Balliang church social raises funds for parish debt
Ladies of St George Balliang held a social evening at the Balliang hall to raise funds for church rebuilding and to buy mabinists for the church. A Salmagundi game yielded Miss Lou Davis and Mr S Boggs top scores, producing a net profit of £9 10s after a large program of music, flowers, and a late dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's
Balliang
Eame
F. Lee
J. 8. Woods
E. H. Primo
Leo and
Hamilton
P. Davis
B. Kerr
Lee
Hull
Mule
Tragic Farm Accidental Death Of 13 Year Old Stanley Graham
Coimadal report of a fatal accident Sunday near Goodman’s Creek. Stanley Graham aged 13 was struck on the head by a splinter while aiding with horses, fracturing his skull. He died soon after in Dr Mac Donald’s surgery. The bereaved family receives much sympathy as the boy was well liked at school. Private W J Johanson, who enlisted six weeks ago, has joined the Australian Naval Reserves and may proceed to Rabaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Johanson
Mig
Rabaulsh
Tooleen Vale Mechanics' Committee Ballot Change
Following a recount of the poll in the Mechanics' committee election, J. G. Gilby is declared elected over J. W. Walter. The institute plans to revise its rule and open the library Friday evenings. The Pro-Association annual meeting will be held Friday evening at the Mechanics' hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Committee
J. G. Gilby
J. W. Walter
Iia
Pro- Association
Mechanics’ Hall
Subscribe Regularly to The Ex pres 10 yest 3 6 quarter
A brief notice indicates a regular subscription to The Ex pres with details referencing the 10th edition and a date marker of yesterday March 6, outlining continued quarter based readership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Expres
Trench Night at Bacchus Marsh Sends Christmas Parcels
Local residents filled the Bacchus Marsh Mechanics Institute to collect and ship Christmas parcels for troops at the Front. Shire President Brown presided while Patriotic President Wills praised the donations and the female squad’s service. A lengthy musical program assisted the appeal, and gifts totaled 78 tins sweets to 272 packets of cigarettes and various goods, plus £3 4s in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Mechanics' Institute
Shire
Brown
Wills
Sweet Home
Commonwealth Army
Marellaise
Drouhet
Emmett
Fanny Oliver
Daisy Burbidge
France
God Save the King
M. J. Pearce
Alison Hodgson
Horacic
BACCHUS MARSH RED CROSS THANKS
The Hon. Secretary Beatrice W. Anderson records monthly collections from several donors and notes a record week with 114 pairs of socks completed. This week's work includes 26 shirts 114 pairs of socks and 1 scarf with acknowledgments for parcels and shirts sent through Comforts Fund and Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
Beatrice W. Anderson
Alice Kerr
H. M. Hodgson
T. Mathews
D. Jones
Griffiths
W. Densley
Tolmiz
J. J. McPherson
Red Cross
Myensong Bed Cross Gift Acknowledgment Note
The Honorable Sev. Mrs Jas Dugdale acknowledges gifts including warm bread recipes from Mrs B Ludgett and donations from Mrs W Smith and Mr T Myers for a bag of wheat. Re-donations and distribution items include 26 pairs of socks 9 shirts 2 helmets and 2 scarfs sent away this week by Mr John OConnor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sev
Jas. Dugdale
B. Ludgett
W. Smith
T. Myers
John O'Connor
Hean’s To NiNerve Nuxes Boon To Swing Girls
This notice warns that teen girls may become ansemic and nervy if not treated. It promotes Hean’s To NiNerve Nuxes as a reliable aid to keep blood rich and nerves steady. Sold by chemists and stores at 3 shillings per box, six boxes for 17 shillings 3 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hean
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society Annual Meeting Notes
The Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society held its annual meeting on Thursday July 25 with officers re-elected, four new committee members chosen, and discussion of show dates and show format. President J A Brown praised for service. new President James Lidgatt elected. sparrow poisoning proposed and debated. show date planning adjourned to August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society
J. A. Brown
W. Grant
P. F. Emmett
C. E. Powell
J. B. Doherty
F. ¢. Pearce
A. Slack
C. L. Crisp
W. G. Hegarty
A. F. Winderlich
W. Grant Morton
C. F. Ty
Mne Reine
Messrs
J. McMahon
E. H. Prime
J. Cumming
W. Goudie
Joseph Lodge
Mesars
Emmett
Pearce
James Lidgatt
W. P. Robertson
J. MceMahon
Edgar Smith
Chamber of Agriculture
Morton
Brown
Doherty
Winderlich
Bacchus Marsh Show Report 1917 Balance and Exhibits
The Bacchus Marsh Agricultural and Pastoral Society presents its 1917 report and balance sheet noting a sound financial position, rising membership, and strong show results. It cites a reduced prize list, improved exhibitor turnout, and a record District Exhibit winning the Grand Societies' Competition at the Royal Show. The note thanks Mr Lodge for his work, mentions the resignation due to age, and announces Mr F C Minns as exhibit collector. It also praises judges, stewards, and the increased ladies department entries, with detailed donor acknowledgments to numerous supporters and businesses.
