Melton sale disperses P Atley farming plant and furniture
Melton McPhail Bros & Co report a two o clock sale of Mr. P Atley on his leased Melton farm. Items include farming plant household furniture and tools such as ploughs, rollers, cart, harness, chests, blacksmith tools, dairy utensils, seed potatoes onions two guns and more. The sale begins at 2 pm on Melton Monthly Market day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail Bros. & Co
P. Atley
Melton
Mephata Bros
Melbrnene
Bucchus Marsh &E
McPhail Bros Sale and Monuments Advertised at Bacchus Marsh Vic
The notice advertises McPhail Bros & Co selling dairy cattle pigs sundries and a benefiting of Bottley’s Feeming Plant at Mac's Hotel starting 12:30 FAT. Also listed are auction items by Burbidge agent and a separate sale at Mechanics Institute Bacchus Marsh with admission details. G Dawe Monumental Sculptor offers designs and services with state-wide erection and guaranteed satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail Bros. & Co
Mac's Hotel
Bontley
A. Burbidge
G. Dawe
Cr. Lygon and
Princes Streets
Carlton
Geo
H. Henderson
Ballan Shire Tender Call for 1916 Road Works
Tenders for multiple road works in Ballan Shire, including culvert erection on Lone Gully road and paving plans for Yaloak Vale road, must be received by 11 am on May 1, 1916. Plans are available at Shire Hall Ballan. a cash deposit is required with bids. lowest tender may not be accepted. John V Porter, Acting Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Ballan
Extraordinary Ballan election notice for West Riding council
Shire of Ballan warns of an extraordinary election for one councillor in the West Riding to fill the vacant post after Dr. George Louis Gondery's retirement. Nominations open at 10 am and close by 4 pm on Wednesday May 3 1916 at Ballan Shire Office. Returning Officer Conrad Winter signs the notice. additional classified listing for buying furs and bee products follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire of
Ballan
George Louis Gondiery
Couveil
J W. Porter
Shire Hall
Conrad Winter
Toolern Vale Mechanics Institute Annual Meeting
Toolern Vale Mechanics Institute calls its annual meeting for Friday the 5th of May at 8pm. Agenda includes receiving the report and balance sheet and electing officers for the ensuing year. P Murnane is honorary secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth
Mey
P. Murnane
Sale of Mr McGregor’s furniture at Bacchus Marsh
This Day Saturday April 29 L A Fairbairn Co. will sell at 2 pm at Mr John Mac Gregor jun residence Main St Bacchus Marsh the whole of his furniture and effects including bedstead chests tables gas stove linoleum kitchen dresser washstand and numerous utensils Cash on fall of hammer Absolute sale as he enlists and leaves for Camp at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
John Mac
Gregor
Main St
Bacchus Marsh
Vicker
McGregor
Sale
Bacchus Mavel
To Let by Tender Lea Farm at Leidenberg Park
TO LET BY TENDER invited for a three seat term of May Ith for LEA on Wool's FARM 276 acres part of Leidenberg Park subdivision. Includes 65 acres of flats under Lu cer' with farm suitable for Stud or Dairy farming. Improvements a good house outbuildings and conveniences. For details apply L A Fairbairn & Co Auctioneers Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LEA
Wool
Leidenberg Park
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Auconeers
Bacchus Marsh
Shire of Bacchus Marsh Tender Call May 16
Sealed tenders addressed to the President at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh will be received until 11 am on Monday May 16 for contracts 4/16 grading to Coimadai Hill 6/16 supply of 300 cubic yards ballast Rowsley 7/16 removing and purchase of land Lerderberg road junction 8/16 supply of portable engine including maintenance driver not less than 5 hp for crushing bluestone spalls Also positions for working caretaker at the crusher Applications at Shire Hall Beachus Marsh Tenders require 5 percent cash deposit Lowest tender not necessarily accepted A Mackenzie Tyers Shire Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marah
Ragrading
Coimadai Hill
Rowsley
Lerderberg Road
Shire Hall
Beachus Marsh
A. MacKenzie Tyers
Shire
Country Roads Board Tenders for 1916 Bacchus Marsh
Tenders addressed to the President at Shira Hall Bacchus Marsh due by 11 am Monday 8 May 1916 for contracts under Country Roads Act 1912. Works include spalls supply on Gisborne Geelong road Carting from crusher Ballarat Melbourne road and Gisborne Geelong road. Deposit five percent. Specifications at Shire Office Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shira
Bacchus Marsh
Gisborne-Geelong
Crusher
Ballarat-Melbourne
Gisborne
Geelong
MacKenzie Tyers
Shire
Public notice warns households of sanitary conditions in Bacchus Marsh
Shire of Bacchus Marsh warns all householders to keep drama and premises sanitary or risk legal proceedings by the Inspector of Nuisances.
