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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1917
Page
1
Saturday August 18 sale by L A Fairbairn and Co instruction by Mr BE Gema includes horses a mare foal yearlings a Jersey cow two year old bull and harness gear for removal items listed with odd spellings and notes on delivery and luncheon provided at the estate or farm sale location вполне
Farmers and Graziers announce plans to commence live stock sales at Bacchus Marsh with commission on cattle and sheep at 3 percent and on horses pigs and sundries at 5 percent. The notice outlines company details and dividend information, naming C A L W Wilson as general manager.
The company shows nominal capital of 250000 with subscribed capital and paid up capital of 49108. Owing to the Siam linked support from Lawling Gragiere during the straw period the commission on fat stock sales at Newmarket has been reduced to 24 percent for shareholders.
Figures show turnover and dividends with farm produce disposed on consignment. The notice invites consignments to the company and promotes the monthly sale at Ral Tan Secoml Just Thursday in association with local agent A. W. Flack.
Coghlan Bodse Co. Ballarat advertises auctions for fat cattle and sheep every Tuesday, pigs on Wednesday, horses and dairy cattle on Friday, and stock consignments with personal service. Phone 21. Also noting Bacchus Marsh and Dowd horse or cattle offerings and Express subscription rates.
Tenders addressed to the Shire President at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh close on Monday August 107 for contracts including forming gravel roads from Tilly Hall to Conewrap and supplying gravel for footpaths. Specifications may be seen at Shire Hall. The lowest tender wins. Shire Secretary Le Covg. 1st August.
H A Condon of Grant Street Bacchts Marsh announces cash-only meat sales with best quality products. He invites local families to place orders and promises prompt service with strict cash terms and near by delivery.
Shire of Werribee announces the annual election for one councillor with Bernard Joseph Maher and Herbert Charles Padgett as the nominated candidates. Polls open Thursday August 2 at 8 AM from Shin Mall Werribee to Bind Hall Somerville Road West Footscray and other venues.
The Mechanics' Institute hosts a plain and fancy dress masked ball on Tuesday August 21 with prizes for best costumes. Meantime proposals to Bacchus Marsh Red Cross fund are noted. P F Emmett is the honorary secretary.
A Red Cross bazaar at Mechanics Hall Melton on Friday September 7 opens at 6 30 pm with tea at 7 pm. admission sixpence sterling. Secretary and stewards solicit goods produce and money for the charity from Moyra Smith and other donors.
Prizes announced for a knitting contest by Mrs Pty Sipern. Entries must be presented with Red Cross notes by participants. Beatrice W Anderson is listed as Hon. See Tam for Ladies Patriotic Guild.
Chevrolet cars win top prize in the Newcastle Automobile Association Hillclimbing Contest. Nine teen cars competed with Chevrolet the sole vehicle to maintain top gear on the hill from start to finish, securing first prize. Lower Agents Wills and MeVicar Bacchus Marsh involved.
A Poslio meeting will be held at Mechanics Institute on Monday to appoint a committee to welcome local troops and others returning from active service. Concludes with a concert on Wednesday at the Church of England Sumas Scheol in Bacchus Marsh with admission 1 shilling for adults and 6d for children under 10.
The Paechive Marsh Agricultural Society schedules an important test event with 2 o'clock start and full attendance requested. Gippsland and Northern Co operative Selling Committee plans early live stock sales at Bacehas March. Church services listed for Bacchus Marsh Myrniong Melton and surrounding areas with various times and ministers.
The Marsh Shire Council calls for tenders on road works and reports unopposed return of councillors in Bacchus Marsh Riding. Election notes name Dr W G Morton Dr Philip Purcell Dr Geo McParland and Dr J E Brown with Brown as President elect if rotation holds. Updates on local projects include river erosion works Lerderdery and water management near McKenna Flat and Pyke Creek Werribee tunnel proposal, plus mentions of public events and local notices.
Market notes from Bacchus Marsh show slight dairy cow price variation with steady demand. Dairy cows sell £14 15s to £16 15s. heifers £10 to £10 1s. fat cattle £19 to £17 6d. vealers £7 to £8. store cattle £7 10s to £9 15s. calves £5 to £6. fat stock and sheep prices also listed with regional variation. Private sale of Mund hikes property noted.
Weather notes report insufficient rain with two more inches needed for crop growth and a public meeting planned in Melton. Article lists war prisoners, memorial services, community committees, church events, school and social activities, and Melton football results alongside fair preparations and local fundraisers.
In Worrtey Shire Cr Muber competes with Mr HH and Padgett for leadership posts as council run-off votes loom. The upcoming meeting set for Thursday will decide the President position previously held by Bayley who has left for service. Several unnamed members prepare to fill roles including interim and ceremonial duties.
The readable fragments reference a public sale or auction with amounts and names such as Cross Crist, Walter, Keyes, Havre, Hinton, Merk, and Thwwew. Mentions suggest a listing of properties or goods with prices and participants, ending with a tutor named J W.
A local gathering at the hall in a historic town raised funds for parish activities with donations listed from numerous residents and supporters. Accounts show varied contributions including shillings and pounds, totaling around £141.
A chaotic clipping describes a town sale day at Cain's and multiple merchants listing August events. It highlights contributions from Mueell Davis Buen Fal ley and Phevin in raising funds for an opel and war relic display, noting around 42000 dollars raised with many helpers involved.
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