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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1918
Page
2
THURSDAY Nov 21 start at 13 30 BALLAN MONTHLY MARKET THE GIPPSLAND AND NORTHERN COOPERATIVE SELLING AND IN SURANCE CO LTD will hold their usual Monthly Sale at Balan on the above date with cattle sheep pigs horses sun dries and more entries invited A W Flack Agent Balan.
On Monday November 25th McPhail Anderson and Co will sell at Bacchus Marsh at 1 pm. The catalog includes FAT STORE and DAIRY CATTLE and SHEEP to 40 Milkers and Springers. Also listed are SHEEP lambs pigs and sundries with hay rake Peter Heagney district representative Main Street.
Wednesday December 11 at three o clock at Scott s Hotel Melbourne. Surbiton Park Melton estate comprising about 101 acres with river frontage to Werribee and river flats, near Exford Weir. The property offers fencing paddocks windmills water supply and a five room homestead with outbuildings. Terms include 1000 cash and 1000 in two years, balance over ten years at five percent interest. For details contact W Feast Stock and Station Agent Melbourne and the NZ Loan and Mercantile Agency Co Ltd Melbourne.
The Municipal Sheep Dip is now available with small nuts dipped on Wednesdays only. The dip cannot be used on Sale days. Charges start at id per sheep for January and 14d per sheep from February. Arrangements must be made a day or the previous with Mr Ustver or at the Shire Office. 1 November 1918.
Tenders close at 5 p.m. Monday November 25 1918 for contracts including Hopper's Lane construction Werribee Recreation Reserve water supply Shire Hall renovation and Malbourne Geelong road Little River works Plans and deposits required Tender notices also call for an Inspector and Ranger position at 65 pounds per annum with preference to returned soldiers Duties specs available at Shire Office Melton and Shire Hall.
The Shire of Melton announces that its accounts have been audited by an appointed auditor and a printed statement with the auditor's report is available at the Council office in Melton for inspection. A council meeting to examine and settle the accounts will be held at the Shire Offices on now at 11 o'clock.
Mechanics' Institute Bacchus Marsh hosts a Victorian Scottish Union event on Monday 25 November featuring George Walker, Jessie Bunting, Violet MacGregor, and M. R. Atkins in a program of comedy songs operatic gems and latest Melbourne lyrics with solo violin and piano.
The gymkhana is set for Saturday November 23 at 1 p.m. at the Bacchus Marsh Show grounds. Officials listed include John Wills as President and W Grant as Treasurer.
Entries close Monday November 1 for several pony and horse races including Pony Jump Pony Trot and Open Handicap Trot with cash prizes from 1 to 5 pounds. Admission and grand concert details listed with fees and post entry costs. Grand Concert led by R Bulman and C E Hosken as joint honorary secretaries.
A series of YMCA fundraising events announced for November 1918 includes Grand Concert and Dance on Friday November 22 and another on Saturday November 30, plus an earlier Wednesday gathering to discuss the Army and Navy appeal. Admission prices listed as 1 shilling for events, with refreshments and a euchre tournament at Rowsley Hall in support of the YMCA work.
An illustrated YMCA talk titled The Trail of the Red Triangle with the Boys at Home and Abroad, by Mr. W J B, will be held at Melton Mechanics Hall on Saturday November 16 at 8 p.m. The event is hosted by the YMCA Army and Navy Committee with admission free and a collection for YMCA War Work raised by Anna M. Staughton, convenor.
The Melton Minstrels announce a benefit concert for Mr A Cameron of Melton Gouti to be held in the Mechanics Hall Melton on Saturday November 30. J Dixon honorary secretary. Kelvin Grove Private Hospital now open to receive patients including maternity care with nurses available for in home or hospital treatment.
Social event listing for Bacchus Marsh at Mechanics Institute on Tuesday November 26 with Mrs Kennedy providing music. Refreshments offered and admission 1 shilling 6 pence for gentlemen and 1 shilling for ladies. E Kennedy president H Cole secretary committee notes.
Tenor Monte Mackenzie of St. Paul's Cathedral Melbourne will visit Bacchus Marsh Thursday morning and attend Presbyterian School Hall between 11 and 11 30 a.m. to interview residents interested in singing tuition.
