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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
4
A Crimean War tale recounts a young Eton officer who used wrestling throws to scatter Russian foes during a night action. Surrounded, he dashed to the rear with two Rus ajan comrades, noted a line of long coats, and escaped by leaping fences and a swollen seven teen foot brook to rejoin the English.
Mark Twain offers cautionary maxims on patience, restraint, and worldly judgment. The list warns against punishing foes at once, overestimating moral reform, meddling in others affairs, and overreacting to perceived evils while noting practical wisdom in timing and self restraint.
In a playful exchange a brother complains women have it easy while a sister challenges him to swap places for a day. She sketches a comically arduous outfit and constraints such as tight dress, high heels, and wind blown hair to illustrate the difficulties she endures.
A city floater in search of antiques finds a cottage and a large sleeping man on a couch. The owner says the man has not worked for years and could be considered the only idle ornament in the place.
A passage discusses secrecy and frankness as paths to purity, asserting that openness reveals motives and strengthens virtue. It argues adversity deepens self knowledge, and that honest conviction should not offend differences. A parsonage joke hints at hypocrisy in religious practice.
Mm and Miss Dicker wish to visit the Bacchus Marsh Coffee Palace premises which have been in sanitary condition for the weekend. The notice confirms intentions to inspect and review the establishment’s facilities and service standards.
Government sets higher rates for receipts of two pounds and up with a two penny stamp. Bills of exchange promissory notes settlements and deeds of gift taxed at double current amounts. Property transfers rise to ten pence per five pounds. Cheques drafts leases and related notes unchanged. New 2d duty stamps and promissory note forms available from June 28 at post offices.
An advertisement explains that chronic indigestion and constipation exhaust the body and brain. Chamberlain's Tablets are said to stimulate digestion and regular bowel action, strengthening the bowels and aiding assimilation. Prominent sellers include W. Grant Morton Bacshus Marsh and A. Comben & Co Werribee. Also offering sewing and children's clothing at Revilo Millbank Street.
Mr W J Brockie records with the Dental Board of Victoria and offers visits at Bacchus Marsh. Consultations are at Merrima House Grant Street every Thursday and Saturdays by appointment or other days. Hours run from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Painless Extractions are available all day at Modern and Painless Dentistry with consultation on all branches. The Brunswick location at 686 Sydney Road invites patients to inquire about services and pricing on February 6.
A discussion on the awkward age in youth and the impact on parents, stressing wise maternal guidance to keep families united. It argues for impartial, broad minded women who listen to all sides, and shows how helpful wives and tactful women shape family dynamics. It ends with humorous lines from a wedding breakfast about bachelor excuses.
Industrial advert of the Hall of Commerce claiming practical Melbourne experience and guaranteed satisfaction. Mentions ladies' garments made to measure with guaranteed fit. Vague promotional text uses poor spelling and awkward phrasing but asserts quality and value.
Bacchus Marsii Debating Society announces a series of events from June to October. Debates at Baptist Church and Methodist and Church of England halls, amusements, a magazine and question box, an illustrated lecture, a municipal election, youth evening, humor night, and a picnic across multiple dates in June August September October.
The Bacchus Marsh District Football Association announces match pairings from June to July featuring Melton Bacchus Marsh Exford Star Maddingley and Madingley with venues set by ground. Exford Star matches play at Melton ground.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a cure for bronchitis and inflammation. It claims the medicine eases breathing, relieves coughing, reduces pain, promotes easy expectoration, and supports natural recovery to prevent future attacks. Sold by W Grant Morton and A Comben & Co. Werribes.
A. T. Ashman opens a first class tailoring shop in the former W. J. Wilson premises on Main Street offering ladies costumes from £4 4s, suits from 50s, custom work from owner materials, garbadine and waterproof coats, cleaning and repairs. Also notes F. C. Minns as resident sexton offering grave care, plus carpentry, firewood and sale of rails and posts.
Domestic lady's Somat Cook Book advertised with a Bacchus Marsh address and church street listing. Likely a catalog note for cookery books available from a Melbourne area publisher or seller. The item mentions Fowler as teacher of cookery and a local Bacchus Marsh contact point.
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