Bacchus Maree News Fragments and Local Events
A compilation from Bacchus Maree notes several items: J E Crook’s steadfast church role and a spiritualist lecture by Craw font Bradley. Melbourne Gallery interest in a sea piece by Molesworth SP. a cricket match at Muillingley Park with Bal lan and Barradell performing. Deakin’s farewell speech at a March 9 gathering. 1889 births and professional milestones of local figures. irrigation writings by T G Pearce. a Sept 1889 gas to electric transition in Bacchus Marsh. and a new Australian Natives' Association branch installation led by L Purves QC with officers listed and ongoing discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Crook
Ben
Holy Trinity Church
Crawfont Bradley
Crock
Ballan
Muillingley Park
Balan
Wootton
H. Barradell
Allen
Rine
McPherson
Bullan
Burra
Barniey
Amall
A. Barradell
Walker Fowe
G. Val Jence
Bacelis Marsh
Walker
Deakin
Bacchus Marsh
West Bourke
Kyle
Anderson
Ene
S. T. Staughton
James Scott
Newa
Bacchus Mareh
Hobart
James Stott
Robert Gillespie Scott
Auld Reekie
Scott
Oallands
Butler
B. Scott
Supreme Court ‘of
Tasmania
Justice Adwns
Messrs
Clark
Simmona
Jas. Beatt
Express
Glimpaca of
Irri
Victoria
T.G.P
Lis
T. G. Pearce
Pears
T. B. Hikely
A. Cormwell
Brunswick
Madklingley Park
Tuauguention of
Bagchos
Australian Natives’ Association
L. Purves
Boacers
BR. G. Fincham
Providents
T. Boxshall
J. B Doherty
D. W. McGrath
F. I. Carr
E. Simpson
N. Vance
G. Vallenes
J. E. Sloss
J. Bennett
J. Robinson
W. Grant
W. G. Allen
J. Burnip
Ernest Simpson
W. G. Morton
J. McIvor
M. Compton
A. G. Osborne
Mr. Purves
Waterproof concrete methods and sheep age tips in old notes
Practical notes cover waterproofing concrete walls with cement water mix and pitch kerosene cement coatings, then advise on determining a sheep’s age by teeth. Also include a cinnamon buns recipe, Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Society price lists, and Bacchus Marsh Presbyterian Church annual meeting notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Society
Lucerne Tedder Trial Shows Massey Hires Efficiency
Massey Harris claims leading role in British Empire farm implements. A field trial at Geo Sloss’s Bacchus Marsh farm demonstrated a two horse mower and a ten-suur-oller tedded implement cutting lucerne cleanly. An innovative side rake and tedd er machine impressed with its wide turning, simple gearing, and aerating teeth, promising reduced labor and faster curing when used by cooperatives or neighboring farmers. A local film crew recorded the tests for Canada while firm experts judged the crop superior to any previously seen in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey-Harris Co
British Empire
Australia
Geo. Sloss
Bacchus Marsh
Ten-Suur-Oller
Alf
Slack
Juverne
Weerne
Massey
Unis
Plo
Myetan
Higomme
Howey
Lucerne
Duniel Mack
J. H. Cunningham
Alse & Panorama
Canada
Ehibited
Eorn
Elwood Mead
Bacchus Marsh and District War Aid Notes
Local fund updates from Bacchus Marsh and Heidelberg Districts recount monthly donations to the war fund including cash gifts from Mrs Wim Dugdale and others, clothing and linen sent to soldiers in France, and letters of thanks from French soldiers and a Major. A March event at Maddingley Park is noted to support the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Anderson
Wim. Dugdale
H. Pearce
Powell
Miss McFarlane
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Sale Poultry
W. R. Ross
Goorls
Mrs. Taylor
Mit
Emilie Taylor
Heidelberg
Bund
Maddingley Park
Mary McIntosh
J. A. Morton
Bacelius Marsh
P. Blanc
Madune
Nuras
Jim
How to Treat a Sprain and Rheumatic Pain
A brief guide notes prompt relief from sprains swellings and laments with Chamberlain s Pain Balm. The liniment claims to reduce inflammation and soreness speeding recovery to about one third the usual time. Published by W Grant Morton and A Comben Co with notices for express subscription in Mauritius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamancare
Chamberlain
