Notice of Lands Register for Werribee District
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission announces that the Register of Lands showing water rights within the Werribee Irrigation and Water Supply District is prepared. Copies may be inspected at Werribee Municipal Office and at the Commission offices. objections by occupiers or owners may be lodged by November 1917 in Melbourne. Secretary M Nally signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werribee
Cipal
Werritor
Melbourne
M. Nally
Bulla Electorate Meeting Schedule For Hon A R Robertson
The Bulla electorate announces addresses by Hon A R Robertson to voters. Meetings set for Tuesday November at Buechnus Marsh and Rockbank, Melton area venues listed with times and locations including Mechanics Institute in Melton, and Werribee meetings on Wednesday November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buechnus Marsh
MI OA
Brwn
Bhire
Rockbank
Melton South
Melton
Mechanics Insitute
Werribee
Pan
War Relief Fund Dance in Balliang East
A dance will be held at Mr C Johnson's barn on Friday evening November 2 to aid Flower Day Foods. Admission for gentlemen is 2d and ladies enter free. Refreshments provided. G Davis is the honorary secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAR Relief Fund
Balliang East
Bacchus Marsh Notice of Estate Claims and Dance Event
Public notice from Bacchus Marsh cites a Bonwtal Evening and Dance at Bernard's School Hall on November 7 with admission 1/6 and refreshments. It then details a probate claim proceeding for Thomas MacGillivray deceased, appointing National Trustees Executors and Agency Company of Australasia Limited and Robert Hartley Dugdale as executors, requesting claims by December, and warning heirs. Guardian firm Dugdale & Ureber proctors, Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Macgilliv. Ray
Bacchus March
Victoria
Devowed
Argist
Supreme Caward
National Trustees Executors and Agency Company OF Australasia Limited
Queen Street
Melbourne
Robert Hartley Dugdale
Bacehusl Marsh
Thomas MacGillivray
Sail Company
Bacchus Show Sale Promises Curios and Novelties
A. Dickson of Deer Park asks Bacchus and nearby residents to attend a March show where he will exhibit and sell cutlery clocks vases and other wares. He hopes to secure patronage in the local district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dickson
Deer Park
Bacchus March
Robertson Address Promises Economy and Education Support
Hon A. R. Robertson MLA sought re election in Bulla addressing a local meeting. He urged awaiting the Premier’s policy, warned of higher taxes if war continues, and advocated economy, railway efficiency, and free education with scholarships. He lauded his record on closer settlement, dairying, and policing housing, seeking continued Liberal principles and broader educational opportunities. The evening included school concert plans with Melbourne performers including Sergeant W Darwin in Highland costume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Bulla
Robertson
Austin
Melbourne
W. Darwin
Victoria
Harry Linder
Gallipoli
France
Mix Graham
Korobe
Will Xing
Toolern Vale Mourns Death of John T. Greene at 47
Universal sorrow swept Toolern Vale as John T. Greene died at his mother's residence on Monday morning at age 47. A long-time resident and active educator, he was known for kindness and civic effort, with funeral held Tuesday drawing a large crowd to honor his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Greene
Mother
Wiidlenc
Toolern Vale
Daly
Gisborne
Mr. Greene
Melton
Sulyjec
Royal Debating Society
Toutes Vale
Mai
RB. T. Hjurth
Bacchus Marsh
Denes
T. Conston
L. Wynne
Minns
R. Me
JG. Gilly
J. Ren
Hayeeu
Red Cross Luncheon Collections Acknowledged
Central Red Cross requests for additional donations for a show luncheon, with 112 items pledged after a request for toilet articles. Miss Beatrice W. Auderson the Hon. Secretary thanks contributors including Miss Dugdale, Miss Stranghon, Miss Mahoney, Mrs. J. Morton, and Mrs. Bucks for cakes, garments, and other goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFarlane
Central Red Cros
Beatrice W. Auderson
Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach liver and bowels
Those tablets are intended especially for disorders of the stomach liver and bowels. If you are troubled with heartburn indigestion or constipation they will do you good. Sold by W Grant Morton Baccal Marah A Comben Co Wer ribee J G Orgill Rockbank and Melton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Baccaol Marah
