Pentland Hills seeks severance from Bacchus Marsh Shire
A Bacchus Marsh Shire delegation met Minister Arthur Robertson to seek severance of Pentland Hills Riding and annexation to Ballan. Debate highlighted revenue disparities, pro rata funding, and riding re subdivision options. The minister pledged careful consideration and a delayed decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Coimadai
Pentland Hills
Par-wan
Bacchus
Parwan
Coimodai
D. Robertson
Ballan Shire
Ballan
Werribee
Robin Lidgett
Victoria
Bacshas Marsh
Clark
Ballon Shire
Pentland
Cr. J. A. Brown
Bacchus Marsh Shire
Evan Atate
Ithe
Fiskenstrost
Baechus Marsh
J. McMehon
Severanes
Balliang
Ballon
Pentland Hilly
Bacrhus Marsh
W. Grant Morton
Robertson
Wild Dog” Coutey
Balla
Wiley
Robertson Sail Cr. Alkemade
McMahon
Dr. Robertson
Beneft
Myrniong
Myrmiong P.O
Bacehus Marsh
Alkemado
Fisken Stroet
Myrmong
Portland Hills
Purcell
G. W. McFarland
J. L. Bourke
le Cooq
Shire
A. B. Robertson
Reliable home remedy for colds and bronchitis touted
An advertised home treatment claims to destroy disease germs in the throat and bronchial tubes, soothe inflamed membranes, loosen phlegm, and tone the system. It uses a Hesn's Essence called HEENZO mixed in warm water and swallows with simple directions. price listed as 2 shillings for the essence and 12 shillings for a ready-made mixture.
Gippsland Co-Operative Market reports large sheep and cattle sale
Bacchus Marsh Market report details a Thursday sale yarding 800 sheep 160 cattle and 1 horse with fat cows to £23 5s fat bullocks £17 springers £16 to £22 2/6 backward springers £27 42/6 store cows £10 19s 2-year-olds £10 2s 5d calves 26s Sheep fat £4 3d lambs £20 2d Also listed are miscellaneous auctions including ducks by Mrs. Morton and a crossbred lamb sale with various buyers and final total £7 10s.
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Gippsland & Northern Co- Operative Selling Co
T. B. Loft
R. H. Dugdale
Jas. Urquhart
W. A B. Phillips
J. M. Fagan
J. J. Windsor
R. Simpson
J. Bence
E. H. Wray
L. Dubout
J. Bourke
H. Burchell
D. McArthur
J. N. Todd
Prohibition Order Granted. Licenses and a Cow Incident
In Bacchus Marsh Court on Thursday May 2 before P M W W Harris the Police Prohibition order to forbid liquor sales to Henry Warke was granted for 12 months. John Patrick Congrave received a stage carriage license. George H Smith was charged with negligent motor driving on the Bal larat Bacehus Marsh road on 16th last. cattle were struck and one cow had to be destroyed. Smith fined £2. he claimed the cow caused the accident.
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Suchus Marsh
Parwan
Pentland Hills
Myrmiong Park
Isbor
CEB
Penditura
Bacchus Marsh
Balan
Ballarat
Bagehis Marsh
C. L. T. Alkemade
Bacchus ‘Marsh
Thans
Porwan
Bacchus Marsh Court
W. W. Harris
Henry Warke
John Patrick Congrave
George H. Smith
Bacehus Marsh Road
Sets. C. Palmer
Robt. Lidgett
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club Social Evening
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club invites members to a social evening on Tuesday next the 1 7th inst at the Mechanics Institute. Ladies will provide refreshments and a musical programme includes trophy presentations. After two weeks of competition games, members are urged to attend today to finish up.
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Mechanics'’ Institute
É&C
Empire's Call Soldier Killed in Action in France
Company Sergeant-Major John Sunley, aged 23, died in France after over 23 years in Active Service. Son of Mrs. Short of Gisborne, he leaves three brothers in service, Lindsay and Victor wounded. Sunley, a noted Bacchus Marsh figure, rose through the ranks after apprenticing with H. Moffatt.
