Bacchus Marsh News From 1881 Land Sales And Local Life
Bacchus Marsh reports a land sale to Hon. Meory Mill et for £17,000 with 1200 acres including stock. Other notes cover flood rescues, barley prizes, stained glass windows in Holy Trinity Church, and community events. Mentions Jeremiah Ryan selling town lands and plans for Mr Allert Miller to move in, plus tributes and local reminiscences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baschus Marsh
Jeremiah Ryan
Bacchus Marsh
Meory Millet
Ryan
McKenzie Flat Road
Mr. Ryan
Broadlands
Mr. Miller
Henry the Eighth
Miller
Bacchus Marst
Daniel Ward
Robert Simpson
Charles Mealand
Michael O'Connell
National Stroaugh Society
O'Connell
Bacchus Marsh Datr ymen's Co operative Association Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of shareholders in the Bacchus Marsh Dairymen's Co operative Association was held Saturday evening. Chairman Charles Dickie presided as reports and balance sheet were adopted. Retiring directors C Dickie G F Ramers and P A McFarlane were reelected unopposed. A proposal to build a brick store site was discussed but suppliers will receive goods like flow pollard bran and potatoes at minimum profit. The year shows a profit of £373 2s 10d with 8 percent dividend and supplier bonus. overdraft wiped out and prospects sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickie
W. G. Hogarty
Messrs. C. Dickie
G. F. Ramers
P. A. McFarlane
Covotested
Myr. W. Portingale
H. F. McLachlan
J.B. Doherty
Directrate
Chas
Concert at Coimadai Draws Standing Room Only Crowd
A Church of England fundraiser in Coimadai drew a full house with standing room only in the school building. The program featured many items by the choir and soloists, including part songs, anthems, and solos. Notable moments included bouquet presentation to cornetist Mr. Keddell and prizes for Sunday school scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coimadai
Ehoir
Praigo
Corot
Soln
Keddell
Miswes M. T. Pearce
A. Dugdale
McCastney
Mr. O'Hara
Cntering
T. W. Davis
the Dardanelles
J. Fitegerald
Syour Stile
Emmett
R. Wynne
Fisherman
Eisemann and Palmer
J. J. McLachlan
A. Woodward
Australia
Rachael Bennett
Alice Grant
Vally Arms
J. F. McLachlan
A. T. Oliver
Shepherd of Souls
Mr. Wyane
Mr. McCashney
Mrs. J.B. MacLachlan
Miss Emmett
Jie
J. L. Keddell
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed For Children
The piece stresses choosing cough medicines for children free of opiates and narcotics, praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy for its effectiveness against bad colds. It claims the medicine loosens coughs, eases the lungs, aids expectoration, and restores health, with bold ads from W. Grant Morton and others. It also promotes harness oil promising to keep leather soft, black, and long lasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Bacobocca
A. Comben & Co Worriban
Socidant
Dea
Empire's Call: Local men enlistment and farewells noted
Constable Alfred Barrett stationed at Bacchus Marsh will enter camp once leave is granted. His three brothers serve or have served, one invalided home. Private Joseph Boyd, son of J. Boyd of Bacchus Marsh, receives the district medal on farewell. Raymond Earl fought at Gallipoli and in Egypt. cousin Clarence Earl is at the Front. Roy and Graham Earl failed enlistment tests. Relatives awaiting farewells urged to inform J A Johns for ceremonies and medals. Private Harvie Oliver returned from Gallipoli. a welcome is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Barrett
Bacchus Marsh
Barrett
Joseph Boyd
J. Boyd
Darley Road
Bacchis Marsh
Raymond
Gallipoli
Egypt
Clarence Earl
Roy
Graham Earl
J. A. Johns
Harvie Oliver
Red Cross Fund Acknowledgments and Corrections
The Hon Sec Miss B W Anderson notes receipts from Darley Brick Kilns and others totaling funds and goods donated. A correction is issued for last week’s 14 pounds misattributed to Miss D Mow. it was received by Mrs Duncan Tusa. First Aid Class meets each Monday in A.N.A. Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentrics W. Anderson
Darley
P. Kelley
Annie Densler
Alice Dugilale
Hi. M. Hodgson
Jas. Morton
Pha
D. Mow
Duncan Tusa
P. Jeffrey
Winterton
A. Simony
Joli Dugdale
W. Grant Morton
Lizzie Roweh
E. Hawkins
F. Hodgson
Jean Dickson
Marjorie Dugdale
Hawkins
D. Morton
P-H
A.N.A. Hall
Rowsley Red Cross Ball and Gift Sale Raises £23
A Rowsley Red Cross ball and gift sale on Friday 12th raised a grand total of £23. The secretary thanks all workers, the Rowsley hall committee, auctioneer Mr R I Dugdale, clerk Mr L M Dugdale, advertisers Crisp & Sons, volunteer Misse Williams, doorkeeper Mrs W Lyle, and generous helpers Mr and Mrs Brydon who aided two returning soldiers. Subtotals include gifts £8 3 3, tickets £4 0 0, door £3 1 0, flowers and sweets £1 0 0, fancy bugs 1s 3d, raffles and competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowsley Hall
R. I. Dugdale
L. M. Dugdale
Crisp & Sons
W. Hine
Mmisse
Mise Williams
P. Moreson Taogond
Wm. Lyle
Brydon
Lyle
Sharland
Boyd
Donald
Miss Williams
Shortens Its Course With Cough Remedy
Why this old advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy shortens whooping cough recovery by liquifying mucus and easing fits. It asserts fewer and milder coughing spells and safer outcomes, noting sale locations in Werribee and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant
