Bacchus Marsh Notes on Schools and Events 1877
Records from Bacchus Marsh detailing Inspector Base approving a Rowsley school at Goat Hill, FP Boyle teaching there and about 30 children to attend. Also notes on wool, an attempted organ project by Julia Campbell, a Parwan Presbyterian Church property issue, Nutleaf the dam of Saladin, and changes like the Commercial hotel becoming a Coffee Palace. Mentions irrigation efforts by Crook, a Robbie Burns article by J H Bowser, and a meteor sighting near Keilor station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector Base
Eaudition Department
Rowsley
Goat Hill
FP. Boyle
David Rob- Wetton
Lyles Creek
Leicester
Marsh
Julia Camp Bell
Presbyterian Clurch
Parwan
Cult
Nutleaf
Saladin
Melbourne
Wingu
Melton
Robin
Ashbourne
Nntleaf
Bacchus Marsh
Ryan
Daley
Express
Crook
Robbie Burns
Scotia
Austral
J. H. Bowser
Bowser
the Marsh
Scothand
State House
Tovin
Robbie
Bentumbed
Greindy
Robert Chambers
Sloop of Oath
Te Colony
G. G. Pierce
Keilor
Bueeh Marsh
G. G. Barersol
Father Taylor
G. Taylor
Fitz
Ede
Bacchus Marsh Rainfall Records 1916
Reading for the week ending March 2 1916 shows exceptional rainfall with 276 points registered. Mr W J Robertson of High Lands Bacchus Marsh reported burst rainfall at his residence over the last weekend. February rainfall totals are listed with multiple daily amounts and two months shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Robertson
Highlands
Pyke's Creek Reservoir Supply Report
Water Commission figures show full supply at 73 feet with 14,850 acre feet. Present supply records 100 pene feet and associated volumes and last weekly return notes discharge at two feet per second. Also a stray sewing tip about removing machine grease stains with common chalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Water Commission
Water protest in Bacchus Marsh over faulty supply
Residents of Bacchus Marsh voiced anger at the water supply during a rainy meeting led by Thomas Anderson. They cited 20 days without water, 14 days with limited flow, and mains too small for reserves and lucerne plots. They urged a water tower, larger mains, daily town office presence, and a deputation to the Water Commission, plus protest against diverting more headwater to Geelong’s water trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Thomas Anderson
R.H. Dugdale
Sehen
Lucerne
Lerdendere Street
Whale
Lorderdery Street
Ro Mannings
Raval Bated
J. Beddrup
Lerderberg St
Dirkie
Lerderderi Street
Pyke's Creek
A. Johns
Tiwi
T. H. Paree
Bucs
Oh AL Laeger
Water Commission
Dail
R. H. Dogdale
Lovdordorg Street
Church Street
J. B. Doherty
T. Aker
W. Horder
C. Dickie
Looper
Johns
Aasor
Dugdale
Irrigation Association
Wills
Geelong Waters Trust
Werribee
Pyke
Eresk
The
Water Commission Tas Iseo
Ha'dock
Melbourne
Maddingley Park Trustees Report for the year
The Maddingley Park Trustees report the year’s sales from Picture iphons with proceeds totaling 450/9/2 and Boxing Day sports raising 247 44 in net proceeds. They note repayment of a £50 loan, reduced indebtedness by £38 12/1, and expenses of £260 for repairs. Welcome progress by new Curator Mr Marehant after a drought and water issues. The lily pond is to be repurposed due to root growth. fence and irrigation adjustments planned. Trustees request ongoing support and extend thanks for past aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marehant
J. A. Johns
Balance Sheet of Madding Ley Park Audited
The balance sheet of Madding Ley Park shows a total of £238 174 audited as correct by Lawrender Dugdale and Edgar Smith in 13.1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ley Park
Lawrender
Dugdale
Edgar Smith
Rifle Shooting District Union Gold Medal Contest
Today a rifle shooting event offers 10 shots at 200 400 and 600 yards for the District Union gold medal with 2nd and 3rd prizes. Members urged to attend at 2 o'clock to finish the shoot in the afternoon. The Gisborne club plans a visit to Bacvebus next Saturday March 11. Subscription details for The Examiner fire match 10/ year 9/6 quarter at local club post good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Union
Gisborne
Bac
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club Resumes Shooting Today Trophy Swears
Shooting will be resumed today at the Bacchus Marsh Gun Club with a trophy on offer and the usual sweepstakes. Members and competitors are advised to attend as the event proceeds with standard formats and prize rounds.
