Bacchus Marsh Council meeting items and decisions
The Bacchus Marsh Council met Monday with members including J. A. Brown and J. Kerr. They dispensed with Mr F Dunn as assistant shire auditor, considered appointments for next year, and discussed financials and rates. Reports noted scarlet fever cases, road works progress, and requests for gravel and metal. contractor updates and maintenance plans were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Council
Crs
J. A. Brown
J. Kerr
W. Grant Morton
C.L. T. Alike
Mam F. Ramsey
D. Robertson
H. Meikle
G. W. McFarland
P. Purell
McMahon
W. B. Cain
Etanlaciat
F. Dunn
Public Works Department
C. Titman
Kerr
Alkemade
Gippsland & Northern Selling Co
Saleourie
Te. McDonald
Durley
Ravelms Marsh
de. Martell
A. Newman
Donald Lamond
Balliang
Bird's Swat
John Kennedy
Exford Waisland
Bacchus Marsh
Parwan
Coimadai
Pentland Hill
Jax Carlton
Melton Shire
C.R.B. Suter Roller
Tuke
le Cocq
Coimadai Road
Tilly's Hill
Wells
Finken Street
Cumming’s
Roads Board
Bacchus Marsh Market Sale Yields Strong cattle Sheep Demand
Messrs A Fairbairn & Co report a large yarding of 927 cattle 32 sheep and 3 horses with good prices, fat and dairy cattle in demand. Prices ranged from £6 for yearlings to £24 for top fat cattle. sheep topped at £24/ and lambs £1/5. Calves £1/10 to £2/. pigs also sold well with porkers £2/7 and sow and litter £7/4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fairbairn & Co
Wm. Morton
Rain Boosts Crops but Delays Shearing in Staughton Vale
In Staughton Vale a Beneficial weekend rain measured over an inch aided crops yet postponed shearings. A Friday event at Anakie Hall chaired by Miss Turnbull raised funds for the local school patriotic fund through an art union and dance. Net proceeds reached £25 18 1, with voluntary music by Mrs Greaves and others, plus many donations and auction items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uum
Anakie Hall
Bowmishant O'Donnell
Vanston Bros
P. Tucker
Reither
Chamberlain's Tablets Offer Stomach and Digestive Relief
These tablets target stomach, liver, and bowel disorders and may ease heartburn indigestion and constipation. Sold by W Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh A Comben & Co Wer- Fibeo J G Orgill Rockbank and Melton. Crisp & Sons Express Office Bacchus Marsh offers printing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisp & Sons
Express
Bacchus Marsh
Blackwood Mining Quarterly Report 1917 Outlook
Mining activity rises in Blackwood district as several claims advance. Yanker Roof Syndicate moves to Daylesford Trentham to sink a shaft. Yankee Reef Mine extends its output and dividend payments reach £1243. Turner and Party begin a 60 ft back tunnel at Ible’s Hill, with 260 ft more needed to reach main reef. New prospecting at McCashney’s area yields Lucky Find and McCushney’s Bullengayook shows payable quartz. Mines Development Act grant supports exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Croker
Blackwood
Drummond'a
Daylesford
Trentham
Min
Yankee Roof
Bill
Golden Point
New Sultan
Woreet Ur
Acress Hill
Turner
Ible's Hill
Mines Development Act
McCushney
Jacksion & Frail
McCashney’s
Red Cross collections and donations noted in Bacchus Marsh and Melton
In Bacchus Marsh the Hon. Secretary Miss Beatrice W Anderson records monthly collections and donations from individuals and groups including Mrs T H Pearce, Miss Dickie, Miss McFarlane, Miss Pearce, and others. Additional items like ducks, salt, and postage funds are listed, with parcels sent to troops. Melton Red Cross Society invites members to the annual meeting at Melbourne Town Hall on 16th inst, presided by Lady Helen Munro Ferguson, and thanks contributors including Mr Jack Massie and Mrs Moyra Smith for donations and parcel drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice W. Anderson
Wmn
Dugilule
T. H. Pearce
Dickie
Powell
McFarlane
Pearce
Coimadai
Enri Fper
Alkumadi Bros
Elsie Morton
Gippstand Co
W. Morton
J. Cam
Alien
Ethel Dugilale
Bool Urquhart
George F. Ramsay
Thomas Anderson
Tom
Melton
Australian Red Cross Society
Melbourne
Helen Munro Ferguson
Moyra Smith
Jack Massie
Butoma
Royal Pictures Five Part Drama The Devil Shown Tonight
Royal Pictures presents a five part drama titled The Devil with an elaborate stage setting. The Harbor Transportation Trust appears in the Greed serial tonight in a separate feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Transportation Trust
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club Opens Season With Tea
The Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club will start the season on Saturday afternoon next, 20th inst., at 2 30. All interested are invited. Ladies will provide afternoon tea. During the afternoon match North v South will be played. On Wednesday next, 17th inst., L A Fairbairn & Co will hold a clearing sale of stock and farm implements at Melton in the estate of the late James McPherson. Some property will also be let by auction and some sold. Full particulars are advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Club
