Auction Sale Notice From 1808 at Gordonstown
An 1808 auction notice announces the first sale on Wednesday January in the afternoon at Mr Robertson's Yards opposite his hotel Gordon. Instructions for the auctioneer were left at Ely Toherteen's Hotel and indicate careful attention to full mouth, goods in good condition, and cattle including hogs and pigs term unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qalhd
Connell
Aume
Yalonk Vale Road
Rutherland’s
Vorming
Motalityg
Pyko'a Crook
M‘phoraon's Hill
My. Hanrahan's
Brown's Crook
Morriaong
Morrison's Hill
Ballon
Mooonbool
Kennady
Watts
Cantwell’s Crooks
Shiro Omeo
Dallan
Cooper, Auction, &O
Melbourne Markets Week Ending December Eighteenth
Market report from Melbourne summarizing prices and trends for beef, bacon, cheese, butter, onions, potatoes, and other goods. Includes head of cattle numbers, yard activity, and a note on dull trade with prices easing. Stock prices and quality vary, with beef and mutton values listed and calves in surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Werowespar
Deormann
M. M'Canary Axorinu
Produca Brolkora
Royal Horas Baxuar
Prleas
Waronlade
Mesana
Daraaloy Campantt and Co
Wa Quate
Poun Hullocks Ag
Necond Ditte
Inferjoy Ditte
Pricca
Saga
Wool trade report notes wavering ewe and lamb prices
Woolled sheep arrival shows slow movement and weaker demand. Good wethers in the wool fetch up to 104, rams to 86, with fat lambs around 20, while store sheep remain dull and commands low prices. Prices drift lower for inferior stock, with limited buyers and expectations of firmer values later in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumand
Prin
Steve Cttler
Pho Dewand
Stockyard Prices and Yarded Totals in Local Market Report
Mussus Herpuny and Sroxano note yarded stock totals of 64 cattle 80 calves 86 sheep and 2109 lambs. Cattle largely northern quality, market brisk with price advances. Calves strong, sheep demand moderate with price gains, lambs sold at higher rates. stores scarce with much offering at reserve. Horn cattle and horses offered, buyers present but cautious, all stock delivered except some dealers. Quoted prices span heavy draughts to light stock with wide ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussus
Herpuny
Sroxano
Thia
Norges
Bacchus Marr Road Board Criticized Over Rate Assessments
The Bacchus Marr Road Board faces sharp criticism for its handling of rates this year. The board’s appeals hearings on assessments are described as inefficient and politically charged, inviting suspicions of favoritism between the Valuer and ratepayers.
Board missteps spark outcry over rate collection delays
A local board faces criticism for delaying summonses to defaulting ratepayers. The article argues timely action is needed to protect punctual payers, noting selective summonses undermine trust and costly resistance from ratepayers, urging enforcement and unified notices.
Picnic for Victoria visit to Bacchus Marsh children
Local newspaper notes a planned Monday picnic in Maddingley Reserve near the old Courthouse to honor the Duke of Edinburgh’s visit to Victoria. A committee led by Dr Ree, TB Ma. John Saunders, and Mr. Wileon organizes arrangements, with W Watson catering and donations promised. about £85 raised so far for refreshments and entertainment for children from seven schools in Bacchus Marsh and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
H.R.H
Duke of Edinburgh
Brent
Bacchus Marsh
Ree
John Saunders
Wileon
Central Common Solices
W. Watson
Connniltes
