Victory Week Celebration Honors Local War Heroes
A Victory Week gathering at the Bacchus Marsh area honors local servicemen with wreaths and speeches. Sergt. Martin leads children in saluting the flag and the community praises Australian war effort, repatriation needs, and postwar duty to veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus
Martin
Alf
Slack
John Wills
Australia
Europe
The
Express
Sergt. Martin
Sergi
Jina
Franz Suslow
Germany
Peace Celebration Proposals At Bacchus Marsh 1918
A letter from T Wakelin Davis, Bacchus Marsh rector, urges early planning for a Peace celebration including a Thanksgiving service at Maddingley Park, a returned chaplain or officer speaker, a marching band, and involvement of local soldiers and church choirs. He calls for a united service on proclamation or following Sunday and stresses timely council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
Shire Council
Maddingley Park
T. Wakelin Davis
Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross thanks and donations
The Hon. Secretary Miss Bestrive W. Anderson thanks donors in monthly collections and Thanksgiving Service gifts totaling several pounds. Names include Mrs. Dugdale, Miss Dickie, Mrs. Hodgson, Miss McFarlane, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Morton, and Mrs. Kerr. Letters of thanks were received from the Front and local workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bestrive W. Anderson
Wm. Dugdale
Dickie
Hodgson
Mise Wee
McFarlane
D. Jones
Grifiths
J. Morton
Pentland’ Hills
H. Kerr
Ruby Hine
G. Slack
Horkings
Boe
A. Moon
W. Campbell
Gordon
YMCA Demobilisation War Aid Appeal Invites Mothering All Soldiers
The YMCA calls Victoria women to support demobilising troops through Red Triangle War Work. It urges practical help for 200 000 boys in khaki by funding free entertainment, letters, writing paper, reading material, and instruction, while aiding convalescents, sports, and overall welfare until every serviceman returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Comforts Fund
Red Cross
Salvation Army
M.C.A
A. RB. Robertson
M.la
Great Britain
Belgium
Germany
Kaiser
Holland
Pau
Thos
Victoria
Y.M.C.A
Australia
Y.m.lc.a
Red Triangle
Community volunteers honor retiring soldiers with aid to farms
Balliang residents gathered Monday to assist two retired soldiers Lance-Corporal S Beggs and Private J Fry. Neighbors wielded axes, picks, and tools to repair a fence, clear timber, and prepare land for rains. A midday meal and a group photo followed, with many locals and several ladies helping and praising the workers' evident resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Beggs
J. Fry
Best
Coa
Fry
Bird
Mesdames
W. T. Leats
W. Bissell
BE. H.prime
J. Murphy
R. Edols
J. Davey
W. Burke
J. Dukelow
C. Smith
J. Heinrich
Br, McArthur
W. A. Male
J. Flanagan
Sergi. Lister
P. Ryan
F. Beggs
Er. Vanstan
J. Vanstan
J. Reddan
H. Reddan
D. O'Keefe
A. H. Ford
H. Alexander
F. Lee
G. Peters
Beggs
Uses of Sunflower Seed and Oil in Industry and Food
The oil from sunflower seeds is the main product, used in wool dressing paints illumination candles and soaps. Cold pressed oil is nearly tasteless suitable for butter substitutes culinary use salad oil and perfumery liniments. Roasted seeds substitute coffee. seed flour yields bread. Husk removal aids oil expression. Seed weight varies 25 to 85 pounds per bushel with 30 pounds typical. Sunflower supports bees with ample honey and pollen. Journal of Agriculture notes its potential for wider Commonwealth use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Europe
Commonwealth— “Journal of Agriculture
Bacchus Marsh Community Events This Season
A series of Bacchus Marsh events listed include YMCA gymkhana on Saturday November 23 at Bacchus Marsh, a December 2 State School bath concert, December 6 Wirths Circus in Bacchus Marsh, December 18 St Bernard’s school concert, and the Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Show scheduled for Saturday April 5, 1919, with venues and dates noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Bacchus Marsh
Bath
Wirth's Circus
St. Bernard’s School
Sales Schedule Highlights From McPhail and Partners
Auction notices list sales by McPhail Anderson and Co on Monday November 25 Bacchus Marsh with Fairbairn and Co on November 24 Bellan and Kesst on December 11, featuring Surbiton Park Melton sale details and timing indicated for local buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail, Anderson & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Mar
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Kesst
Surbiton Park
Melton
Stands Unrivalled Chamberlains Cough Remedy
A vintage notice promotes Chamberlains Cough remedy praised as unrivalled for obstinate coughs colds and throat irritations. It markets steady relief and broad efficacy for common respiratory complaints with an emphasis on dependable wartime style remedies.
Men and Boys Headwear in All Descriptions
Wide selection of felt hats for men and boys with sizes and prices listed. Velour and lightweight felt hats offered in multiple shades. Straw hats for boys youths and men heavily reduced for seven days only. Visit advised for best deals.
Bacchus Marsh Mechanics Concert Tonight 1918
Y.M.C.A. Army and Navy Appeal program lists operatic and sentimental solos and duets by Arthur Walker Jean Crouch Vida Lazarus Horace Roberts Hilda Crouch Lena Werth Ruby Oliver with W.J. Sampson and Jas. H. Davey. The Ballarat Concert Company presents at Bacchus Marsh Mechanics' Institute on Saturday November 23 with reserved seats 2 shillings and children under 12 one shilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Mechanics
The
Ballarat
Arthur Walker
Smart Set
Jean Crouch
Merrymakers
Vida Lazarus
Horace Roberts
Barcarolle
Hilda
Ee Lena Weath
Ballarat Pierrots
Ao W. J. Sampson
Serenaders
Hilda Crouch
A. Jas
He Davey
Ruby Oliver
Ad W. J. Sampson
Boy
Davey
Lena Werth
Somerset
Lampoon
Lazarus
Jas
H. Davey
GOD Save the King
F. G. Hiscock’s
Promoted Goods Patter From A Bygone Store Card
The ad lists varied product pitches from tea to clocks and clothing. It pairs each item with a positive claim or benefit, using a rhythmic sales voice typical of a vintage catalog or newspaper feature.
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B. Williams
Alexander the Great
T. W. Davis
Sgt. Martin
Leprose
France
Germay
Royal Pictures
CING
Pauline Frederick
Gentlemen
Marshal Foch
Argus
S Anadman
God
A. F. Seale
YMG. A
Balliang
C. W. McIntosh
Main
Y.M.C.A. Army & Navy Appeal
To Lay's
Adieu, Marie
Rip van Winkle
H. Roberts
Kaby
Cuming Smith
W. Grant Morton
MEN OF Taste
Pearce Bros
Bushs
Produn
Aea
Séyllah Offecta
Brown
BIG Value
Sana
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