Pentland Hills Riding Rejected From Bacchus Marsh Shire
The Minister of Public Works refused to grant severance for the Pentland Hills Riding, noting it would adversely affect Bacchus Marsh Shire. He proposed a re subdivision to evenly spread valuations, citing the riding’s £4503 out of £41949 total and urging a petition by one-fourth of Municipal Roll to pursue redistricting. Secretary E. T. Drake forwarded the decision and form details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister of Public Works
Arthur Robinson
M.L.C
Pentland Hills
Bacchus Marsh
Ballan Shira
Coimadai
Parwan
E. T. Drake
Pyees Creek Reservoir Output Report
The report shows water storage figures and supply status. It lists height, volume in acre feet, and current versus last week's output. Present supply indicates 1 cubic foot per second with recent totals around 9,695 to 9,794 acre feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Shan Commission
Melton Reservoir Capacity Update Hera Notes
Geotechnical data lists Baighton Gaage volume 80 feet and 17 000 acre feet Tit 114 inches 12 470 acre feet Taft Sin 12 750 acre feet. No return stated. Subscription rates for The Exal listed as 10 shillings per year or 2 shillings 6 pence per quarter.
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Baighton
Taft, Sin
Allies' Fair at Bacchus Marsh Opens for Soldiers
A persuasive note urges generosity at the Allies' Fair in Bacchus Marsh praising timely rainfall and urging donations of any amount to aid soldiers on Active Service. An exhibit by Miss West features War Trophies Curios and Photographs in the Lodge Room, with the fair open until Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Bacchus Marsh Dairymen's Co-operative Association Meeting
The annual meeting at Mechanics Hall on Monday 13th inst was chaired by C Dickie with about 70 shareholders present. Directors proposed a dividend and bonus for suppliers as profits. The loss from Dr James Watson JP's death was noted and Dickie resigned. New directors include Alfred Slack and Geo McFarland. Stuart A Davis re-elected auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
C. Dickie
Victoria
Jas. Watson
J P
Dickie
Stuart A. Davis
Mesere
H. O'Hagan
T. B. Nagle
Messrs
Alfred Slack
Geo. McFarland
Watson
B. J. Sleswick
Puias
Make a Safe Homemade Cough Mixture with Heenzo
Consumers warned against Opium based remedies for children are advised to prepare a nonpoisonous cough mixture using HEENZO a herbal extract. One bottle yields a pint of mixture by adding warm water and sugar. HEENZO costs about two shillings compared with twelve shillings for ready remedies and is available from chemists stores or G W Hean Manufacturing Chemist 178 through Street Sydney.
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Hean
G. W. Hean
Sydney
Coimadai Arbor Day planning and rainfall report
From our own correspondent a beneficial rainfall on Tuesday night and Wednesday totaled 169 points. A committee meeting at the school chaired by Dr J L Rourke set Cupressus Lambertiana as the memorial tree and ordered 24 from Smith & Sons Ridell's Greek Nursery. Walter Smith recommends the tree for long life and fine appearance. Arbor Day picnic and concert moved to June 26. An accident occurred on Coimadai hill injuring Mr Cooi's horse, which had to be destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L.rourke
Smith & Sons
Riddell
Walter Smith
Coo
Windsor’ Hutcher
Coimadai Hill
Rain aids crops as Myrniong appeals for funds
ZEOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT reports heavy rain of the week bringing hope for coral crops and pasture growth in Myrniong. The Myrniong Red Cross seeks regular donations to sustain wartime work, urging residents to join appeals and attend the upcoming euchre party and dance on 21st inst. Further details on the June Fair will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myensong
ZEOM
Myrnioug Rel Cross
St Anay
Myrniong
Rockbane notices and local items in terse update
A brisk rainfall totals 160 points distributed across Monday Tuesday and Thursday. A school picnic is planned for Friday Empire Day with a possible evening dance canceled due to Molton Red Cross Gift evening. J Murphy sold his racehorse Ponsillerst for £300. Keating reports his two sons Harry and Will at the Front, still active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molton Red Cross
J. Murphy
Ponslillerst
Keating
Haery
Will
Rainy week brings trout release at Exford Weir
Splendid soaking rain in Toolern Vale accompanies a Fisheries and Game Department plan to ship 30 cans of trout yearlings to Exford Weir by the 10.50 a.m. Ballarat to Melton train on Tuesday the 21st. Citizens may witness the fish liberation. A Mechanics' meeting on the 29th seeks to elect a Trustee and eight Committee members, with nominations due by the 20th. Ada Hunter is recovering well after illness.
