Farm sale ad lists cattle horses and gear at Hawthorn Grove
Auction notice for Charles Dickie’s Glen above farm near Bacchus Marsh listing 91 dairy cattle including 3 prized cows and 18 springing stock, 19 heifers, 2 Jerseys, 1 Ayrshire, 8 horses, plus implements, tools, and household items. Absolute sale with property Hawthorn Grove to be bid starting 10 am. L A Fairbairn & Co. conducting, sale near Mt. Wallace and Bacchus Marsh with trains arranged for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Pairbairn &Co
Charles Dickie
Glenn
Jersey
Ayrshire
Alan
Collie
Don Reynalda
Abbey Bulls
Abe
Lange
Aid Biyers
Ballora
Ierning
Sale
L.A. Fairbairn aCe
Messrs. Whitlow Bris
Hawthorn Grove
Mt. Wallace
Bacchus Marsh
Ayeshire
Lincoln
Ulant
Creley Oi
Singh Baggrr
Mitchell
Rabbi Troy
Borges
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Bacchus
J Brockie Moves to Modern and Painless Dentistry
J Brockie with fifteen years’ experience announces a move to new premises near the Savings Bank Main St Ballan where he will carry out modern and painless dentistry in all branches. He lists his schedule in Ballan Melton and surrounding districts and notes removal due to increasing practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Bacchus Marah
Ballan
Melton
Moulsdale's
J. Brockite
Dental Board of Victoria
Windsor Purchases Local Butchering Business at Bacchus Marsh
J. J. Windsor announces his purchase of the butchering business operated by E. J. Ford on Main Street, Bacchus Marsh, pledging strict attention to patrons to merit support. For sale, 150 White Leghorn pullets in 1st and 2nd season, bred from a 2-egg strain, winter laying suited. Contact L. C. Hallett, Racecourses Rd, Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Ford
L. C. Hallett
Melbourne Coursing Club Threatens Prosecution for Trespass
The Melbourne and Metropolitan Coursing Club warns that any person found trespassing on Melton Park Estate with dogs or taunts will be prosecuted. The club states it has sole rights to the property. B Eddy, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Park
Ssifme
B. Eddy
PPSLAND Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Listing
The PPSLAND Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Limited reports nominal capital of 250 000 and paid up capital of 49 106 with turnover 1 954 026 for year ending 90/4/17. Commission on fat stock sales at Newmarket reduced to 24 percent. Monthly sales at Bacchus Marsh and Ballan. local agents named. Nurse Jenkins Bacchus Marsh private hospital now available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
Bacchus Marsh
Ballan
A. W. Flack Ballan
Jenkins
Notice to ratepayers at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh
Notice to ratepayers informs that no rates will be payable after June 10. The Shire Secretary will attend Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh from June 1 to June 10 for payment of rates. Le Cocq, Shire Secretary, 4 May 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Durhours
Ates
le Cocq
Notice to Enroll Property Rates Delinquency Warning
Shire of Werribee warns property owners that unread sums of rates three months past due will lead to enrollment actions if not paid by June 1 1918. Rate Collector visits Shire Hall Werribee from June 2 to June 10 for rate payments. D A Little Shire Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
Werribee
D A. Little
Notice of rate payment deadline for Melton Shire rates
Shire of Melton warns that ratepayers risk losing property if rates remain unpaid by a set date. Rate Collector GEO Minns will collect payments at Melton Shire Office from June 2 to June 10 between 10 am and 4 pm excludes Sundays and holidays. Requires payment before the Vind day of Jame T81K.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Pan Geo. Minns
Senetary
Poison Warning at Greystones Paddocks
Notice warns owners of dogs after poison was laid for foxes in Greystones Paddocks near Rowsley. Signed by W. P. Greene of Greystones Rowsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxer
Greystones
Doge
Melton Mechanics Institute Annual Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of members will be held on Saturday evening May 8 at 4 4 to receive the balance sheet elect officers and trustees and other business. J H Cunningham is honored as the returning officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cunningham
Deo
Melton Red Cross
Sihiool Cummintess
Park Committee
Suniay
Melton
Melton South
F. Stankey
Woods
F Fo Babeck
Diggue
Babeck
Thie Milton Shine
Red Cross Gift and Novelty Evening at Melton Mechanics Hall
