Allies Fair at Bacchus Marsh Opens Friday
The Allies Fair at Bacchus Marsh opens Friday at 3 pm with Sergeant Listur in charge and dignitaries including Hon W C Angliss MLC Hon A B Robertson MLA and Dr J A Brown president of the Shire. The event runs to Saturday night and supports the Red Cross via the Ladies Patriotic Guild with stalls representing Britain Belgium France America Australia Italy and more. Tickets for Picture Night on Wednesday the 15th aid the Tea Rooms and Refreshment Stall. Stallholders listed include Misses M A and E Dickie Mesdames J F McLachlan W E Ramsay W Grant Morton and others.
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Belgium
Boudiers
France
America
Australia
Cuario
Italy
Ladies’ Patriotic Guild
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross Acknowledgments
The Hon Sec Miss Beatrice W Anderson thanks contributors for monthly collections and other donations including Miss E Dugdale, Miss Philly Ss, Mr Eric Boyd, and Mrs T Dickson. Parcels sent to local soldiers are listed and thanks extend to Mesdames Wills, McCormack, Dugdale, and Hine for letters of thanks.
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Beatrice W. Anderson
E. Dugdale
Philly
Eric Boyd
T. Dickson
Harry Grant
C. Platt
M. Cosgrove
E. Oliver
H. Oliver
RB. Oliver
A. Durward
J. Usher
A. Ladhams
T. Phillips
C. Firth
F. Ward
H. Watson
W. Clark
J. Wills
J. McCormack
Miss E. Dugdale
A. Hine
Red Cross Euchre Party Gifts and Prizes Noted
The Hon. Sec. Mrs Jos Dugdale records gifts to the Red Cross including friend tins soup and bottles, pets, and helmets. Items sent away this week include shirts socks helmets tin soup and bottle calf s foot jelly. A bag of wheat and eel gift raffled at the euchre win by Mr John Donats Mount Blackwood, who donated it back to the Red Cross. Prizes at the euchre included Gent s Mr Cresswell and Miss Katie Nolan. Mrs Linsdell donated the gentlemen s prize and Miss Nolan the ladies prize Strangmore.
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Jos. Dugdale
Friend
Clark
W. Stith
Agnes Fowler
Foley
John Donats
Mount Blackwood
Tin Red Cross
Euchre
Gent's
Cresswell
Katie Nolan
Linsdell
How to avoid nervous breakdown tonic nuts ad
A vintage advertisement promises Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts to cure headaches backaches brain fatigue and nerve disorders by enriching the blood and nourishing the nerves. Available from chemists and stores. small box 2 shillings large 3 shillings or six boxes for 17 shillings 3 pence.
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Hean
Sky larks from Geelong entertain Anakie for Red Cross
The Sky larks from Geelong visited Anakie on Tuesday evening to stage a Red Cross fundraiser. The hall was packed, with a record crowd and takings of £42 8s. A vote of thanks was given to the performers, and a dance followed with music by Mrs. Greaves and Mr. Ritchie. Several raffles were held, awarding items to local residents.
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Skylarks
Geelong
Anakie
Red Cross
W. G. Browne
McDonald
Anakic
Rowsley Red Cross Acknowledges Donations and Dues
The Rowsley Red Cross reports thanks for multiple donations including 4 pairs of pyjamas from Mrs Greene and 8 shillings each from Mrs L Dubout and Mrs Reid. Several members are listed with monthly instalments and corrections note an error from last month. The drive is well supported in Rowsley and Glenmore with goods such as towels pillowslips pyjama suits and bandages.
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Hou Ie
Sharland
Greene
Mesdames Greene
Rutherford
Lyle
Davison
Templeton
C. Dubout
Sen
E. Reid
Jun
Renton
Brydon
L. Dubout
Reid
Pace
I. Dubout
Rowsley
Glenmore
Melton Red Cross Society Monthly Meeting Report
The Melton Red Cross Society held its monthly meeting with Mrs H W Staughton presiding. The committee noted strong turnout of 50 workers and donations totaling several pounds to the April May Red Cross Appeal and the Welcome Home Committee. A Git Evening is planned for May end. an active executive was formed. The report lists many individual donors and items donated including socks, books, and cloth. Two young girls knitted 23 pairs of socks in two months, and Mrs Nickinson celebrated her 100th sock.
