FURTHER READING
Below is listed a guide to the historical sources for Bacchus Marsh, including both those used in this website and others recommended for further research.
Essential Reading
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society Bacchus Marsh heritage guide (2nd Rev. ed). Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 2003.
- A pictorial guide to more than 100 heritage sites in and around Bacchus Marsh. Each site has a concise description of its features and history.
Lloyd, John The road district years, 1853-1871 : local government in Bacchus Marsh. J. Lloyd], Bacchus Marsh [Vic, 1986.
- A detailed account of the origins and early development of local government in Bacchus Marsh.
Moore, Gwyn, Oomes, Jean and Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society Bacchus Marsh : a pictorial chronicle. Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society, Bacchus Marsh [Vic.], 1986.
- The best pictorial record of Bacchus Marsh available. The Chronicle has 345 images of people, places, and buildings of Bacchus Marsh. Many of the images contain detailed captions.
Osborn, Betty and Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society The Bacchus story : a history of Captain W.H. Bacchus of Bacchus Marsh, and his son, Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 1973.
- The story of the first permanent settlers in Bacchus Marsh is both biographical and explores the early history of the community.
Peterson, Richard, Catrice, Daniel, National Estate Grants Program (Australia), Historic Buildings Council (Vic.), Bacchus Marsh (Vic. : Shire), Council et al. Bacchus Marsh heritage study, The Shire, Victoria, 1995.
- A heritage study commissioned by the former Bacchus Marsh Shire. It contains descriptions of hundreds of houses, buildings and places around Bacchus Marsh considered to have heritage values. It also contains a concise history of the community as an introduction to the study. Copies available at the Lerderderg Library, Bacchus Marsh, for consultation.
Stewart, Walter and Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society The early history of Bacchus Marsh schools. Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society, Bacchus Marsh [Vic.], 1983.
- This book provides an account of the history of 20 schools in the Bacchus Marsh district covering the period from 1850 up to 1920.
Bacchus Marsh Express newspaper 1866-2010.
- The principal newspaper for the Bacchus Marsh district. It has operated under several different names but the term ‘Express’ was generally part of the title. Issues for 1866 until 1918 can be read online via Trove.
Williams, William and Express (Bacchus Marsh, Vic.) A History of Bacchus Marsh and its pioneers, 1836-1936. Crisp, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 1936.
- Despite the title which indicates a 100 year period, this books covers the period from the 1830s up until the mid-1890s. The book is a compilation of 104 articles originally published in the Bacchus Marsh Express newspaper between early 1914 and mid-1917. The articles provide a wealth of detail about the events and people of Bacchus Marsh during its early years. This book is rare. Available copies.
Online Resources
The Bacchus Marsh Express, from 1866-1918, can be read online via Trove.
The articles by Williams have been compiled in an online Trove list called
‘Bacchus Marsh Local History articles’.
The articles by Williams have been compiled in an online Trove list called
‘Bacchus Marsh Local History articles’.
All works - Books and Pamphlets
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society Bacchus Marsh heritage guide (2nd Rev. ed). Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 2003.
Bacchus Marsh and District Citizens' Progress Association Back to Bacchus Marsh, 12th-20th October, 1957 : souvenir. Bacchus Marsh and District Citizens' Progress Association, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 1957.
Bacchus Marsh (Vic. Shire). Council Bacchus Marsh 1836-1986, 150th anniversary, souvenir program, 17th-26th October 1986. Shire Council, [Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 1986.
Barnett, Dianne, Tudball, Vicki, Eggleston, Chris and Bacchus Marsh Urban Fire Brigade Ringing the bell! : celebrating 100 years of service : Bacchus Marsh Urban Fire Brigade - Brigade No. 14028 (1st ed), Bacchus Marsh Urban Fire Brigade, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 2011.
Camm, Geoffrey, 1944- and Bacchus Marsh (Vic. : Shire). Council Bacchus Marsh by Bacchus Marsh : an anecdotal history. Shire of Bacchus Marsh in conjunction with ; Melbourne : Hargreen Publishing, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 1986.
Clark, Nicholas, Clarkeology and Telecom Australia Archaeological survey of Telecom optical fibre cable route : Bacchus Marsh to Parwan Exchange. Clarkeology, Albert Park, Vic, 1993.
Clough, L. M Northcote : our heritage an account of the Northcote Children's Home formerly Northcote Farm School at Rowsley, via Bacchus Marsh, Vic. [The Author], [Melbourne?], 1987?
Crisp, Christopher and Crisp, Anthony G Bacchus Marsh and district. Crisp & Sons, Bacchus Marsh [Vic.], 1902.
