Melton honors Constable Steinfort at farewell gathering
A large crowd gathered at Melton Mechanics Hall on Wednesday to honor Constable A. T. Steinfort, three years in charge of the Melton Police. Speakers praised his impartial conduct, and Cr Holden presented an illuminated address and wallet of mates as thanks. Supper and dancing followed the formalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Mechanics’ Hall
Alexander Steinfort
Constable Steinfort
T. Robertson
J. Dixon
RB. Robertson
Mrs. Bung-'emup
W. Handforth
Miss L
T. Steinfort
Johnnie Ladlow
Stao. Hardy
Out On the Rocks
Miss Riddell
the Old Green Isle
Miss K. Nissen
Midship Mite
Sua. Hardy
Carl Steinfort
E.watson
Cr. W. Leake
J.P
F. C. Holden
Melton Shire
Cr. Holden
Asecee
Mr. Steinfort
Melton
Royal Humane Society
J. F. Minns
Steinfort
E. J. Nesbitt
Melton South
W. Leake
J. Casey
Rockbook
MecCorkell
Toolern Vale
Father Martin
Melbourne
Echuca
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross Acknowledgements and Ball Notes
The Hon. Secretary Misa Beatrice W Anderson lists monthly collections donors and other contributions to Bacchus Marsh Red Cross including Mes Dugdale Miss Alice Dugdale Mrs T Matthews and Mr W Morton with various small sums. The report thanks soldiers for parcels and notes letters of thanks. A shire ball featured Miss Watt and Miss Anderson discussing Voluntary Aid Detachment work and a Bacchus Marsh VAD branch was proposed requiring First Aid and Home Nursing qualification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Beatrice W. Anderson
A Dugdale
Alice Dugdale
T. Matthews
W. Morton
Oe Eiseman
D. Jones
Kiffiths
Austen
Belle Morton
A. Simon
C. Wells
J. Morton
H. Kerr
Marjorie Butler
Hon. See
R. J. Kerr
P. Barry
J. Chambers
L. C. Bird
J. Cardeff
R. N- Davison
A. J. Usher
W. Allan
Misses Watt
Anderson
Melbourne
Voluntary Aid Detachment
V.ad
Bacchus Marsh
MyenSong Red Cross Acknowledgments
The Hon Sec Mrs Jas Dugdale thanks donors for linen slippers books and clothing sent to soldiers this week. Gifts include 24 paiva socks 10 shirts 3 helmets 4 bandages 1 pair slippers and books. Letters of thanks come from Miss Mellie Clark Miss Alice Myers Miss Graham and Mrs Janes Dugdale.
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Jas, Dugdale
F. H. Linsdell
Grahan
Mellie Clark
Alice Myers
Graham
Janes Dugdale
Toolern Vale Red CrossAnnual Meeting Announcement
The Hon. See Miss K Robinson acknowledges thanks for members subscriptions and donations including Far Avy 2 9 6 and 3 3/ for French Red Cross. Donations from My W Browan and others listed. Items sent away include 21 pairs socks 18 pillowslips 4 flannel shirts. Annual meeting scheduled for Wednesday week 2nd October. War Loan Bond cited as best investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss K. Robinson
Gill
Mel. Walter
Miss MacLeod
French Red Cross
My. W. Browan
Wellwi
Miss Charlton
Miss McLeod
Walter
Moe. Wynne
Lewis
Funston
Empire’s Call Brings Home Ryan and Watson from War
Lieut E J Ryan youngest son of Dr and Mrs T B Ryan and Lieut Col Watson son in law to the Ryans return after service in France. Ryan joins the Indian Army Permanent Forces attached to the Buddah Lancers while Watson commands the 38th Battalion and has been twice mentioned in despatches. About 7000 Anzacs are returning to Australia as a hearty welcome awaits them and the public is urged to greet returning servicemen with courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Ryan
T. B. Ryan
Pacobus Marsh
France
Indian Army
Buddah Lancers
Col. Watson
Royal Pictures to Feature New Attractions Next Month
There will be no pictures this Saturday evening as the hall is booked. Commencing next month, many new attractions will be offered including all leading artists in the picture world as advertised.
Darley to Meet Melton in Final at Maddingley Park
Junior football concludes season at Maddingley Park today with Darley facing Melton. Players must be on ground by 2 and start at 2 30 with a Red Cross collection planned. Semi final last Saturday saw Darley defeat Bacchus Marsh 5 1 to 33 points to 36 with a 24 point margin.