Asus
W. Grant Morton
Haces Marah
A. Comben & Co
Werribes
Rowsley Red Cross Monthly Donations and Dispatches
The Hon See Mrs Sherland acknowledges thanks through Mrs Templeton for items including two tins vocca and mittens. Monthly instalments noted from Mesdames Greene Sharland Lyle Dayison L Dubout Templeton Mortis Brydon Booth Davison Rutherford Pace Manly Dubout Le 4 monthly, plus a list of sent items: pillow cases socks washers towels pyjama suits shirts gloves caps mittens scarf cocoa. Also 76 Win-the-War Buttons sold for £3 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
See
Sherland
Templeton
L. Dubout
W. P. Greene
Sharland
Lyle
Dayison
Mortis
Brydon
M. Booth
A. Davison
Rutherford
Pace
W. Manly
Dubout
Myrmong Red Cross Acknowledges Donations
The Hon. See Mrs. Jas. Dugdale acknowledges with thanks gifts from Mr. R. Lidgett amounting to £2 2s. Mrs. Fowler at Haen receives 18 shirts, 7 pairs socks, 2 saris, 1 helmet, and a linen item this week via the charity collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
See
Jas. Dugdale
Gifta
R. Lidgett
Fowler
Old Haen
eWay
Taking and Giving Offence in Daily Interactions
The piece discusses how most people form and sever friendships over small slights and misunderstandings. It notes that candid talks rarely happen, leaving hearts burdened by invisible quarrels. Examples span mistaken introductions and trivial matters like gloves or pudding.
Keeping Warm Through Breathing and Activity
The piece explains cold sensation due to capillary blood flow and the role of breathing in circulating blood. It notes that a child’s quick activity and deep breathing increase blood return to the heart, warming distant nerves and tissues, and emphasizes clearing the nose for warmth.
Old-Time Drinker Tales From Stirling Evenings
Lord Cockburn recalls a Stirling dinner where guests fell insensible under the table after drinking. A servant is caught loosening neckcloths to prevent apoplexy. A tale of a Gallic wife riding home drunk ends with her being found in the river mouth and pledging no more drops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Cockburn
Lame
Selecting Wallpapers For Rooms In Old Advice Column
A mid draft list advises on wallpaper choices noting warmth for north facing rooms and light tints for bedrooms. It warns against bold geometrical patterns in small spaces and suggests terra cotta buff and warm browns with soft blue reliefs for cold rooms, stressing readability and comfort.
A J Manly Bootmaker and Repairer Bacchus Marsh
A J Manly bootmaker and repairer operates from Chambers Buildings Main Street Bacchus Marsh. Repairs are promptly executed using the best material and workmanship is guaranteed. Local advertisement emphasizes quality and prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
Main Street
Bacchus Marsh
St Patrick's concert and horticultural show dates
Saturday March 24 features a St Patrick's concert at Bacchus Mamh. Saturday March 31, 1917 showcases a Bag tus Masahi horticultural show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's
A Splendid Example of Volunteering in Australia
The piece honors men of talent who join the Australian Army, noting Mr. R. P. Franklin, head master of the Melbourne Grammar School, enlisting as a private. It argues that many eligible Australians could serve, urging federated defense of Australia amid German aims, praising volunteers while calling for broader行动.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Franklin
Melbourne Grammar School
Australia
Plains OF
Flanders
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bacchus Maree
Wotses, B.A
J.A. Johns
Mall OF
Bad Cros Fund
Holt
France
D. Evans
Yee, HG Quarter
Rowsley Red Cross
Myrmong Red Cross
Shakespeare
Jones
Smitt
Brown
Joidbag
Bop-o'-My
George
A. J. Manly
Franklin
Germany
Wille Millinery
Morton
W.giant Morton
L. Pyers
Miss Pyera
New South Wales
Pearce Bros
Rodox and
S.A.P
F.G. E. Hiscock
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