Keilor Shire road works and council debates noted
Keilor Shire discussed road maintenance near Knoxs Holden road and Plumpton road with council and landowner outreach. Reports on chaff mixing, a proposed memorial tablet for Honour Avenue, and fighting over tree removals dominated a long meeting with directors Howell Missen Townsing Leake Orgill and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qenounr
Holton
Misson
Leake
Howell
Townsing
Robinson
Mines
Walter
McPherson
Orgill
Public Works Department
Plampton Road
Minns
Keilor
Melton
Little
Milne
Missen
Shiro
Nunawading
F. Groves
M.L.A
Minister of Agriculture
Groves
Department of Agriculture
Avills
Rockbank
Dwyer
Corio
Ballarat
Municipal Association
Frank Millett
Mitchell
Cahill
Minus Abto
East Riding
Plumpton
L. Norton
South Riding
Russell
Barnes
B. Toohey
East Ril
O’brien
North Riding
Hoge
Hockbank
Kealing
Dr. Howell
Cra. Robinson
Dr. Minns
Sunshine
Greig
Batter
Ocr
Honor Avenue
Werribee
Toolern
Thay
Victori Salida
Wales
Minna
School meeting devolved into farce over chairmanship
A letter to the Express complains of a School Committee meeting at State School No. 28 that ended as a comedy. A newcomer moved to elect Mr Michael Shea as chairman, while Chairman Wills asserted his authority, leading to disorder and sarcasm. The writer mocks the use of kids instead of children and urges proper conduct and respect for the anthem and Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
Sir
Tonderstand
Michael Shea
Sec
Empire Movement
Jas
Reddrop
Wills
Shea
Bacchus Marsh Market Sale Highlights Cattle and Sheep Demand
Messrs L A Fairbairn & Co report their monthly sale with 384 cattle 1437 sheep 21 pigs and 6 horses yarded. Fat cattle and dairy stock sold well while store stock showed weaker demand. Prices ranged from dairy cows £16 15 to £28 10 with various quotes for shorthorns and yearlings. fat sheep heavy and light grades listed. pigs included porkers £1 18 to £8 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Messrs. Nagle Bros
X. Weavers
The Secret Game at Royal Pictures Tonight
Royal Pictures presents The Secret Game a drama featuring a famed Japanese Secret Service agent and wartime exploits aboard American troop transports. Also on the bill are other romances topics and comedies. Weekly Picture Night moves to Thursday the 17th for The Waybacks a humorous Australian life scene with a seven part comedy and full supporting programme. Book seats now.
Empire's Call Claims Bacchus Marsh Soldier William Rogers
William Rogers, third youngest son of the late George Rogers of Bacchus Marsh, enlisted as an engineer in May 1917 and was killed in action in France on September 29, 1918 at age 30. T. S. Marshall’s son Robert earned the Military Medal and a commission for conspicuous field work. Their father, a longtime chief officer of the county fire brigades, is well known in Bacchus Marsh and across the state.
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Bacchus Marsh
William Rogers
George Rogers
Lethorderg Road
Rogers
France
T. S. Marshall
Robert
Bacchus Marsh Ladies Aid Acknowledges Donations
The Hon Secretary Miss Beatrica W Anderson thanks supporters for monthly collections from Miss West Miss Dickie Mrs Hodgson Miss Pearce Miss Phillips Goode Socks and others. 107 buttons sold for Wattle Day raised 5 pounds 7 shillings. This week 58 pairs socks 24 shirts 3 scarfs 1 washer and a box of tins and bottles were sent away. 120 South Australian soldiers passed Bacchus Marsh and were entertained with afternoon tea cigarettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrica W. Anderson
Miss West
Misa Dickie
H. M. Hodgson
Miss Pearce
Miss Phillips
Goode
T. H. Pearce
Misa A. Dugdale
Mra
le Cocq
Bacchus Marsh
ROWSLEY RED CROSS DONATIONS AND NEEDS
The Hon. Le Sao acknowledges donations from Mrs Greene and others totaling 24 pounds with further gifts and a Sept 30 convert fund. Sent this week are 27 pillow slips 10 pairs socks and pyjamas. A license enables the Hon Sec to collect kerosene petrol tins and caps. Please send items to the Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Sao
Sharland
Mrs. Greene
W. Manly
Red Cross
Eond Theas
Soldiers' trouble in France shows water risks and cures
Bad drinking water is one of the greatest troubles of soldiers in France causing diarrhoea dysentery and stomach pains. Parceling to France should seek a bottle of Chamberlains Colic and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Chamberlain
Rifle shooting meet results at Ballarat and Woolworth club visit
Aan from the Bacchus Marsh club will visit Ballarat today. Last Saturday A Dickson won with 119, Wittick 118. The event featured 8 shots at 300, 500 and 600 yards amid steady conditions. The Melton Merry Minstrels visit Toolern Vale on Friday October 18. War Loan Bond is described as gilt edged and unmatched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Club
Ballarat
A. Dickson
W. T. Wittick
Secor
The
Melton Merry Minstrels
Toolern Vale
Wittick
D. Barry
R. T. Hjorth
Jno. Wittick
G. McFarland
Akers
W. Robinson
HL Marchant
D. Denholm A. Phalp
Akers A7ah
Barry
H. E. Connor Sa
R. Ladhams
A. G. Phalp
Murphy Withdraws Property From Repatriation Board Sale
Mr Murphy withdraws his property from consideration by the Repatriation Board and disposes of it privately. Local people are reminded of the annual school concert in aid of the committee funds, held next day, 18th inst, with programs by children and local artists and a dance to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmo
Murphy
Repatriation Board
Ee Eettia Fonds
Nothing Equal To It Pain Balm for Joint Pains
An advertisement extols Cham berlain's Pain Balm as unequaled for stiff and swollen joints contracted muscles stiff necks sprains and rheumatic and muscular pains, urging readers to use it for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
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Alance
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D. A. Little
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Marsh Shire
Couangault Road
Black Hill
Mitchell's
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Progress Association
Royal Pictures
Sessue Hayakawa
Secret Service
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Alo
Thomas Meighan
California
Reggie
American Gazette
Klever
Parenewi
Basta
Sharp
Prion
Okihiem
Tepical
Greater
Germany
Bacchus Marsh Market
Bacchus Marsh Bed Cross
Rowsley Red Cross
Rocebane
Bacchus March
Marts Millinery
W.grant Morton
Ingram Bros. Practical Opticians
Ingram Bros. Opticians
Swanston St
Melbourne
Pearce Bros
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Deeg Co
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G. W. McIntosh
W. E. Armstrong
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