Large farm sale at Bacchus Marsh stock and implements auctioned
A detailed sale notice for a Bacchus Marsh auction by L A Fairbairn & Co. listing 91 dairy cattle including cows heifers and a Ayrshire bull, 2–6 year old horses and a Thoroughbred mare, implements, fencing tools and farm equipment. Stock to be sold ABSOLUTE with free transport from Melbourne or Ballarat, luncheon provided, sale dates noting May 9 and May 16 with a follow up sale on June 13 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsi
Don Reynaldy
Abbey Bells
Barehas Marsh
Melbourne
Ballarabrins
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Pig Truck Leaving Bacchus Marsh for Gippsland Co-op
A pig truck will depart Bacchus Marsh on Tuesday May 7 for the Gippsland and Northern Selling and Insurance Co-operative Co. This move aims to coordinate livestock transport with the cooperative network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Gippsland & Northern Selling & Insurance Co-Operative CO
Dairy Cattle Sheep Horses Farm Plant Sale at Yaloar Vale
Wednesday May 22 clearing sale of dairy cattle sheep horses and farm plant at Yaloar Vale by L A Fairbairn and Co instructed by Messrs Whirlow Bros whose lease expired. Sale on Hawthorn Grove property. Includes young cattle sheep horses and farm equipment. Further particulars later. Bacchus Marsh
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaloar Vale
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Mesars Whirlow Bros
Hawthorn Grove
Local Business Sold Sparks District Support Appeal
L. Wynne announces he has sold his business to H. Hodgson and asks residents of Toole Vale and nearby districts for their support. Wynne notes accounts owed to him must be settled by the 15th inst and any claims against him should be presented promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani Newnest
Esidental Toole Vale
HL. W. Hodgson
Hodgson
R. L. Wynne
Anil
Claus
R. J. Wynne
Saxeme
Business sale notice and inventory announcement
Begs to announce he purchased the business carried on for 34 years by Mr R L Wynne and trusts to receive continued support. For sale 150 white urns 1st and 3rd season pallets fed from 300 egg strain for winter laying paired Hallett Racecourse Hill Racehurst Murals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Wynne
L. OC
Hallett
Racecourse Hil
Racehus
Notice to ratepayers at Shire Hall Racchos Marsh
Notice to ratepayers warns no seed will be used to bill property unless rates are paid by the 10th of June. Shire Secretary La Corg will attend Shire Hall Racchos Marsh from June 1 to 10 during office hours to receive payments. Date given: 4th May, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racchos Marsh
la Corg
Ballan Shire invites tenders for road works in 1918
Shire of Ballan calls for tenders at Shire Hall Ballan until 10 pm May 6 1918 for country and shire road works including trashing 1400 yards spalls on main roads and 350 yards on Shire roads Plans and fees may be viewed at the Shire Hall Tender deposits are five percent of bid Lowest tender to be accepted John V Porter Acting Secretary
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Shire Hall
Ballan
Country Roads Board
John V. Porter
Maddingley Park Tenders for Hedge Cutting
Tenders invited for hedge cutting at Maddingley Park returnable on Monday May 6. Apply to H. M. Hodgson Hon. Sec. for all particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddingley Park
H. M. Hodgson
See
Mechanics' fair at Tate Bacchus Marsh event announced
Allies' Fair Friday and Saturday May 17 and 18 to be opened at 3 pm Friday. Proceeds to Ladies' Patriotic Guild. Novelties and attractions with? Every body urged to help, Beatrice W. Andersom, Hon. Lov.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Patriotic Guild
Beatrice W. Andersom
Guard Australia With Pennies Charity Sale and Social
A Bacchus Marsh Allied Fair fundraiser at the Saleyards and Post Office on May 9 features a Lucky Bag Stall and Euchre Party. Proceeds support the Lucky Bag Stall, Allies' Fair, and social events. A meeting of members is scheduled for May 7 at the Mechanics Institute to review accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Bag
Allies’ Fair
Bacelus Marsh
Fire Brigade
Bacchus Marsh
Gippsland Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Ltd report
The Gippsland Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Ltd based at 494 Flinders Lane Melbourne reports nominal capital of 250000 with paid up 49106 and turnover of 1,064,026 for year to 30 April 1917. Commission on sale of pat stock at Newmarket reduced to 24 percent. Monthly sales at Bacchus Marsh first Thursday each month and at Ballan second last Thursday with local agent A W Flack Ballan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gippsland ,Northern
Co-Operative Selling & Insurance Co, Ltd
Flinders Lane
Melbourne
Jane Graziers
Newmarket
Bacchts Marsh
Ballan
A.W. Flack Ballan
Belgium in the Great War Lecture at Mechanics Hall
Rev. G Vandamme of Belgium will present a lantern slide lecture in Rae thus Marsh Mechanics Hall on Monday May 6 with Dr J A Brown presiding. One hundred views will illuminate the curtain while proceeds aid Cardinal Mercier Belgian Relief Fund. Admission free. all invited.
