Community concert won praise for patriotic effort at Hed Crom
The Wednesday concert celebrating Hed Crom branch success drew wide district support with Yough performers from Bacchus Marsh and Ballarat. Mr A B OHara headed school efforts, Read Murphy urged patriotism, and Miss Lukey delighted with Our Heroes. The event showcased school pupils, Bacchus Marsh singers, and a strong band of local workers, concluding a highly successful fundraiser for the Patriotic fund. A wattle blossom social followed, with visitors from Bullan Bacchus Marsh Green dale and Blackwood and the Hon. See Mr M Griffin in attendance. A rifle match Ballan vs Myrnong ended Ballan 416 to Myrnong 410, with plans for a return match at Ballan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hed Crom
Bollarst Sed Bacchus Marsh
A. B. O'Hara
Hallyhoke
Hacchus Marsh
R. G. Carey
Ballarat
Read Murphy
P.M
Germany
William the 1St
Bismarck
Balkan States
Austria
Turkey
Berlin
Geff Walker
Commonwealth
Lukey
Bacchus Marsh
J. F. MacLachlan
Br. R. Lidgett
Mormiong
Johny Morgan
Jean Cresawell
Australia
Mr. Read Murphy
J. Walker
Topsy Turry
G. Shanahan
M and
G. Nolan
E. Lidgett
E. Cowan
M. Clark
Miss Lukey
Messrs. Palmer and
McLachlan
Jack Briton
Mr. B. Woodward
Plainstones
J. McLachlan
Mr. McLachlan
Miss Shanaloo
Mr. Palmer
N. Shanahan
E. Nolan
Bullan
Greendale
Blackwood
See
M. Griffin
Myrmong
Ballan
J. Shimmen
R. Lidgett
A. J. Cresswell
A. Cresswell
Sem
Frasee
Balan
Tueal
Joth
Cresswell
Iocals
J- Shimmen
M. Balding
S. Lay
J. Andrew
J. Cooper
W- Andrew
A. Berry
Walter
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society to Debate Conscription
The Bacchus Marsh Debating Society meets Tuesday Sept 7 at the Church of England hall. The syllabus item is a debate on conscription with Dr J Wills for the affirmative and W J C Ashley for the negative. A farewell meeting at the Baptist Church honours two young debaters C E Hosken and C A Robin, who are transferring to Buninyong and Hamilton respectively, with remarks from Rev W Davis and society officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
J Wills
W. J.C. Ashley
Baptist Church
C. E. Husken
Hamilton
C. A. Robin
National Bank
Buninyong
W. Davis
W Williams
W. Williams
B.A
P. F. Emmett
H. H. Blight
Savings Bank
the Society
J. A. Johns
J. 8. Ford
F. J. Bowden
Hosken
Robin
Balliang Notes on Roads, Drills and Local Events
Our Our Own Correspondent reports crops thriving in Balliang with a deputation to government next Wednesday seeking a £1000 grant for roads to help market produce. Local progress includes soldiers drill success, new Recreation Reserve Committee members Reither and L Bird, and children's concert plans. Fundraiser events at Exuls and Edols wool sheds raised about £20 for wounded soldiers. decor and order praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sau
Bird
Melbourne
Progress Association
Balliang Recreation Reserve
Messrs
Reither
L. Bird
Exuls
Edols
Bereavement in Bullengarook for fallen soldier George McCashney
A sad bereavement in Bullengarook as George McCashney, a young soldier who had only one month in camp, dies of meningitis. His funeral was attended by relatives and mourners, with Revs. Baillie and Miller delivering touching addresses. Gisborne comrades laid a floral wreath and locals plan a permanent tribute on his grave. he is considered for the Shire Roll of Honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. MecCashney
Baillie
Miller
Gisborne
George McCashney
Coimudai
Bazaar in Toolern Vale Aids Red Cross Fund
The Toolern Vale bazaar, the most successful yet, raised about £100 for the Red Cross Fund. Eight stalls decorated by ladies’ committees drew visitors, with Red Cross Nurses costumes and various stalls, opened by Hon. Russell Clarke MLC after a motor from Sunbury. Music by local performers and schoolchildren accompanied the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toolern Vale