A. Comben & Co
Werribee
J. G. Orgill
Rockbank and
Melton
Bacchus Marsh Market Sees Strong Cattle Prices
Mesars McPhail Anderson Co held the monthly market in the Corporation Yards last Monday the 22nd with over 150 head of cattle penned. Prices ranged high from £25 for a milker to £18 10s for springing cows, with calves and young stock in demand and pigs at metropolitan rates. Jinker ponies to £10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars, McPhail, Anderson & Co
Messrs
Bonce Bros
Ballan Market Sale Report At Ballin Amid Wet Weather
Gippsland and Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co held its usual Ballin sale on Thursday the 16th with 150 cattle 300 sheep 63 pigs plus a pony and Weal sunily, turnout fell short of expectations due to rain. Buyers from Euroa Nagambie Marsh Romeoy Ballan and nearby districts showed keen competition and prices rose over late rates. Young pigs sold slowly while cattle and sheep commanded strong prices with light stock quoted at 217/15 to 1315 for breakers and steers and cows springers at 12/1 to 18/7/6, with Shorthorn bull two-year-olds at 14/12/6 and crossbred wethers 18 to 42/9. Nb weaners u
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gippsland & Northern Coopative Selling & Insurance Co
Ballin
Euroa
Nagambie
Marsh
Romeoy
Ballan
Bacchus Marsh Court Hears Temperance Bar Case
At Bacchus Marsh Court on Thursday October 25 before magistrates We Txle Win Grant and C L T ds Richard Mute, the case against the Muddingley railway hotel for exposing intoxicating liquor from the hotel bar between 6 and 11.30 pm on September 29 was dismissed. Inspector O'Brien led the prosecution. Mr Fyffe for the defendant argued the act did not bar serving temperance drinks to a bona fide traveller, the bench noting the traveller was not unlawfully served and the door was locked. The case was dismissed and Inspector O'Brien indicated a desire for a court revision.
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Bacchus Marsh Court
Win. Grant
Richard
Masee
Theilway Hotel
Muddingley
O'Brien
Fyffe
Moran & Fyfe
Males
Werribee
Benele
Joan
Inspector O'Brien
Nokaw
Heather
Rifle Shooting for Member's Trophy Competition
Rifle competition today the 27th inst with eight shots at 300 and 600 yards for the Member's trophy. The event gathers shooters aiming for the title at the range.
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club Opens Amid Stormy Weather
The Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club held an opening ceremony last Saturday overshadowed by dull weather. Speeches and no refreshments filled the afternoon. A North versus South match is planned for this Saturday afternoon. New and existing members are invited to join to contribute to the club’s success.
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North
South
Most Dangerous Of Minor Ailments
A fragmented note highlights how a common cold can lead to pneumonia or diphtheria and whooping cough. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable cure for colds and urges avoiding risky remedies, listing local distributors Bacchus Marah and associates and noting the Bacchus Main Agricultural Show on Wednesday the 31st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marah
A. Comben & Co
Werribee
J. G. Orgill
Rockbank and
Melton
Empire’s Call Brings Losses as Local Soldiers Die
Local headlines mourn several deaths among servicemen this month. John Henderson Campbell, 22, of Pentland Hills, formerly with the National Bank and last at Smeaton, killed in France on Sept 26 after enlisting Sept last year. James Henry Edgerton died Oct 5 after service since Nov last year. Crammer Edgerton, son of Grant Street, Bacehu Marsh, and William wounded after two years' service. Frank Ramsey, or Frank, killed in action Oct 21 after enlisting Oct 25, 1916. served as Gunner in Artillery, left Australia Feb this year. Gunner Ramsey, 22, from Bar Marsh, eldest son of George and Mrs. Rumaty, mourned. Albert Buckley, died of wounds in France Sept 28. son of Glenmore residents, two sons lost recently. Alfred Joseph Bromley, killed in action Sept 25 after 18 months service. formerly Ballarat resident, son of late Mr. Bromley of the Courthouse hotel, Geelong mother now.