North
Messrs, L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Melton
James McPherson
Empire's Call Claims Local Soldiers in France Heavily
Priv ate Thoms H. Booth formerly listed missing is now confirmed killed in Action at Bullecourt France on 9th April at age 25, a native of Rowsley. His brother WilJim remains in the fighting line. The Booth family, of Rowsley, receives district sympathy. Wilbert Pattinson, 26, dies of wounds from Action in France, son of the late Gen. Pattinson Luncefield and grandson of Drury family. Serjeant Raymond Laycock, recently wounded in France, dies of his wounds. not local but related to Miss Laycock Bacchus Marsh State School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoms H. Booth
Bullecourt
France
Uth
Rowsley
Wil- Jim
Willian Booth
Wilbert Pattinson
Gen. Pattinson
Luncefield
Miss Laycock
Bacchus Marsh State School
Soldiers Letters From the Front Describe Wounded Return
Sergeant Duncan Ross wounded at Bullecourt writes home from Rowste ar Hospital. He recalls rain delaying the push, describes hospital ward life, and notes comrades discharged or rejoined. A letter to Private J Exell at Southwark Military Hospital in London details care, Red Cross visits, and ongoing hope for war’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Ross
Bullecourt
Alex Korg
Rowste Ar Hospital
France
Vow
Shell
George Exell
Melton South
LA Queensberry Place
South Kensington
London
S.W
J. Exell
Southwark Military Hospital
East Dulwich
Sen
Red Cross
Adelaide
Australian Red Cross
Tam
Exell
J. A Crawford
Coming Sales At Melton And Gippsland Markets
L A Fairbairn Co lists sales on Wed Oct 17 at McPhersons Melton Charing, McPhail Anderson Co on Sat Oct 20 at Rows Melton, Oct 22 Bacchus Marsh Gippsland and Northern Cooperative Selling Co, Oct 18 Ballan market. War aid appeal Support your homeland Buy War Loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Wednesiday
McPherson's
Melton
McPhail, Anderson & Co
Rows's
Bacchus Marsh 'Market
Gippsland
Rifle Shooting for Dr Ramsey Trophy Competition
Rifle shooting for Dr. Ramsey's trophy featured eight shots at 200 and 300 yards. Aggregate positions included W. P. Grant leading at 463, A. McPhee 460, D. Barry 459, D. Denholm 452, H. E. Connor 451, Jno Wittick 450, C. L. Crisp 442, W. T. Wittick 434, H. Marchant 429, J. McPhee 403. Saturday showers interrupted shooting. trophy went to G. McFarland with W. P. Grant second and R. Hjorth third. Additional 8-shot 500 and 600 yard events followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ramsey
W. P. Grant
A. McPhee
D. Barry
D. Denholm
H. E. Connor
Jno. Wittick
C. L. Crisp
W. T. Wittick
H. Marchant
J. McPhee
G. McFarland
R. Hjorth
Pyes Creek Reservoir Supply and Returns Summary
The report lists water supply figures for Pyes Creek Reservoir with a full supply height, volume of 14,850 acre feet, and last week’s return. It notes present supply and a weekly intake rate in feet per second, indicating the reservoir’s ongoing strength and usage by the Water Commission.
Melton Reservoir Full Supply Report and Local Exams
Melton Reservoir shows full supply levels with 168 cubic feet per second as current output and 17,000 acre feet stored. The notice also lists September Quarterly Examination certificates for St. Joseph Sisters pupils in various classes, with scores ranging from 70 to 100, and notes an upcoming plain and fancy dress ball at the Bacchus Marsh Mechanics Institute on October 16 to support the local Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of St. Joseph
Rhewins Marsh
Bookkosping
X. Kinin
M. O'Brien
A.hara
PF. Jonking
M. V. Williamson
Gaaike
R. Mahomey
Ki. Tanson
A. Tinker
Mary Connell
D. Benge
M. Nesbit
Bacchus Marsh Mechanics’ Institute
Wid
Red Cross
Tzes
P. F. Emmett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lamond
Bird's Swamp
Kennedy's
Myrnjong
Mt. Slackwood Road
Dr. McFarland
Cox's Road
Darley Bridge
Colliatad Hill
Robertson
W. Telford
Bald Hill
Rawaley
R. H. Dugdale
Bacchus Marsh Market
Staughton Vale
Royal Pictures
Bessie Barriscale
the Harbour Transportation Trust
HIST
Eclair Journal
Usu
Blackwood Mining
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Ep. McFarland
R.T. Hjorth
J. Graban
HH. Marchant
Denholm
Wittick
Dally Z
Conn
O L. Crisp
Pw. T. Wittick
McPhee
Cox
Pyee’s Creek Reservoir
Melton Reservoir
Commonwealth
Australia
Money
Tseenonwealth Bank of Australia
Presbyterian Church
Rev. B. Withiam
Axp
H. M. Hopssox
Grant Morton
The
Melbourne Cricket Club
MCC
Ndgu
Victoria
Pearce Bros
Bacchus
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