Allies' Fair Bacchus Marsh boosts war relief effort
The Allies' Fair at Bacchus Marsh closed with five decorated stalls and prizes drawn Saturday night. Proceeds are expected to exceed £650, aiding the Bacchus Marsh Latios' Patriotic Guild in sending parcels to King and Empire troops. Local officials praised Red Cross work, while Miss Grace F. Anderson chaired the opening remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Latios’ Patriotic Guild
Grace F. Anderson
J. H. Lister
Red Cross
Billy
Egypl
A. BR. Robertson
Belgium
France
Australia
Italy
West
Egypt
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross Meeting At Shirra Hall
A Red Cross meeting will be held at Shirra Hall in Bacchus Marsh next Monday at 3 o clock to settle accounts of the Alhes Fair. Hon secretary Miss Beatrice W Anderson sends thanks for monthly collections by Mrs T Matthews and Mrs J Marton and other donations including books, soap and wool. Volunteers ship 32 pairs of socks and 16 shirts. On Wednesday two trains carried 180 returned sick and wounded South Australian soldiers, who were given tea fruit and cigarettes by local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.G. Hiscock
T. H. Pesros
M. A
E. Dielso
P. F. Emmett
A. Manly
Alice Dogdale
Phyllis Emmett
M. I
N. Pearce
Jack Cowan
A. G. Crisp
Miss West
Messrs
W. Grant Morton
R. H. Dugdale
Edgar Smith
F. G. Hiscock
Beatron W. Anderson
Shira Hall
Alhes
Misa Beatrice W. Anderson
T. Matthews
J. Marton
May Butler
Maizewa
Luidiman
A. Greenwool
BR. Urquhart
Mittens
Jim Urquhart
Bacchus Marsh
Melton Mechanics Institute Annual Meeting Held
The annual meeting of Melton Mechanics Institute members was held on Saturday 18th inst. Present were Miss M McPherson and Messrs Wraith Coburn Robinson Whittington Roe Mi Donald Farrell Dixon G Minns Steinfort Robinson and Cunningham. Mr Wraith chaired. The balance sheet was adopted. W Whittington elected Trustee replacing the late James MacPherson. Committee members named for ten years: Parker Leslie Robinson Cunningham Hornbuckle Dixon and G Minns. Wraith elected Proport president, G McDonald vice president, Thos Lang life member. Auditors Steinfort and Kurland. Secretary J F Roe thanked the members and vowed to advance institute interests. Retiring secretary J H Cunningham thanked. Mrs Cunningham commended. Patrons hoped future meetings be punctual. For Cholowice Chest Complaints Woods Great Peppermint Cure 1/6 and 2/9.
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Mechanics’ Institute
M. McPherson
Messrs
Wraith
Coburn
Robinson
Whittington
Roe
Mi Donald
Farrell
Dixon
G. Minns
Steinfort
Cunningham
W. Whittington
James MacPherson
Messrs. Parker
Leslie Robinson
Hornbuckle
Pi Ont
Me. G. McDonald
Thos. Lang
Fife
Kurland
J. F. Roe
J. H. Cunningham
Miss Cunningham
Mechanics' Institute
Death of Mining Registrar M. J. Croker at Blackwood
Mr. M. J. Croker, mining registrar for 16 years in Blackwood, died Friday 17th inst at age 74 from bronchitis after months of poor health. A longtime district promoter and trustee of Cemetery Trust and Recreation Reserve, he organized charity efforts and was trusted by locals. Funeral Monday, Rev. Father Walsh of Trentham officiated. J. Benson of Kyneton arranged. Also notes the late Charles Cocciardi, a long-time town resident. Rainfall figures for April 1918 and year totals appended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood
M. J. Croker
Croker
Mr. Croker
Malbourne
Blackwood Diggings
Cemetery Trust
J. Benson
Kyneton
Charles Cocciardi
Local theft and animal trouble dominate week
The bag stealers struck again with the mill losing 1000 chaff bags over two nights. Constable Steinfort handles the case. Foxes have troubled fowls while Mr Paterson reduced Reynard's count by three on Saturday. Sydenham West Red Cross meets next Tuesday. Harry Keating has word his son was wounded though specifics are unclear. Rockbank Progress Association held a Friday meeting to raise funds for a district Roll of Honor at the Rockbank State School and to publish the subscription list.
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Constable Steinfort
Paterson
Reynard
Sydenham West Red Cross
Keating
Harry
Rockbawk Progress “Association
Standish
Rockbank State School
Fisheries yearling trout consignment to Werribee Weir
The Fisheries and Game Department will forward 30 cans of trout yearlings to the Werribee Weir at Exford by Tuesday next 28th inst, arriving on the Melbourne train. A Mechanics meeting is set for Wednesday 29th inst between 2 and 6 pm to elect a committee and trustee amid speculation on the meeting’s form.