A compiled column of private sale notices lists land parcels near Toolem Vale and other properties, plus items for sale including a five-room house and hens. Several births, deaths, and memorials follow, mentioning Dickinson, Dickson, Johnston, Watson, and related families with dates and local places such as Melton Bacchus Marsh Rowsley Parwan and Williams.
Special Thanksgiving services for Allied victory held at Bacchus Marsh at 11 and 7 90 with Melton at 3. Presbyterian members urged to attend. An advertisement offers a position for a young lady as attendant or for dentistry training at W. J. B. Main Bt Bacchus Marsh.
Entries revived for Ballan market in Gippsland on Thursday next and Badechus Marsh market on Monday week. Surbiton Park Melton will be offered for sale in Melbourne on Wednesday by W S Keast and the New Zealand Loan Co. The property covers 104 acres on the Werribee river between Melton and Rockbank. YMCA carnival events include foot races and horse trots with entries on the ground or starting post. A sheep dog demonstration and a possible procession on carnival day are planned. The lakes provide afternoon low at the YMCA carnival on the weekend. A Ladies' Committee requests bakers deliver two cakes by Friday evening or Saturday morning. Grand VMC.A. concert on Saturday at the Mechanics Institute with reserved seats at F G Hizecek's pharmacy. Ballarat and district concerts and dances to support the YMCA appeal are announced. Despite hostilities ending, support for the troops remains essential through the VAMC.A. drive. A high-class Scottish entertainment in Bacchus Marsh features Caledonians, Jessie Bunting, Violet MacGregor, and M R Atkins. seats at Hiscock's. A Bacchus Marsh Oddfellows Lodge dance is scheduled on the 26th inst. A Monday concert at Bacchus Marsh State School and a Rowsley State School social for patriotic funds are listed, with church services across Bacchus Marsh and surrounding towns.
The Shire of Melton reports applications for inspectors and rangers with preference to returned soldiers. A meeting was held to welcome returning Australians on Friday the 29th with a concert and dance. Flower Day raised funds through pupils and locals. glasses, banners, and a ball boosted finances for the Melton School. A report notes a soldier, C. Keighran, was believed killed but a July letter confirms status.
Theatre announces Tonight five part drama To Have and To Hell with Wallace Reid Mae Murray in lead roles and The Reward of Patience by Leraise Haff io. Children charged 6d mission fee with 1d tax paid by management. Werribes Shire Council invites tenders for works including CRB spalls on Geelong Bacchus Marsh road at Halling Fast. YMCA appeal urged to aid demobilized men. Donations requested by Hon. Seex and others.
Bacchus Marsh auctioneers report a large cattle sale with dairy cows and bulls leading the bids. Prices ranged from modest for store cattle to top figures for prize Shorthorns and fat stock. A second sale was held across Balliane with steady attendance and brisk bidding, though some bores were slow to sell.
Poor legible notice lists a Ross YMCA meeting on Tuesday evening next in Indge room. A hall at W elock. Hon Secretary Miss Beating W Anderson thanks members for monthly collections and donations including 119 pounds, cigaretts, wool, socks, shirts, and coal gifts.
Fragmented OCR text describes a section or notice mentioning Mrs tu Dug acknowledges with mine gift books items and letters of thanks received by Mrs M Clark and Mrs Po Shanabiin in the How Sec 19.
The notice records the death of ex pupil Ermit Mahoney of Tokonti School in Sacend-Liewenant Erm Mahoney of the Rov Mow ar Fusiliers attached to the Royal Air Force. He died in an aeroplane accident on 2 September at Roechfornene drome Bases. He was 29, son of Mr and Mrs C Mahoney of Tan-eatia Day of Plenty, formerly Tokwiti. His siblings Vir and Fama are named alongside other North Island emigrants. Eugene P. McCarthy, son of Mortimer and Mary McCarthy of Darley, joined the Light Horse in Queensland two years ago and has since served in Palestine and Egypt.
An old advertisement touts Heans Tonic as a remedy for nerves fatigue and headaches. It recommends carrying tablets for regular use, claiming to support vitality and prevent weakness.
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