The Idea of Genius and Hard Work Across Ages
A compact reflection on genius linking famed creators like Michelangelo and Rubens to relentless labor. It argues no one is born with effortless power and that true achievement arises from ongoing effort, discipline, and faithful application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geniua
Ruptae
Ames Chael Angelo
Rubens
Borison
Lakes once set in inland seas face gradual desiccation
The piece surveys ancient inland seas like the Great Salt Lake region Taklamakan and Ars Caspiac basins, noting their salinity from lack of outlets and their ongoing drying. It recalls Hedin’s near death amid salt lakes and argues many former inland seas have become salt deserts as climate and geography shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Jon Hedio
Taklamakan
Hedin
Continest
Erpioresk
Australas
The Well Known Bore
A reflective passage contrasts the verbose speaker with the sober talker who stays on topic. The tale mocks digressions memory gaps and delayed promises as a social irritant in a speech filled gathering.
Thrift Gains From Saving Says Leading Business Figure
A businessman, opposing prosperity, argues thrift seals progress. He notes saving builds conscience for new ventures and steadies risk taking. An ad for a dressmaker and costumiers offers custom work with Melbourne experience, urging readers to subscribe to Express.
Empire's Call Bacchus Marsh Men Answer Duty Across District
Lists a long roll of locals from Bacchus Marsh and surrounding areas who have enlisted or been noted for wartime service. Names cover many families and towns, with occasional annotations such as killed wounded or missing. A closing patriotic appeal from the King accompanies the roster.
Killed in Action Names from Bacchus Marsh Soldiers
A list of Bacchus Marsh soldiers reported killed in action includes Alex Murdoch Thos O Leary Arthur Hine Jus Kennelly Ea Cobham J M Clews Fred Russell Hugh Bottle Harry Campbell Alfred G Slack George Mitchelson Norman Cumming William Buckley G T Davis W Dukelow Frank Dodemaide and missing Archie Clark R T Grant Arthur Vigor Thos Booth W J Tregoning Ernest A Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
W. Allan
Frank Adams
Wa. Brennan
Jas. Bushiby
Isaac Bra
Raymond Boyd
Itrigk
Barry
Fred. Brighton
J. BR. Bennett Ow
0. Boyd
P. Barry
Clement’ I. Barry
Patrick Cecil Barry
Ae Barrett
T. Booth
W. C. Booth
FH. Crook
Webb Crook
C. Crook
J. He Campbell
Mart Caprave
Walter Win
Carl Norman David Davidson
Alex. Durward
Leslia Davis
Sidney Dubout
Vere Dubout
A. R. Davison
Whas. Diwands
Roy Hawards
Win. B. Edwards
Reginald Evans
W. A. Edgerton
Clarence Joseph Earl
AL. Farrow
Alf, Fairbank
W. Finnon
Arthur Gladman
B.T. Grant
H. 8. Grant
Arthur Hine
Thomas Hawkins
Jack Hammond
W. J. Horde
Albe
W. McKenzie
Jas. McGregor
Aye McPherson
Kenzie
John McGregor
F. L. Nance
J. P. Nolan
W. HW
Nolan Thos
O'Leary
James O'Leary
Harrie Oliver
Thomas Oliver
Mic. O'Brien
Edd. Oliver
W. Platt
Fk. Pigott
Thos. Phillips
Ted. Phillips
Hugh Prige
HL. Platt
W. B. Ryan
Ivan Russell
F. Russell
E. J. Ryan
Jas
Ryan
Cyril Francis Theos
Tray Morlugh Raney
Tal
Skene Cy Newent Stith Ged Stanley Short
Thos
John Simmons
E. A. Smith
W. H. Symington Kielrick
Norman Simpson
Alties
Neil Simpson
Colin
Todd
Rubt. Taylor
W. Todd
Colin Todd
W. J. Tregoning
James Taylor
A Mackenzie Tyers
Alfred J. Usher
James Usher
Mark Usher
Packington Vallenes
J. H. Vinning
Charles Waterhouse
Maurice Whelan
Harry Watson
Charles G. West
Norman
R. West
C. D. Williams
F. D. Ward
Thos. Warke
Henry Warke
