Robertson urges Liberal stand in Bulla District election
Letter from A R Robertson to electors at Bacchus Marsh pledges Liberal principles and opposes joining the Victorian Farmers Union. He warns the Liberal vote in Bulla District could split, risking PLC-backed outcomes, and asks supporters to back his candidature to preserve true democratic government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian Farmers’ Union
Hales
Teast
Cees Pouieal
Unon
Labor Party
Labor Coucil
PLC
WEU
Farmere’ Union
Tam Oe Farmer
Bulla
P.lc
Sale at Balan Market LA by Fairbairn Co
On Thursday June 28 at 12 o'clock sharp Fairbairn & Co will sell at Commercial Yards 150 cattle including fat store and dairy stock. 650 sheep including 150 xbred ewes and ram sired by Borler Leicester and Linsdl. 120 s bred and eh weaners with X bred Weaners. Also horses pigs and sundries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbairn & Co
Lamb
Borler-Leicester
Linsdl Ram
Mowers, McPhail, Andlerson &Co
Ballan Market
Fairbairn’s
Horse Sale at Melton in Corporation Yards
July 9 schedule lists Jennings and Meines to run the horse sale in Melton Corporation Yards offering all classes entries now received. Local agent I. Mevins facilitates notices for potential buyers and sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Jennings & Meiines
Corporation Yards
Pig Truck Leaves Bacchia Marsh Tuesday
A pig truck is due to depart Bacchia Marsh on Tuesday the 22nd inst for Gippsland and Northern Co-operative Co. Agents. Hon. Sec Balieng Branch Victorian Furwhim Union, Agenta.
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Bacchia Marsh
Gippsland & Northern Co-Operative CO
Co operative Company Capital and Commission Reduction Notice
Gippsland Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Ltd announces nominal capital 250000 pounds, subscribed 50375 pounds, paid up 44108 pounds. Due to strong support from lending graziers the commission on fat stock sales at Newmarket reduced to 24 percent for shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gippsland
Northern Co-Operative Selling & Insurance CO. Ltd
Plunders Lane
Melbourne
Newmarket
Company progress note on turnover and profits sales planned
Note the company's progress shows year ending 30/416 turnover 1 390 053 pounds profit 19 470 pounds and dividends 55 076 pounds. All farm produce disposed on consignment with a local agent A W Flack Ballarat Ballan area. company to hold sales soon in Ballan.
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Ballan
A. W. Flack
Balla
Coghlan Boase Co Auctioneers Ballarat Names Geo Bence
Coghlan Boase Co Auctioneers Stock and Station Agents announce the addition of Mr Geo A Bence. Sale days Fat cattle and sheep every Tuesday. All stock consigned to the firm receive personal and immediate attention. Phone 331 Ballarat Talerill s Bazaar Ballarat.
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Ballarat
Farmem
Geo. A. Bence
Coghlan, Boase & Co
Talerill
Bazsar, Ballarat
Stand for the VERY BEST that Skill and Experience can produce
Prices and particulars of all clans of machinery on application of SIMON BROS. Sub-Agents, Bacchus Marsh, or J. H. Cunningham, District Agent, Melton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Bros
J. H. Cunningham
Melton
Tea Boom at Byne's Corner Captures Attention
A mention of the Tea Boom at Byne's Corner involving BACCHUS VARSH and consultation options at the ABC hints at a local cultural note. The fragment notes possible consumption or event context without specific dates or attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
ABC
Byne’s Corner
Bacchus Varsh
Tenders Open for Shire Works at Ballan 1917
Shire of Bacchus Marsh invites tenders at Shire Hall Ballan by 11 am July 2 1917 for Contract 29 crushing carting and spreading 550 yards and Contract 30 erection of a foot bridge at Balltown Plans and specs available at Shire Hall Ballan Tenders require cash deposits and the lowest tender may be accepted.
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Ballan
Shire
Balltown
Shire Hall
John V. Porter
Pitched and Wadalled Construction Tender Werribee Roads
Shire of Werribee invites tenders up to noon on 6 June 1917 for Contract No. 7/17 involving 19 chains on Werribee Aviation road and 4 chains on Deveney's road. Plans and specs at the Shire hall. Deposit raised to 4 percent on acceptance. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. D A Little Shire Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werribee
Sa’ AY
Wolalle
D Construction
Werribee Aviation
Deveney
Public Meeting of Pentland Hills Ratepayers at Myrniong
A meeting of ratepayers from the Pentland Hills Riding will be held at the Mechanics Institute Myrniong on Tuesday evening June Mth at 7 o'clock. The discussion covers shire matters pro rate payments re subdivision or severance. Attendees include Phillip Purcell Hugh Meikle and David Robertson.
