Elton Shire Council Meeting Brief Notes October 2 1917
Elton Shire Council met with Dr Shaw of Werrihoe welcomed. Budget figures show maintenance costs across Ballarat road, Benigo and Plumpton holds, total £340 14 4. Notices issued for weeds and diphtheria control. Road improvements discussed including Crook Street Melton South and joint Keilor work. Borrowing proposed to fund Bunbury and Plumpton Holden roads. motions to borrow £1250 carried. Tender actions on lighting and hall cleaning approved. Rates, trust and bank balances listed. dayman released pending repairs. conference delegate to oppose Tyre width ruling.
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Ospmakt
Cra
Howell
Robinson
Minns Leake
Orgill
McPherson
Misson
Holden
Townsing
Walter
Shaw
Werrihoe Council
Wget
Shiroa
CRB
Navy
Ballargtreat
Mo Ieurne-Benilige
Toolern Vale
Bendigo Road
Molton and
Bulla
Department of Agriculture
Rorelle Nesbittide
T. Holt
Crook Street
Melton South
Dr. Milne
Bubeck
Vonneillor
C. Charlton
Toolorn Park
Shire of
Mitchell
Racehus Marsh
JH. Lister
MWR
Victorian War Savings
Royal Life Saving Society
Constable Steinfort
Rockhank
McDonald
Lundy Department
Beaty
Hewrve
Rockbank
Wallace's Road
Tlw East Riding
Little
Keilor
Bunbury
Holden Road
Spectad
Plumpton
Plimpton Real
Holden Real
Melton
Plumpton Road
Tawising
Leake
South Riding
Hors
Diray
E. Tool
W. Hodge
Iiling
Keating
East Riling
R. Gilby
North Rockhank
Dayman
East Riding
C.r.b.roller
Crusher
Crs
Waller
Hjorth
Melton Park
Uarrie
Altorn
North Riding
East
South
Shire
BACCHUS MARSH COURT UPDATE AND WERRIBEE SALE NOTICE
In BACCHUS MARSH COURT on Thursday Oct 4 Masem and three others sworn in as Justice of the Peace. Ernest Carter Charles Allen and John Dukelow fined for failing to vaccinate children. William Smith fined for not returning required drill attendance under the Defence Act. Henry Barry John Hanson Ernest Cosgrove and Bernard Whelan charged with swine neglect. cases adjourned to Dec 7. A clearance sale of threshing plant at Werribee on Oct 12 by L A Fairbairn & Co. notes whole Messrs Balding Bros plant for disposal.
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Bacchus Marsh
W. W. Harris
W. Tale
J. A. Brown
Justice of ‘the Peace
Ernest
J. Carter
Charles John Allen
John Dukelow
William Leslie Smith
Queenscliff
Henry J, Barry
John Patrick J Hanson
Ernest William Cosgrove
Bernard Whelan
Werribee
Mewirs. L. A. Fairbaien & Co
Balding Bros
Gift night aids Red Cross in Meena district event
Myen song reports a modest crowd for Wednesdays Gift night under the Red Cross, as attendees donated items that were auctioned or sold at high figures. Despite few attendees, the event raised funds through gifts and the sale of miscellaneous items, with proceeds supporting the district and local school programs, including a dance to close the proceedings.
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Red Cross
James Dupilaley
Dugplass
Aleo
Patriotic Front
Austin
Death and local notes from Toolern Vale
Toolern Vale reports the death of local farmer and cricketer Mr Campbell after a sudden illness following strain while lifting in heat. He died after an operation at 2am on Wednesday and was buried privately at Brighton. He leaves a widow and two daughters. Also noted is Gunner R J Wynne killed in France on Sept 1st at age 23, with sympathy extended to the Wynne family. September rainfall measured 2.74 inches, similar to last year. crops and grass look well but more rain and wind are needed. snakes are being cleared by locals following recent warm weather.
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Campbell
Pice
Caulfield
Sulone
Con Yabat
Brighton
Kell
R. J. Wynne
France
Gunner Wynne
Widh
J. M. Wynne
Chapman
Jung
Pirth
Pyees Creek Reservoir Water Supply Figures
Water Commission figures show full supply at 78 feet with 14,850 acre feet. Present supply and weekly return list the same 14,850 acre feet. Last weekly return notes 73 feet and 14,850 acre feet. Present output 25 cubic feet per second, last week 15 cubic feet per second.
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The
Water Commission
Tate. Lin
Win
Melton Reservoir Capacity Notes and Conversions
Readable data indicates 80 feet depth and 17 000 acre feet for Melton Reservoir. Mentions 44 inch rainfall, 17 000 acre foot figures, and inconsistent figures such as 300 cubic feet per second and 350 cubic feet per second.
Rainfall figures boost crops after dry winds noted
Rain totals for the period show 12.19 inches this nine months, with 21.33 inches for the year versus 10.98 inches last year. Frugal moisture, though modest, is expected to aid Brass crops and general growing conditions after a dry spell.
Gipps Co operative sale opens at Bacchus Marsh Yards
The Gipps laws and Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co held the opening sale at the Corporation Yards Bacchus Marsh on Tuesday. Attendees came from Malbourne Glenalvie Monomeith Kooweerup and nearby districts. A brisk bidding followed for the stock. Cattle yarded totalled 2471 head with nearly all sold. Sheep pigs horses and sundries were also cleared. Auctioneer E Phillips of Newmarket oversaw the sale. Next Bacchus Marsh Sale scheduled for Thursday November 1st.
