Crook prepares for front duty, and many locals enlist or are listed as wounded, killed, or serving in various units, including the 53rd Australian casualty list and the Navy.
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Bacchus Marsh
Melbourne
Holy Trinity
T. W. Davis
A. Fairbank
F. Russell
Bacchus Marsh Milk Co
Willis
Millbank Street
Ida Saressa Crook
Defence Department
Crook
F. H. Crook
Castlemaine General Hospital
Women's Hospital
Eye and Ear Hospital
Infectious Diseases Hospital
Bush
Gunbower
Maddingley Park Annual Appeal Urges Subscriptions
The Trustees of Maddingley Park issue their annual appeal for subscriptions to fund park maintenance and a salaried curator amid war and drought strains. They request donations from supporters as Bacchus Marsh eyes a bountiful season, with notices of upcoming sales by local firms in July and August.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A historic notice touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe for all ages and claims it relieves symptoms, aids expectoration, and restores natural health. Sold by W Grant Morton Hao chua Marsh and A Comben Co in Werribes.
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Chamberlain
Cham- Jerlain
W. Grant Morton
Haochua Marsh
A. Comben & Co
Soothes the Pain with Chamberlains Pain Ball
An advertorial style notice claims neuralgia pain from cold or defective teeth can be relieved by using Chamberlains Pain Ball freely. It asserts the product soothes pain enough to help sleep and lists W Grant Morton in Bao chua Mareh and A Comban & Qo in Werrihi as sellers.
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Chamberlain’s
Chamberlains
W. Grant Morton
Baochua Mareh
A. Comban
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Lady Stanley
Bacchus Marsh and District
Awa
W. Platt
Cairo
W- Black
Melton
Zachariah
Turkey
Kaiser
Faith
H. Scott
Hobart
Defenos
Bee
Biddy
Addiere
Woods
Maddingley Park
J. A. Jobns
Trusters
Hursday
Bacchus Marsh Market
O'Keefe
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Bainin Sun
Jin Ahad Lin Ah
Simon Bros
FORD
Ford Agency Motor Garage
Pearce Bros
Pearce Bros, Bacchus Marsh
W. Grant Morton King of
Velua
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