Progress Association
Red Cross Fund
Produes
Beaty
Red Cross
Russell Clarke
M.L.C
Sunbury
Scotson
Lock
King
Watson
Johnson
Antiseptic advice on treating cuts and wounds
A historical notice explains that clean wounds heal best, warns against neglect, and promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a fast-acting antiseptic liniment. It claims quick application removes pain and prevents scarring. Advertisers W. Grant Morton and A. Combon & Co. are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Baoohms Marsh
A. Combon & Co. Worribes
Rifle Shooting Match Bacchus Marsh v Ballan
The Bacchus Marsh vs Ballan rifle match will be fired on Ballan range this Saturday the 11th at 200 and 500 yards with 14 men apiece. Members wishing to visit should notify the Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Ballan
Red Cross Fund Meeting At Shire Hall To Discuss Luncheon
A Red Cross gathering for Bacchus Marsh and District ladies is set for Wednesday at 2 43 in the Shire Hall to weigh luncheon on Race day. The Ladies Jumble Fair will announce winners of crochet tray cloth and hand-painted sweet dish. First Aid classes to be halted during Dr. W B Ryan’s absence. A letter from returning Gallipoli soldiers denies reports that garments and socks from Victorian Red Cross or Patriotic Leagues were sold to soldiers in Egypt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Lndies
W B. Ryan
Beatrica W. Anderson
Red Cross
F. G. Hixcoelk
Argus
Gallipoli
Victoria
Patriotic
Egypt
Rowsley Red Cross Acknowledges Donations And Parcels
The Hon. See Mrs Sharland acknowledges thanks for monthly instalments from Mabel Tonpleton and gifts from Mesdames W. Lyle Dubout Manly Davidson and others. Donations include bed socks slippers parcel books beeswax and care items. Sent away this week include 67 pillow cases towels mittens washers slippers socks bed socks and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
See
Sharland
Mabel Tonpleton
W. Lyle
L. Dubout
V. Dubout
Hy Manly
Davidson
R. Hine
P. Morris
Sen
Reid
A. Davidson
Misses Booth
Sharlaid
Brydov
Togood
M Kerr
Templeton
Pace
M. Kerr
Gouils
Mes. V. Dubaut
Heeswa Miss McKenzie
Mr Bindon
Una. Sharland
J. Manly
Melton Red Cross Society committee meeting notes
A Melton Red Cross Society committee met in Mechanics Hall with Mrs H W Staughton presiding. Large attendance as officers list receipts and donations, including £111 2s 6d collected, weekly instalments and many gifts. Items sent to Federal Government House included sheets shirts socks pillowslips and linen, plus crutches books and cushions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
H.W. Staughton
Moyra Smith
Williams
S. J. Staughton
Miss Staughton
Cunningham
Mosdames Radford
Whittington
Richmond
Misa Droll
Cowper
Cuoningham
P. Martin
N. Smith
Parker
Federal Government House
The Empires Call Enlistees From Bright and Coimadai
Clarence Earl of Bacchus Marsh has enlisted and will join the camp on the tenth. He left the National Bank at Bright to do so. Michael Coghlan and David Coghlan of Coimadai are added to the front list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Earl
J. W. Earl
Bacchus Marsh
National Bank
Bright
Michael Bernard Coghlan
David James Coghlan
Coimadai
Royal Pictures Trey o Hearts Serial Promises Continued Night Show
Royal Pictures presents Trey o Hearts with a continuing serial and a full night of entertainment. Additional features and objects promise a varied program for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trey O' Hearts
Meltonshire Council Advances Road and Bridge Projects
