Bacchus Marsh Soldier Killed in France and Local Deaths
Private Fred Russell, a Bacchus Marsh resident and former driver for Dr. Vance and Dr. Ryan, was killed in action in France at age 24. A grandson of the late Dr. Henry McCullagh, he caused widespread mourning among relatives. Corporal W B Cook is wounded, and Captain Welch, son of Rev E J Welch, Ballan, is reported killed in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Fred. Russell
France
Vance
T. B. Ryan
Russell
Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade
A.N.A
Henry McCullagh
Parwan
W. BR. Cook
Darley
Welch
E. J. Welch
Ballan
Tinea
Bed Cross Fund Meeting at Shire Hall
The Bacchus Marsh and District ladies of the Red Cross plan a meeting next Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Shire hall. Full attendance requested. Notes include monthly collections and donations from local supporters, with expressions of thanks from Chaplain F. J. Miles for candle parcels aiding Anzac wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Red Crow
Shire Hall
Gee
Beatrice W. Andersee
Theaks
Bond
D. Ross
Darley Brick Co
R. Holt
Walker
Florrie Holt
T. G. Pearce
Minnes Beesyn
A. Dugdale
F. J. Miles
France
The
Ascot Vale
Bacchus Marsh
Anzac
Melton Red Cross Holds Monthly Meeting and Auction
The Melton Red Cross met in the Mechanical Hall with good attendance led by President Mrs H W Staughton. An anonymous donor gave silver items to be auctioned on Saturday the 7th, with goods on view at depot windows and railway station. Several donations and lists of contributors were recorded, alongside various donated goods and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Red Cross
H. W. Staughton
Alf. Wilson
Melton
Mechanics’ Hall
Ross
Wraith
William
Moyra Smith
Gee
Minns
Mesdames
Radford
Whittinghom
Rowsley Red Cross Monthly Installments and Donations
The Hon. See Mrs Sharland acknowledges thanks from Mrs Templeton and others for 16th monthly installments of gifts totaling several shillings from Miss Green Mesdaines Brydon Booth Sharland Lyle Davison Templeton Morris and other donors. Donations to the Y.M.C.A Committee total £2 0 3 with additional weekly items sent including shirts sheets towels pillow slips socks scarfs washers note paper envelopes and £2 5 3 to the Y.M.C.A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
See
Sharland
Templeton
L. Dulwitt
Miss Green
Mesdaines Brydon
Booth
Lyle
Davison
Morris
A. Davison
Rutherford
M. Kerr
L. Dubout
Red Cross Acknowledges Donations And Shipments
The Hon. Sec. Mrs Jas Dugdale thanks donors for gifts including three ambulance pads and Cushions from Grace Myers and Evelyn Dugdale. This week’s consignments sent include forty four shirts, thirty five pairs of socks, five scarfs, three helmets, two pairs of mittens, two cushions, and two ambulance pads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Dugdale
P. Shanahan
Grace Myers
Evelyn Dugdale
Record Rainfall at Bucchin Marsh Breaks Local Records
Observations from Bucchin Marsh indicate rainfall since the dry spell ended a fort night ago totals 11.58 inches, an unprecedented amount in local records. September rainfall reached 10.98 inches, nine month total 21.35 inches, vs last year 2.22 inches and 12.76 inches respectively, with crops showing marked revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacehay Marsh
Tost
PRESS CREEK RESERVOIR WATER LEVEL REPORT
The weekly return shows PRESS CREEK RESERVOIR at full supply with a gauge height around 14,080 feet and a volume near 14,850 acre feet. MELTON RESERVOIR also reports full supply at about 17,000 acre feet with equal weekly values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mare
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club bids for Manning trophy
On Saturday next the Bacchus Marsh Rifle club will compete for Mr. F. BR. Manning's trophy with 10 shots at 500 and 600 yards. The notice lists forthcoming events including social gatherings, fairs, shows, and a church reunion from October through March 1917 in Bacchus Marsh and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
F. BR. Manning
Wedneday
Presbyterian Church
Bacchus Marsh
Melton Mechanics' Institute
McPhail Andersen Auction and Feirbairn Sale Dates
McPhail Andersen & Co set an auction for Saturday October 7 at Melton market. L A Feirbairn & Co schedule a farm sale at Bullengarook on Thursday October 11 at Bacehus March market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comdig Saleb— McPhail, Andersen & Co
Melton
L. A. Feirbairn & Co
Bacehus
Bullengarook
Water supply bylaw rates set for Bacchus Marsh district
The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission issues a bylaw under the Water Act 1915 establishing domestic water charges in the Bacchus Marsh Irrigation and Water Supply District. Rates vary by land type and proximity to stand pipes, with a July 1 1916 to June 30 1917 billing year and October 6 1916 payment date. The bylaw fixes valuation references and authorizes collection by commission officers, with approval from the Governor in Council dated September 11 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Water Act 1915
Bacchus Marsh Irrigation and Water Supply
Barehus Marsh
Commission
WM. Cattanach
Chaiman
J.8. Dethridge
E. Shaw
Bacchus Marsh
Frank Bassett
J. 8
Dethridge
By-law No. 621 General Rate for Bacchus Maresh District
