Empire Calls and Local War News at Bacchus Marsh
Mr John Merriman appointed Stationmaster at Bacchus Marsh succeeding the late Findlay. Two vans engaged in the Dardanelles landing. One son wounded after 14 days, the other three months’ service. now invalided to London to develop field-gun improvements. Mrs C Moore supplies five companys with a sixth ready to go. George wounded. Roy ill in London hospital. S H Bowers enlisted at Maribyrnong Remount Unit. Medals presented to Edgerton Russell Barry Usher jun by C L T Alkemado J.P. and local speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Merriman
Yarrawonga
Bacchus Marsh
Findlay
Merriman
Dardanelles
London
C. Moore
Broadlands
Mark Usher
Soldiers Medal Fund Receives Additional Donations
The committee acknowledges additional donations from J. D. Cameron, Whelan, H. H. Blight, T. H. Pearce and J A. Johns, Treasurer, noting about £2 more is needed to complete the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Cameron
Whelan
H. H. Blight
T. H. Pearce
J. A. Johns
Red Cross Fund Seeks Support in Bethus Marah District
The Hon Sec Mrs Beatrice W Anderson acknowledges goods and monetary contributions to the Red Cross Fund. Donations include wood raffled by Mrs J Cumming won by Mr E B Manning, books, blankets, pillowslips, wash items, socks, mittens, and endless sewing items from multiple donors led by Mesdames Allan Campbell Morton Pearce and others. Items sent away this week include 43 shirts, 42 pairs socks, 42 washers and 2 rabbit skins among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice W. Anderson
K. Edwards
J. Cumming
E. B. Manning
Timmons
W. E. Ramsey
Goudy
W. Allan
J. Campbell
J. Morton
P.H
T. G. Pearce
A. Rogers
Archie
Tommy McDonald
E. Dugdale
FE. G. Morris
A. MacDonald
T. H. Pearce
E.G. Morris
Molly Morton
May Dugdale
E H. Dickie
N. Pearce
M. J. Pearce
G. W. Anderson
Flora Todd
Lesley Kerr
Nancy Kerr
Flora
Angus Todd
Irene Minns
G. Myers
Shanahan
Melton Redross
Mechanics’ Hall
H. W. Staughton
See
Moyra Smith
Gee. Minns
F. Minns
T. Robinson
T. Knox
Exford Weir
F. Minny
Mesdames
Radford
Whittington
Misa Hudson
Misa Hudson, £ 2/0/9; Mrs. Scarce, £ 1/16/; Mrs. 8. J. Staughton
D. Farrell
Richmond
Exell
Exford
Golliwous
F. Robinson
Parker
Howe
J. Tolhurst
Cowper
Campbell
F. Mines
Haeusler
There's Some Cause Cough Remedy Ad Helps Throat
An old notice recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for tickling throats and possible inflammation. It claims quick soothing and healing effects, reduces inflammation, and strengthens the throat to resist disease. Sold by W. Grant Morton, Bas ches Marsh, and A. Comben & Co. Woerrihen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Basches Marsh
A. Comben & Co. Woerrihen
Royal Pictures Program To Be Shown Tonight
The usual attractive programme will be shown this evening at the Royal Pictures. Patrons can expect popular features and a selection of short subjects.
Xmas Gifts For Soldiers At Gallipoli Trench Fundraiser
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross held a Tuesday evening with music and gifts for men in the trenches at Gallipoli. Seven large clothes baskets filled with Xmas presents were collected, with many attendees donating at the hall and additional items arriving later. Medals were presented to local volunteers and relatives of three fallen men amid a National Anthem salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Gallipoli
Miss A. Grant
Miss West
Messrs
Bert Woodward
H. Boyd
J. L. Feddell
A. Williams
Jean Tolmie
Minnie
Una Williams
M. I. Pearce
Emmett
Me. C. Wills
W. Williams
B.A
J. Wills
Patriotic Committee
Alex. Murdoch
Thos
O’leary
Arthur Hine
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society Picnic Notice
The Bacchus Marsh Debating Society announces a 2 o'clock picnic at Madingley Park this afternoon due to the Leiderberg river being unfordable at McKenzie's Flat. All members and friends are invited. ladies will provide refreshments. The talk concerns dairy cows known as lady boarders and using the Babcock test to determine milk fat yield for elimination from the herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiderberg
McKenzie
Madingley Park
Joss
Balliang to Hold Boxing Day Race Meeting For Charity
A large Balliang assembly decided to stage the Boxing Day race meeting at Anakie hall with proceeds to Lady Stanley's Australian Wounded Soldiers fund. A District Hack Race replaces the Pony Race. Officials include President E Dillon and Treasurer P Cahill. Stakes total £50. Balliang promotes Red Cross fundraiser and notes a recent dance at Mt Burgess barn. local sheep losses reported after dog attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balliang
Anakie Hall
Lady Stanley
E. Dillon
Chas
Tucker
Pill
E. Fowler
Ryan
Davey
Ballarat
Kelly
Melbourne
W. W. Cashmore
Scales
P. Cahill
Sees
H. Smith
Red Cross Fund
Mt. Burgess
W. Brown
Parwan Red Cross Gift Sale Aids Appeal
The Parwan gifts sale held at Parwan mills last Saturday raised £17 10s for the Red Cross. Miss Scatson's pupils performed a concert, Tadics ran stalls, and Adanea was held into midnight with refreshments provided by local ladies. The event was praised for its success and community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parwan
Red Cross
Parwan Mills
Rifle match ends in Ballan win at Myrniong
Myrniong hosts Ballan in a boisterous rifle match at 200 and 500 yards. Ballan’s team pulls ahead on the longer range while spectators share afternoon tea. Local presentations honor Mr. Leslie Myers before a drive to support Melton Red Cross and hospital needs with donations and fundraising events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myeniong
Fawoun
Ballan
Myrniong
R. Lay
E. Walters
A. Lay
J. Ford
E. Coker
E. Bene
J. Shimuen
Ge G. Elliott
W. BR. Fraser
J.T. Cooper
SS Mul
L. Higgett
R. Lidgett
Leslie Myers
Rifle Club
Lee
Myers
Seymour
Leo
James Dugdale
Bell Cross
Mechanics’ Institute
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club Pigeon and Sparrow Sweepstakes
The notice mentions the Bacchus Marsh Gun Club and an upcoming sweepstakes for pigeons and sparrows with October timing. It includes a fragmented instruction on cleaning a stove using soft paper to avoid a bad appearance.