Local council notes August actions plus grants and tenders. Closer Settlement Board offers up to £25 for Walsh block road. Nicholson Brow tender approved for 7875 feet of Ballarat road reforming at £29 5 10. Harvest suspension of non maintenance work approved. Defence requests rabbit skins for front troops. Toolern creek bridge plans advance. Inspector reports on tree damage and gravel issues. August grazing and other fees listed. Mt Misery bridge redecked under £19. McPherson bridge fenders invited for repair. inflation of rates and balances noted. one tender for Black Hill road declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meltonshire
Dre. Leake
Robinson
MacPherson
Bubock
Minns
Greener
Hornbuckle
Browne
Toolern Creek
McKenzie
Howe
Thompsis
Anderson
Campbell
Closer Settlement Board
Esford Road
Footscray Coursing Club Farewell Stakes at Melton Park
The Footscray Coursing Club ran the Farewell Stakes at Melton Park with 16 dogs, £2 entry, and a notable accident to judge Mr Carberry. Royal Time and Wee Magic shared the main stake after a day marked by numerous hares and mixed results. Results included various first rounds and ties, plus the final on the day, with Gallanger and Lady Kyogle among notable contenders. An oilcloth apron tip concludes the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Footscray Coursing Club
Melton Park
Messrs. Farrell & Sons
Carberry
Will
Lime
Daisy Farrell
the Harp
J. McCubbin
Berenica
A. Reid
Brittany
Miss J. Rue
G. Miller
Madge
D. Melitosh
Admiral Pan
U.S. Woods
W. Ogden
Lady Kyogle
A. Buchanan
Major Bryan
Royal Time
Quarry Tan Gallanger
Lion's Thought
Magic
Berenice
Lady Kywae
Admiral Pao
Royal Tine +Gallenger
Wee Magic
Jay Kyogle
Soldiers' Septers and Gallipoli Wounds Report
Lance-Corporal Norman Flack writes from Ghozireh hospital Cairo to his sister describing shrapnel wounds from Gallipoli on July 14. He was hit in four places on the left arm but recovering and hopes to rejoin his battalion in about five weeks. He praises hospital care by doctors and nurses and mentions Privates Colin Todd and Ted Law among others in Tacchus Marsh and Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballan “Times
Norman Flack
Ghozirels Hopital
Cairo
Egypt
Gallipoli
Ian
Jie
Colin Todd
Tacchus Marsh
Porey
Ted Law
BACCAUS MARSH GUN CLUB SHOOT RESULTS
The fortnightly shoot at the Baccaus Marsh Gun Club attracted 19 shooters on Saturday. Olive won the point trophy with 28 points, amid broad competition. Other top scorers included Akers Manning Scott Vallone and McFarhand. Next shoot slated for Saturday the 1th inst.
Variety of sales and markets in Gippsland and Bendigo region
The notices list upcoming sales and markets across Victoria. Events include clearing sales at Miss Everett's Rockbank Bacchus Marsh and Tarwin Meallows South Gippsland with firms L. A. Fairbairn & Co Adamson Stretila & Co and Jennings & Metnnes. A dairy stock sale at G M Black Tarwin Meallows and a horse sale at Bacchus Marsh are noted along with a Bendigo yard report and a large reduction in price per Myall stock reaching $860 to $25 average 209-4. mentions of a horse parade at Sunbury and various auctions throughout September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Miss Everett's
Rockbank
Bacchus Marsh
Reddrop's
A. Fairbairn & Co
AL Boney & Co
Frank Hill
Bendigo
Bendiga
Grnobe Bros. Myall
Kerang
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society
Miss Hobbs
Balliang
Umom
Bullengarook
Bacchus Mareh and
Rowsley Red Cross
Melton Red Cross Society
Royal Pictures
Baccaus Marsh Gun Club
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Bainainin Sun
Jin Shado
Mornan
Melton Market
Geo. Smith
Pearce Bros
Morton
W.grant Morton
Grant Street
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