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Gipps Laws & Northern Co-operative Selling & Insurance Company
Corporation Yards
R Heal
E. Phillips
Newmarket
Bhp Nest Bacchus Marsh
State School Swimming Baths Controversy Divides Town
The School Committee halted plans to dismantle the state school swimming baths and sell the iron to reduce a 440 overdraft, without consulting parents. A public meeting drew many townspeople as the committee pressed on with water supply fixes and minor improvements, while questions of legal authority and funding linger.
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Bacehus Marsh Suite
Sele
Haulkel
J. Wills
J. G. Wells
H.C. Campbell
Education Department
Cayl
T. Anderson
BR. H. Dugblemover
Uhimnself
Carrie
Hoyas Pictures Special Tonight With Chaplin and Olga Petrova
A special programme at Hoyas Pictures features Queen Olga Petrova in a five act drama My Madam Crushing the Orn King, plus Charlie Chaplin in The Bank comedy. Aviation views show Mewyn Carey and Prosser at work. free passes are being given away.
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Olga Petrova
Charlie Chaplin
Mewwn
Carey
Prosser
By law for Bacchus Marsh irrigation rate 1917
The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission enacts a general rate of twelve pence per pound on land value within Bacchus Marsh Irrigation and Water Supply District for domestic use and stock watering. The levy runs for 1917 to June 30 1918, payable October 5 1917 at the Commission office. Appointed officers may demand collect and recover the rate. the valuation follows Water Act 1915 by Bassett Culver dated August 27 1917 and adopted August 27 1917. bylaw dated September 7 1917 with signatures of Cattanach Dethridge Shaw and others. Governor approval September 181h 1917. Clerk F W Mabbott.
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State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Water Acts
Bac
Therzon
Bucebus Marsh
Vaaid Commission
Tanids Segeut
Wk Bassett. Culver
State Rivers and Water Silly Commission
WM. Cattanach
Red Cross Fund Meeting Details and Finances
A Tuesday meeting at Shire Tall discussed the agricultural society offer for a show meal package and fundraising plan. Donations sought to support the Sieheon with promises of poultry and meat. receipts show £59 2s total with £49 clear profit for the society.
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Shire Tall
Hun
Agricultural Society
Prahran
Dior
Livkols
Doe Nation
Tay
Crisp & Sons
Simon Bros
Beatrice W. Anderson
Eisenman
Goods—Bucks
M. Cutu-teron
J. Campbell
Jdodkos
Bunky
Myeniong Bed Cross Receipt Acknowledgment
The Hon Sec Mrs Jas Dug dals acknowledges gifts and items received including old linen books and bandages. Donors include Miss Fowler Mr P Shanahan Mrs J Cowan Mrs T Myers Joy P Shanahan. Items sent away this week include linen and sewing supplies.
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Jas. Dugdals
Miss Fowler
P. Shanahan
J. Cowan
T. Myers
Mise Fowler
Joy P. Shanahan
FL Linadell
Rowsley Red Cross Trusts Donations Acknowledgment
The Hon. See Mrs Sharlamt acknowledges donations from Mrs Greene and others including 3 pairs socks and monthly instalments from multiple named ladies. Items sent include knitted waistcoats, woolen socks, pillows, books, and cloth goods.
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Hon. See
Mra
Sharlamt
Greene
Davison
Meadames Greene
Sharan
Lyle
Templeton
Miss Booth
Rutherford
M. Kore
L. Dubout
Pace
Sydney Dubout
Red Cross Donations Drive Aids Soldiers Abroad
A brief notice reports donations collected by the Red Cross to support soldiers overseas. Community volunteers organized drives and pledge events to bolster relief aid for military personnel during wartime.
Empire's Call: Laycock’s Son Wounded in France
Postmaster at Dimboola reports son Sergeant Raymon Laycock seriously wounded in France. Cable states he was wounded at Polygon Wood on 214 Sept and cared for at a Canadian Clearing Station en route to a French hospital. He served with the Anzac Division at Gallipoli.
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H. RB. Laycock
Dimboola
Raymon Laycock
France
Rth
Polygon Wool
St Anzac
Gallipoli
W. T. Taycurk
Melebourne
Most Dangerous of Minor Ailments Featured Cold Remedy
A newspaper note warns that a cold can lead to serious diseases like pneumonia and diphtheria. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable, safe treatment priced at eighteenpence and sold by local vendors including W. Grant Morton and J. G. Orgill in Rockbank Melton and Worribee.
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W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Mars
A. Comben & Co
Worribee
J. G. Orgill
Rockbank and
Melton
Rifle Shooting Conditions For Mr Mates At Jenplis
Rifle shooting test set for Mr Mates at Jenplis covering 500 and 600 yard ranges. Competitors will attempt steady positions and precise aiming under conditions simulating field conditions.
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Mates
Jenplis
Roshvits A
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Elton Shire Council
Royal Pictures
Bacchus Marshsat
Olua Petrova
Madonna
Yukon
Rob. W. Service
Evergreen
Paar
Eclair
Ballarat Flying School
Shepparton
Pyee's Creek Reservoir
Melton Reservoir
Bacchus Marsh Market
the Express
Victoria
Batha
Alvo
Jins
Hoyas Pictures
Istate Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Bacchus Marsh Irrigation and Water Supply
An Sil
F. W. Mabbott
Executive Council
RED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marsh and District
Myeniong Bed Cross
Rowsley Red Cross
Lettury
Evar
Eonghany Bank
State Savings Bank
War Savings Committee
Cain
Commenwealth Bank of Australis
Lui
H. Moffatt
Pearce Bros
Pearce
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