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Bacchus Marsh
Royal Patriotic Guild
Lodge
F. C. Minns
Ehardines
Wny
Ayrshire
Testimonial on Society Bookkeeping and Reservoir Output
The report attests to careful Books of the Society kept by G E Powell and Edgar Swaith related to Pyke's Creek Reservoirs. It notes a full supply with height on gauge and volume at 14 850 acre feet present supply 73h Qin 14 850 acre foot last weekly return Bit Zin 12 908 acre foot present output 30 cubic feet per second last week none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Powell
Edgar Swaith
Aco Ca
Melton Reservoir Full Supply and Flow Data
Melton Reservoir shows full supply with a gate height of 17,000 acre feet. Present output is 300 cubic feet per second, last week 350. Miscellany includes a personal note about bronchitis and a promotional line for Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.
The Empire's Call and Health Ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Private Frank D. Ward is reported wounded for a second time. Batched notices list auctions at Bacchus Marsh with Gippsland and Northern Cooperative, and L A Fairbairn & Co. Also blurbs warn against chronic bronchitis and promote Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, with local pharmacists and dosages noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Ward
Gippsland and Northern Co-operative Belling Co
Bacchus Marsh
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
W. Grant Morton
A. Comben & Co
Werbee
J. G. Orgill, Bockbank and Melton
Madingley Park Annual July Subscriptions Appeal
Trustees appeal for individual subscriptions in July to support Madingley Park amid wartime revenue loss. With upkeep costs rising, collectors seek support to keep the park a beauty spot for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madingley Park
Inglay ‘Park
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Tooleen Vale
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross
Myensong Bed
Royal Pictures
Bacchus Marshsat
Daly
Dainty Mary Miles Minter
Biar
Woodland Sad Mountain
Emmy
Stork’s Nest
Craig
Pris Ij
Chikiom
F. Hegarty
W. C. Angliss
Adamson
Anderson &Co
Peter Anderson
W. J. Allan
R. J. Alksmore
W. Ayre
Mrs. Brown & Son
Bacchus Marsh Concentrated Milk Co
J.L. Bourke
Walter Browne
B.S. Boyd
Jas. Bennett
Butter & Moss
J. Bence
C. E. Barrie
S. C
Barrow Bros
Beckwith
W. L. R. Clarke
Crisp & Sons
Campbell & Sons
J. D. Cameron
H. W. Charlton
Jas. Cowan
Geo. Coburn
Jas. Callery
H. Colaman
Caspar
W. Cameron & Sons
M. Cameron
J. H. Cunningham
Mrs. Jas. Dugdale
Richard Edols
P. P. Emmett
R. Ennis
BE. L. Edwards
A. T. N. Facey
Foy & Gibson
E. J. Ford
L. A. Fairbairn
C. Gillespie
W. S. Harkness
A. McLeod Hamilton
Wm. Haughton
A. Harkings
W.B. Horder
B. T. Hjorth
Horticultural Society
Hood & Co
W. S. Holmes
R. J. Hine
C. Hudson
E. C. Jenkins
Jones
P. Jago
Mark Kyle
A. KE. Kay
Powers, Rutherford & Co
Pearson, Rowe, Smith & Co. Pty. Ltd
Peterson & Co
Pearos Bros
C. E. Wee
W. Pearcey
A. R. Robertson
J. D. Robinson
J. Riddell
B. A. Reither
Rocke, Tompsitt & Co
G. F. Ramsay
Miss Radcliffe
Royal Insurance Co
Raphael
Ruthberg
Shananhan Bros
Sisters of
St. Josph
J. Scott
Slack
L. E. Shugg
Simon Bros
A. Shay
A. Small
F. Slattery
J. Shine
Exors
Staughton
J. Smith
J. F. Treadway
A. Valiente
H. and
J. Vallence
Victorian Hardware Association
M. Whelton
J. G. Wells
W. M. Wilson
T. Worthy
J. Wills
E. Hy Wray
Jer. Whelan
J. Waters
C. Wood
W. West
Jus. Younger
T. Brunton & Co
John Sharp & Boos
Atannchs, Roberton , Moffatt, Craig, Williamson Pty
LO. Myers, Salvitis Pty
Rolfe & Go
Lincoln, Stuart Pty
Griffiths Bros
Geo. Kinnear & Sons
J. Kiteben & Sons
Cuming, Swithh & Co
Winchor
Newman & Boos
Hall & Welch
Pyke’s Creek Reservos
Tauranca
Mechanics’ Institute
Balanosi
A. B. Powell
Melton Reservoir
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Howe
Ramakins
W.grant Morton
Australia
Radianta
Izod, Warner's
Nautilus
P.D
Ingram Bros
Border Inn
Ingram Bros. Opticians
Swanston St
Melbourne
Taylor’s Cash Store
Taylor's
Dr. Main Church Ste, Bacchus Marsh
Victoria
Esvers
Pearce Bros
Maddingley Park
J. Ay Joh
M. Hodosom
Hg Ba
IRS
Sciatica
Chamberlain
Marsh
A. Comben
Webben
J. G. Orgill
Bookbank
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