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H. W. Staughton
Red Cross
Welcome Home Committee
Moyre Sith
Whitington
Richmond
Exel
Miss Macdonald
After influenza cough relief urged by Chamberlains remedy
Following influenza many suffer a persistent three cough after an attack. The notice urges prompt use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy to prevent lingering trouble and lists merchants including W Great Morton Bacchus Marsh A Comben Co Werbee J G Orgill Bockbank Malten as suppliers.
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W. Great Morton
A. Comben & Co
Werbee
J. G. Orgill
Bockbank and Malten
Clearing sale at Valoak Vale notices
Clearing sale at Valoak Vale on Wednesday 22nd inst on behalf of Whitlow Bros. dairy cattle sheep horses farm plant and more will be offered by L A Fairhair Co as advertised Shire rates must be paid before 10th June to secure enrolment For Chronic Chest Complaints Woods Great Peppermint Cure priced 1/6 and 2/9
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Valoak Vale
Messrs. Whitlow Bros
Pruning Demonstration Planned by Orchard Supervisor
Farmers keep busy awaiting rain as H W Davey the Orchard Supervisor will hold a pruning demonstration at A Coe's on Thursday June 13 at 2 30 pm. Attendees will learn to leave fruit buds on trees to avoid excess wood and leaves. A new hall remains unopened with new seats and a piano planned. A quiet wedding took place at St George’s Church with Miss Rose Bird and Mr Waller Burgess marrying. The ceremony was led by Rev J M Woods. The couple left for Lara by motor and will reside at Banbartha near Shepparton.
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H. W. Davey
A. Coe
St. George's Chorel
J. 3. Woods
Lara
Rose Bird
Sam. Bird
Waller
Burgess
Miss Burgess
T. Burgess
Lara Railway Station
Mrs. Burgess
Banbartha
Shepparton
Arbor Day plans honor soldiers with tree planting at State school
Dr J L Bourke convened a large meeting to arrange an Arbor Day tribute for soldiers and school attendees. Committees were formed, A B O Hara named treasurer, tree planting set for June 21 east of the bridge with metal plates naming soldiers, plus a working bee, tree guards, a school picnic, a ladies’ committee for refreshments, a concert to raise funds, and a letter of appreciation from Sister R McCarthy for hospitalized soldiers.
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J. L. Bourke
A. B. O'Hara
See
John Bennett
J. Kerr
R. McCarthy
Rockbank Station Busy as Hay Trucks Rally to Schatts Mill
Report from Rockbank notes heavy hay traffic with up to ten teams at once, all hauling toward Schatt's mill in West Footscray. Local Red Cross work gains momentum under Mrs. J. Marveau, while tragedy strikes Croydon as James Jackson, 74, dies after clothes catch fire near a kerosene stove, leaving a wife and nine children.
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Rockbank
Schatt’s Mill
West Footscray
Red Cross
Gillespie
Herald
James Jackson
Croydon
Heanzo Essence Throat Mixture Offers Big Savings
Readers are urged to obtain Heenzo Essence from chemists or stores and mix it with warm water and treacle or honey for a throat remedy. The ad claims a pint of superiority throat mixture costs far less than buying many small bottles, with minimal preparation time and no boiling.
Bacchus Marsh Market Sale Yields Big Yards Of Cattle Sheep
L A Fairbairn & Co report a Thursday market with 838 cattle 1127 sheep and 82 pigs yarded. Demand strong for fats and best dairy cattle though some stock struggled due to dry feather. Prices ranged with best dairy cows 17 to 28 5d, medium 14 10 to 17, store cows about 10, calves 1 10 to 3.
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Messrs. L. A. Fairbairn & Co. Re‘port
Alex Graive
Bacchus Marsh Court May 9 A drunken charge and bans
Henry Warke charged by Constable Kennedy with a drunken disorderly act in Graham Street on Saturday 4th inst. Fined £3 or three days in prison. In a related case Warke fined £10 or three months imprisonment on another arrest. Bond of £5 entered April 4 to keep the peace for 12 months. An order forbids liquor sale against William James Oliver. William Delahey Coimadai granted a carrier's license.
