BLACKWOOD UPDATE PROMOTES LOCAL SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS
Rainfall for April was noted as Empire Day celebrated at the local State school with a large gathering of parents and old scholars. Patriotic speeches were delivered by J. Rogers Hester W. Gribble Pomeroy and songs by the children. Mrs J McCracken received a traveling rug and cheque as a token of esteem before leaving for Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankee Roof
Parente
Mere
J. Rogers
Hester
Methodist Church
Farmers' Union to Meet Saturday in Myeniong
A Farmers' Union meeting is planned for Saturday in Myeniong. A prospective candidate for Bulla is expected to attend amid community events linked to local Day celebrations and the Royal British Empire theme. A Red Cross fundraising event followed in the evening with prizes won by Miss Muir and Mr. D'Arcy. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Austin, and the head teacher Mr. Austin praises the turnout though the final balance is not yet available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myeniong
Farmers’ Union
Bulla
Conan
Ineal
Red Cross
Clark
Austin
Tooleen Vale School Anniversary Celebration
Rainfall remains dry in some areas while Toolern Vale enjoys a festive Empire Day at the school. A lively programme featured sports for older students with money prizes and toys for younger pupils, afternoon tea, fruit and sweets, and gifts from local supporters. Local clergy contributed Adibessex, and the National Anthem closed the event with a sense of pride. Five pupils joined the Young Workers' Guild, updating their certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miouth
Red Cros
Toolern Vale Schoal
Ennis
Love
Melton
Bonndy
Sunbury
Guill
Thee
Wickers
To Let We Put On Empty House
Fragmentary notice describes items about to be let and a remedy named Great Peppermint Cure. Railway time tables are advertised as latest edition, obtainable from Crisp and Sons and Church Street in Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisp & Sons
Church &T
Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh Sunday School Anniversary Delightful Show
The Bacchus Marah Presbyterian Sunday School marked its anniversary with an all scholar entertainment drawing a full audience. Prizes funded by over £11 were presented by Rev. B. Williams as chair, with a program including songs, tableaux, and humorous sketches by the scholars and Misses Lorna Wills and Jean Shaw, followed by refreshments and Empire Day sports results. A recruiting meeting is planned for Thursday, June 7, at the Mechanics' Institute Bacchus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marah Presbyterian Sunday School
B. Williams
Indies
SS. Stall
Tols
Moses
Tom Wills
Geo, Ford
Reg. Ramsey
Lori. Morton
Alf. Shaw
Taylor
W. Libbis
Reddrop
Deacon Jones
Jean Tolmie
Dulhaby
Wiliams
Jack
Bour
Rahina Denholiy
Neta Denholm
Jean Principals
Daisy
Mimili
Myra Denholm
Linneay Willians
Ras Auldther
Mises Robina Denholm
Minnie
Una Willivox
Happy Childood
Jim
Mise Allen Hodgson
Bacchus Marsh State School
Tennix
Una Jebus
William Libis
Rounders
Miriam Johns
Ruth Deuholu
Tue- Wewar
T. Willy
Cy Barradell
M. Hulgson
N. Mathews
Boya
A. Grieve
J. Row
C. Lyle
J. Pigott
EMPIRE'S CALL CLAIMS BUCKLEY AMONG AUSTRALIAN WARRIORS
War report from Bacchus Marsh details William Buckley killed in action in France. Brothers James and Theo Van Moon also wounded or serving with Australians. Notes on Arthur Moon and Arthur Stapley Moon, all Bacchus Marsh natives, with updates on a discharge of ex MP A. T. Ovinne and family wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Buckley
France
West Australia
Timothy Buckley
Bacchus Marsh
Jams
Grant Kerr
James Kerr
Morven
Theo
Vanve Moon
Arthur Moon
Infantes
Moon
Pil
Arthur Stapley Moon ix Aki
4Th Light Horse
Palestine
Tin Hy Tashmail
A. T. Ovinne
Corio
Soldiers Letters Tell Of Bravery And Loss In War
Sergeant Gordon Graban, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Graham of Koruboil, writes home that he has been decorated with the Military Medal for bravery at Anzac and in Europe. He recalls parade nerves, praise, and danger, noting colleagues Payne and Graham merit honors. His letter also confirms the wounding and disappearance of Sergeant Graham, captured in Germany, with the 22nd Battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Graban
Joseph Graham
Koruboil
Neyton Moore
Loys
Sue
Bert Payne
Tie
G. Graluu
Sergt
Payne
Graham
Anzac
Sergi
22Nd Battalion
John F. Cull
Hoo. Geo. Dugdale acknowledges grateful gifts