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Maddingley Park
Darley
Melton
Red Cross
Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club Schedule Of Matches
The Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club lists a series of rifle competitions including a club trophy at 500 and 600 yards on September 21 and a match against Richmond at Port Melbourne on September 28. Additional club trophies at 300 500 and 600 yards are planned for October 5 and a Ballarat visit on October 12 for a club match, followed by a club trophy at 200 and 300 yards on October 26. Musketry conditions apply.
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Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
Richmond
Port Melbourne
Ballaratto
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society Meeting Notice
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society held a committee meeting on Tuesday September 17 with W P Robertson chairing and members present. A new trotters class for those who have not won five pounds and a harness pony class were added to the prize list. The secretary reported progress on the District Exhibit, which had been sent away except perishables to be sent by road Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W. P. Robertson
V P
J. McMahon
W. Grant
W. Gondie
J. A. Brown
A. Slack
E. H. Priase
Morton
J. B. Doherty
F. R. Manning
J. Riddell
How to Make a Good Non Poisonous Cough Mixture
An old advertisment advises parents to prepare a home cough remedy using HEENZO, a herbal extract product by Jean's Essence. It claims a pint of prepared mixture per bottle, contrasts cost with ready-made remedies, and lists G. W. Hean as the peu supplier. Also notes a Bacchus Marsh market date change due to Royal Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hean
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Bacchus Marsh
Messrs. McPhail, Anderson & Co
River of Death Poem on War and Faith by Hobart Scott
A wartime devotional poem in a religious tone speaks of war clouds lifting through faith in Christ. It recalls brave youths crossing a river toward a promised city of gold, finding salvation and victory by trusting in the Lord. The author Hobart E. H. Scott signs the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Hobart
E. H. Scott
Miss Reita Chambers Opens Toilet Saloon In Bacchus Marsh
Reita Chambers announces the opening of her Toilet Saloon in the Hall of Commerce on Main Street Bacchus Marsh offering hair and skin treatments. She advertises switchess and fringes at Melbourne prices with natural hair quality and ladies combings made up. The electric treatment is promoted as the latest method to tone the scalp, open pores, and improve nutrient flow for strong results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall of Commerce
Main Street
Bacchus Marsh
Melbourne
Pyke's Creek Reservoir Water Figures Report
Water Commission figures show full supply at Pyke's Creek Reservoir. Height 18 feet, volume 14,850 acre feet. Present supply also 14,850 acre feet. Last weekly return 14,850 acre feet. Present output 90 cubic feet per second, last week 350 cfs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water ¢ Commission
Jatt
Melton Reservoir Boost Yields in Latest Readings
Melton Reservoir reports 17,000 acre feet of water for BO and BOLL. Present output 168 cubic feet per second, compared with 665 this week. Data references 17,000 acre feet for both bins with minor variations in unit labeling.
Bacchus Marah Weather Cough Relief Ad
Dozens report weather linked coughs and lung discomfort while Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted as relief. The ad claims one bottle eases the water cough and mentions brands and local distributors. It also references milk flow comfort for cows and seasonal conditions affecting welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Wev
Bold
Grant Morton
Baschus Marth
A. Comben & Co
Wernd G. Orgill
Rockbank and
Also Mentioned on This Page
Constable A.C. Steinfort
F. ©. Holden
Geo. Coburn
J. F. Roe
Mary Dodemaide
J. N. Riddell
T. Murphy
R. McCorkell
J. H. Cunningham
Constable Dally
P. J. Gloosen
Bacehus Marsh
J. H. Qunningham
Miss A. Ross and
C. Steinfort
Royal, Pictures
Mary Pickford
Billie Bearke
Douglas Fairbanks
Pauline Prederick
Jack Pickford
Sesenle Hayskawa
Wallace Reid
Geraldine Farrar
Patty Arbuckle
Mack Sennett
Burton Holmes
American Gazettes
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross
Redd Cross
Myensong Red Cross
Toolern Vale Red Cross
Royal Pictures
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society
Commonwealth Gaa
Bank
Australia
Autti
DEATH
Gold
Ain
Reita Chambers
Pyke's Creek
Melton Reservoir
BOLL
Bacchus Marah Observation Station
Tolda
Bain
G. W. McIntosh
W. E. Armstrong
Main
Pistoia
Italy
Campbell & CO
Mercantile Chambers
Collins
New Zealand
W. Grant Morton
Ingram Bros. Practical Opticians
Border Inn
Ingram Bros
Opticians
Swanston St
Pearce Bros
Pearge Bros
St. Bernard's Bazaar
Presbyterian Church
Bales
McPhail, Anderso & Co
Bacchus
Komat
Mi Veon
Y Link
Fairbairn & On
Ballan
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