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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1917
Page
2
Monday July 23 Bacchus Marsh Market at Baschis Marsh 19 30 100 cattle coming sale McPhail Anderson Co sells. Gippsland Northern Co operative Selling Insurance Ltd to hold next sale at Ballan Thursday August 21 Monthly sales second last Thursday each month A W Flack Ballan
Nominal capital 250000 pounds Subscribed capital 50375 Paid up capital 49299 pounds. Due to strong support from Lending Grassers across the state the commission on fat stock sales at Newmarket reduced to 24 percent for shareholders.
Summary of the company’s progress with figures for the year ending 30 April 1916 showing turnover of £1,19053, profit £19,570, and bonuses and dividends declared £55,076. All classes of farm produce disposed of all consignments. Local agent A W Flack Ballan.
Returned soldier H DARE announces he has taken over the confectionery business at Bacchus Marsh from the Misses Allen, who ran it for 134 years. He invites patronage and notes stock is stocked and light refreshments and luncheon will be provided at the Corporation Saleyarda on sale days. Address Main Street Bacchus Marsh.
Meat for the People offers cash terms from E Dalton at Grant Street Bacchus Marsh. Orders delivered promptly claiming savings enough to cover the baker's bill.
The Bacchus Marsh Agricultural and Pastoral Society has its annual general meeting at the Mechanics Institute on Thursday July 10 at 2 pm to receive the annual report and balance sheet and elect 30 committee members. The committee meets after to elect officers and handle business. An open court will be held at the Shire Hall on Monday July 7 at 11 pm to revisit voters lists for the shire ridings.
The Shire of Werribee invites competent persons to apply for valuation work of all rateable property east of Stoney Creek in the Shire. Applications must be received by 12 o clock noon on Saturday July 7 1917 at the Shire Hall Werribee. Envelopes should be marked Valuer. Conditions may be inspected at the Shire Hall. D A Little Shire Secretary.
Cadet training starts at Bacchus Marsh showgrounds on Saturday July 14 at 2 pm for cadets living within five miles of Bacchus Marsh born in 1910. Parents must ensure registration. Section 142 of the Defence Act imposes a penalty of four pounds for failing to register. Registration forms are available at the Bacchus Marsh P.O. Lieutenant R J Darby, Area Officer 65 A Footscray.
Sealed handicaps in the Newcastle Automobile Association Hill climbing Contest at Bull's Head near Dudley were opened and results announced. Nineteen cars competed with Chevrolet taking first prize as the only car to smoke the hill on Top Gear. Local agents Wills and McVicar, Bacchus Marsh.
Motor cycles listed for sale include Triumph at £35, Humber 3-speed with kick starter at £40, New Sun Lightweight 31b p with 2 speed at £56, Monarch 3hp at £30, Mich Monarch 3hp at £?, Corangamite 3hp. Also dressmaking services by Hobbs and Barry offer materials and alterations. J A Johns Hal worksrooms. Dewler seeks hemp for aid and removal of worn-out horses or cattle, free of charge.
Multiple short notices announce meetings for Farmers Union Rowsley Coimadai and Bacchus Marsh branches with dates July 7 16 and 16 next. A Soldiers Welcome Committee forms at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh. Also notices offer firewood stationer and trading services and recruitment for shearers and a housework vacancy.
Cadet training starts today the 14th with parents asked to register boys. Annual Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society meeting set for Thursday 19th at 2 PM at the Mechanics Institute with report and balance sheet and officer elections. Monthly sales by McPhail, Anderson & Co on 23rd. Gippsland Co operative selling Co at Ballan on 2nd August. National Federation meeting Monday evening. Last day to inspect Shire Voters Lists. Public meeting notes Dr W Grant Morton elected Trustee of Bacchus Ote Lan Gr RG JP Greens J.P.
A meeting will be held at Shire Hall on Monday evening next the 16th to form a Solbctors Welcome Committee. Community efforts support the Front line soldiers with cheer and comforts as funds are raised via the Ameriea drive at the Mechanics' Hall Bacchus Marsh.
Archdeacon Hayman will host a Lantern Chat on Wednesday at 8 pm in the Parish hall to discuss Home Mission and pictures, with an admission collection for the Soldiers’ Tea Fund. Holy Trinity Church services are listed for Bacchus Marsh and other nearby Parishes, with sermons by Rev. T Wakelin Davis and Rev. B Williams, plus Presbyterian and Methodist notices and a request to cut out excess text.
On Sunday 100 returned soldiers visit Melton, will dine at local hotels, then be entertained at the Mechanics Institute with vocal items. The Indies are asked to attend in large numbers and provide afternoon tea. Cigar and ice provisions will be served. soldiers depart at 4 pm. Local church notices and community updates follow.
In Parwan a gifts sale raised 44 pounds 10 shillings for the British Red Cross. Mayor Ramsey opened the event with stalls run by Mrs J Scott and others, a successful auction, and a well attended dance. Donations from H J Brown and Gordyn Frown are noted. Archie Slack won a guess weight of 60 pounds versus 50 5, and a future Parwan rail improvement scheme to cost about 500 pounds is outlined with track works and drainage planned.
Shire affairs have settled somewhat since the petition was presented to the Ballan outlet by Drs Purcell and Robertson, with hopeful results. Speculation grows over the Minister's cession and the fate of local nominations. Purcell, retiring member for the Riding, is expected to be reelected without opposition. The Red Creek entertainment on Wednesday last was successful, with patriotic songs by Messrs Cresswell and Melnivee and thanks to promoter efforts. rainfall for June shows a half year total of 895 points.
An elderly resident was interred at Bacelws Marsh cemetery near Pyrete Creek for Mr Wightman, an early settler. A small attendance at a farmers union branch meeting showed enthusiasm for cooperation. Speakers H Glowrey and J Wills criticized farmer exploitation and urged a guaranteed minimum price and clear union platform. A follow up meeting is planned for Wednesday.
A garbled excerpt describes Balliang farm activity with sheep and lambs, mentions debts at a church and a local park, and notes tensions between Roman Catholic and Church of England communities over payments.
Unclear report describes a Saturday noon event at Marsh with ponies, a growing display, and a billiards style contest. Captain clue yy heaters oversaw activities with participants from the Marsh and a visiting party invited. Best performances noted by Burgess and F. Fansers secured prizes. weather described as fresh. Attendees to Melbourne were mentioned for travel.
A late Thursday sale saw 162 sheep and 22 cattle auctioned at Bacchus Marsh Market. Dairy cows topped at £13 10s, fat cattle £12 to £15 10s, yearlings £7, bulls £15 10s, and pigs £11 to £8 2s 6d. Overall funds, £54, were realized by Mr Haider and purchased by Mr John Wells.
The marriage of Willae Roy Pearce and Veasy Hiroe took place at Collins Street Kapbe Church Melbourne on Saturday afternoon the seventh. Rev G P Row officiated. The bride wore a tailored coat and skirt with fur accessories, attended by her sister Edna Hyde. The bridegroom was supported by his brother F Pearce. Guests dined at a nearby venue and then left by motor for the Western district. The couple will reside at Caulfield.
A short note praising the AP remedy Syapreg is printed, noting quick, clear appreciation for good goals and service. The expression highlights manufacturers like Cough Kreawly and A. Combe Wenihen for their well-known remedy and its remarkable effects.
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