Mrs. Jas. Dugdale's household expresses thanks for gifts including mittens and a curl. This week the family sent away 16 shirts 17 forks 4 sitions and 7 sears. Miss Mary Sexton of Aroondale has measures ee Seo French pol lar, and thanks are given for goods sent through low Had Ores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Jas. Dugdale
Gifta—Mittens
Austin
May Clark
Minos M
A. Fowler
Cowan
Sears
Mary Sexton
Aroondale
French Pollar
Bed Cross Fund Resumes First Aid Class Next Monday
The First Aid Class is to be resumed on Monday evening next the 4th at 8 o'clock in A.A. Hall after being halted for Dr. Martell's military duties. The Hon. Sec Miss Anderson notes that those who attended before should return for forthcoming certificate examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martell
A.A. Hall
Miss Anderson
Alice Kerr
W. Grant Morton
Mia
H. Kerr
Covan
Missy May Butler
Elsie
Jean Dickson
Mre
G. Morris
L-Cpl
Tom Grant
Z. Campbell
P.H
Melton Red Cross Society Monthly Meeting Report
The Melton Red Cross Society met at Mechanics Hall on Tuesday with Mrs H W Staughton presiding. A £25 gift supported the British Red Cross, £100 went to the Australian Red Cross, and Miss Baterna was named collector replacing Mrs P Missen. The Hon Sec Miss Moyra Smith acknowledged donations and refunds, listing amounts from Geo Minns and several Ladies including Miss Staughton and Mrs A Minns. In-kind gifts included socks, scarves, flannel shirts, and other comforts sent to aid widows and the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics Hall
Tuesiday
H. W. Staughton
British Red Cross
Australian Red Cross
Miss Baterna
P. Missen
Moyra Smith
Mrs Macdonald
Williams
Radford
S. J. Staughton
Mise Staughton
A. Minns
Exell
Miss Hudson
Bacehus Marsh Club Opens Season At Millbank Jinks
Bacehus Marsh Club started the season with a highly enjoyed Millbank Jinks fixture. About 49 players took cards on a ideal spring day after midweek rain improved the course. W E Ramsey and Miss McFarlane led with 45 off the stick and handicap 6 for a near unbeatable card. J F McLachlan and Mrs Morton were runners up, 42 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacehus Marsh Club
Millbank
W. E. Ramsey
G. E. Hiscork
W. Grant Morton
J.P
C. E. Powell
Bacchus Marsh
Mechanics’ Institute
PIREWOOD FOR SALE AND FIREWOOD DELIVERIES
Pirewood for sale in jam and sit lengths. Dray loads delivered anywhere. Orders may be left at the ABC Tearooms Spice Lerderberg Street Bacchus Marsh Stationery of all kinds at low prices Always obtainable at Crisp & Sons Church Street Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC
SPICE
Lerderberg St
Bac
Ous Marsh
Crisp & Sons
Church St
Bachus Mag
Bacchus Marsh Sale Reports High Stock Prices
Messrs McPhail Anderson & Co report a strong Bacchus Marsh yarding on the last Monday in June. Dairy cattle led prices with springers at £23, £20 for J Egan's from Myrnong. milkers weaker, top £16. Springing heifers £17 5d, fat cows £15 2s 6d, store cows to £9 10s, pigs to £5 5s, fat lambs £26 6d. Upcoming sale noted for June at Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail
Bavehus Marsh
Monith
How to Bankrupt the Doc Tors and Cough Remedy Ad
A New York physician remarks that doctors would be bankrupt if not for women's footwear. The ad urges treating colds early to prevent pneumonia and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective, pleasant, and safe. Available from W Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh and A Comben & Co Werribee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben
Bacchus Marsh Racing Club Winter Meeting Card 1917
Bacchus Marsh Racing Club announces the Winter Meeting on Thursday June 21 1917 weather permitting with a £194 prize programme. races include Hack Race five furlongs Maiden and Pony events plus the Bacchus Marsh Handicap one mile and Welter Handicap six furlongs. Entries close June 11 and weights are set with penalties after weights declared June 18. Special train from Spencer Street and holiday fares offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
G. Watson
A. G. Bendall
V.R.C
Bacchus Marsh
Considine
Raes
Bourke Street
Melbourne
Spencer St
Ballarat
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Blackwood
Tooleen Vale
Ramn
Calicoes
J. A. Johns
Mmeboe, Bacurus Marsh
Mybeniong Eed Cross
BED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marsh and District
Melton Red Cross Society
GOLF
Armtralia
Beve
ROYAL
Britain
Roy AT
Bacchus Marsh Racing Club
Oye
T.brunton & CO
Anname Mutaounne
ByseEr & Gunwcoan
Morton
Pearce Bros
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