32 pages. Pictorial work.
Crisp, F. C. McC Bacchus Marsh centenary celebrations, 22nd to 27th October, 1936 : official souvenir and programme. Lady Publishing, Melbourne, 1936.
Davis, Gillian and Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society Bacchus Marsh and the Boer War, Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society Inc, Bacchus March, Vic, 2001.
Friends of Werribee Gorge and Long Forest Mallee (Vic.) Long Forest : mallee at the back door. Friends of Werribee Gorge and Long Forest Mallee, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 2002.
Hassell & Associates and Moorabool (Vic.), Council Moorabool Shire Council : Maddingley Park master plan final report. Hassell, [Melbourne, 2001.Copy held by State Library of Victoria.
Hill, Zoë and Bacchus Marsh Golf Club From Millbank to the Lerdy : Bacchus Marsh Golf Club's 100-year journey, 1907-2007, Bacchus Marsh Golf Club, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 2007.
Lloyd, John The road district years, 1853-1871 : local government in Bacchus Marsh. J. Lloyd, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 1986.
Love, Margaret St. Bernard's Church, Bacchus Marsh, 1874-1974, St. Bernard's Parish Council, [Bacchus Marsh], 1974. 12 pages.
Manly, Barbara C and Ballarat Heritage Services The Old hundred : Bacchus Marsh Presbyterians, 1850-1945, Ballarat Heritage Services, Ballarat, Vic, 2006.
McLean, Robert W, Phillips, Geoff and Back to Bacchus Marsh Celebrations Committee (Vic.) Back to Bacchus Marsh, October 23 to 28, 1930. Back to Bacchus Marsh Celebrations Committee, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 1930.
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Moore, Gwyn, Oomes, Jean and Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society Bacchus Marsh : a pictorial chronicle, Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society, Bacchus Marsh [Vic.], 1986.
Morris, Jill, 1936- and Bacchus Marsh Primary School. Council A School in the marsh : 125 years at no. 28, Bacchus Marsh Primary School Council, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 1990.
Myers, Jack and Friends of Werribee Gorge and Long Forest Mallee (Vic.) Jack's track notes (2nd ed), Friends of Werribee Gorge and Long Forest Mallee, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 2002.
Nature-study : a field lesson at Werribee Gorge, Bacchus Marsh, to the pupils of the Continuation School and the students of the Training College, Education Department, Melbourne, Govt. Printer, Melbourne, 1906.
Osborn, Betty and Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society A history of Holy Trinity Church of England, Bacchus Marsh (Rev. ed), Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 1977.
Osborn, Betty and Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society The Bacchus story : a history of Captain W.H. Bacchus of Bacchus Marsh, and his son, Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 1973.
Peterson, Richard, Catrice, Daniel, National Estate Grants Program (Australia), Historic Buildings Council (Vic.), Bacchus Marsh (Vic. : Shire), Council et al. Bacchus Marsh Heritage study, The Shire, Victoria, 1995.
Smith, Shirley Rose Rose Cottage Bacchus Marsh : history of an era with recipes 1888 - 2002. Pixie Publishing, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 2013.
Simon, J. Le C History of the Parish : a brief history of the Parish of Holy Trinity, Bacchus Marsh. s.n, [Bacchus Marsh, Vic,], 1955. 8 pages.
Stewart, Walter and Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society The early history of Bacchus Marsh schools, Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society, Bacchus Marsh [Vic.], 1983.
Stocker, John B The lady Northcote Children's Farm School, Glenmore, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria : a home and taining farm for British child migrants 1937-1976, as experienced by one of them, J.B. Stocker, [Bacchus March, Vic.], 1990.
Vines, Gary and Living Museum of the West (Melbourne, Vic.) The Djerriwarrh survey : Western Freeway, Melton to Bacchus Marsh section, heritage and archaeological survey, Melbourne's Living Museum of the West, Highpoint City, Vic, 1994.
Westwood, Ronald G and Y's Men's Club of Bacchus Marsh The Manor House. Y's Men's Club of Bacchus Marsh, Bacchus Marsh [Vic.], 1957.
Wheelahan, L. F. (Laurie F.) and St. Bernard's Parish (Bacchus Marsh, Vic.) A century of dedicated service in Bacchus Marsh, L.F. Wheelahan for St. Bernard's Parish, Bacchus Marsh, 1990.
24 pages.
Williams, William and Express (Bacchus Marsh, Vic.) A History of Bacchus Marsh and its pioneers, 1836-1936. Crisp, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, 1936.