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Pentland Hills
Mechanics' Institute
Myrniong
Phillip Purcell
Hugh Meikle
David Robertson
Farmers Union Branch Meet at Rowsley Hall
A meeting will be held at Rowsley Hall on Friday June 29 at 7 p.m. to form a Branch of the Victorian Farmers Union. Lending members from other Branches will deliver addresses. All interested are invited. T G Missen Rowsley.
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Rowsley Hall
Victorian Farmers’ Union
Public Meeting Notice at Bacchus Marsh Shire Hall
A public meeting is scheduled at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh on Wednesday June 27 at 6 pm. The gathering will discuss Maddingley Park concerns and related matters as Shire President G F Ramsey notes resignation of Mr R A Deets.
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Shire
Bacchus Marsh
Pene Ee Cee See Park
R. A Deets
G. F. Ramsey
Stamford Hill
Bacelws Marsh
Water Commission
Bacehus Marsh
Thurelay
W. Lyle
J.P
Alfred James Atoumaham
Ballan
Ballarat
Bacchus March Dairymen’s Cooperative Association Dividends Due
Shareholders are notified that on and after 26 June a dividend of 8 percent on paid up capital will be payable at the company office Main Street Bacchus Marsh. By order of the Board. J F McLachlan Secretary.
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Main Street
Bacchus Marsh
J. F. McLachlan
Baethus Marsh Racinglab
Bacchos Marsh Dairymen’s Co-operative Aniniiation
Mies Allen
Racehills Marsh
Hte
A. Dare
Dare
Gallipoli
Moon
Bacchus
Marsh Loy
Sen
Motor Cycles for Sale in OShp
Triumph priced at £35 with 34hp. Humber with thx gear kick starter £40. New Sun Lightweight 24hp 2 speed countershaft 26x2 tyres chain drive £50. Listings note prints and features.
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Triumph
Humber
Prin
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club Annual Meeting Notice
The Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club convenes its annual meeting for members at the Mechanics Institute on Wednesday July 4 at 8 p.m. Election of officers and other business will be conducted. W T Wittick is Honorary Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Pan
Fasinos
Raveive Balanos
Dc. W. T. Wittick
H Dare Announces Confectionery at Bacchus Marsh
Returned soldier H Dare announces establishment of confectionery stock with best quality line at Bacchus Marsh main street. Light refreshments and luncheon provided on sale days at Corporation Saleyards.
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Bacchus Marsh
Chevrolet Cars Win Hill Climb Prize at Dudley Event
The sealed handicaps for the Newcastle Automobile Association Hill-climbing Contest at Ball's Heal near Dudley were opened and results declared. A Chevrolet took first prize as the only car to climb the hill on Top Gear throughout. Local agent Wills & McVicar, Bacchus Marsh.
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Newcastle
Ball's Heal
Dudley
Eara
Wills & McVicar
Bacchus Marsh
Rowsley Red Cross Society Social Evening Announcement
Rowsley Red Cross Society invites the public to a social evening at Rowesley Hall on Wednesday June 27 to raise funds. Admission one shilling refreshments moonlight music programme novelty stalls including a grocery stall donations gratefully received by Mesdames Davison or Templeton.
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Rowesley Hall
Red Cros Fund
Mesdames Davison
Templeton
Sara Sharland
Hon Bee
Midwinter Ball at Toolern Yale Mechanics' Institute
The Toolern Yale Mechanics' Institute announces the Annual Midwinter Ball to be held on Friday July 6 17. Admission for gentlemen 2 shillings 6 pence ladies 1 shilling. Also listed are local notices including sales of seed oats and wheat firewood for sale hides skins bottles old drons lumber and a tender invitation for brick banking premises at Bacchus Marsh with plans viewable at State Savings Bank and closing date Wednesday June 27 deposit £15.
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Freday
P. Murnane
Godfrey & Spowers
Chern Steed
Melbourne
Bacchus March
State Savings Banks
State Savings Bank
Bacchus Marsh
Melton State School
British Cross
Pentland Hills Riding meeting and local notices
The Pentland Hills Riding voters are summoned to the Mymiong Mechanics Institute on Tuesday evening to discuss Shire matters in a cordial session. Ballan Shire invites tenders for crushing metal and erecting a footbridge, with a Council meeting planned for the following Monday. Further items include tenders for state savings brick premises, a meeting to form a Farmers Union branch, notes from Hon. A. Robertson M.L.A. on Farmers Union politics, race meeting weather changes, and local notices on post office staffing and church services.
