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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 08, 1915
Page
2
On Wednesday May 12 L A Fairbairn and Co will sell at the residence rear of the Bacchus Marsh Railway Station the valuable furniture and effects of SH Bowers. Items include bedroom suites dining chairs carpets sewing machine wagon harness and a roan gelding aged five years.
L A Fairbairn Co wills sell at the Corporation Yards Bacchus Marsh cattle sheep and miscellaneous stock at auction from 9 am. Also notices a township property sale at Welton and Parwan agency arrangements with Mr J A Brows as agent. Includes details of a Mechanics’ Institute event and illustrated listings for cookery books and local items.
Minister of Public Works intends to obtain an Order in Council under the Local Government Acts Amendment Act 1914 to unite the Southern Riding of the Shire of Melton with the Shire of Braybrook. A three month notice lists inspectors reports and £1500 revenue shortfall for Melton ending September 30 1914. Dated Melbourne April 22. F W Hagelthorps, Minister of Public Works.
In the Fatraudinary Poll of Bacchus Marsh Riding Frederick Rwhard Mansing received 117 votes while George Francis Ramsey polled 183, leading to George Ramsey being declared elected as Councillor. Returning Officer W Grant Morton dated 6 May 1915. Correspondence from F A Manning and others thanks ratepayers for support at the polls.
Sealed tenders will be received at the Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh up to Monday 10th March for Contract No 7 15 Supply of spalls Pentland Hills and Contract No 8 15 Forming and metalling Parwon Specifications available at Shire Hall Tender deposits 5 per cent The lowest tender not necessarily accepted A Mackenzie Tyers Shire Secretary Bacchus Marsh Football Club meeting announced Toolern Vale Progress Association event and euchre party details listed with dates and admission charges
A euchre party and dance will be held at St Bernard’s School Hall on Wednesday May 2 with tickets 16. Music and refreshments. A Cossrove, hon. see Mr ast Mie Divker. Also notices of renovations and meals at all hours, employment ads, and a death notice for a son of Imbella.
Fragmented report notes Mr Exweur Mesa back in America drawing attention to Victoria irrigation contrasts. Mentions Bacchus Marsh scheme under government offer, arreas written off by Sir Geo Turner, and calls for State Rivers Commission to report on Bacchus Marsh storage needs. No storage currently exists.
Bacchus Marsh and Melton notices list week night services at Bacchus Marsh and Melton churches and other parish events. The text covers sermons led by Rev B Williams and Mr R Harvey, a furniture sale at Madingley, townslip properties for sale, and upcoming race entries with the full program appearing on page 4.
The week brought crop improvement despite poor weather with rain needed soon. A Recreation Park Trustees meeting is planned for Monday and a Euchre party and dance at Too lem Vale on Friday. A Roll of Honour for Melton district expeditionary forces will be unveiled at Chris Church on Sunday morning. Funds raised for Belgian relief total 21. The Esford weir project is being discussed with timing tied to the Ballarat news. The Ladis farm at Koreroit recently changed hands for £145 per acre to buyer Mr Misen. Barbershops closed April and May due to dry ground. Melton Gun Club’s meat shoot is Saturday with upcoming competitions for the Golden Fleece Trophy and the Norwegian Trophy.
A note from the Perry Well Heeti Cultural Society requests subscriptions to support the Belgian relief effort. The group invites helpers to contribute to the Albert Birthday Book project, with a march event in Beeches in March.
The Board refrains from selecting Geelong routes, will inspect roads to Gisborne, and aims to connect Bacchus Marsh with Parwan via Woolpack. It endorses tarred Main Street, urges immediate hard work, and discusses bridge and culvert improvements and traffic issues on Barrow Street and Pyrete Creek.
In Bacchus Marsh Riding voters chose George F. Ramey over F R Manning after Cr J G Wells resigned from the council. The Returning Officer announced 184 votes for Ramey and 118 for Manning with a clear majority of 66. Both candidates thanked supporters as the result was proclaimed.
The Presbyterian Church event in Toolern Vale featured a成功 decor style with four large tables laden with camides and a ceremonial relay. The program listed artists Limie Livingstroee Maen Klar dell J A McPherson from Melbourne Mire Gilchriet Mi Cow Gilchrist from Reidell Miss Bos Miss Robinson and Mic Walter with audience praise for the act and the setting.
A Bacchus Marsh gathering celebrated a club tournament with Mr Dugdale and Mr Dagdale praised for leadership. Guests enjoyed supper, trophies, and recognition of committees and long-serving members, including Mr T H Peary and Mr B Campbell, amid a cheerful, well-attended event.
A brief notice reports a work titled Danger of crot Seid by author W Great Mores. The item appears as a short literary listing or catalog entry in a periodical.
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