Red Cross Fund From Marsh District Thanks and Proceedings
The Hon. Secretary Miss Beatrice W Anderson thanks contributors from Becchus Marsh and District for Red Cross items including 214/63, 4 Mrs E L Simpoon, sale of knitting and other goods. Donations total £2219 with receipts £198 6, cakes £2 14 3, and various expenditures. Letters of thanks arrive from Palestine and France for socks and shirts. A dance raffle and stick raffle raise funds. prize donated for children’s competition, 12 pairs of socks monetized at £1 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice W. Anderson
Red Crow Danes
P. F
E. L. Simpoon
Gooda— Books
Frisnt
Daphne Burbidge
Cushion
T. G. Pearce
Dare
Socks
Mes
HM. Hodgon
Siew I. Simon
Mises FE
Dugdale
Ollie Kerr
Moss
P. Murphy
T. Coghlan
Heceipts
Hall
Balan
Marchas Marsh
Trumper Todd
Palestine
Sapper Rey
France
Baya
Ray Edwards
Alice Hine
Geen Emmett Abu
Rawsley
Alan
Australia
Lady Mayoress’ League
Miss Erving
Jus. Morton
Red Cross
Pentland Hills
Mises Elsie
Mollie Morton
Knitting Competition Draws 80 Ladies for Awards
An afternoon event last Saturday saw about 80 ladies submit knitted rocks for judging. Prizes included 15 for Miss Anderson’s group, 6 for Miss Alice Simon, and special 2 shillings 6 pence prize donated by Miss Dudley and Mrs Dodley for a boy knitter, won by Frank Minns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Simpson
Miss Anderson
Red Cross
Sunshine
Edna Rainey
George McKay
Mes Dalley
Mes McKay
Miss Dudley
Simpson
J. F. McLach
Alice Simon
Geo. Dickie
A. Duphice Hurbidge
Edna Venner
McKay Sul
Evin
Dene
Mie Dodley
Frank Minns
A. Kennedy
Myensong Red Cross Gift Acknowledgment
The Hon Sec Mrs Jas Dugdale thanks donors for gifts this week including books from Mr R Lidgett and twenty four pairs and one pad known as knew pads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Dugdale
R. Lidgett
Empire's Call Sees Four Fighting Members Wounded
Webb Crook is in action but not yet back on duty. He belongs to a group of four fighters linked to Mr. and Mrs. B. Also noted are Cronk and Bac Eles Marsh, with three of the group reported wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Crook
Strange Incident Letter From Lieut Bennett
Lieut J R Bennett of Benalla writes from London hospital about a curious event. He describes a fight stick found from the Benalla soldiers club after being wounded, and saved as a keepsake. He notes injuries including loss of sight in one eye and shared hospital room details with Captain Akerayd Inspector of Schools nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallangatta
Bennett
James, Bennett
Bac
Waters
Benalla High School
J. R. Bennett
Lloyd Master
Jetter
London
Lieut. Bennett
Benalla
Benalla Sloyil
Red Cross
Akerayd
Fryself
Condon Announces New Butcher Business in Hue District
H A Condon returned Anzac announces start of a new meat business in Hue and Mateli district. He offers best quality meat and small goods, strictly cash terms, with home delivery and dine-in orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huecius Mateli
Letters From a POW in Germany Report Slow Hard Times
A wartime letter from Lance Corporal Tom Grant, a reported missing then captured, describes life as a prisoner of war in Germany. He details heavy fatigue work, meager rations of black bread and jam, daily food issues, cruel weather, and limited parcels. He mentions comrades Will Dodemaide and Bol Dunn, and notes the long delay between capture and writing, with letters arriving sporadically through May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom, Grant
W. Grant
Mill Bavehns Marsh
Germany
Toyne
Will Dolomaide
Bol Dunn
Glasgow
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club Invitation and Details
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club announces a North v South match on Saturday October 20 with trophies offered. President RH Dagilale, Vice-President UG Wells, and other officers are named. Gentlemen subscription includes Mechanics Institute privileges. non-members may join for seven shillings and gain Mechanics Institute privileges on a ten shilling subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
