Ladies plan musical evening to aid men in trenches
A Shire hall gathering of local ladies approved a Tuesday musical evening to collect parcels for the men in the trenches. Sub-committee members were H. M. Hodgson, Emmett, A Grant, M J Pearce. Gifts destined for Christmas delivery. Also, Red Cross and Australian Women's National League events noted with funds raised of £80 0 6 from a Jumble Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
H. M. Hodgson
Emmett
A. Grant
M. J. Pearce
F. G. Hiscock
A. W.N.S
Red Cross Society
League
Beattice Anderson
Tuuney
W. Lerson
Australian Women's National League
Darley Brick Kiln
John Dugdale
O'Keefe
A. Simon
H. G. Campbell
Alice Grant
E. Dugdale
W. Grant Morton
Ethel West
Harley Cowan
Lorie Morton
W. E. Ramsey
E. H. Dickie
N. Pearce
G. Cowan
Edna Lyle
M. McFarlane
Maggie Morton
P.H
Rene Dugdale
Myrniong
Cushion
Camphor
Bacchus Marsh A W NLL raises funds for Red Grass fund
The Bacchus Marsh branch of A W NLL handed over £80 0s 6d to the local Red Grass fund after a successful jumble. Four raffles remain unsold, including harness and clothing prizes. Prizes drawn include a silver kettle, a doll, afternoon tea spans, and a tray cloth. The committee thanks donors and helpers at Mechanics' Institute, Mews, Crisp & Sons, and Mr H J Simon for a motor car ride prize for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
A.W Nll
Red Grass Fund
H. L. Simon
Doll
Mias
Irene Crowe
Bird
J. Wills
Mechanics’ Institute, Mews, Crisp & Sons
H. J. Simon
Joan of Motor Car
Indies
Messames Alkemade
Williama
Hiscock
W. Marshall
Soldiers Medal Fund Subscriptions Acknowledged
The committee records thanks for subscriptions from Bacchus Marsh Shi Council and various individuals including Cr M. R. Greene JP Cr John Wills JP and others. Amounts range from 5 to 10 shillings with several 1/1, 10/6, and 2/6 entries. Further contributions are requested and will be gratefully received. J. A. Johns, Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Shi Council
M. R. Greene
John Wills
J. Watson
CL. T. Alkemade
J.P
Emana
Jas. Kerr
R. H- Dugdale
Hy. Kerr
Thos. Anderson
Mark Kyle
G. F. Ramsey
J. Bingham
Eisemann Bros
A. R. Robertson
MLA
F. H. Crook
D. Green
J. McNamara
J. A. Johns
W. Williams
J. Reddrop
R. Palmer
W. D. Hogan
Medal Presented To Private Tom Grant By Bacchus Marsh Committee
The Bacchus Marsh Patriotic Committee awarded Private Tom Grant another medal on Wednesday. Dr C L Alkemade praised Grant’s sacrifices and thanked him for fighting for those unable to go. Local figures voiced support. the ceremony ended with the National Anthem as Grant expressed thanks. Also noted are wounded Trooper W Morton, Private Ivan Russell, Corporal Platt, and W McKenzie returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Patriotic Committee
Tom Grant
CL. T. Alkemade
J.P
Grant
B. Williams
J. A. Johns
H. 11
Blight
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society Annual Picnic Set
The Bacchus Marsh Debating Society invites members to a picnic on Saturday next October 2 at Lerderberg Gorge. Transport needs to be arranged through Secretary Mr. Blight. those with spare seats should notify. Refreshments to be provided by the ladies, with gentlemen paying 1/ to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerderberg
Homer
Messrs
J. A Johns
W. Williams
B.A
Woodward, Son
A. T. Oliver
H. H. Blight
H. Pearce
Ashley
Williams
Davis
B. Williams
J. Wills
T. H. Pearce
I Shall Sing Again with Woods Great Peppermint Cure
The speaker plans to recover voice soon and return to singing the old songs tonight, noting bronchial illness and a forthcoming cure to restore dulcet tones.
