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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1915
Page
4
A wartime poem by J. G. Gilby from Mopern Vale dated October 10, 1915, praising Allied fighters and the flag, recounting battles from Mons to the Marne, and envisioning a dawn of peace. The piece is followed by short domestic prose on poultry care and furniture repair offering practical tips.
The ad explains that bilious attacks are preceded by nausea and dullness and suggests taking three Chamberlain's Tablets to ward off the attack. It claims a course of the tablets permanently relieves bilious tendencies and cites Sord W. Grant Morton of a merchant firm as the source.
The notice indicates Seaview located at 78 Victoria Parade Fitzroy may be consulted at the ABC Tes Rooms in Ryan's Corner BACCHUS MARSH.
St Patrick foaled on March 17 1900 is a rich dark bay standing 15.2 hands with good feet and temperament. He carries soundness and freedom from hereditary disease per the Department of Agriculture certificate and has lineages including Young Oster Ley Osterly Childen Harold Kentucky Maid and Flying Perfection Merry Legs strains. Terms £4 4s mares guaranteed. mares sold or leaving district payable forthwith with care but no liability. Breeders encouraged to inspect at Molton with A Shebler for further particulars.
The community lists soldiers and volunteers connected to Bacchus Marsh and surrounding districts, naming W. Allan, Wm Brennan, Jas Bushby, Isaac Brunt, Raymond Boyd, Patrick Barry, Frank Crook, Webb Crook, Chas Crook, Wm Clark, J R Calderwood, and many others. It notes wounded, killed, and serving with Australian Navy units and HMAS Warrego, with additional names of families linked to Blackwood Coimadai Myrniong and Balliang East. Message from local residents asks for corrections or omissions to be sent so the list may honor all who served and pray for their safe return.
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