State Elections in Bacchus Marsh with A H Robertson
Hon A H Robertson spoke at the Mechanics Institute Bacchus Marsh on his bid for re election in Bulla. He defended Liberal principles, warned of war finance strain, urged economy, and pressed for reforms in taxation railways and education while opposing Farmers Union influence and mixed electoral changes. The meeting backed Robertson with thanks to Crook and Bonnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. RB. Robertson
Bulla
Mechanics’ Institute
Bacchus Marsh
J. A. Brown
Shire
Robertson
Nile
He Lee
Economy Party
Wiese
Eeoumay
Weemier Hail
Legislative Council
Froit
Alex. Peacock
Bout
Ike
Wax
Kaiser Jobn
Furners
F. A. Crook
P. F. Bonnett
Abe | Chiairman
Farmers Union candidate Cunninghams appeal at Mechanic's Institute
J H Cunningham J P Melt addressed electors at Raceline Marsh on Wednesday promoting Farmers Union platform. He urged cooperative buying selling to help DAIRY producers, rail improvements, fair wages, and country representation. He attacked faulty legislation, tax rises, and city bias while stressing wheat pool issues, land policy, and education act leasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cunningham
J.P
Melt
Une Son
Bulli
Addivs
Mechanics' Inestitute
Raceline Marsh
Provident of the Shire
Cr J. A. Brown
Cunningham
Farmers’ Union
Alexander Peacock
Armors Union
Farmers’ Union Coul
Iene National Party
Ull Go Niyyth
Victoria
Neiples
Alyways
Gov
Allenptes
Legisitive Council
London
Broadviewlows
Middletown
Old Hoy
Yuna
Eyateny
Victwia
Chamber of Age Fire
Amonegrs
Cleat Giles Hai
Hugeltany
Victorian
Collins Street
St. Kilda
Me Robertson
Robertson
Alfough Chareh
Roghaul
John Wills
Mewes
Con. McFarlane
J. B. Doherty
Provident
BMF U
Theountcy
Labour
Chaired Meeting Acknowledges Chairman Despite Gaps
A partial OCR fragment notes a meeting where the current member had 14 years of service but failed to deliver. The group offered a vote of thanks to the Chairman, who was praised for guiding discussions amid unresolved issues.
Independent Liberal Gilchrist speaks at Bacchus Marsh
Mr J H Gilchrist of Supibury campaigned at Bacchus Marsh on Thursday evening as an Independent Liberal promising justice for all and strong support for returned soldiers. He urged railways reform, resource development, irrigation, price fixing, and 8 o clock hotel closings while proposing state and Catholic school.scripture integration and referndum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Gilchrist
Supibury
Bulla
Bacchus Marsh
Thuralay
J. A. Brown
Shire
Gilchrist
Hitler
Nsw
Frinton
Collins Street
Victoria
Hen
IgHinil
Water Supply Update and Flow Report
The report records a present water supply of 14 850 feet and a steady flow of 1 cubic foot per second. Last week the supply was 14 80 feet with a discharge around 15 cubic feet per second.
Melton Reservoir 17,000 Acre Feet Record Won
Report notes Melton Reservoir attaining 17,000 acre feet as a feat with Ott and Lin associated. Last week showed zero flow, while 800 cubic feet per could be implied, though details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hof. Win
Ott
Lin
Nominates Three Seek Bulla Seat In Local Election
Three candidates contest the Bulla seat James Henry Cunningham farmer Melton James Henry Gilchrist merchant Sunbury and Andrew Robert Robertson farmer Bacchus Marsh Robertson the retiring member has held the seat 14 years Cunningham is the Farmers Union nominee and Gilchrist stands for Independent Liberal. Voting uses preferential system with compulsory ranking of candidates and post or absent voting available for eligible electors. Poll closes at 7 pm with early voting advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulla
James Henry Cunningham
Farmer
Melton
James Henry Gilchrist
Sunbury
Jsnt
Andrew Robert Robertson
Bacchus Marsh
Robertson
Staughton
J. H. Cunningham
Farmers' Union
Gilchrist
Fodor
Rifle Shooting Teams Compete for Handicap Trophy
To day and Saturday the club stages a Captain versus Vice Captain match with shots at 500 and 600 yards. Entry is 1 shilling per man, with a trophy to the highest scorer of the winning team and a second prize from a club sponsor. Captain H E Connory leads his eight and the Vice Captain R T Hjorth leads his group in a six event competition over six shoots starting November 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Connory
R. T. Hjorth
H. E. Connor
Hy Marchant
D. Denholm
W. Ladhams
Inv. Wittick
D. Barry
A. McPhee
A. J. Grant
G. Cox
R. Ladhams
S. H. Dare
Geo. Cox
W. Robinson
J. Graham
Ed. Akers
J. Berry
A. G. Phalp
Arn. Akers
F. Russell
R.T. Hjorth W
P. Grant
CL. Crisp
E. Tracey H._L. Simon
W. T. Wittick
di McPhee
B. Dally
W. D. Simon
J. Whelan
G. W. McFarland
A. Shay
Thos Akers
P. Valence
F. Wells
J. A. Morton
A. Phalp
W. Denslos
WR. Vigor
Bacchus Marsh Events See November and December Dates
Community notices list events in Bacchus Marsh including a lecture by H G Salter at the Baptist Church on Tuesday November 15, a State Parliamentary Elections polling day on Thursday November 15, a concert for the State School Baths on Thursday November 15, a Presbyterian Church annual social on Wednesday November 21, a Children's Red Cross concert on Wednesday December 12, and the Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Show on Saturday March 23, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Salter
Bacchus Marsh
Presbyterian Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. H. Robertson
Carriot
Lans
Istried Schoors
Dividing Range
Maddingley
Church of England
Presbyterian
Farners’ Union
Balla
Unon
Labour Party
Wills II Gove
Royal Pictures
Margaret Delands
Helena Richie
Ethel Barrymore
Old Chester
Charlie Chaplin
Baru
Paris
Australian Gazette
I. Childrens
Pyee's Creek
Melton Reservoir
C. H. Platt
Grant Street
Boulla
A. R
Liberal
W. Grant Morton
Crom Warehouse
Wousiwa
Boberiber
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