Bacchus Marsh Spring Meeting Opens With Red Cross Appeal
Patriotic meeting in aid of Local Red Cross Fund. Bacchus Marsh Racing Club hosts a Spring Meeting on Thursday October 14 1915 weather permitting. Program includes Red Cross Hack Race Empire Plate Gallipoli Handicap Dardanelles Trial Imperial Novelty Pony Race and Empire Purse with nominations due October 4 1915. Special trains and holiday excursion fares announced. Secretary F H Crook coordinates entries and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Fund
RED Cross
Secon
VRC
V.R.C
Bacchus Marsh
Considine
R.C
Bourke Street
Melbourne
Spencer St
Ballarat
Mr. Wright
F. H, Crook
Local Market Sales Schedule From L A Fairbairn and Partners
A compiled listing shows sales by L A Fairbairn and Co and partners on various dates in September and October. Deals cover Ballan market Bacchus Marsh Melton Myrniong Pyrate Creek Maddingley Toolern and Bacobus Marsh with sales at Hugh Campbell's and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Ballan Market
Bacchus Marsh
Myrmiong
Pyrate Creek
Maddingley
Mathisson & Davis
McPhail Bros. & Co
Hugh Campbell's
Toolern ‘Ale
Antiseptic Advice For Wounds From Early Report
A simple cut needs quick antiseptic care to prevent blood poisoning. Wounds should be kept clean and free of dirt. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is recommended as a fast-acting antiseptic liniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Royal Pictures Club Advertisement and Dance Night
Royal Pictures presents an evening programme with euchre and dancing in St on Tuesday the 28th. The usual attractive facilities and entertainment promise a lively social event for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tueslay
Irrigation Charge By-law for Bacchus Marsh District
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission enacts By-law 556 to levy a twenty shillings per acre foot irrigation charge on land with Water Rights in the Bacchus Marsh Irrigation and Water Supply District. Charge applies Oct 1 1915 to Apr 30 1916, payable Oct 1 1915 at Bacchus Marsh. Commission officials empowered to collect. bylaw dated Aug 30 1915 and seal affixed Sept 13 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Aid Commission
WM. Cattanach
Dethridge
E. Shaw
Rates and charges for water supply By-law 579 1915 Bacchus Marsh
The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission approves By-law No 579 for urban division in the Bacchus Marsh district setting rates for domestic water supply not by measure. It fixes eighteen pence per pound on land with pipes and minimum annual sums, with graduated reductions for properties lacking buildings or far from stand pipes, effective July 1, 1915 to June 30, 1918, payable October 1, 1915, at Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marah Drrigation
Bacchus Marsh
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Cattanach
J. 8
Dethridge
E. Shaw
W. Mabbott
Executive Council
By-law 537 General Rate Bacchus Marsh Irrigation
General rate of twelve pence in the pound on rateable lands within the Bacchus Marsh Irrigation and Water Supply District except urban divisions. Payable Oct 1 1915. Appointed officers to demand and collect the rate. Based on 1911 valuation by Frank Bassett. amended valuations adjust rateable value. Signature lines show Wm. Cattanach, J. Dethridge, E. Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Irrigation and Water Supply
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Water Acts
Bacchus Marsh
State See and Water Supply Commission
WM. Cattanach
Fear of Nasty Medicine Prompts Hiding Bowels Irregularities
A historical notice promotes Chamberlains Tablets as gentle and safe for children. It claims fear of medicine makes people hide bowel irregularities and urges mothers to keep the remedy in the household. Sold by W. Grast Mortos and A. Combes Co. in Werribee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grast Mortos
A. Combes
Werribee
Letters from Harrie Oliver at Heliopolis Camp Egypt 1915
Soldier Harrie Oliver, son of Mr and Mrs A Oliver of Bacchus Marsh, writes of food quality improved by Red Cross funded cooker, daily routines, and brutal desert drills near Heliopolis. He recalls early shortages, biscuit scarcity, and a bold trench-digging night march, praising training and fitness despite hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrie Oliver
A. Oliver
Bacchus Marsh
Heliopolis
Egypt
Red Cross
Tucker
Ullan
Pau
Ibeill
Australia
Coming Events Calendar for Bacchus Marsh Region
Readable notices list events at St Bernard's Hall Bacchus Marsh Euchro party on Tuesday Sept 28. Bacchus Marsh races on Thursday Oct 14 in aid of the Red Cross fund. Werribea show on Thursday Oct 21 and Bacchus Marsh show on Wednesday Oct 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernard’s Hall
Bacchus Marsh
Wid
Red Cross Fund
Laundry tips for saving cloth and washing easier
The text advises using flour sacks sewn into table coverings and under men's plates to save cloth. It notes that fewer cloths are needed and washing is easier, with linen lasting longer. It suggests checking glass towelling and using three quarters of a yard strips as another common method.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Crisp & Sons
Haire
Hall
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society
Miss Hobbs
Bacchus Marsh Racing Club
Bacobus Marsh
Melton
Royal” Pictures
CBP & Sons
Bacchus March Observation Station
Pearce Bros
Sesh Ae Ak Ak Ak Pharch Bros
Commonwealth Te
London
Bank Anateadia
Savings Bank Department
Papua Qinternational Savings Bank
Jone
Den
Morton’ S
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