Frank Ward
Balliang
Harald Cashmore
John Cashmore
Archie Cashmore
W. Dukelow
Stanley Witham
Thomas Dodemaide
Beggs
Beggs, 8. Firth
R. Edols
H. Howard
Arthur Cashmore
Sen
H. T. Jacobs
H. Gardner
J. Turnbull
P- Miller
F. Cashmore
L. Bird
Syd. Bird
Frank Dodemaide
Sydney
Victor McDougall
William Alexander Anderson Balliang Fest
G. T. Davis
J. R. Fullerton
Coimadai
James Johansen
Wm. Tiennett
Archie Clark
P. Dewin
James Rourke
Michael Bernard Coghlan
David James Coghlan
Wui
Alex
Drever
Ted
Hales
Chas. Smythe
A. N. A. O'Hara
Toolern Vale
W. G. Hogg
A. Tedcastle
O. Jurd
BR. J. Wynne
R. J. McPherson
John Clarke
Gordon Snowdon
G. A. G. Smith
Evan Cameron
Neil Cameron
Alexander Missen
of Toolern
Reginald Summers
Geoff Irvine
Myraiong
Gordon Graham
Richard Meehao
A. D. Hollyhoke
B. Main
Leslie Myers
Gilbert Cowan
David Craig
Archis Campbell
Ernest Maltby
J. H. Smallman
Oliver Albert Robertson
Parwao
Frank A
R. Drummond
Genge Shelter
Greendale B
Bobs. Peters
F. Webster
Websster
A. Young
i.—Corell
A. McArthur
Roland
Linsdell
Bacchus Marah
Harry Condon
Wm. Peset
Jas. Connell
Hotham Jones
Fred. Caspar
M. B. Cuthbertson
Wm. Vallence
Robt
Jno
Roy Burbidge
Lawrence Roland Burbidge
Gibson Paterson
E. A. Farrow
C. Wallace
Don. Turnour
Jack” Turnour
Keppel Turnour
Gen
James ‘Turnour
Arthur
Tom) Turnour
Jack] Moore
Colin Thomas
Gen Thomas
Cyril C. Brittlebank
Andrew Brittlebank
James Kirkwood
Harold Jones
Frank Findlay
Chas Clarke
Frederick George McNulty
J. Connelly
H. G. McFarlane
J. H. Emmett
Thos. H, Smith
Gordon T. Smith
G. A. Little
R. Carter
Hugh Bottle
James Wilson
Jack Wilson
W. Blake
Linaday
Robi. Runsall
Jack” Brown
Ben, Gould
Chas
Cumming
Janos E. McNally
Oliver
Ernest
Robert Oliver
Neil McLachlan
Albert Samuel Tilley
Robert George Davison
Thos. Cockerill
Thos. Tyrrell
W. F. W. Shields
T. Rawlinson
Edward Blake
Mel Smith
J. Gardiner Smith
John Milton
Ross Grant
Jack" Tancoe
Athol Cumming
Patrick Cosgrove
J. B. Fagg
Lee
P. Littl
Arthur Patinson
Walter Scott Harkness
John Hayes
Gordon Medling
W. Mitchelson
G. B. Morgan
Edward John Bottle
Chharles Bottle
Henry Edward Hine
Athol John Hine
Albert Edward Manly
A. E. Edgerson
Sidney Osborne
Bert Allen
Clive Doubleday
Robert Griffith Humphreys
John McLachlan
Percy Osborne
Max. Hollis
Ant Palin
Thanas Cannon
Leslie We
Ansterson
Teeter Iy
Josie Rignet
Arthuardoin Gaynor
Thomas
Guilfrey
Arthur Paterson
Nevy—J. Hehir
HMAS
Encounter
Clam. McFarlane
H.mla.s
William Scott
HLM
A.S
Alex. Murdoch
Thos. O'Leary
Jus, Kennelly
Ea. Cobham
J. M. Clews
Fred. Russell
Harry Campbell
Alfred G. Slack
George Mitchelson
Norman Cumming
William Buckley
Balliang East
Arthur Esker
William Black
Sydney Best
James Bourke
George Close
Geo. Hogg
Owen Jurd
John Minns
A. Lachmund
L. Norton
Jas, Hornbuckle
Wm. Kelly
Clive Kelly
Donald Matheson
Geo. Morrin
Snowden
Wm. Stone
Peter Moore
A. G. Tedcastle
W. T. Moore
Wm. Whites
Chas. Moulslate
TD. Keating
J. Farrell
J. Dalwood
A. Martin
T. Hi Skono
T. Lovell
J.C. Fowler
McCorkell
Robt, Wynne
Frank Hede
Robert Pratt
Fred. Cohen
P. Nolan
Aug. Nolan
T. Nolan
J. Nolan
Chas. Clark
Campbell MacDonald
Modern and Painless Dentistry Offered at Merrimy House
A notice invites Bacchi Marsh residents and nearby districts to visit for modern painless dental care on all branches at Merrimy House on Grant Street. Hours are daily from 9 30 am to 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchi Marsh
Merrimy House
Melton Roll of Honor at State School
