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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
2
The Ingliston Estate containing 10 250 acres lies between Bacchus Marsh and Ballan and is now proceeding with plans. For full particulars and inspection rights, contact the sole agents HH A Wood & Co at National Mutual Buildings 095 Collins Street Melbourne and Swan Hill.
Of Seaview 73 Victoria Parade Fitaroy may be consulted at the A B C Tea Rooms Ryan s Cover BACCHUS MARSH Intending patients to leave notice at the rooms Tenders to Miss Watts Racebus Marsh on or before Saturday 26th inst
A dividend of 8 percent is now payable at the company's office. Shareholders are urged to call for payment. Also a Fairy Pantomime features 93 performer with elaborate costumes and dancers. A Magic show by Alen the Magician and a dance follow at the Mechanics Hall Bacchus Marsh on Wednesday June 30 in the evening.
Notice announces an extraordinary election for one councillor in the Onimadai Riding of the Shire of Bacchus Marah to fill the vacancy from Dr M F Cain’s resignation. Nominations open 10 am to 4 pm before Thursday 24 June 1915 at Bacchus Marsh Council office. Returning Officer John Wills urges ratepayers to nominate.
Tenders sought by the Shire of Ballan at the Shire Hall up to 11 a m on Monday June 28 1915 for gravel yard work lighting street lamps timber bridge alterations and other works with deposits of 6 percent. Details and specs available at Ballan Shire Hall. The lowest tender may not necessarily be accepted. Piers Kelly Shire Secretary.
Sealed tenders addressed to the President at Shire Hall Werribee will be received until 12 o clock noon on Saturday 26 June 1915 for four contracts including light construction on Shaw s road Werribee Edgar s road Little River clearing Beadles road Littl River and repairs at Kirk s Bridge Live River on the boundary of Werribee and Corio Shires Plans and specifications are at Shire Hall Werribee Tender deposits equal to 5 per cent are required Lowest tender not necessarily accepted D A Little Shire Secretary.
An ad promoting Big Ben as a pledge to farmers who value old Ben Franklin ideals. It targets farm owners seeking high yields and workers who struggle to rise, claiming the alarm clock will bring them to the field on time.
A collection of local notices from Bacchus Marsh including a special general meeting for the Bacchus Marsh Agricultural and Pastoral Society to decide on the annual show, Melton Patriotic Committee gathering, a minstrel club meeting, land tenders at Rockbank, a fire brigade brick station tender, trespass warning at Niagara Park, items wanted for sale or barter, and a bereavement acknowledgment from the Ine family.
A damaged notice lists Sauces Da We toms and 1 Malvonean among mourners alongside Duleis Irene and others, including Basehus Marsh, tinker of Gertrods, and Feo Rea John. Frederick, Herbert, and James are named as part of the mourners. Ages include 25 years.
A Ga Australian note discusses federal politics and calls for the Parliament to move to Canberra, with hopes for a Federal spirit. Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society calls a special meeting for Thursday 26th to decide on the annual show. Ballan Agricultural Society to hold its Patriotia Show on Wednesday 24 November with no prize money, surplus to Red Cross. Werribee market yards opening today. Ballan Shire invites tenders for works including a timber bridge at Pottsunion's Lane Myrniong. Euchre and dance at Ronebley next Wednesday. social on Thursday 28th.
Prospect of early sale draws inquiries for Ingliston estate near Bacchus Marsh. Railway access on one side and markets at Bacchus Marsh Ballan Melbourne and Ballarat nearby. Also notes on church services council vacancies road works tenders and local incidents.
Deputy Pormmaster-General informs Mr A T Osanne that a silence cabinet will be provided at the public telephone in Myrmiong as early as possible. The letter notes consideration given to the request and a decision to comply.
Rainfall for the week totals nine points with crops thriving yet grass slow to grow. Heavy winds Thursday night followed by light rain improved conditions. Hay is being carted to the mill, with remaining stacks visible. Donations to the Belgian Fund are listed, and local meetings and council plans plus military and social notices are noted.
The Melton Coursing Club finished the President's Stakes on Thursday at Mt Kororoit Estate owned by Vorkuna Moylan. Montreal Star defeated Howe of Lords to win the £ prize and a silver cup, with Carew’s Howe of Lords runner up and Missen and Carberry each earning £5. A volunteer panel praised the judge and officials as the first round and subsequent rounds determined the finalists.
A court case recalls an Easter Saturday assault in Bacchus Marsh where Barry and McGregor attacked Lyle and fellow witness Jacobs. McGregor faced possible longer punishment, Barry received a £10 fine with three months imprisonment suspended, and others received fines or warnings. The magistrate stressed distinctions between the two offenders and noted appeals and testimonies from multiple witnesses.
A Melton chaff producer under the signature of Lagi ate defends his mills against claims of adulteration and wiring water into chaff. DLXON BROS. denies mixing inferior or rubbish with straw and asserts long standing purity standards and refusal to adulterate product.
A Monday meeting of the Country Heads Board approved tender acceptances totaling 45 01 pounds for municipal works across several shires including Alberton Belfast Keilor Rutherford, and others. The total of 44 541 pounds covers reforming and writing work on the Melbourne Geelong route as recommended to accept Messrs Inot and Madden.
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