Wacchus Marval
Crevner
Colmondal
Ponthard Tila
My. J. E. Crook
Melton
Melbourne
Sy. Cooper
Waila
Koller Toad
Buningong
Myrnlong
Greendale
John Maweon
Mount Cotterell
Scarborough
Ballou Shire
Monura
M'Phergon
Duncan
Buninyong
Unllan
Ehire Council
Supreme Court
Shire Council of
Bungares
Ballon Connell
Ballon
Sullivan
Hmit
Gordon's
Castlemaine
Sandinrat
Castlesmaine
Gisborne
Hhe Place
Castlemania
Bund Lnret
Hoya
Age
Church of England
Edinburgh
Exhibition Hall
Cross
Parliament Houses
Evanston Street
Fire rages near Ballarat as crops burn and towns rally
A severe grass fire near Bacchus Marsh and Keefo’s land destroys wheat stocks and pasture, with residents and about twenty volunteers battling the blaze. Subscriptions are being collected at local stores to aid farmer Mr. Hines, whose dwelling is saved but losses reach £260. Additional fires threaten Molloryond and surrounding paddocks, while community efforts and nearby racing events are noted amid regional concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medela
Werribea
Bacchus Bmuorsh
Smith and Payne
My. Hines
Silver
Burt
Glenmore
Clarke
Clarita
Messrs
Watson
Cuthbertson
Messrs, Debout
Dickson
Davidson
Nother Wreek
Molloryond
Plae
Fra
Coimadni
Billy
Pyke
Cnstom
Henry Cousens
Consens
Tha Atowarda
Tha Rceconras
Visib
England
Glover
St. John's Church
Hia
Musgrave
Shuter
Lyon
Scott
Megara
John Connell
Jeremiah Ryan
Edwin James
Myrafong
Ivy Lodge of Free Gardeners
R.W
A. Porayth
A. Murdoch
Benco
P.M
G. Lane
W. M'Parlene
W. Marshall
Robertaon
P.S. W. Lockhart
Treneuver
W. Watson
W. Bone
Melton
Lis Byetler
Devensoins
Rates dispute over racecourse valuation at Bacchus Marsh
In Bacchus Marsh a Local Government Act dispute tested whether the Racecourse should be rated. Witnesses cited rate book evidence and public purpose clauses while questions arose about trusteeship and land classification. the Board argued public use negated liability to rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Moxpay
Rae,p
J. C
Causland
Bacchus Mare Road Board
William Hiner
Lr. Musgrave
Mx. Gell
Ir. Musgrave
W. E. Standfield
Gell
Mr. Gell
Mr. Musgrave
Hines
Lane
Eyove
St. Gall
Musgeave
Also Mentioned on This Page
the National Bank OF Australasia
Capital Reserve Fund
John Conyngham M‘causland
Bacchus Marsh and Maddingley District Road
W. J. Standiield, Clark and Collagton
Devonbeer
Bhire OF
Dave Muir
Shire of
Ballan
Faway
John Graham
Ballan Shire Council
Otiche
Henevy
Brainesa
Ongh Wool
Dy Ordur
R. H. Young
Forester
Fox Court Ballin
O.R
Court Ballin
W, Spice
Jones
Carlton
Bacchus Moreh
Bacchus
Thomas Carlton
RE. M. Robertson
Le.c
Lace
University Connell Edinburgh
Myrmong
Pentland
Gisborne Farmers! Society
Gisborne Farmera
Ganoyan
Tenorara Horun
H. R. Dixon
Ion. Seo
Apoanny's Family Hotel
Moanny
Priza
Dla Prio
Tavio
Quoit Mateli
Gil
Whealburrow Hien
Cubling
Ly Connieney
Pam
Anderson
Nthia
Baoa Chua Marah
Aker
Roweley
W. Anderson
Duechua Marsh
Gardner's Hotel
Dixon
Moody
Robinson
M'Cartnay
Gordons
Cooper
Auodancey
General Commission
Bulan
Whoati
Keilor Road
Diggera Rost
Wyndham
Giborne
Tamms Orsi
H.2
H. the Duke OF Edinburgh
Maddingley Reserve
Gisbriot
Stmwarpa
Mosurs
Tyson
Swannell
Laffin
Pyka
Stamveni
Radley
Macie Rach
Ofm Cove
Neual Way
Por Lady's
Hatenioe
Cateh Walghta
Tha Stewarda
Fluat
Border Inn
Ballarat Market
Gepress
Bacchus Moreh Road Board
Volver
Board of Appeals
Rond
Road Board
Court of Appeal
Wwe
On Vendera
Bacchus Mara Board
Blackwood
Ballan Shire
Horever
Itugh Medlsty
Winlor
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