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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 15, 1915
Page
2
On Monday May 24 McPhail Bros and Co will hold a sale at Bacchus Marsh starting at 12 30 pm selling fat and store cattle milkers pigs sheep and sundries. Agent A Bubbidge listed.
On Wednesday May 26 Melton L A Fairbairn & Co under the executrix estate of P O Loughlin sell on the ground at Melton the late residence with half acre land and adjoining half allotments in Main Street Let at six per week Also two half acre allotments opposite the last let The whole household furniture and effects including dining suite wardrobes tables chairs and sundries The dwelling house in good condition and the allotments in good positions The sale proceeds to wind up the estate with bidders invited Bacchus Marsh Tonight Saturday May 15 Royal Pictures shown by electric light at Mechanics Institute admission details given for adults and children
Public notice announces visits to Bacchus Marsh with access at Merrima House Grant 6 every Thursday. It states a new Trucking Yards project by the Dental Board of Parwan near Victoria traffic and appoints J A Brown of Hill Farm Parwan as district agent with Saturday appointments and daily hours 9 am to 8 pm. Pearson Rowe Smith Co of Melbourne handles fat stock consignments. Mr and Miss Dicker announce renovations and meals and accommodations for weekend visitors at the premises.
Notice states no enrolment for property unless rates payable three months earlier are paid by June 10 1915 with interest charged after that date. Rate Collector to receive payments June 2 to 10 at Bacchus Marsh Shire fire station 10 am to 4 pm, excluding Sundays and holidays. Dated April 15 1915. A Mackenzie Tyers Shire Secretary.
The Shire of Werribee notifies ratepayers to pay rates by the tenth of June 1915. Rates are payable three months before each day for each property. Payment at Shire Hall Werribee between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. from June 2 to June 10 inclusive, excluding Sundays and holidays. D A Little, Shire Secretary.
Notice from Shire of Werribee states the road leading to Staughton's Bridge over the Werribee River and banks is closed for traffic while the bridge undergoes repairs. D. A. Settle, Shire Secretary.
The Shire of Ballan invites tenders at Shire Hall Ballan until 11 a.m. Monday in May 1915 for six chains metalling Arcendale road near Andrews, 130 yards gravel near Willant Beremboke, and supply of a traction engine two work stone crusher. Specifications available at Shire Hall. 5 percent tender deposit required. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Piers Kelly Shire Secretary.
The Minister of Public Works states his intention to obtain an Order in Council to unite the North and Eastern Ridings of the Shire of Melton with the Shire of Keilor within three months from 22 April 1915. This follows an inspector report noting insufficient general and extra rates for the 12 months ended 20 September 1914 and the 1914 figures.
Melbourne public works invites bids until 12 o clock on June 10 1914 for remodelling a state school and additions to Residence 716 Cuimadai. Tender security 5 percent. Details at Public Works Office and Bacchus Marsh Police Station and Ballarat Inspector of Works Office. Commissioner F Hagelthorn notes lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
Margaret Annie Charlton of Bacchus Marsh applies to bring part Crown Portion 12 under the Transfer of Land Act. Notice is published in Bacchus Marsh Express directing advertisements, with four-teen clues, and a mortgage noted. The land lies on Gell Street and Lerderderg Street, with title references and inspection at the Office of Titles. Alfred Pearce represents the applicant.
Ada E Billings pupil of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music will visit Bacchus Marsh Friday June 4 for piano lessons. Terms on application to Miss A E Billings Conservatorium of Music Alberta East Melbourne. Also sewing children's clothes fancy and art needle work offered with modern terms. Apply Revilo Millank Street.
Umpires from V.IF.A. oversee day events with matches Barebos Marsh against Madingley at accas Marsh and Melton versus Exford Star at Melton. Admission for adults and children listed with D McDonald as Hon Secretary for the organizing body.
Mr. Cecil Pincus announces he will commence the practice of his profession in Bacchus Marsh on Thursday May 20 at the ABC Tea Rooms Ryan's Corner, House 9.30 am to 8.90 pm. Later dates to be advertised.
T N Mewburn, Melbourne tailor renowned for ladies and gents wear, will present a special display of gent s suitings ladies costumes cloths linings and overcoats at the Border Inn Bacchus Marsh on Monday and Tuesday next May 17th and 18th.
Maddingley Football Club hosts a euchre party and dance in aid of the Coimadai Church at the Showground Luncheon Room on May 19 1915 with 2s 6d admission and 4 pm start. J J Barry and J Cooper serve as organizers.
A notice describes a dance at Rowsley Hall on Friday May 9 with moonlight admission and free entry for ladies. The short piece mixes other classified items including tenders for land clearing, farm produce offers, and small personal notes among various names and locations.
Local residents discuss proposed rail improvements linked to Selige and Ling reyairs project and potential service changes at Uso bide station. Officials outline timelines and funding sources amid public concern.
Community announcements list Baptist, Church of England, Presbyterian, and Methodist worship times across Bacchus Marsh Melton and Coimadai with ministers named. A hymn by Joan Oxenham is planned, plus social events, dances, euchre parties, a furniture sale, and municipal notices about library funding and station platform upgrades.
A detailed Melton sequence covers rain benefits for crops, frosts earlier in the week, and local church notes. It records staff changes at Melton firms, a serious hand injury at a drilling site, police-trespass concerns at the Park, football matches between Exford Store Melton and Exford Stars, and upcoming Melton Gun Club competitions for the Golden Fleece Trophy and Novice trophy with prior winners listed.
A correspondents report details a Friday ball at Staughton Vale Woolshed to raise funds for Belgian and Red Cross relief. Promoters Misses Eola Williams Hill and Messrs Gardiner Wilfis led by Hon Secretary O Burgess organized decorations, music, supper, and a large attendance of about 70 couples enjoying a well run social event.
A Monday evening gathering at Broadlands Estate celebrated Mr Fagg and Mrs Page departing after years of service. Friends and local figures, including Mr Mark and Mr E L Simpkin, praised Fagg as a reliable, active citizen of Bay Marsh and a key member of the Agricultural Society.
A chaotic notice outlines a Red Cross benefit concert with two acts divided for children and adults. Participating figures include Miss Mary Willa Mrs Vioears and Mr Kums with performances by ten adults and a planned National Anthem by Allies. The text praises volunteers and thanks Miss Buin Anderson for support while noting golf trophy winners and donors.
The Committee records thanks for donations including Cotmadai Lineworks instalment of £2 2s and support from R Riddell J Cosgne M Shea Murri House and others. A correction notes Cairn purchase and Dr W F Bryan ball amount discrepancy.
An evening program features Bloodhounds of the Law and the cot bler tale alongside topics on Topic Budget. The event is presented as part of a local slate of subjects with planned demonstrations and observations for attendees.
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