A Red Cross drive gift and novelty evening occurs on Wednesday May 28 at Melton Mechanics Hall. It opens at 7 30 p m with quart tournaments, progressive endings, guessing competitions, hoopla and refreshments. Admission sixpence, children half price. A dance follows with Moonlight Moyra Smith and E Dora Staughton as joint hon seers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Mechanics’ Hall
Moyra Smith
May 17 and 18 fair opens with attractions and aid appeal
Fair Friday and Saturday May 17 18 open at 8 o clock led by SGT Sister Mar. Adl proceeds to Ladies Patriotic novelties and attractions without end. Everyone urged to contribute as Beatrice W Anderson honorary sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt. Sister
Mar. Adl
Seed Sale at Medling's Bruning's Garden Center
Seeds and vegetables and flowers advertised for sowing now at Medling's with Bruning's offerings. Specials on stocks and pansies highlighted. Limited English errors but conveys a sale of fresh seeds and garden plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medling's
Brunning’s
Miss Marie Drouhet Resumes Tuition in Bacchus Marsh
Pupil of Madame Melba resumes lessons in singing voice production at Parish Hall Bacchus Marsh on Tuesdays afternoons and evenings. Appointments by letter to Thos Heidelberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Thos
Heidelberg
Kelvin Grove Private Hospital Opens to Receive Patients
Public notice from Kelvin Grove Private Hospital announces opening at Millbank Street Eaeehie Marsh with Matron H Campbell. Matorcity cases accepted and attendance as required. vendors advertise apples pears for sale and farming notices from Bacchus Marsh to Crook Street. various local adsSeekers request sales and placements including a lady’s hat and a farm job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Campbell
Millbank Street
Eaeehie Marsh
P. Murphy
Lord
Deaths and In Memoriam Notices From An Australian Paper
Obituary notices report multiple death dates and locations including Malvern Road Toorak and Blackwood. Names include Crebar, Doherty, and others with family relations. In Memoriam items reference Ballacourt, Bullecourt, Ballarat, and years 1917 and 1907 with personal tributes from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Peedeen
Pee
Inga
Wilson
Connia
Frieda
Sylvs
Vera
Cmmmme
Bia
Bullecourt
Onto
Laura Cumming
Parwan
Sosere
L. Prosser
Ballarat
Jumble Fair to Aid Queen of Peace Opens by Archbishop Mannix
Ballan residents can leave by the mid day train and return by two trains the same evening for a jumble fair in aid of Queen of Peace. His Grace Dr Mannix Archbishop of Melbourne to open the event with President A Smith and joint secretaries Riddell and O Neill. A dance will be held at Mr Johnsons Hall Friday evening 24th May. Gentlemen 2 ladies provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixa Monica McGuire
Mannix
Melbourne
Ballan
A. Smith
C. Riddell
BH. O'Neill
Mr. C. Johnson
F. McClure
Melton
Mer. G. Minns
A. Richmond
Walker
Melton Machanics’ Institute
Monica McGuire
Bacchus Marsh
Fostscray
Clearing Sales Advertised for Rochey and Yoleak Vale
Full particulars advertise clearing mile to be blocks on Thursday next for Charles Dickie estate with dairy cows homes implements offered. L A Fairbairn Co conducts. Another sale at Yoleak Vale on Wednesday week 22nd for Whitlow Bros Cattle horses sheep farm plant by Moser L A Fairbairns Co. Bacchus Marsh Shire council warns ratepayers must pay amounts due by 10 June or risk disfranchisement. Bacchus Marsh Dairy Co operative share meeting set for Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickie
Rochey
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Yoleak Vale
Messrs. Whitlow Bros
Moser. L. A. Fairbairns & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Counpo
J. W. Tolmit
Hacehus Marsh
Eoxion
Tost
Reidents
Father Vagdammeetell
da Brown
John Wills
Cardinal Mercver
Belian Relief Fund
Thou Dugdale Dé Creer
Toorak
Creber Wa
Camelford
England
Victoria
Alee
Creber
Lowteh College
Melbourne
Nea
Lawrence Dingdale
Mr. Creber
Belinda Hent
Dugeinte
Wynne Sells Business in Toolern Vale to Hodgson
Br L Wynne announces the sale of his business in Toolern Vale to Mr H W Hodgson and asks residents to settle accounts owed to R L Wynne by the specified date. Claims against R L Wynne must be received by the same deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toolern Vale
Han
H. W. Hodgson
R. L. Wynne
Mth Iist
Hodgson to announce details of business purchase
E W Hodgson plans to declare how he acquired the business, outlining the purchase terms and method of funding. The announcement signals a formal update on ownership and operational plans moving forward.