Roll of Honor unveiled at Melton State School lists former pupils including J Minns Jas McPherson John McPherson T J Wang Hy Tae Go Dodemuurte Whiteside and Coburn. The notice asks for corrections or missions from concerned parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
J. Minns
Jas. McPherson
John McPherson
T. J. Wang
Hy Tae Go
Dodemuurte
W. Whiteside
F. Coburn
C. Moulsdale
Pratt
S. Skinner L. Norton
Norman Ling
O'Callaghan
S. O'Callaghan
J. O'Callaghan
W. Black
H. Black
3. Wilson
E. Carew
F. G. McNulty
W. Wade
A. Cantlon
J. Neal
F. Neal
K. Neal
J. Ryan
F. Ryan
C. Ryan
P. Williams
P. Chalmer
James Kinnersly
George Or
Albert Tyler
James Spring
Gordon Wilson
Henry Collins
Howard Wade
William Ridfell
John Ford
The Grocer Boy Turned World Famous Archaeologist
A poor grocer's apprentice with a late start in life rose to prominence as the great excavator of Troy. From humble shop duties to sea service, banking, and language mastery, he mastered modern and ancient Greek and studied archaeology in Paris before pursuing the Troy dig, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
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Doc
Seitemann
Troy
Ufe
Hig Hrupt
Voiland
Amsterdam
Morone
Sechilemann
Hils
Paul and
Virginia
iMclent
Paris
A Man of Nerve and Courage Major Vakiel’s Prank in Court
In Peter the Great era, Major Vakiel of St Petersburg bets a hundred pounds he can tweak the Czars wig. At parade he seizes the wig tail, the Emperor demands who did it. Vakiel admits, “I did, Your Majesty,” and the Czar, smiling, promotes him to colonel of the Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Vakeel
St Petersburg
Paul
Imrade
Emper
Vaksel
Vakiel
Guard
The Nutmeg: History and How It Is Processed
The nutmeg is the kernel of fruits from several trees across Asia Africa and America. Cultivated trees reach fifty to seventy feet and bear fruit for sixty years. The seed is inside a red mace and the nutmeg is dried two months then shells are broken and seeds sorted. Dishonest growers fake nutmegs by soaking in hot water to extract oil and mixing with lime, producing worthless goods with no aroma or flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Africa
America
Two Friends Face a Bitter Array of Hurtful Words
Two close companions clash amid a bitter exchange leaving hurt feelings and strain. The dispute centers on miscommunication and a desire to mend the frayed bond through calm discussion and time.
Not to Blacken Our History in Wartime Resolve
A wartime propaganda piece urges unity with Britain and the Allies against Germany. It extols sacrifices and loyalty to the Empire, praising Australia’s role while warning against actions that could harm the war effort and democracy abroad and at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
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Coimndai
R. T. Grant
Arthur Vigor
Thos. Booth
Ernest A. Smith
Howsley
W. J. Broceie
Brunswick
Melbourne
W. J. Brockie
The
Dental Board of Victoria
Melton Roll OF Honor
Cowes
Weckingham Avenue
Coburg
Vic
Clements Tonic Ltd
Clements
Yale
Fim
Gard
A. MacKenzie Tyers
Mel. Univ
Amice
Lond
BOE
Mel
My.is
Mv.lme
Little
Collins Street
Melb
W.A
Water Act
Local Government
R. E. Hiorte Undertaker
General Ironmonger
State Insurancn Company
A. T. Ashman
Main ST
Cameropuma Crist
Are Streat
Comp & Alem
Peegenpinen
Germany
Great Britain
Russia
Empire
Wall
ALF
State Recruiting Committee of
Victoria
Commonwealth
London
Tidworth
Salsbury Plain
Rabaul
Cobia
Eee
United Kingdom
Ped Om Savings Bank
Aranchen Ang Sien
Feeilition EL
Dery Gero
Darwen
C. Medling
GEO. Dickie & Sons
Chas. Medling
Cash Grocer
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