AN.A BACCHUS MARSH ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS
At the half yearly meeting held Thursday evening last the following officers were elected President Gico Lotter Vice President A T Oliver Treasurer W P Grant Secretary W R Vigor Assistant Secretary J Reidrop Committee J A Connor C L Crisp P A McFarlane J McBride H Peters Auditors Edgar Smith J F McLachlan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gico. Lotter
A. T. Oliver
W. P. Grant
W. R. Vigor
J. Reidrop
J. A Connor
C. L. Crisp
P. A. McFarlane
J. McBride
H. Peters
Messrs
Edgar Smith
J. F. McLachlan
Empire's Call Kills Corporal Firth in France
Corporal J. T. Firth is reported killed in action in France. He was a Bacchus Marsh native with relatives in the Burbidge family. Upcoming events include St Bernard's sports meeting on June 16 and a recruiting band visit to Bacchus Marsh from June 19 to 21. An Arbor Day event at Conoart is listed for June 26.
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J. T. Firth
France
Bacchus Marsh
Burbidge
St. Bernard’s
Conoart
Are Colds Catching and Preventive Advice from Trix
A column discusses that most colds are catching like measles and warns against close contact with those who have colds. It advises avoiding crowded cars and poorly ventilated rooms, and urges rapid recovery using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as directed, promoted by W. Grant Morton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trix
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Bas
Farewell to Mr and Mrs Sleswick in Stony Creek
The Stony Creek Hall hosted a large farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Sleswick as he leaves to manage Bacchus Marsh Co operative factory. Speakers praised his leadership, duty, and farming community support, with gifts of pipes and a gold cross given. The couple departed with friends and memories.
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Stony Creek
Leongathan Sun
Stony Creek Hall
Sleswick
Braly
Steawick
Costello
Shawick
Pyees Creek Reservoir Water Supply Figures
The Water Commission reports full supply at Gaage height 73 feet with 14 850 acre feet. Present supply 59 feet 9 794 acre feet. Last weekly return 59 feet 9 695 acre feet. Present output nil with one cubic foot per second.
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The
Water Commission
Melton Reservoirs and Railway Timetables in Crisp edition
Fragmented OCR notes describe reservoir figures with acre feet and a railway timetable section. Mentions Crisp & Sons and Church Street, with unclear dates and numeric values.
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Crisp ‘& Sons
Church
Royal Pictures at Mechanics Hall Bacchus Marsh Tonight
The program features The Haunted Pyjamas with Harold Lockwood and The Woman in White plus comedies. Next Thursday 30th a special night screens The Whip a sensational racing tale with a hijacked train wreck and a thrilling horse rescue ending in victory. Realism and a costly production mark the show in Mechanics Hall Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lockwood
Mechanics’ Hall
Bacchus Marsh
Local and General News from Bacchus Marsh to Melton
Local football to be played at Mad dingley Park this Saturday afternoon with a Red Cross collection. A racing motor car duel against an express train titled The Whip is due next Thursday. Ford cars remain popular as universal cars with bodies made by Australian workers. New local owner Messrs Hiseman Bros at Rosedate Park Colmarai through district agents W Grant Morton and Simon Bros. A.T. Ozanne, former Corio representative, chosen by the Labor Party to contest the next election. William John Andrew of Inglis ton Farm Ballan, grazier, died April 5 leaving real estate £5715 and personal estate £6074 to widow and children. Book seats for The Whip next Thursday. Woods Great Peppermint Cure recommended for bronchial coughs. Ratepayers must pay Shire dues by June 10 or face disfranchisement.
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Bacchus Marsh
Melton
Maddingley Park
Red Cross
Ford Motor Cars
Messrs
Hiseman
Jane
Croup Prevention Claim For Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A sure indication hoarseness in a child signals croup. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given at once or after the cough appears will prevent the attack. Poisons not present. Sold by W. Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh A Comben Co Weribee J G Orgill Rockbank and Malton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben & Co
Weribee
J. G. Orgill
Rockbank and
Malton
McPhail Anderson Co Sale Dates and Markets
Incoming sales include McPhail Anderson Co on Monday May 27 at Bacchus Marsh market and L A Fairbairn Co after May 30, with Ballagmar elorptar scheduled for July 3 clearing at Mr Con McFarlane's Beane Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail, Anderson & Co
Bacchus Marsh Market
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Home made remedy claims cures for colds and asthma
A historic notice touts a reliable home made cough mixture using HEENZO essence mixed with warm water. It markets relief for asthma bronchitis colds influenza and sore throats and promises savings versus ready made mixtures. The ad notes HEENZO is stocked by chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heenzo
Hean
Rifle Shooting Rasps Through Musketry Ammunition Rules
Musketry shooting today notes ammunition allowances are by application to the Secretary and will not be served out on the range. A fragment mentions a cold in the head and related discomfort in a dated, informal tone.
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Tts
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross
Melton Mechanics’ Institute
Royal Pictures
Harold Lock Wood
Paris
Australian Gazette
Sharp
Prion
Toolern Vale
An.a
MR. An
Mrs. Sleswick
Bacchus Marah Observation Station
Pyee's Creek Reservoir
Melton Reservor
Drury Lane
London
America
Gil
Alyance
Taylor’s
Taylor's Cash Store
Main Street
Millinery
Etiaitinay
Pearce Bros
Viernes
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