Bacchus Marsh notices mix budgets and local unrest
In Bacchus Marsh Tuesday inset see the post‑war balance sheet for the local racing meeting. funds largely given to the Mechanics’ Institute and Public Library with a £250 windfall. The Crown Law Department moves to disrate the Court House property, and debate erupts over town appointments and staff salaries amid community tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus ‘Maresh Ro
Bacchus Marsh Mechanics’ Institute
Pree Library
Crown Law Department
Bacchus Marsh Court House
Bacchus Marsh church services and local notices
Local church schedules list Holy Trinity Presbyterian and Methodist services in Bacchus Marsh and nearby towns with morning and evening times. Notices warn of illness affecting dentist visits and mention a future apple evaporator plant at Toomer Valley Orchards and a fire destroying the old plant. A dog show meeting and a novelty event are planned at the end of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
F. Collard
Baphist College
Holy Trinity
Astralian Board of Missions
Crimudai
and & Pan
Wakilin Davis
Presbyterian Church
Sriiers
Barchay Marsh
Melton
Rev
B. Williams
Methodist
Olenmore
Stoughton Vale
Hurthus
Bo Bulman
Pincus
Pavehus Marsh
Thurstey
Wooda' Great Peppermint Corp
Bacchus Marsh Fruit Industry
Pakenham
Age
Toomer Valley Orchand Co
Commonwealth
Snelntist
Meer
Joni
Werrthos
Poe
Hernan
Erin
Melton Community Events Include Drift Night and Church Meeting
The Melton Red Cross Society hosts a Wednesday drift and novelty evening with contests and village notices. Also announced are a machinery society meeting, school committee gathering, and park committee session. A jumble fair for Miss Monica McGuire supports Catholic Carnival in Bacchus Marsh and Melton.
Melton Minstrels Review of a 1920s Show
A fragmented review depicts Melton Minstrels featuring performers such as Mr Stan Hardy, Mrs Ko McDiowall, and Mrs Pinel in a staged night of song and dance. The report notes the entertaining acts, crowd atmosphere, and financial outcomes, mentioning the orchestra, ticket box, and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvamt
Beethoe
Tia Boeuteriss
Huanor
Stan Hardy
Pim Beni
T. Y
T. Roberton
Gaiel
Trish
Mellaine
Ite
Elien
Avenenin Iin
Wihai
Diay Panini Sims
Ko McDiowall
Pinel
Eve
M. Caner
Mist
Walters
Thie
Jieirl
Charmeter
Wohyriogten
Tnt
al. Dixon
Ani Dil Yomman Rvim
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Rowsley
Yaloak Vale
J. Brockie
J. J. Windsor
Melbourne and Metropolitan
Northern Co-Operative Selling & Insurance Co, Ltd
Flinders Lane
Spraas
General Bank
Australia
London
Vaineler
Satisheiry Finis
Rabaul
Ior
Savings Bank Department
Nuetralia
Slemen
Inimaia
Hew Beltain
Goodlass
H. M. Hodgson
Saccius Arse
Shire OF
W. P. Greene
Gireystones, Rowsley
Melton Mechanics' Institute and Library
RED Cross
Beatrice W. Anderson
Marie Drouhet
Madame Melba
Kelvin Grove Private Hospital
J. G. Wells
Crook Street
Pacehos Marsh
Ofer
Jame
June
Ballieng East
Red Cross Fund
Bacuhus Marsh Dairymen’s Co-operative Association
BR. L. Wynne
E.W. Hodgson
James Doherty
Moville
County Donegal
Ireland
Doherty
Doherty Gi
Sean
J. B. Doherty
Ae B. Love
C.F. Hegarty
Melton Minstrels
Foray
Lan
Kat
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