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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
3
A list of firms and locations including YOUNG BROTHERS ADCTIONESRS and stock agents describe clearing sales and land sale specialties in multiple towns such as Minyip Murtoe Jeparit Hopetoun and Lake Holes. Mentions engines and trust moves imply regional sales activity across the state.
Local stock sale notice for 1916 lists property under the Wet Rata Peek title with details indicating a sale event and involved parties. The notice outlines terms and filing dates for interested buyers and creditors.
A historical sale notice advertises Merino ewes and wethers for sale by Young Bros and partners. It lists various lots including yearlings and mixed flocks, describing fleece quality, condition, and pen readiness. Names such as W McDonald and locations like Soradd Vth are mentioned along with sale terms and auction details.
Messrs Young Bees advertise loan services to a wide client base. They offer investment of trust moneys and arrange loans from £100 to £20,000. Rates described as extremely moderate and supervision under Thos. Young, with personal oversight.
In conjunction with Young Will Hamilton SMD E and Co hold an auction of shorn sheep at the Corporation Yards. The sale lists Merino wethers and ewes in various ages and conditions, crossbred and comeback sheep, with forward and fat descriptions. Most stock comes direct from district grazers offering buyers a first-hand chance to secure lines.
Associated Agents announce a sale at Bretton Estate in Eng under instructions from Miltow Wettenhall. Items include Merino sheep and crossbreds with numerous quantities of ewes wethers and rams, plus cattle and horses, all offered under the hammer with no reserve. The sale date is Wednesday 94h December.
A directory style notice lists multiple livestock sales in December across Horsham, Wilaum and surrounding areas. It includes sheep counts from 2080 to 3000, stock at Dimboola and Lake Bolus, and final sales for 1916 and 1917 with dates in December and January. The notice urges booking early and mentions associated firms and stock yards.
A noisy livestock auction at Melville Homestead features large numbers of ewes and wethers including 17 000 yearling and 13 000 aged ewes and 12 000 wethers two years old with Merino wethers at two years. The listing notes 4 000 ewes and six eight thousand eye tion on behalf R. and Paledser Ba at Melville Homestead.
In Hor sh ar action sales, Vai and Biore assets are offered at Corporation York. North Gmelong firm calls for bidders to attend at any branch of the agency during the stated sale period.
Hagelthorn and Bolton announce a December 5 2016 sale by instruction from owners listing 900 crossbred ewes 200 crossbred wethers 100 crossbred ewes 4 years 160 Merino ewes 4 and 6 tooth and other lots including crossbred lambs and 150 Merino wethers. Also a truck of prime fat cattle is offered.
Auction listing for a Horsham sale shows 200 crossbred ewes described as tooth, large frame, and 4 to 6 tooth with condition notes. Also 200 Merino ewes and 250 Merino wethers listed with 4 to 6 tooth classifications. Prices not clearly specified.
David Anderson and Co auctioneers present a land and stock sale at Maduna. The listing highlights available properties and farming assets for potential buyers to inspect and bid.
The clipping shows prices for dairy and grains in Horsham stores. Butter and eggs priced per pound, flour in 150lb bags, meal and bran listed with per unit costs. A note references feed costs and a bripe figure of £35 per ton for chaf.
Market notes show limited ice and steady demand for farm produce in Ballarat with prices for wheat 4/9 to 9, barley 2/6 to 3, English 3/0 to 4, potatoes 4/10 to 4/18/7, beans 4/12/6, onions 5/12/6, chaff £1/15 to £1/17/6.
Reginald Ellis died on service in France on November 3. He is the beloved second son of Edward Ellis, aged 18. His duty well done.
News notes report injuries from accidents in Green Lakes Wonwondah and nearby areas with several youths hurt. Horsham mill will shut for a month for improvements including a condensing system and upgraded treatment plant. Borough council sets a two shilling sixpence wheat rate and cautions on drainage vehicle handling. A Eight Ho st Cassives meeting at Town Hall and a plan to revitalize Gret Brive are announced. Railway revenue for the year shows a rise to 105700 with ongoing cost concerns.
Fragmentary text mentions UD CROP and STACK and an unclear bidotal reference. Telecommunication words appear garbled with no discernible event or entities to identify a clear news item.
Fragmentary OCR shows a business notice for Laidlaw and Sons with unclear wording. Readable items indicate a firm name and potential announcement related to a partnership or filing. Further text is insufficient to confirm purpose or date.
Data shows National Mutual totals of £ 8,000,008 and £ 31,000,000 with references to David Anderson and OD. The fragment hints at a financial report or announcement involving these entities.
The Horsham Times notes a visit by Robert Harkness, author and hymn composer, to Horsham on Thursday to support YMCA war work in the area. He will present a programme of picture, song and story. proceeds go to YMCA war relief. Archdeacon Tucker to visit Horsham on Sunday for four services including a children’s service at 3 pm.
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