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Newspaper

Melton Express

Location

Melton, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 18, 1918

Page

4

Bacchus Marsh Council Meets Amid War Echoes and Road Plans

The Bacchus Marsh Council on May 13 debated condolence letters for Mrs Crober and Mr D A Little, discussed finances for Balliang road and a supplementary grant, and approved tenders for Goelong Barehus Marsh work. Committee reports covered roads, thistle control, the Red Cross appeal, Empire Day, and a proposed Avenue of Honor for local soldiers. The meeting also addressed market yard upgrades, tree planting for soldiers, and staffing for the stone crusher and weighbridge.

Bacchus Marsh McMahon CRB Goelong-Barehus Marsh Boyd C.R.B Public Health Department Municipal Association Robertson Authority of Council Municipal Employees Union Lady Stantley Red Crows Cr. Kerr Alkemads Education Department Rowsley State School AIF W. T. Wittick Darley Road W. Dugdale W. Telford Darley Crs Alkemade and Morton Federal Milk Co Myrni‘ong Balliang Bright Kennedy Vermin Destruction Act Lanis Tolmie Bacchus Marah Thistle J. W. Tolmie Korkuperrimul Parwan Coimadai Merrimu J. W. Tolwie Herald Robson Bendigo G C Robson Tolmic Dare Alkemade Kerr Boxthorn Hear Alice Ramsey Rabson Bourke Solilies le Cocq Cameron’s Road Country Roads Board Ballarat Road Spalls Racecourse Reynolds Bros Maddingley Nolan W. D. Hogan W. J. Hogan Morton Como Sydney Fisken Street Lerderberg Young Streets Ramesy Porcell Market Yards Committee Corporation Alkemade and Bourke Market Yarda Committee McFarland Ballarat Melbourne Crs., With Drs. Boyd (Parwan), McFarland Robertzon Pentland Hills A. RB. Robertson M.L.A Drs Werribee Gorge Watyr Commission

Are Colds Catching and How to Fight Them

A short advisory claims colds are catching like measles and advises avoiding close contact with infected people and crowded, poorly ventilated rooms. It promotes Cham berlain's Cough Remedy as a safe, effective way to recover quickly, with sales listed for W. Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh and other local stores.

Chamberlain W. Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh A. Comban & Co, Werribee J. G. Orgill, Bockbook and Melton

Painless Dentistry Debuts in Bacchus Marsh Area

W. J. Brockie announces modern painless dentistry services across Bacchus Marsh and nearby towns. He lists hours at main and satellite locations in Ballan Melton and notes relocation to larger premises after 15 years’ experience. Dr Brockie is registered with the Dental Board of Victoria.

J. Brockie Brunswick Bacchus Marsh Savings Bank Main St Ballan W. J. Brookie Dental Board of Victoria

Barry Seeks Patronage With New Fruit and Confectionery Venture

J. J. Barry announces he has taken over the fruit, confectionery and grocery business long operated by the Misses Simon on Grant Street. He pledges strict attention to business and to meeting client needs to secure a fair share of patronage. Afternoon tea and hot pies advertised with emphasis on cleanliness civility and attention.

Simon Grant Street Trusta

Donations to Toolern Wale Red Cross Appeal and Local Branches

The Hon Secretary reports numerous contributions for the special appeal totaling 40 pounds 16 shillings for the main Red Cross fund and 26 pounds 2 shillings for local Red Cross donations. Donors include W Browne Cameron Bros J W Walter J N Howell Miss Higgins Mr Barrie and many others.

Miss Robinson W. Browne Davey Miss Higgins Barris Mr. Chapman Mr. Ronnie J. W. Walver J. N. Howell I. Robinson J. Beaty J. Funstan J. W. Walter May Beaty McIntosh M. McPherson J.N. Howell J. Moylan Mr. Harrop Miss Charlton J. Funsian D. Raleigh M. Beaty G. Beaty W. MW J. W. Alkemado Wm. Hurley B. J. Ferris W.misson Miss McLeod J. Hunter J. Wynne Mr. Marshall Beasley G. Swan O. Davey D. Harrah McCorkell Bourke Glenane J. MacPherson

After influenza cough relief with Chamberlains Cough Remedy

Following influenza many people suffer a persistent cough. The cough can be promptly relieved with Chamberlains Cough Remedy and should not be allowed to run on. Sold by W Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh A Comben Co Webbe J G Orgill Rockbank and Melton.

W Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh A. Comben & Co Webbe J. G. Orgill Rockbank and Melton

Rosehill and Clifton Vale Brands Mentioned in Co-op List

A fragmented note lists names and places including Dugdale John at Rosehill and W Linsdell at Clifton Vale, with references to Lidgett Henry and Robert, a Mymiong Co-op Butter Co, and a figure 27 M. The text suggests an organized listing or ledger entry of individuals and associated properties or firms with party rings denoting groups.

Dugdale John Rosehill Linsdell Clifton Vale

Bacchus Marsh Post Office Hours and Mail Closings

Post office hours: closes 6 pm daily with 20 minutes after Melbourne mail sorted from 1 40 pm to 7 pm. Private box letters available at all hours. Telegraphs open 9 am to 6 pm. Telephone 9 am to 8 pm. Money order service 9 am to 4 pm, Saturday closes 12 noon. Daily mail close times listed for Melbourne, Ballarat, Myrniong, Balliang and Balliang East with replay times.

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Pashia Clements Tonic Ltd Clements W. Elliott Raindows Carlton, Melbour Clements Tonic Ltd Gigeed J. Banhab Mr. W J. J. Barry Sen R. T. Hiorth C. E. Wynne Toolern Wale Red Cross Dr. Sheldon Paul Pincus LDS Vic Univ. of Mell Seaview Victoria Parada Fitaroy A.B.C. Tea Rooms Ryan's Corner E.R. Haynes Pty. Ltd Lucerne Flinders St Central Canterbury L. Scott Myrmong Caristopher Crist Church Street Savings Banke Man Ata Tareelf Aversa Rockbank Telephone Exchange Red Cross C. Medling GEO Dickie & Sons Main Street T. Brunton & CO Kew Oor
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