Angliss Wins Southern Province Legislative Council Election
Voting across 19 divisions and 123 polling places was light. William Charles Angliss of Benbow Harcourt Street Auburn Exporter and Read Murphy of Holmes Road Moones Ponds Gentleman contested, with the returning officer expected to declare once post returns arrive. In 1912 Angliss led with 3819 votes to Parker 1646 and Embling 582, the latter losing deposit. Local post office staff were praised for handling parcels and telegrams, with results known by 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Charles Angliss
Benbow
Harcourt Street
Auburn
Read Murphy
Holmes Road
Moones Ponds
Offici
Dr. Embling
W. C. Angliss
G. W. Parker
H. A. A. Embling
Pyke's Creek Reservoir Water Output Report
Water statements show gauge height at 78 feet with 14 850 acre feet present supply. Last weekly return lists zero acre feet. present output is nil. Returns indicate full supply and no activity for the past week.
Empire’s Call: Second Son Enlisted in 10th Machine Gun Company
A second son of Mr and Mrs J Edgerton of Muddingley has enlisted. He sailed on 27 May and serves in the 10th Machine Gun Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edgerton
Muddingley
10Th Machine Gun Company
Bacchus Marsh Golf Club Sees Strong Attendance at Annual Meeting
The Bacchus Marsh Golf Club held its annual meeting Tuesday with good member turnout. The report and balance sheet were adopted and a £7 credit balance noted. New officers elected include President William Grant J.P., Vice-Presidents Field Martell and G F Ramsey, Secretary J F McLachlin, and Treasurer T H Pearce. Subscriptions were cut to 3 shillings for gentlemen and 2 for juniors to boost revenue and membership. Opening day set for next Saturday with a mixed foursome, tea provided, and trophies promised. a working bee at 2:80 today invites members to help. The club intends to support the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Golf Club
C. EB. Powell
Cluthes
W. Grant Morton
J.P
Morton
William Grant
Field Martell
G. F. Ramsey
J. F. McLachlin
T. H. Pearce
W. P. Grant
A. Shaw
H Charlton
W. BE. Rumsey
C. Be, Powell
F. G. Hiscock
Rev
B. Williams
C. E. Powell
Emmett
Julies
Red Cross
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society Meeting Notes
The Bacchus Marsh Debating Society announced a Tuesday meeting on the 13th featuring an illustrated lecturette by Meg Fred. J Merrill of Ballarat on Radium and its discoveries, with debate on press censorship and wartime information. Ratepayers are reminded to pay rates by June 10 to avoid franchise loss and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meg Fred. J. Merrill
Ballarat
T. W. Davis
H. H. Blight
Gallipoli’ Landing
War Department
L ‘i Messia
A. T. Oliver
B. Moffat
F. Bowden
T. H. Pearce
Whitchurch
J. A. Johns
Cnca
Red Cross Fund Lectures and Donations Highlight Local Efforts
Dr H H Field Martell to give free lectures for married women on child health at Mechanics Institute on Wednesday at 3 PM. First Aid Class meets weekly in A N A Hall. Local Red Cross notes record prizes, donated goods, and items sent to soldiers, with thanks from Frontline recipients. Bacchus Marsh Men’s Branch urged to boost volunteer effort for wounded soldiers. headquarters request 25 bedside lockers 25 folding tables 26 buck rests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Field-Martell
Mechanics’ Institute
A.N.A. Hall
Leo
Beatrice W. Anderson
Ettie Cowan
Maggie Morton
Louisa Cowan
BR. B. Kerr
H. M. Hodgson
McEwan
Annie Dickson
Ethel Dugdale
Minnie Willian
Edna Simpson
Red Cross
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross
Stiff Neck Pain Balm Endorsed For Quick Relief
Stiff neck is described as a common muscular rheumatism form and Chamberlain's Pain Balm is praised for quick relief. The balm is said to be without superior for muscular and rheumatic pains and is sold by W. Grant Morton in Bacchus Marsh and A. Comben & Co in Werribee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben
Melton Red Cross Society Meeting Recap and Donations
A Melton Red Cross Society meeting led by Mrs. H W Staughton approved two auditors, with Miss Moyra Smith as honorary secretary. Donations totaled 18 pounds 1 shilling 6 pence including cash, socks from Exford and Brooklyn, books, and clothing. A worker sewed 20 shirts that month, and 17 shirts 47 pairs of socks 13 dressing gowns, 1 pair of underpants, books and linen were sent away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Staughton