Underground river systems lecture at Toolern Vale
Bartle Byas spoke on underground river systems and hidro-atmospheric sub-irrigation to Toolern Vale Progress Association on Saturday. Maps of Australia’s underground rivers augmented the talk while questions followed. the Gun Club shoot that afternoon saw eight events and a blustery wind with 16 birds lost on the second barrel. P Murnane won the main club trophy with six of nine, with L Murnane and Charlton (5) as runners up. Hydraul ic, P Murnane, Charlton, Campbell, and McPherson won or shared Sweepstakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tooleen Vale
Toolern Vale Progress Association
Bartle Byas
M.E
F.L.M.V
Australia
Ryan
P. Murnane
L. Murnane
Charlton
GC. Charlton
H. Campbell
R. McPhirson
Bacchus Marsh Market Sales Reach Peak Attendance
Messrs McPhail Bros & Co report their monthly Bacchus Marsh sale on Monday 27 al yielded a heavy cattle yarding in fine condition. Attendance was exceptionally large with keen competition and total clearance for cattle and pigs. Prices ranged from milker £9 to £12 5d, springers £10 to £13 15s, fat cows £9 to £18, 36 cows averaging £14 6d, fat heifers to £10 7/6, calves to £6 10, stores to £7, and paddies 60. Pigs baconers £3 12s, light porkers £6, slips £4 8d, suckers £22, ewes with lambs £34 55 to £28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail Bros. & Co
Bacchus Marsh
H. O'Hagan
Jersey
Bilious Attacks Warned By Nausea Curing Tablets
An old bilious attack warning describes symptoms such as nausea loss of appetite dullness and languor. The remedy suggested is three Chamberlain's Tablets to ward off the attack and a course of treatment promised to permanently relieve bilious tendencies. Sold by W Grant Morton Beaus Marsh and A Comben Co Werribee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghamberlain
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Baoshus Marsh
A. Comben & Co Werribee
Local Fun Run Fundraiser Supports Red Cross October
Coming events list reads Oct 14 Thuretsy Bacchus Mame races to aid the Red Cross, Oct 21 Werribes a Womneelag, Oct 7 Bacchus. Details sparse. event names and dates provide fundraising notes for the local chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Water Commission Reports Pyke's Creek Reservoir Levels
Pyke's Creek Reservoir shows full supply at 14 850 acre feet with height 73 feet on the gauge and present supply at 2 970 acre feet. Last weekly return records 1 610 acre feet. Observation notes high winds spoiled rainfall value with September rainfall 2 22 inches over 16 days and nine months total 12.76 inches compared with 9 83 points and 8.76 inches last year.
Preserving Eggs on the Farm Techniques and tips
The article describes home egg preservation methods amid scarcity. It explains lime water and salt solution and water glass as reliable options, with practical mixing ratios to preserve about 30 dozen eggs. It notes container choices, temperature guidance, and the need for ventilation for safe storage.
Coldwater Helps Shoulders
Time saving care for horses during busy seasons by daily cleaning of shoulders neck and collar. Wash collars and manes, remove sweat and hair, sponge shoulders after work, and apply salty meat grease to worn areas to prevent hair loss and soreness.
Chicken labeled notice in odd Mary story
A quirky, unclear snippet describes a chicken labeled item in a Mary tale, with a fragmentary note about illness and a destination called Puckington. The readable parts point to a surreal, humorous street-level vignette without a clear event or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Puckington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bethus Marah and District
Royal Pictures
Bacehis Marsh Red Cross Society
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society
Hobbs
Melton Red Cross Society
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club
Bacchus Marsh Market
Pyke's Creek Reservoir
The
Water Commission
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Sin Shadé
Fall
Coldwater
Morton
Sinclair
Geo. Smith
Pearce Bros
Pharch Bros
Commonwealth.ty
Bank
Sydney
Oeran
Letarnof
Bor Banking and Exchange
Savings Bank Department
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