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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1915
Page
2
Sept 8 and Sept 4 sale notices for Bock Bank properties livestock and implements. Includes cattle four cows two bulls, horses fine stock, mares and colts, farm tools and equipment, with absolute auction terms. Located near Marsh Allan and Melbourne, with details of horses and miscellaneous assets offered by Fatnear n & Co.
A mid 19th century notice from the Bacchus Marsh Agricultural and Pastoral Society details a Monday sale event, a concert and fundraising appeal, and multiple local notices including horse consignments, stalls, and miscellaneous items for sale. It lists auction terms, timing, and various entries from residents and traders. The fragmentary text references railways, nurseries, and farm goods alongside miscellaneous ads for eggs and setting stock.
A colorful jumble fair pamphlet lists stalls and attractions at 73 Victoria Parade Fitzroy and Bacchus Marsh venues. Proceeds go to a local Red Cross fund. Names of stallholders include Mrs F Melachley Myce Mullin and Phyllis Jano. The event features side shows, rides, and games with hours Thursday Saturday afternoons. Proceeds support patient relief through the local charity group.
The 1915 annual council election in the Shire of Bacchus Marsh lists candidates for the Doiwadai and Ballan Ballan ridings. James Kerr is declared Councillor for the Conmneilln seat. George Charles Flack Stafford Clark Conrad Winter and others are named as elected for various ridings with Returning Officer J Wills presiding at Shire Hall Ballarat.
A rough notice to farmers requests completion of forms to confirm labor use for the coming season. The document mentions a Rhine area context and signs off by A Mackenzie Tyers, Shire Beverage.
The North Riding of the Shire of Melton warns ratepayers that legal proceedings will be pursued to recover all unpaid raster and torprest charges due by seven days from the post date. The notice, dated this twentieth day of Amz, is signed by A Mackenzie Tyers, Shine Seer, Melton Shire.
Fragmented OCR reads a municipal notice from Bacchus Marsh about rates and water supply revisions, plus appeals to a Police Magistrate, dated August 1913. It lists officials, a secretary, and a mix of ads for eggs, poultry, motorcycles, wine, and lodging, with broken personal names and addresses embedded throughout.
Tenders sealed and addressed to the President of Stirs Hall Warnibee will be received until 12 wduek nom on Monday August 20 1915 for item No 25 a combination of 0 hates of the Bullen rom ear Seats and associated parts. A deposit of 5 pounds is required. Tenders to be opened at Shire Hall Weerlboe.
A long scanned notice lists a great clearing sale of dairy cattle and farm goods at Tarvin Meadows with many names and vendors. It mentions a beef and horse sale, charity fundraising events at Mechanics Institute, and forthcoming meetings of local societies. Details include dates like September 8th and a path to the fair leading to Welcombe and related venues.
The Bacchus Marsh market report notes unusual lot prices and mixed sales. McPhail Bros & Co sold items including attic goods and various wares at fluctuating prices. Several lots ranged from about £9 to £14, with figures given for each item.
Fragmentary item notes a sale related to Lai Liry and Ball sirtivafar, mentioning TOM Pople of Some artis and Holland. East Ril fz cites Mr MH Moldewealt and others in a mixed account of musical tones, vendors, and participants including Danny Tar and Dr Jolson, with stray references to Rhine shiting and Werpihoy.
Fragmentary report from Bacchus Marsh Court recounts a charge of larceny at the Royal hotel near Sn May. Witnesses and lawyers, including Dugdale and Cel, appeared for the defense as proceedings adjourned after a messy hearing with incomplete details and a nearby street confrontation noted.
The sasivermis of the Daven Marsh branch of the Aibermian Sop iety was celebrated on Werlumaday with a manual dance. Attendance was not large, though the event was enjoyable and the crowd hoped for brighter future participation.
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