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Dun
Ward
Pentland Hills
Mymiong
State Savings
Facelinse Marsh
Ol. Vertied
Rowsley Ball
Farmers’ Union
A. Br, Robertson
M.la
Bulla
Farmers' Union
Robertson
Melton notes look forward to council elections and local events
The Melton Shire Council faces August elections with several retiring members and potential candidates mentioned. Fisheries Dept distributed 14 000 brown and 12 000 rainbow trout across Victoria, while local volunteers prepared for a show and police noted a court remand. Melton footballers travel to Bacchus Marsh for a friendly match. local developments include a new Ford car and renewed hotel licence for Mrs Manning.
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Victoria
Fisheries Department
Stair
Exford
Melton Shire
Bubock
McPherson
Cr. Hornbuckts
Cr. Cnpill
Rockbank
New School
Bubeck
M. W. Ridge
Melton
Mechanics Institut Oom Fridary
Chas. F. Halden
C.F. Holden
Jamis Standih
Geo Cobar
J. McGuire
Ja My Cunningham
Cermittee
Murphy
J. Cochrane
JE. Bare
Eo Micen
T. Hobinson
C W. Woodley
A Missen
Ur FO Hollen
Minn
H.C Wraith
Melton Mechanics’ Institute
Melton Polis
J. Bartholomew
Maurice Almond
F. Milne
Benel Avers
Huis Ison
Ollence Melton
Bacchus Marsh
Mac's
T. Manning
Werribee invites tenders for road work and club events noted
The Shire of Werribee calls for tenders on road construction. A council meeting is set for Saturday the 30th. Reports mention the Werribee Coursing Club enjoying fine weather at the Manor Cup, Merrymakers rehearsing for new performances, and a concert benefiting the Ange Buffet Fund with an aviation feature.
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Shire of Werribee
Werribee Coursing Club
Aeroplane Hight
Taye
Ange
Werribeo Hall
Wodwei
Ania Roa
O Will
Local Shire Council Considers Rates and Public Aid
The Shire Council plans a ratepayers meeting to discuss pro rata relief for the poor and public involvement in decisions. Opposition to proposed rate increases hints at tensions, while a milk company advertises extra wagons to support spring supply amid uncertain trade prospects. A Red Cross meeting is also scheduled for midweek.
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Myeriong
Ccn
Rifting
Toolern Vale Press Association Holds Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Toolern Vale Press Association was held at the Mowe We Institute in Toolern Vale. Officers were appointed including President Ji Gilby and View President Toy Macpherson. a committee was formed and plans made for entertainment to aid the Cann fund, with Arbor Day fixed for July.
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Ahed Association
Mowewe Institute
Toolern Vale
Cf Lp
Tealanioe
Atiefarture
Ji Gilby
Toy Macpherson
See
Voon Davey
Hom
My i McCorkell
RL Wrnne
Aulitors
Messy
Green
J. Macpherson Preswarm Pombents
Vernon & Davey
Mite Mo Greene
J. To Crreene
A Chapman
J. Rennie
Marple Stunt
Jum
N. Caner
Pyrke's Creek Reservoir Water Levels Reported
The Water Commission notes brief readings for Pyrke's Creek Reservoir with present supply at 14 850 feet and 10 849 feet, last week's totals 10 500 and nil, full supply 17 000. Readings cover 24 hours ending June 21 with rainfall adding 3 points Wednesday aiding crop prospects.
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Water Commission
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Acphail, Anderson & Co
A. R. Robertson
Balan Market
Mevins
Massey-Harris, Co. Ltd
Toronto
Canada
Ecopire
Paul Pincus
L.D
Vic
Univ. of Mell
Etorian
Victoria Parade
Shire OF
A. Ward
le Cocq
Rowsley
T. G. Missen
Maddingley Park
Bacchus March Dairymen's Co-operative Association Ltd
Motor Cycles
H.p
Php
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
Austelia
H. M. Hodgson
Good Value
E. Dalton
Grant ST. Bacchus Marsh
Ingle & Strange
Costumieres
Miss Campbell
Grant &J
Brochts Marsh
Ethel Kerr
Trinity College
H. Dare
Chevrolet
Rowsley Red Cross Society
Toolern
Yale Mechanics' Institute
R. Barrie
Tearcoms
G. Spice
Lerderberg St
J. J. Barry
Jai
Farrwell
Sherpang
Cimtar
Gordon
Leora
Parwan
Messrs
Jon Ee
R. HL
Gorial
Red Cross
Vre
Aoo
Mus
Wm. Collard Stardent
Baptist College of Victoria
Holy Trinity
Reechus
J. J- Garry
Toolern Vale Prin Ress Association
Pyrke's Creek
Melton Reservoir
Marth
Mae
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