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G. Vandamme
Mechanics’ Hall
Raethus Marsh
J A. Brown
Shire
Belgium
Cardinal Mercier
Golden Fleece Hotel Melton Proprietor Hails Patrons
F W Clark grateful for patronage as he retires from the Golden Fleec e Hotel Melton and hands over to F Rudd late of Warracknabeal. He wishes success to his successor and thanks patrons for liberal support. For sale Indian motorcycle 79 hp engine gears kick starter in good order. Reddrop LenIderderg Street or L A Fairbairn & Co Bacchus Marsh. For sale eating apples from 3/6 upwards cooking do from 2/ culinary pears good sample. Customers bring a bag cases scarce. FP Murphy Lord St Bacchus. Wanted to buy one horse mower in good order. Stamp price to Mower Express office Bacchus Marsh. To let 18 weres for cropping or on shares apply W Tilley Parwan Hd.
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F. W. Clark
Golden Fleaen Hotel
Melton
F. Rudd
Warracknabeal
Iniian
EF Reddrop
Lenlerderg Street
L. A
Murphy
Lord St
Bacchu Marsh
W. Tilley
Parwan
Bacchus Marsh
Pyee’s Creek Reservoir Water Figures
Water Commission figures show full supply with height on gauge 78 feet and volume 14 850 acre feet. Present supply 10 076 acre feet for soft gin and 10 076 acre feet for gol gin. Last weekly return lists present cubic feet per second at 9.
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club Social Evening
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club hosts a social evening at Mechanics Institute on Tuesday May 7 featuring a musical Trem by Miss Mario Drouket and Pupily with local artists. Trophies for the season will be presented. Admission: Gentlemen 2 shillings, Ladies 1 shilling. A dance follows at Mr Johnson's Barn on Friday May. Gentlemen 2 shillings. Ladies provide. F McClore, Hon. See.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Mario Drouket
Johnson
F. McClore
Windsor announces purchase of Butchering Bus from Ford
J. J. Windsor announces he has purchased the butchering business formerly run by E. J. Ford on Main Street in Bacchus Marsh. He promises strict attention to patrons to earn continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Ford
Coursing Club Warns on Melton Park Trespass
Melbourne and Metropolitan Coursing Club warns that any person found trespassing on Melton Park estate with dogs or girls will be prosecuted. The club holds sole right to use the premises, stated by secretary B Eddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Park
B. Eddy
Miss Marie Drouhet Resumes Singing Tuition in Bacchus Marsh
Pupil of Madame Melba Miss Marie Drouhet resumes tuition in singing and voice production at the Parish Hall Bacchus Marsh on Tuesdays afternoons and evenings. Lessons by letter or appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Melba
Bacchus Marsh
Thoona
Headelbarg
Unclear fragmentary obituary note from 1918
Fragmentary OCR mentions a person remembered by friends Maidia and Mabel Edwards, with names Basohts Bacehus Marsh and Gishras. It references a 1918 report of burial in Fraoes and a youngest son, with vague personal reflections about memory and a shared past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maidia
Mabel Edwards
Fraoes
Bacchus Marsh notices and events for May week
Local notices describe a clearing sale at Yahook Vale on Wednesday May 240 on behalf of Whitlow Bros with dairy cattle sheep and farm plant offered. A Belgium relief lecture by Rev Father Vandamme at Bacchus Marsh Mechanics’ Institute recalls war experiences and Belgian relief work. Community church services and a school program with a National Anthem tribute are listed.
