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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
2
Special Stock Sale at Melton Gippsland and Northern Co operative features 15 Springers and Milkers, 10 Fat Cows and Bullocks, 50 Fresh Cows calving August, 50 82 year old Steers, 60 young cattle, 30 Dairy Heifers calving to Ayrshire, plus sheep and pigs. JM Fagan representative.
Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Limited plans an absolute sale at Melton Municipal Yards under instruction from Mr. T. B. Loft. The lineup includes 439 to 4 year old springing heifers, Shorthorn cross steers and cows, 50 backward springers, 100 young cattle, 160 in lamb ewes and 100 crossbred ewes. Yarded and selected for quality, with seating and advance bookings via the company's Melbourne office.
Gippsland Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Ltd lists nominal capital 250000 pounds with subscribed 57016 and paid up 49106. Due to a shortage of graziers, the commission on fat stock sales at Newmarket has been reduced to 24 percent for shareholders.
Figures for year ending a show turnover of £1 04 026 and bonuses £56 908 with dividends paid £9 716. All classes of farm produce disposed of on consignment. Consign produce to the company for profit. Monthly sale at Bacchus Marsh first Thursday each month led by J M Fagan representative. Monthly sale held at Ballan second last Thursday each month led by A W Flack ballan Loos! Agent.
J Brockie announces the extension of his practice to larger premises in Bacchus Marsh with Modern and Painless dentistry. He will operate daily 9 am to 6 30 pm at Main St premises, with monthly Ballan and Melton sessions. Brockie notes 15 years of experience and removal to longer premises to accommodate growing demand.
A fair and concert fundraiser is planned at Mechanics Institute Melbourne on Saturday June. Admission for the fair at six, concert at 68 p.m. A dance follows. Organiser is Mr W Berry. Competitions include prizes for sponge cake, fruit cake, cream puffs, scones and more with separate categories for girls under 18. Entries due at the hall by 2 o'clock Saturday June 1st. prizes include money and gifts from Mrs T Myers. Hon Sec G Dugdale.
Melton Mechanics Institute holds a jumble fair at Queen of Peace on Saturday opened by Archbishop Mannix. Balan residents may travel midday and return by two trains. Admission 1d. Refreshments served. President A Smith. Secretaries C Riddell and B O'Neill.
Notice warns dog owners that poison has been laid in Greystones Parkdocks by W. P. Greene at Lonty Stares Ruvoley. The advisory urges precaution and implies responsibility for pets.
A Melbourne club warns that any person found trespassing on Melton Park Estate with dogs or guns will be prosecuted. The club holds sole right to enforce this action. Signed by B. Eddy, Secretary.
Le Coq Shire Engineer announces the Grant Street weigh bridge will be closed for repairs on Tuesday and Wednesday next, the 4th and 5th June, 1918. End of notice.
Interest on unpaid rates after the tenth of June at six percent will be charged from 11th December 1917. This notice advised by Le Cocq, Shire Secretary, applies to all unpaid rates.
Notice to ratepayers by the Shire Secretary of Bacchus Marsh stating that no one will be entitled to be enrolled for any property unless all rates due are paid by June 10, 1918. The Shire Hall office hours from June 1 to June 10 are available for rate payments. Shire Secretary S Le Cocq, May 4, 1918.
The Shire of Ballan announces that liable ratepayers must settle all rates by June 10 1918 to avoid legal action. The Rate Collector will be at Shire Hall Ballan from June 1 to 10 during office hours excluding Sundays and public holidays to receive payments. John V Porter is the acting secretary.
District athletic meeting features draught horse trot open trot and various foot bicycle and wood chopping events at Show Grounds Bardneh Marsh. prizes listed with entry fees and deadlines for entries closing June 8th. Jas. Whelan serves as secretary announcer.
Kelvin Grove Private Hospital now open to receive patients with maternity cases taken. Dr. in attendance when required. Located on Millbank Street Bacchus Marsh. McCarthy prepared to attend cases in homes. Apply Mrs. S. P. Dickson Bacchus Marsh.