The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission enacts a by law under the Water Act 1915. A water charge of twelve pounds on the rateable value of land within the Bacchus Macresh Irrigation and Water Supply District applies, except for excluded divisions. It taxes occupiers or owners of land for water supply and for watering cattle or stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Maresh Irrigation and
Sate Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Bao Scotty Dee
Wi An
Urhuar
Tewot
Ealing
By-law 604 Irrigation Charge for Bacchus Marsh District
The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission enacts an irrigation charge of twenty shillings per acre-foot of water apportioned to lands in the Bacchus Marsh Irrigation and Water Supply District. Charge applies Oct 1, 1916 to Apr 30, 1917, payable to the Commission at Bacchus. Commissioners Dethridge and Shaw sign, Governor approved Aug 28, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Bacchus Marsh
Walter Supply
WM. Cattanach
Dethridge
Shaw
Stallion ST PATRICK to stand at Melton for season
ST PATRICK foaled 17 March 1900 is a rich dark dappled bay roadster standing 15.2 hands with good temperament. He carries Department of Agriculture certificate for endurance and purity of blood, descended from OSTERLEY and Childe Harold lines with Flying Perfection and Merry Legs in his pedigree. Terms £4 4s per mare with no responsibility for mares. mares may stay in paddocks at reasonable rates. breeders advised to visit before booking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Patrick
Department of Agriculture
Young Osterley
Osterly
Childe Harold
Tom
Miseriber
A. Shebler
Artist Frith Buys Portrait That Libels His Name
A tale recounts an artist whose own portrait, painted by himself years earlier, is found in a shop. Frith, unaware of the likeness, learns the artwork bears his name and a jest about his life ends with the artist purchasing it despite the libel on his character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimself
Frith
Are the Japanese Asiatics in any sense distinct
The article argues about whether calling Japanese Asiatics truthfully describes them noting centuries of isolation yet exposure to other civilisations. It suggests they form a separate, singular people with influences from both Asia and Europe, resisting simple continental generalisations while maintaining unique traits and leadership traditions.
Warm Water Effects on the Body and Cold Shock Risk
The text explains that warm or moderately warm water relaxes skin and tissues, opens pores, and increases surface blood flow while reducing natural tone. It notes a cold shock risk if the air is suddenly cold after a prolonged warm bath and recommends briskly sponging with cold water before towel drying as a natural remedy.
A Girl's Savings Advice on Pennies and Willpower
A short editorial urges girls to start saving now. It asserts a penny saved is a penny earned and encourages trimming small expenses, including sweets and frills, to build funds. It promises that disciplined saving becomes part of summer outlay and will grow to equal weekly essentials like rent and clothing.
Brute Jessop Causes Scandal as Bowling Fury Roars
A wife reports to her crying husband the sensational claim that Jessop attacked bowlers in a match. He allegedly started punishment in the first over, drove Haigh from the field, toppled Rhodes at the pavilion, and felled Brown with a risky shot. Interventions by Wainwright and Jinkins are noted amid chaotic scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
John
Jessop
Scott
Haigh
Wainwright
Rhodes
Brown
Make it a habit to keep Chamberlain's remedy
A promotional note urges making Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy a regular habit as a safeguard against sudden bowel complaints. It warns the remedy will be needed sooner or later and stresses quick effectiveness, credited to Bold by W Grant Moston and A Comben & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. Grant Moston
Bachos Mamb
A. Comben & Co
Good Sows for Swine Profits and Breeding Care
Selection of brood sows from herd leaders with gentle milkers and strong constitution. Warns against overrefinement and urges broad chests, well sprung ribs, and vigorous lineage. Details feeding before and after farrowing, including protein emphasis, gradual rumination, and careful weaning practices to maximize litter health and sow longevity.
Cleaning Patent Leather Shoes Patent leather care advice
When patent leather shoes become muddy wash them with milk instead of water. Have a large piece of dry flannel on hand and wipe the milk off quickly before it dries. The leather keeps its lustre unlike washing with water.
Eggs for Sale From Bet White Leghorns
Eggs for sale from Bet White Leghorns Pope and Brenda's strains 7/6 and 6/ wetting. J Lodge Rosebank Bacchus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Brenda
J. Lodge
Rosebank
Also Mentioned on This Page
BED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marsh and District
Melton Red Cross Society
Rowsley Red Cross
Myrmong Red Cross
Bucchin Marsh Observatio
Fesk
Miz
Min
Press Creek Reservoir
Melton Reservoir
Coimadai
Toolern Vale
Salvation Army Hall
J. A. Johns
Counett
F. W. Mabbott
Executive Council
Count Toil
Bacchus Marsh Irrigation and
Coun
Eil
Jinkins
House of Representatives
Ms. Kidder
Pearce Bros
Morton
Miss Ryan
Paris
W. Grant Morton
Fall
Mace—ilih
New
Mace
Onia
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