Ohusta
McPhail Bros Sale Dates Listed in Market Notes
The notice lists sales by McPhail Bros Co on Monday May 22 at Bucohus Maral market in Los Angeles with Fairbairn Co on Saturday May 20 and H Connor's Beschus Marsh sale on Wednesday May 24. Further sales include W T Mannings sale on May 25 and Broadlands Estate sale in June by L A Fairbairn Co Adamson Stretche and Qo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail Bros. & Co
Bucohus Maralmarket
L. A, Fairbairn & Co
Adamson, Stretche
Broadlands Estate
Rendi
Max. Maz. Mio
Raina
Abade
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society Opens Season With Plans
The Bacchus Marsh Debating Society opened its session in the Church of England hall with a prompt start at 8 to avoid waste time. Rev. Davis installed Rev. B. Williams as president and welcomed Mr. B. Moffat now leading the Methodist church. Members performed musical items and the president spoke on Psychology. Future events include a May 10 Church of Boland Hall event, May 40 censorship debate at Baptist Church, and a series of lectures and debates through August to October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Churches
Church of England
Ae Davis
B. Williams
B. Moffat
Methodist Church
Miss Denholm
Miss West
Hf. Platt
Albert Woolward
W. Palmer
J. J, Keddell
F. Bowison
Baptist Church
TW. Davis
I. H. Blight
Church of Boland Hall
Presbyterian Hall
Shakespeare
Merhodtse
Auly
Jeherel Ff
Zogland. Hall
Auquet
A. Z. Oliver
Social
Presbyterian
Haiti
Wasteful Sand Removal at Lerderberg Road Junction
Observer notes wasteful methods as the Lerderberg road sand nuisance is tackled by dayman with barrows and a bucket. Readers allege improper work and misused funds, urging council to seek proper removal practices and prevent costly erosion fixes and culverts in the shire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
Sani
Lerderberg Road
Colmeil
Shire
Bacchus Marsh Post Office Hours and Mails Schedule
Post office closes at 6 p.m. daily and opens 20 minutes after Melbourne mail sorting 6.40 p.m. to 7 p.m. Private boxes available at all hours. Telegraph Office 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Money order business 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays close at noon. Registered and Parcel Post close 15 to 20 minutes before stated times. Melbourne mails close 7.40 a.m. and 7 p.m.. Ballarat 8.20 a.m. and 8 p.m. Ballan 8.20 a.m. ERoweley 8.20 a.m. Myrmiong 8.20 a.m. Mail received details include Melbourne 9.10 a.m. and 6.20 p.m. Ballarat 1. Adults? Rowley 12.56 p.m. 10 a.m. Balliang 6.15 p.m. Note on funds and subscriptions appears garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Yam
Ballarat
Ballsn
Rowaley
Balliang
Pyke's Creek Reservoir Water Supply Report
Water Commission figures show full supply at 14 850 acre feet with a height of 78 percent feet. Present supply and present output are nil, last weekly return and last week output are nil. The report records the weekly reservoir status and volumes for Pyke's Creek Reservoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Water Commission
White elephant tunnel and costly water scheme protested
Fragmentary account mentions Bacchus Marsh observation, erroneous figures, and a costly tunnel project described as a white elephant. It cites water supply disputes, a commission, and attempts to fund via rates, with scorn for the plan and references to molasses and animal aid as unrelated asides.
Making Whitewash and Fertilizer Warnings From an Old Text
An excerpt describes making whitewash with lime, glue, and salt in a hot kettle, plus notes on fertilizer use. It warns that overuse of fertilizers can boost yields temporarily but harm soil fertility, with examples of misapplied lime and nutrient loss. The passage reflects dated agricultural practices and cautions about nutrient depletion.
Broadbents Road Map of Victoria and Riverina
Broadbent’s Road Map of Victoria and Riverina including the Federal Capital Area official road guide of the Government Tourist Bureau and the Automobile Club. Price one shilling. Obtainable from Crisp & Sons, Barrels March, subscribe to Express ten per year. URISP & Sons proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadbent
Victoria
Riverina
Federal Capital Area
Government Tourist Bureau
The
Automobile Club
Crisp & Sons
Barelins March
Also Mentioned on This Page
Holy Trinity Church
Samuel Thomas Staughton
Simon Staughton
Hopetoun
John Grant
Henry George Grant
Geo. Wood
George Wood
Molesworth Greeny
England
Catherine McLeod
Tallisker
Scot- Jan
Messie
Ferguson & Urie
A. Murdoch
W. J. Clarke
Allert Miller
Tywest
Berderberg
Holy Trinity
Moorhouse
Molesworth Greene
Bishop Moorhouse
Hugh McFarlane
MacFarlan
Trinity Church
A. J. McCausland
George Wool
Wood
Jan
Crook
Mr. Crook
Tom Kissock
Peter McCluskey
Peter
Wool
Lodge
Ladies’ Drees Dreas
Datrymen’s Co-Operative Association
RED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marsh and District
Rowsley Red Cross
Royal Pictures
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Gsi
Sarhes Byamis
Urisp & Sons, Proprietors
Pearce
Bacchua Marsh
Pearce Bros
C. Medling
GEO. Dickie & Sons
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