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Bacchus Marsh Court
Massis
W. Lyle
W. Vunston
Rumsey
J.p’s
Henry Warke
Kennedy
Graham Street
Same
Warke
William Jas
Oliver
William Delahey
Coimadai
Rifle Shooting Club May Competition Results
Musketry booting will occur each Saturday in May with full course compliance needed for an efficiency allowance. Last Saturday a club trophy event saw 8 shots at 300 and 600 yards. T Akers led with 85, A McPhee 83. Essendon and Flemington team members, Hjorth won with 81 in a Therophy contest against them.
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T. Akers
Ood
A. McPhee
Essendon
Flemington
KR. T. Hjorth
Seoress
Pyke's Creek Reservoir Water Report Summary
The report lists Pyke's Creek Reservoir data including total supply at 13 features 14,850 acre feet and present supply 4,9794 acre feet. Last weekly return shows 60 feet 9,860 acre feet. Current output is 8 cubic feet per second, last week 11.
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Walar ‘Commission
Melton Reservoir Full Supply Details
Water data on Melton Reservoir shows full supply status with measured heights and acre feet figures. Readings indicate 20 feet and 72 feet with various volume estimates around 12 750 and 12 925 acre feet.
Duchess of Doubt and More at Royal Pictures Tonight
Royal Pictures presents Emmy Wehlen in the Duchess of Doubt this evening with Brothers as a companion drama. The program includes topicals and comedies. On Wednesday 15th a mid week programme replaces the usual Saturday night, headlined by The Common-sense Brackatt and A Voice from the Sea with additional features. Proceeds go to the tan rooms and refreshment stall at the Allies' Fair.
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Emmy Wehlen
Brothers
Allies
Lucerne meal gains demand as dairy feed in- creased use
Hoards Dairyman notes growing interest in lucerne meal as an ileal stock and dairy food. Portable California mills now grind hay in paddocks, saving labor and money. Meal enhances energy and palatability, often fed with molasses and other milled feeds, improves milk production and feeding value versus wheat bran.
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Calfornia
Aud
Cattrell
Lucerne
California
A Sure Indication Of A Croupous Attack Prevention
Aarseness in a child subject to croup is a sure indication of the approach of the disease. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given at once, or even after the croupy cough has appeared, it will prevent the attack. Contains no poison. Sold by W. Grant Morton, Bacchus Marsh. A. Comben & Co., Weribee. J. G. Orgill, Rockbank and Melton.
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W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben & Co
Weribee
J. G. Orgill
Rockbank and
Melton
Australians in London Back Red Cross Appeal
Australians in London praise the Red Cross for aid to wounded and prisoners. Colonel Murdoch says every homeland will respond as the committee reports annual costs of £150,000 for prisoners and £15,000 monthly for food and clothing for Australians in hospitals and camps. Sir Peter McBride and Mr Fisher urge generous donations to support sick and captured troops throughout Europe.
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Associated Cable Menage
London
Red Cross
Germany
Turkey
Murdoch
Australia
Cone Salvsvent
Campa
Rea Cros
England
Mr. Fisher
Saya
Hoya
Auréealin
Sir Peter McBride
Clearing male at Rowsley on Thursday May details
An item notes actions at Rowsley on Thursday May involving disposal of dairy cattle horses farm plant and other property listed by Magara with L A Fairbairn & Co. handling the fall particulars.
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Rowsley
Dickie
Magara
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
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M. A
E. Dickie
J. F. McLachlan
W. E. Ramsay
P. F. Emmett
A. Manly
Alice Dugdale
Phyllis Emmett
Lucky
Jack Cowan
A. G. Crisp
Curio
Miss West
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross
Myrenong Eed Cross
Anakie Red Cross
Rowsley Red Cross
Melton Red Cross Society
Royal, Pictures
Emmy Wehlen In
Himalf An & Worker
Bacchus Marsh Market
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Total
Pyke's Creek
Melton Reservoir
Royal Pictures
Australian Red Cross
Richard Golden
Monarch
William Frederic Aos
Barbara Gilroy
Drautia
Australian Gazette
Handy Henry
Morton’s Style
W.grant Morton
Taylor’s Cash Store
Taylor's Cash Store
Main Street
Pearce Bros
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