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Father Vandamme
Belgium
Father Vandame
Tule Hive
Vilvoonde
Holland
Enghand
Australia
Arctimal Mercer Belgian Relief Fund
Aceritan Commission For Relief
Saya
Iin
Bacchus Marsa Racing Club
Baptist Church
N. T. McDonald
Baptist College
Holy Trinity Church
Bacchus Marsh
Bom
Holy Communion
Christ Church
Myrmiong
T. Wakelin Davia
Bacthus Marsh
Mellon
B. Williams
Melton South
R. Buchinan
Bacchus Marsh State School
Ee Sticlaw
Neaded War Gavings
Jumble Fair to be opened by Archbishop Mannix
Jumble Fair in aid of Queen of Pewce Miss Monios Molaine to be opened by His Grace Dr Mannix Archbishop of Melbourne. Pallan residents may leave by day train and return in the evening by two trains. President Mr A Smith. Joint Hon Sem C Riddell and B O Neill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen of Pewce
Monios Molaine
Mannix
Melbourne
A. Smith
C. Riddell
B. O'Neill
Local Doctor Moves Practice to New Main Street Premises
J. wishes to inform residents of Bacehus Marsh and nearby districts that he now carries on the practice in all branches at new premises formerly a Savings Bank on Main Street. Hours are daily 9 am to 8:30 pm except Saturdays. A monthly Ballan clinic at Thursdays 10 am to 7:30 pm, Melton on Fridays 2 pm to 5 pm.
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Brunswick
Bacehus Marsh
Savings Bank
Main St
Post Fice
Ballan Lat
Melton
Melton Reservoir Haighton Gauge Volume Summary
Data fragment notes reservoir measurements with figures 17,000 and 12,025 feet, plus a 15,334 secret feet entry. Mentions Premat ouipai-Necturs and Haighton Gauge in unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haighton Guage
Premat ouipai—Necturs
Warburton Station changes and local notices
Mr J Bell of Warburton is named stationmaster at Paochas and will begin Tuesday next. W W Twose has led the station for two months, with improvements. Promotions shift staff between Bacchus Marsh, Hamilton, and Stony Creek. The BMDLA annual meeting is set for Saturday. A Melbourne University mining bursary is awarded to Ken Williams, son of W Williams of Daechid Marsh, with plans for a mining career and service in a major company. The Bacchus Marsh Presbyterian Church held its annual congregational meeting with strong attendance and welcome home for local soldiers, plus entertainment and a hymn.
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J. Bell
Warbuton
Paochas
SM. W. W. Twose
J. Clarks Morris
Nior
Bacchus Marsh
Hamilton
FE. Hosken
Bornan J. Slowwick
Stony Creek Hutter
Gippsland
Othe Raedhu
Marsh Dairymen's Co-operative Association
W. RB. Portincale
Lts
Fedora Milk Company
B.m.dla
Ken. Williams
W. Williams
BLA
Preva Musly
Daechid Marsh
Burnley
Melbourn Univerity
Deeilengey LE
Queens College
Williams
Ace
France
W. J. Brockie
Savings Bank
Brockhal
Iito Melton
Dillon
Wowls
Bacchus Marsh Presbyterian Church
Sehort
H Williams
Varios
Harch Ahewet
Miss Mclntosh
Balliange East
Red Crosspowl
Rainfall Report Notes April Precipitation Totals
A fragmented rainfall summary records April totals around 114 points with earlier data showing 708 for a period and a prior year period at 91 points and 5.05 inches. The text references last week’s rain and ongoing needs for water assets without clear locations or sources.