TENDERS will be received at the Shire Hall Ballan up to 11 p m on Tuesday 4th June 1918 for sheet piling prines on abutments suspension bridge Morrisons metalling six chains Korobel rows near John Cowan s Myrmong cartage yards ironstone gravel for Ballan foot paths Plans and specifications may be seen at the Shire Hall Ballan Tenders to have a cash deposit of per cent The lowest tender not arily accepted Acting Secretary
J J Windsor announces purchase of the butchering business carried on by E J Ford on Main Street Bacchus Marsh and expresses intent to earn patronage through strict attention to customer needs.
TENDERS are invited for the supply of 50 tons of firewood with accommodation within 30 miles of Bacchus Marsh. Details at Bacchus Marsh Gor ton Inglist on and Rallan stations. Tenders indorsed Tender for Firewood must be lodged with deposit in the Tender Box Railway Office Melbourne by 11 am Wednesday 12th June. No tender will necessarily be accepted. GEO H. Sutton Secretary.
Notice lists Poisons laid by A McLeod Hamilton at Glenpedder Greendale. WANTED 100 posts landed on farm with 22 foot spacing and erecting bid including fence details. Also requests for elderly gardening man and agent appointment for North British & Mercantile Insurance Co with workers insurance. F. C. Minns collector notes base due for due.
Ots and Varriente on sale by Anderson and Co Bacchus Marsh. Wanted to sell four roomed wb house for removal cheap apply box 35 Bacchus Marsh. To let Morten Villa six rooms bathroom stable. W Grant Morton. BM Ladies Patriotic Guild committee meeting with Recruiting Committee at Council Chamber Wednesday evening June 5th at 7 00 sharp. Itinerary Recruiting Band details to be arranged W C Brown Parker present. F G Hiscock Hon Sor.
Saturday sales announced for Gippsland and Northern Co operatives with stock changes at Bacchus Marsh and Melton Municipal yards. Public holiday for King’s birthday. weighbridge closures in Grant Street. Shire of Ballan tenders for roads, Myrnigny works. Railways invite firewood tenders within 61 miles. Sports meeting set for June 16 at Bacchus Marsh showgrounds. Church services and school anniversary programs listed. notable church and school events across Bacchus Marsh, Melton, Balliang and surrounding areas.
The page lists donations including a fat lamb and a pig from various locals, with totals around £30. Mentions praise for Miss F McClure for leading the appeal and notes on local figure Mr Alex Ross, praised as an up-to-date man and aviator, who recently bought a Ford car via Mosors, W. Grant Morton, and Simon Bros. Also references Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds offered at 1/0 and 3/0.
Melton hosts a Jumbla Fair opening by Dr Mannix this afternoon with proceeds aiding Queen of Peace. A Metropolitan Coursing Club meeting at Melton Park estate in Luvday follows, plus a spillover plan for a stock sale at Melton in two weeks featuring 400 cattle and 550 shop goods. Rainfall recorded. crops improving. Red Cross event at Melton Mechanics' Hall credited for a successful evening of games and fundraising. Community efforts praise, with Progres Association transport aid to stock consignments from Tooken Vale and Geelong. Memorial service held for Mrs. Barrie at Melton Presbyterian Church. sympathy to Mr. Barrie family.
The Gippsland and Northern Co operative Selling Co held its Ballan monthly sale on May 23 with 204 cattle 74 sheep and several pigs traded. Strong demand for cattle and sheep. prices ranged across fat bullocks cows springers and yearlings, while pig demand was slack.
A large Empire Day program at the school featured readings by Mr Stich ibd Tear, performances by pupils, and a ceremony praising Britain and the war effort. Teachers and visitors praised self denial and patriotism, with talks by Dr Robinson, Mr Gee, and H C Wraith. The event concluded with flag salutes, the National Anthem, and treats for pupils, while plans were announced for future community activities.
Readable fragments list upcoming events including a Coimadai Soldiers' Angel Day concert and a Parway shop event. Other items reference a Queen of Aa elie appearance and a Friday June 21 schedule, with June 26 as another date.
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