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Toolern Vale
Fisheries and Game Department
Exford
Ballarat
Melton
Mechanics
Ada Hunter
Charity Gift Acknowledgments And Community Fair
The Hon Sec Mrs Jas Dugdale records thanks for gifts including £1 from Mrs Wall and goods from Mrs Cowan and others. A weekly seal raises shirts, cocks, helmets, a scarf, mittens and linen. A fair and conversions will be held on Saturday June 1st with bake-off contests and other activities to aid the Society.
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Jas. Dugdale
Wall
John Cowan
R. Lidgett
Miss Muir
A. Muir
Munketry Shooting Aids Delayed by Ammunition Shortage
Bivle shooting disrupted as musketry ammunition allowance is unavailable. On application to the Secretary, it will not be served out on the range. The notice directs shooters to obtain approval before firing.
Popular Citizen Honored As Warracknabeal Rudd Leaves
Melton hosts farewell for F. Rudd former Warracknabeal Hotel keeper who departs to start new business in another town. A 150-strong gathering at Melba Hall praised his eight years of public service, support for sport, and clean Licensing Act record, with a gold watch and chain presented as a memento amid musical tributes.
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Melton
F. Rudd
Golden Fleece
Warracknabeal
Warracknabeal “Herald
Melba Hall
Rudd Hias
J. Ryan
Rudd
Rui
Mr. Rudd
J. B. King
Campbell
B. Rogers
J. G. Pitcher
B. Long
Shire
Council
G. W. Lawson
T. Pearce
Warracknabeal Race Club
W. 4
The Empire's Call and Werribor War Wounds
Friends of Mr and Mrs D A Little of Werribor report their son Lieut Gerald Little wounded on active service. He suffered gum shot wounds and right leg amputation after hospital transfer. His brother Lieut Leo P Little was wounded and reassigned to the Flying Corps. Pte Grant Kerr wounded second time. Albert James Carter listed missing. A nurse reports Pte C A Robertson severely wounded but improving and on the way to England.
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D. A. Little
Werribor
Bacchus Marsh
Gerald Little
London General Hospital
Wandsworth
Gerald
Leo. P. Little
Flying Corps
Grant McDonald Kerr
James Kerr
Morven
Albert James Carter
Thos
Robertson
Myrmong
Pte
C. A. Robertson
Basco
England
France
Bacchus Marsh Bed Cross Acknowledgments and Donations
The Hon. Secretary Miss Beatrics W. Anderson thanks donors for monthly collections including Mrs. Wm. Dugdale and Mrs. H. M. Hodgson with two months in kind. Additional donations from Mrs. D. Jones and others include socks and chest protectors. Items sent away include 25 pairs socks 16 shirts and 2 chest protectors. Letters of thanks are received by Mesdames J. Wills C. E. Powell Misses Hodgson N. Moffatt M. Pollock P. Emmett and Daphne Burbidge.
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Beatrics W. Anderson
Wm. Dugdale
H. M. Hodgson
D. Jones
McGillivary
E. Dugdale
T. G. Pearce
J. Scott and Wittick
Whitlow Bros Sale and Local Auctions Listed
Clearing sale at Whitlow Bros Yaloak Vale on Wednesday May 22. Gid and Northern Co opera neni the Selling Co in May 23. Ballaomar t McPhail Anderson Co Monday May 27 Bacchus Marsh market. Woods Peppermint Cure advertised with claims of relief for cough cold and gastric discomfort. Subscribe to The Ex Ee 10 year 9/6 quarter post.
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L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Whitlow Bros
Yaloak Vale
Gid and Northern Co-operaneni
Ballaomart
Letters From a Wireless Mechanic at Jerusalem
Notes from A N A O Hara of Coimadai describing arrival at Jerusalem on the 13th after a rugged march from Richobe le Zion. He visits Jaffa Gate and Calvary, the Holy Sepulchre, and two Mosques, recounting interiors, jewels, and mosaics with vivid detail. He notes hardships, street conditions, and temporary billets, promising to bring souvenirs and reporting ongoing movement and expected excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. O'Hara
Coimadai
Jerusalem
Holy City
Richobe le Zion
Aqua Kara
New City
Old City
Jaffa
General Allenby
Pontius Pilate
Christ
Simon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shire Severance
Pyee's Creek Reservoir
Melton Reservoir
Bacchus Marsh Dairymen’s Co-Operative Association
Rockbane
Mybmong
Ym.c.a
Bacchus Marsh Bed Cross
Tower of London
Calvary
Mohammed
Jnst
W. Grant Morton
Taylor’s
Taylors Cash Store
Main Street
Millinery
Estantinay
Pearce Bros
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