Melton event draws crowds for charity fair
A community gathering at Melton Marsh with stalls, raffles, and performances aims to raise funds for local welfare. Volunteers including Miss Hall and Mrs Finley help organize activities at the town hall while the Melton footballers host events in the oval. Proceeds support Red Cross and local relief efforts as residents share meals and music.
Royal Pictures Update Teaser Night Features Lone Enterprise
A fragmentary notice describes a night event titled The Fhiner of Faith and The Curse of the Pack Power with a winter drama mixed with sales and auctions. Multiple items including livestock, farm tools, and household gear are listed for private sale, with prices in early currency and location noted as Balliang East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammal & Cok Sharp
Boon to Growing OirLe iirla and Nerve Nuts Sold
A garbled note praises a product named BRAN? TM NIC NERVE NUTS as a boon to growth and nourishment. The text mentions planned long term benefits for girls and a reliance on the nerve nuts, sold by various vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anavyi
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Rowsley
LA. Fairbairn & Co
Charles Dickie
Glenvale
Howsley
Baxhus Marah
Meifors Ley Whl
Lorsow Malls
Teres
Ayrshire
Lyr
Mt Sale’ & Horses
Bacchus Marsh Market
Thurshay
Zb L. Wynne
Shire OF
Wef Tate
GUARD
Lucky Bag Stall
Bacchus Marsh Racing Club
Machanics’ Institute
Anil Alu
F. H. Crook
Golden Fleece Hotel
Cqok
Do “Express
Sacchus Marsh
J. G. Wells
Crook Street
C. Crowley
Walliang East
L. F. Dubout
Jenkins
Pyee's Creek Reservoir
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
BR. H. Dugdale
P. F. Emmett
Balling East
Red Cram Fund
J. J. Windsor
Melbourne and Metropolitan
Marie Drouhet
Kank
Fliet and Tose
London
Warminater
Ballebury Plain
Rabaul Cable Rengisiance
Wade
Drafie Drasn
Commonwealth
Univ i
Necoumia
D Department Peer Cee
Uae
Severnum Inlanas
International
Lee Kell
Rand Dermom Mille
Guorr
Ao- Sie Be Base Beget
Sapanen Bed Usmpeny
Soiy Ghom
Basalion
Lily Ton Toe Gisborne
Bobpag A Pile Pela
AB Best, Wel
Mal
Ernest Arthur
Bulleconri
Sanra
Arthur
Bullecourt
Rd Mas
Darling Beether
Darling Beether. Jont Coe
Jock
Ivy Bunith
Charles Dickin
Rowshew
L. A. Fujehwirn
Yahook Vale
Messrs. Whitlow Bros
Messrs. LA Fairbairn
Thorsiwy
Melton Mechanics’ Institute
Melton Reservoir
Melton Merhanies
Marsh
Melia
Melenen
Saprort
Queen of Pears P
Bea
Ruusie
Winghan
Jay Teal
Promeemrigne
Wissey
Finely
Garth
Koweleck
Levey
Melien
Florpis Wiley
Beograie Footeray
Beograie Footeray Footballers Vise Meg Tie Savtewrae Typeli Te Dial
Melton Oval
Agani
Bee Hall
Meg Clark
Clark
W. Barton
Houston
Dickin
Royal Pictures
Mewam
Sa Syiuesetul
Aed
Planta
Fern —Renyjelenaemty
Luporne Bay
Praysiit
Sys
Leyr
Dedrok Straw Press
Walewel
St Youlboys
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