Geo. Minns
J. H. Cunningham
Moyra Smith
Aitken
F. Minns
Radford
Whittington
Exford
Brooklyn
M. Robertson
Nixson
Parker
Cameron
Fay Robin
Red Cross Events June in Bacchus Marsh and Myrniong
Upcoming community events include a Red Cross concert in Bacchus Marsh on Wednesday June 7 and a Red Cross euchre party at Myrnong the same day. A dance is planned for Friday June 16 at Too Lern Vale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Max
Maz
Red Cross
Myrmong
Toolern Vale
Jersey butter and sales announcements from Bacchus Marah
Market notices list upcoming sales by McPhail Bros. & Co., L. A. Fairbairn & Co., and others on June dates, with Broadlands Estate sale details. An advertisement extols Jersey cattle butter yields of 500 to 1100 pounds yearly, praising herd profitability and climate adaptability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Township Properties
L. L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Adamson
Btrettle & Co
Broadlands Estate
Jersey
Shire Council Minutes Mention Roads and Wages
The council discussed road works along the Keilor road and Plumpton to Gillon's, with a decision to undertake 100 chains of construction and 200 yards of maintenance. They approved extra pay for supervisor Mr. Carlson and an additional shilling per day for the road gang. Mail reinstatement to Bacchus Marsh and annexation petitions were noted, with several financial allocations and project updates across East, North, and South Ridings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Minns
MacPherson
Greene
Howell
Browne
Leake
D. A. Little
Lieut
Gerald Little
Geo. Minna
John Staughton
Werribee
Harkness
Staughton
Cy. Mims
Gisborne Counal
Woods’ Road
McPherson
Bo Spont
Shire of Keilorslater
Holden Coal
Molton Council
Carlson
Adarang
Bacchus Marsh
Cra
Postal Department
Department of Public Works
Shire of
Braybrook
Melton
CRB
Toohey
Spulls
North
South
East
Crotory
East Riding Crs
D. A. Wittle
East Riding
Minow
Rocklunk
Holden Road
Secentary
Thes
Werribee steam roller trial versus purchase debated
Council discussed hiring the Werribee steam roller at about £2 10s per day or buying one for around £800. Dr McPherson argued a roller is cheaper to own. others favored a trial and proper maintenance. The meeting touched on political questions and recruiting, with the motion eventually defeated four to three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Minns
MacPherson
Laake
Greane Movis
Howell
Minas
Jaws Sade
Greene
Shires
Russell Clarke
Mic
Ovanne
Crishorne “Gazette
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Trusted by Mothers
Fully proven for pneumonia danger and colds, with many testimonials from mothers. The old established preparation is pleasant and safe for children and adults alike. Sold by W. Grant Morton Banhehus Marsh and A. Comben & Co Werribee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Banehus Marsh
A. Comben & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legislative Council
Southern Province
MR Angliss
Alexandra
Gobur
Varek
Jamieson
Boonie Dean
A1 Taggerty
Dartingford Kerington
Thornton Bacchus Marsh
Myrniong Uw Coimadai
Blackwood
Ballan
Greendale
Egerton
Forrisony
Korweinguboorm
Jons
Mt. Wallace
Broadmeadows
Meadows
Campbellfield
Glenrny
Eying
Kalhallo
Wallan Wallan
Woodstock
Thomastown
Bullarook
Rocky Load
Dean
Mt. Pros
Daylesford
Doncaster
Templestowe
Watt's Hiver Pantyn Hill
Dixon's Creek
Franklin
Glenlyon OY Lyonville
Musk Creek
Hepburn
Franklinford
Musk Vale
Dry Diggings
Drummond
Yandoit
Gisborne
Macedon
Riddell's Creek
Pad Gisborne
Epriandeld
Goldie
Bolinds
New Macedon
Healesville
Marysville
Narbethong
Kilmore
Broadford
Spring Hill
Cobben
Srasbury
St. Lcot Hill
Lancefield
Lancefiell
Woolpad
Newham
Compaspeir
Sunbury
Keilov ‘ A
Bullang Ng Diggers
Toolern
Sunshine
Deer Park Es
Pyalong
Glenaroos
Sugarloaf Croek
Emu Flat
Seymour
Seyur
Tallarook
Kobyboyn
Whittlesea
Pyke's Creek Reservoir
Aaa Ale Rae
GOLF
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society
RED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marsh and District
Melton Red Cross Society
Melton Shire Council
Commonwealth
Australia
Treasury
Auten
Gambon Walt
Marlon Bite
Ion i
Rabaul
New Britain
Stock Exchange
Commonwealth Bank OF Australia
Pearce Bros
C. Medling
GEO. Dickie & Sons
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