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society Meeting Notes
The Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society held a March 2 meeting. President J D Cameron and secretary C F Hegarty led tributes to late founder C Crisp, while discussions covered wheat talks, the Royal Show, Red Cross funds, and show proceeds. Members debated funding decisions and cadet conduct at showgrounds amid property damage and fencing issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Agricul Jural Society
Cmmittes
Messrs
J.D. Cameron
W. P. Robertson
W. Grant
W. G. Hegarty
J. Lodge
J. B. Doherty
W. Kerr
GC. E. Powell
W. Grant Morton
J. Riddell
C.F. Hegarty
C. Crisp
W. PL Robertson
W. Grint Aml
AG. Hogarty
St. Arnand
Ais Chamber of Agriculture Representaive
Onni Nous
Canada
Pintey Wits Seaver
Chaibor
Ravel Marsh Mortictiarat Society
Mon Li
Roberts
Gas Hi
Toet Rei Cross Society
Svoretury
Provident
Lis
Last Vere
Teely
Red Cross
J.B. Doherty
Messim
P. Robertson
Tiddell
Melton
Riddell
Turworth
Lodge
Taxle
Grant
Chon
The Empire's Call Sergeant Firchner to Dintrou Military College
Sergeant Randall Firchner son of R G Fincham National Bank Collins Street to attend Dintrou Military College. He was married at Holy Church of England Ros on Monday. Lieut Colonel R A Crouch who has been at the front is reported on the illness list this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Firchner
R. G. Fincham
National Bank
Collins Street
Bacchus Marsh
Dintrou Miliary College
Holy Church of England, Ros
R. A. Crouch
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club Postponed Match Rescheduled
The Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club reports that the North versus South match, postponed last Saturday due to wet weather, will be played Saturday afternoon at 2 30. Members are asked to arrive promptly. Championship matches will commence Monday evening next.
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North Y
South
A N A and Bacchus Marsh Debate Easter Sports
A.N.A. and Bacchus Marsh discuss holding Easter Monday sports with profits to the Red Cross. Members favor abandoning sports this year to focus on wartime appeal and aid. a fundraising appeal to all AVNLA members is proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Auetinn
Mathew
AVNLA
Red Cross
Red Cross Fund Acknowledgments and War Letters
The Hon Sec Miss Beatrice W Anderson thanks donors for Alkowade's Lime Kiln monthly payment of £2206 and lists contributors and recipients including Mrs Kerr Rooke and Miss Unsworth. Letters describe evacuation and frontline experiences, gratitude for donations, and remarks on weather and military events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice W. Anderson
Alkowade
Baeclins Marsh Aurienttieal Society
Tinew
Mes
Dally
FL Kerr Rooke
Dickiail Unsworth
Pista
Mawton
May
Nivdowen
Alice Wine
Ohare
Hine
Daertaty
Leushini
Humber
To the Boys at the Front War Poem Fragments
A jagged wartime poem urges boys at the front to fight to the end and crush the Hun, with martial callouts to Kaiser and allies. Scattered garbled text mentions German abuses and Polish victims, referencing a February West Australia note and an account of forced drinking.
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J & Parke
Dons Bank
Meath
West
Ayetta
Thy Brother Shall Rise Again Poem by Hobart
Poem memo from Hobart showing messianic imagery where Christ will raise his people, including the enslaved and the downtrodden, to join the blessed Amen in a heavenly chorus across seas and plains. The piece speaks of suffering, resurrection, and communal praise in a reverent, period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Ocean
Lung
Hobart
Wanted 50,000 Men for Commonwealth Army
Australia calls for 50,000 men for the New Army with 16,000 reinforcements monthly. Victoria’s quota stands at 16,600 with 5,100 four month. Bacchus Marsh district lists 388 fit men to supply with 40 monthly reinforcements 14. Melton totals 19 fit men with quota 20 and 7 monthly reinforcements. Worrilee shows 5765 fit men with quota 99 and 20 monthly reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Victoria
Bacchus Marsh
Melton
Worrilee
Trade Near Home Greeting to Our Customers
A promotional note from a local merchant pledges to stay in business, serve the public, and offer the best goods at low prices. The message emphasizes customer interest, fair play, and underselling competitors with a large, well stocked selection. The appeal invites customers to visit and compare prices and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caren
NCT
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W. Wittus
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Pyke's Creek Reservoir
Miss Hobbs
Maddingley Park
Pionic
Godils Ason
Shire Coreit
Wols &E
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
A.N.A
RED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marsh and District
Mie
Dulin Wills
Lenderders Park
Bacelus Marsh
Aks Fran
Gondls
Bor Vivwiegh
Christos
Gullit
My. Jupka
Ativan
Amberson
Malta Hospital
Kaiser Theough Ty Lout
Merve
Julia
Commonwealth Army
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