Bacchus Marsh History Concludes With Reflections On Pioneers
The Bacchus Marsh chronicle notes the death of Isaac Evans, early colonist and farmer turned breeder, who influenced local dairy and sheep stock shows. It reflects on the town’s growth, recalls relatives and prominent families, and ends with author Williams Hughes declaring the history complete as 1896 opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyemiong
Isaac Evans
Pentland Hills
Melbourne
H. James
Broadlands
Bacchus Marsh
Goldfields
James
Freestone
Ballarat
Smeaton
Iona
McLachlan Estais
Cuburh
Malvern
Evans
Maddingley Park
Patrick O'Reilly
Mechanics’ Hall
Patrick O'Hagan
Patrick McGrath
Patricks
Montague Williame
Father O'Reilly
Trebilcock
Tom Boun
Bacchu Marsh
Leahy’s
Egan's
Young's
Ryan's
Vallence’s
Anderson's
Shea's
Cain
Digger
Barry
Reef
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club Plans Meeting and Port Melbourne Match Result
The Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club reported a 16 point loss to South and Port Melbourne Thistle in a return match at Port Melbourne. Scores were 449 to 433 with top scorers A Whitelaw and G W McParland each earning trophies. Visitors were entertained at the Thistle club rooms. An upcoming Captain's trophy shoot and a members meeting on July 4 were noted, along with entries for championships at 200 300 500 and 600 yards and subscription dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne Thistle
Thistle
Bacchus Marsh
A. Whitelaw
G. W. McParland
Thistle Club
A. Wokelay
A.E. Richardson
Walker
H. O. Lewis
Tillack
A. Burnett
W. Taysom
Empire's Call for Parwan Family in War Losses
The Cumming family of Parwan endures multiple war casualties. Norman Cumming, the youngest son, was killed in action on 28 April. Charles Cumming, the second son, has fallen in France while attached to the artillery. Athol remains on duty in Egypt handling army remounts. Bacchus Marsh also aids wounded Bernani Love and John MacGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumming
Norman
Charles
France
Chas, Cumming
Parwan
Feypt
Bernani Love
John MacGregor
Red Cross Fund Acknowledgments and Branch News
The Hon Sec Miss Anderson thanks donors for monthly collections and gifts including Miss Phillips 1 6 6 Miss Dickie 1 12 Mrs Hiscock 1 6 6 Mrs Straughen 19 Miss Dugitale 5 Gootla donations added with socks mittens and other items. A branch meeting held last Tuesday saw Mrs G F Ramsey resign as President and tribute given to those with losses and missing friends. Letters from Hospital England and Parcels to LCpl McKenzie noted. Trooper A G Cashmore’s letter from Balliang highlights community pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Anderson
Miss Phillips
Miss Dickie
Hiscock
Straughen
Dugitale
Gootla
M. Urquhart
G. W. Anderson
Agnes Dugdale
G. Pearce
Jim Urquhart
Mittens
Edna Lyle
Marjory Butler
Eycks
G. F. Ramsey
Rupert Moon
Daphne Burbidge
Hospital
England
Red Cross
Emilie Taylor
L Cpl. W. McKenzie
A. G. Cashmore
Balliang
Australia
Bacehis Marsh
J. A. Morton
L.cpl
Tom Grant
Bombardier F. H. Crook
Melton Red Cross Society Holds Second Annual Meeting
The Melton Red Cross will convene its second annual meeting at Mechanics Hall on Tuesday next the 26th at 2 43 pm. The Hon. Sec. Moyra Smith acknowledges with thanks Mevers McPhail Anderson & Co. for commission from their last Molton monthly sale totaling £3 0 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Red Cross
Mechanics' Hall
Tha Hon
Misa Moyra Smith
Golf events announce singles and mixed foursomes
Today is set down for ladies and gents singles with hopes for many players to take out cards. Negotiations aim to restart the Woolendlub with committee slope players practicing. Nest Saturday the 30th features mixed foursomes for trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolendlub
Royal Pictures Present The Bottle and Masters Key
Tonight a drama titled The Bottle shows the evils of drink. Also on the bill is part eight of The Master Key and additional features as advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt
John Dore
How to Bankrupt the Doctor Doctors
A New York physician quips that thin stockings and shoes push doctors toward bankruptcy. The item urges early treatment for colds and praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective, pleasant, and safe, with ads from W Grant Morton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marah
A. Comban
Notable Sales Dates At McPhail Anderson Co Auction
McPhail Anderson Co announces sales on June 25 at Becchus Marsh market in LA Fairbairn Co on June 28 Ballamar at Jennings McInnes on July 9 Iorso sale at Melton plus railway time tables in linen edition available from Ori Rae Church St listings read like a classic early 20th century advert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings & McInnes
Iorso Sale
Melton
Orie ‘ Rae
Call to Australians to answer the war call and stand brave
A speaker urges young Australians to abandon comfort and confront the war’s duty. He contrasts calm newspaper readings with the terror and courage of battle, praising Haig, Allied victories, and the sacrifices at Gallipoli, Romani, Gaza, Somme, and Flanders, and warns that peace will not end the memory of the war.
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Haig
Italy
Austria
Europe
Charlie Chaplin
Tony
Australia
Gallipoli
Romani
Bapaume
Gaza
Somme
Dardanelles
Flanders
Soldier letter cited as proof drink undermines war effort in Australia
In Bacchus Marsh a lecture by Mr. Francis Wilson, Victorian Alliance secretary, quotes a soldier’s letter deploring alcohol’s damage to troops. He links drink to delayed reinforcements, lost munitions, and social ills, urging prohibition to fulfill Australia’s war motto Advance Australia. Wilson cites global drink costs and ends with thanks to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Francis Wilson
Victorian Alliance
Mechanics’ Institute
Bacchus Marsh
Egypt
Constantinople
Australia
Wilson
F. J
Poultry Breeding and Management Advice For Fowls
Practical guide on preventing crooked breasts in chickens and turkeys by roosting on suitable perches. Emphasizes broad beams over narrow sticks to avoid breastbone indentation and promote market value. Includes feeding, water, and housing tips, plus urging study of standards and careful mating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Goyone
Butch Mac
Nurk
Lemon Sponge and Jelly Recipes From Old Text
A garbled set of lemon gelatin sponge and jelly instructions. It describes soaking gelatine, lemon juice, sugar, egg whites, and butter to make a lemon sponge, then a lemon jelly with cornflour, yolks, and whites. Includes notes on whitening, coloring, and serving in moulds with milk and gelatine.
Night of terror over a child’s croup attack a warning
A mother watches her child struggle to breathe during a croup episode and urges forethought. The article promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a certain cure and recommends keeping it at hand to avoid such nights of terror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
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By W
Wiisem, B.A
William Morris Hughes
Bacchis Marsh
Marsh
Tom
Trey
J. A. Johns
Ball OF Commerce
RED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marsh and District
Melton Red Cross Society
GOLF
Royal Pictures
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Ballanmart
Australianne
The
Argus
Lovey
Mike Ayo Rosie
the Cad
Australian Gazette
Doramean Gazette
ROYAL
Mossy
the People’s Tailor
Grant Street
Morton
Comfort
Francien
Wee
T.brunton & CO. Mises
Breacy
Padre Dere
Pearce Bros
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