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John Henderson Campbell
France
John Campbell
Pentland Hills
National Bank
Hix
Smeaton
Campbell
James Henry Edgerton
Te Pascal
Crammer Edgerton
Til Francis Ramsey
Frank
Australia
Commercial Bank
Werribee Bank
Aiindon
Gunner Ramey
Bar Marsh
George F. Rumaty
Albert Diseph Buckley
Honey Buckley
Glenmore
Buckley
Calne
Educat iv St. Fowphrs College
Alfred Joseph Bromley
Ballarat
When the Boys Come Home Again Poem
A wartime poem from October 1917 reflecting longing for soldiers to return. The verse recalls days of spring and comradeship, honors those who fought and died, and imagines a nation sharing grief and celebration as “the boys come home again.” The speaker invokes memory, sacrifice, and the hope of reunion, ending with a quotation note and signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No Man's Land
Hue
Hatdresser and Tobacconist Opens in Bacchus Marsh
R. Trickey announces a new business in Main Street Bacchus Marsh opposite J Bennett offering hats tobacco and cigars cigarettes and pipes. The shop features leading brands and promotes the Homeland War Loan Boyds.
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Bacchus Marsh
Main St.trext
J. Bennett
Allo
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Show Plans Detailed
The 59th annual Bacchus Marsh show is set for Wednesday with better entries than recent years and good weather hopes. A special train runs Melbourne to Bacchus Marsh with returns in the afternoon, town shops close at noon, stewards to meet showgrounds on Tuesday, and profits to the Red Cross Society. Ladies offer after noon tea at Gilpar. No picture entertainment that night, but a special programme is planned and A Dickson will exhibit cutlery.
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Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society
Statinst
Melbourns
Molton
Bacchus Marsh
Ping
A. Dickson
Cuttery
Royal Pictures Five Part Drama Evening Programme
Royal Pictures presents The Stolen Triumph a five part drama for this evening. The Milk This will be dealt with by the Greed serial. Other items including finding free passes complete the usual interesting programme. J. J. Barry Jun Bacchus Marsh Dealer offers top prices for old or worn-out horses, dowd horses, or cattle removed free of charge.
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J. J. Barry
Bacchus Marsh
Pyekes Creek Reservoir Supply Figures From Warn Commission
Full supply figures supplied by the Water Commission show height 78 feet and volume 14 850 acre feet for the reservoir at PyeKe s Creek. Last weekly return lists 730 lin, 14 850 acre feet. pro set output nil for last weak, measured in cubic feet per second.
Reservoir Supply Figures At Melton Reservoir
Report describes current water availability at Melton Reservoir with a full supply height of about 80 feet and an estimated volume near 17 000 acre feet. Present supply noted as 17 000 acre feet and 19 cubic feet per second usage, with flows near 168 cubic feet per second recorded.
Bacchus Marsh Events Calendar 1917 18
A list of upcoming Bacchus Marsh events including agricultural show on October 31, Mixe Vida Golistein on November 1, Flower Day on November 2, Soldiers Memorial Service on November 5, Lectu pette by Me T. G. Salter on November 1, and Parliamentary Elections on November 15 plus a Red Cross event on December 12 and the horticultural show on March 23, 1918. Evening church services begin at 7.20 after November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Vida Golistein
Munday
Thesdas
T. G. Salter
Taptise
Thuralay
Worther
Red Cross
Barchus Marsh
Walling da
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Werribee Irrigation and Water Supply District
Bernard's School Hall
Nellie Vallence
Hos. Bec
Greenwood
Tolanso
Cigaretten de
Bacuhus Marsh Red Cross
Chamberlain
Royal Pictures
Henry Kolker
Paar
Milk Trust
Billy Buttons
Eclair Journal
Duplicity
Usu
Bacchus Marsh Market
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
Bacchus
Myrmiong
R. Trickey
Ray
Boyds
Pyeke's Creek Reservo
Melton Reservoir
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Pearce Bros
Spring E Summer Goods
Pearce Brothers Bacchus MA
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