TP Wat
Satuyay
Attemd
Dagilale
Toamanager
My. W. BE
Ramsey
Mechanics’ Institutes
Mechanics’ Institute
Mechanics
Melton Shire Council Meeting Notes August Frustrations and Finances
Melton Shire Council met Friday August 31 with Drs McPherson Robinson Walter Minn Hornbuckle Leake Howell Holden Townsing and Orgill present. Discussions covered a 30 pound president’s allowance election of Dr Howell, lunch hour decorum, rates and public works, noxious weeds such as Dyeberry, land leases, and budget items including road spalls rolling crushing and drainage. Authority updates included weed control, gas and hospital bills, and warrants totaling 73 pounds 9 shillings 10 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meltonshire
Drs
McPherson
Robinson
Walter
Minn
Hornbuckle
Leake
Howell
Browne
Holden
Townsing
Orgill
Dr. McPherson
Mins
Gilried
Couneillors
George Minns
Towning
Bubeck
Shire of Orbost
Shire of Tambo
IL Alions
Minns
Shire of Lawsynt
Department of Agriadturs
Capt
Staughton
Ust
Dr. Minns
Hollen
Mollen
Crs
Lands Department
Beaty's
Rockbank
Department
Cr. Minns
Cr. Robinson
M. Ridge
Mitchell’s Lane
Bulla Connell
Tarlaton
Rookbank
Mater
Dixon Bros
Staughton Fynesbury
Golden Fleeca
Mac's
Wee
Shire
Simpson & Co Ward
H.S. E
Williams
M. H
H. Martin
Melton South
Wilson's Lane
H.C. Wraith
Melton
Barrie
P. ©. Cook
Drs. McPherson
Minus
Myers
Ile
Redlunk Trust
Lnhiner
Uhlen
Cy. Minus
Council—Resolvers
Resolve
CRB
Heidge
Toolern Crook
Collins
Holle
Cr. Townsing
Plumpton
Cole
J. Farrell
Stone
Bulman’s
Thompson
Black Hill
Gillespie's
Atom
Holton
Noties
Couneil
L.G.A
Coming sales L A Fairbeira sale at Ballinng market
L A Fairbeira & Co schedule a public sale for Thursday September 13 featuring Racelins and Marsh market property at Ballinng. The notice lists items to be auctioned and directs interested parties to Ballinng location for specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbeira & Co
Racelins i Marsh Market
Ballinng
Bacchus Marsh rifle club teams compete in uneven match day
Report details rifle events at 600 yards and shorter ranges with teams led by H L Simon and H B Connor, listing members including D Denholm W D Simon B G Cox A G Pharp J Whelan and others. It notes a senior constable Dalle’s winning total and mentions Ballan sale date changes and a quack remedy ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
Athinst
H. L. Simon
D. Denholm
W. D. Simon
G. Cox
A. G Pharp
Jno
B. Dally
Ed. Akers
T. Akers
Ot. Perry
Grant
Ino. Wittick
A. Shaw
W. Robinson
A. Phalp
JL A
Mita
W. Densley
J. Me Ph
W. McFar
Grant F. Russell
Chih Teoprise Wats
Sou and
Gon
Dalle
Baris
al D. Bar
L. Non
Jon
Wittick
H. FE
Connor
A. McPhor
Akers
Hjorth
E. Trawy
Hausticap
Pincus Dr Paul Pincus Dentist Seaview Bacchus Marsh card
A card advertising Paul Pincus a Melbourne area dentist practicing at Seaview Itzroy and Bacchus Marsh inviting intended patients to leave notices at Ryan's Corner rooms Hours 9:30 to 6:30 Mondays and Thursdays. Also notes his Hill Climb and Con stituition Contest win with Chevrolet first prize at Newcastle Automobiliation Hill-climbing event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Bull's Head
Dudley
Chevrolet
Wills & McVicar
Miller's Sporting Annual Offered by Crisp & Sons Bacchus Marsh
Local Bacchus Marsh ads promote Crisp & Sons Church Street offering Miller's Sporting Annual. Hints at subscriptions and new subscribers alongside dealer notices. Mentions top prices for old and worn-out horses and free removal of dead horses or cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de de Barry
Dun
Bacchus Marsh
Miller's Sporting Annual
Crisp & Sons
Also Mentioned on This Page
RED Cross Fund
Becchus Marsh and District
Myensong Red Cross
H. A. Condon
Anzac
Grant ST
W. Grant Morton
Royal Pictures
Imonel Barrymore
Grave Valentine
Metro
Dorian
Anto
Baers
Henry
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
Telephone Exchange
Aim
Myrmong
John
Rosehill
Gisborne
Jones
Paulfevinka Tieve
Paul Pincus
LDS
Vic
Univ. of Mell
Seaview
Itzroy
A.B.O
Emnets
Morton
Fashion
Woukmo Rou Tae Durac Evan Amuce
Fae
New Sulmeibera
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