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John Sunley
Short
France
H. Moffatt, Coschemith
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross Donations Report
The Hon Secretary Miss Beatrice W Anderson records monthly collections with donors including Miss Dugdale 1 shilling 0? and several pounds from Mrs P J Vallence and others. Donations also noted socks shirts scarves and other items sent away. Red Grass reports from Melton Myrniong and Rowsley held over. subscription appeal to The Expee.
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Beatrice W. Anderson
Miss Dugdale
Miss Mahonny
P. J. Vallence
Miss Pearce
A. McDonald
O'Hara
Melton
Myrniung
Rowsley
Melton A.W.N.L
Myengong Wedding At Christ Church Myen Song
A very pretty wedding was celebrated at Christ Church Myen Song. Mr Denham Myers and Miss Annie Dugdale were united in marriage with Rev T W Davis officiating. Guests, gifts, a reception at Mechanics Hall, and a motor journey to the Grampians for the honeymoon mentioned.
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Myensong
Christ Church
Myrmiong
Denham Myers
Thomas Myers
T. W. Davis
Laura White
Oram
Davis
L. Dugilale
Melbourne
Jeff
Grampians
Myers
Brunswick
Rainfall and patriotic concert in Sydenham West State School
Rockbane report notes 30 point rainfall, modest farmers relief, and a crowded Friday night patriotic concert at Sydenham West State School. The program earned praise for Head Teacher Miss Marshall and Mrs. Finch. After refreshment, dancing followed as the room was cleared. Private G Burland, deemed temporarily unfit, has been discharged from the ALF as unfit for service abroad.
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Sydenham West State School
Miss Marshall
Finch
G. Burland
ALF
Toolern Vale Local Notes On Fisheries Beekeeping And Trade
The Progress Association revived the Fisheries and Game guidance for stocking streams with yearlings for the Werribee weir. A spring florence of eucalypts boosts busy bees with over 30 tons of honey shipped largely to England. some beekeepers report up to 50 tons. Mr B L Wynne sells the local store to Mr W H Hodgson of Bacchus Marsh. Red Cross collectors have worked the past week and a substantial appeal is expected to raise a large sum. Local honey production and trade rise as fishing yearlings approach.
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Local Progress Association
England
B. L. Wynne
W. H. Hodgson
Bacchus Marsh
Red Cross
A Sure Indication of Croup Attack Prevented by Remedy
Hoarseness in a child with croup signals the disease to attack. If Chamberlin's Cough Remedy is given at once or after the cough appears, it will prevent the attack. Contains no poison.
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Chamberlin
Allies Fair at Bacchus Marsh Promotes Red Cross Work
May brings Allies Fair to Bacchus Marsh with Penny Toll Day on May 5 and events on 17 and 18. Proceeds fund Red Cross work and tea rooms, with stalls for Soldiers’ Comforts, Sweet Stall, Lucky Bag, and Refreshments. Local volunteers list attached. attendance urged for a noble cause.
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Red Cross
Australia
France
Euehta Party
Social
Proesads
Wodle
M. A
E. Dickie
J. F. McLachlan
W. £. Ramsey
W. Grant Morton
P. F. Emmett
A. Manly
Alice Dugdale
Phyllis Emmett
F.G. Hiscock
T. H. Pearce
M. I
N. Pearce
Meana Jack Cowan
A. G. Crisp
Miss West
Woods Great Peppermint Unre influenza remedy notice
An old time advertisement warns readers that flu symptoms like blurred sight and weakness signal illness and promotes Woods Great Peppermint Unre as a remedy. It assures influenza won’t last long with use and urges readers not to worry or get rich chasing cures.
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Shire Severance
Royal Pictures
Jane Grey
Frank Mills
Paris
Priese
Bacchus Marsh Market
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross
Rockbane
Toolern Vale
Fira Brigade
T.brunton & Co, Mniees
Morton
W.grant Morton
Taylor’s Cash Store
Taylor's Cash Store
Main Street
Millinery
Errautiay
Pearce Bros
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