Rowsley Red Cross Social and Gift Sale
Rowsley Red Cross Society hosts a ball and sale of gifts in Rowsley Hall on Friday May 12 to aid the society. Three returned soldiers will deliver addresses on Gallipoli. Gents two pence, ladies one penny refreshments and good music. Moonligs president Miss Molesworth Greene Sara Sharland hon sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowsley Hall
Gallipoli
Moonligs
Molesworth Greene
Sara Sharland
Bourke and Bourke Practice Move in Bacchus Marsh
Thomas Bourke announces joining the combined practice of Drs T B and W B Ryan and available at Dr W B Ryan’s late residence Main Street Bacchus Marsh with varied hours for consultations and vaccinations. Rebecca Bourke executive requests settlements of debts. notices to tenants include to let a dwelling named Lauriston on Main Street with rooms rent ten shillings weekly. H Moffatt advertises brick house and shop for rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurixton
Bacchus Marsh
Ental
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
H. Moffatt
Bacchus Marsh Market Report from McPhail Bros sale
McPhail Bros & Co report usual monthly sale held on Tuesday with light supply of cattle and strong demand. Total clearance except two hours. Milkers to £17 10s, springers to £18, springing heifers to £16, cows to £12 10s, back ward heifers to £9 10s, cows to £15, fat heifers to £14, beefy cows to £10 10s, store cows to £9, pot prices for pigs and sheep noted with small yarding and lambs at 27s and 34s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail Bros. & Co
Bereavement notices and memorial blurbs from 1916 era
A collage of death notices and memorial lines mentions bereavement thanks to friends, names several relatives and caregivers, marks dates in April 1916, and honors soldiers wounded at Gallipoli. Entries refer to John L Bourke, William Allen, Brimblecombe, and a 54 year old wife of Joseph Pew. Other obituaries note Moery Jane, Henry Williams, and Alex who died after Gallipoli wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourke
Ainsorely
John L. Bourke
Wm. Allen
Brimblecombe
Dene
S. Bennett
Coimadni
Moery Jane
Joseph Pew
Long Ulness
Warton
Shell
Hopital
Wiliams Henry
Rai Au Misabash
Hisova
Hoay
Main Atrest
Buoshus
Marsh
Nmur
Movanoou
Alex
General Hospital
Alexandra
Gallipoli
J. Rho
Ister
Osmet
Jimmie
Katie Shepherd
Rain totals and local events mark Easter week in Melton
A Melton district update notes rainfall reaching 106 points for the week, with Easter Monday and other days contributing. Early crops show growth, the weir at Eastord nears completion, and special services for Australian troops are planned at Christ Church Melton. Community activities include a wristwatch presentation for departing soldiers, market and clearing sales, upcoming Melton Coursing Club and Gun Club events, and a tender call from the Shire of Werribee for road works and an assistant inspector of nuisances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turuday
Bstord
Christ Chnreb
Melton
Callipoli
Joby
J. I Alton
Rockbank
Toolern Vale
Sobey
Mechanics’ Institute
Cunningham
Messrs. McPhail Bros. & Co
To Adley
Melton Coursing Club
Melton Gun Club
X Sharp
Golden Fleece
Martin McDonald
Eynesbury
Leigh Harris
Mr. Lee
Mesars
McPhail
Shire of Werribee
Noisunves
Holy Trinity Church Services at Bacchus Marsh and Rowsley
The notice lists Holy Trinity Church services at Bacchus Marsh at 11 and 7 with anthem Come let us join our diverful songs, Rowsley at 3 and 7 for Evening Prayer led by Rev T W Davis. Coimadai Sunday school at 3 and Evening Prayer. Mr R M Totton noted. Presbyterian Church holds Bacchus Marshy 11 Communion and 7 with A Crown of Fine Gold. Mellon noted for Communion. Rey and B Williams listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity
Bacchus Marsh
Rowsley
T. W. Davis
Coimadai
R. M. Totton
Presbyterian Church
Bacchus Marshy
Mellon
Rey, B. Williams
Sale and leases at Bacchus Marsh and local notices
Sale of furniture at McGregor's on Main Street Bacchus Marsh on Saturday 20 inst with tenders invited to 1 May for lease of Mr Woods 276 acre Bacchus Marsh farm formerly Jerderberg Park estate. Baptist Church services and Anzac Day observed with united church service at Mechanics Institute. Fire destroyed a Maddingley weatherboard house on Good Friday night. Local meetings and public notices announce debating society winter session May 16 and various tenders for local works. Naylor resigns after 12 years at Darley Five Wick Firebrick Co with presentation. new works manager Wittik appointed. Blackwood notes report mine output. Mrs O'Brien dies at Werribee aged 72. funeral at Blackwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor’s
Bacchus Marsh
Jerderberg Park
A. Pairbairy & Co
S. Whitchurch
Maddingley
Patrick Moliney
Joseph Camm
G. Hipoli
Empire
Bacchts Marsh
United Church
Mechanics’ Institute
T. Wakelin
Anglia
B. Williams
B. Moffat
Leech
Salvatio Army
Chile
Bacchus Marsh United Churchies Debating Society
Miss Wells
Williams Fare Well Social Committee
Shi Hall
Shire of
Bacelity Marsh
McKenzie
Taiffie
Darley Five Wick
Jus. Naylor
H. EB. Connor
Naylor
Thenry
Darley
Pontry
Victoria
Ma. Naylor
Jed
W. T. Wittivk
Blackwood
Daylesford and Blackweisl
Lewis
O'Brien
James O'Brien
Duneghtory
Werribey
Werribee
Jianés Bousley
Blackwaod
Father O'sullivan
Prentham
W. Broa
Sweet
Arthur Vigor
A.N.A. Bacchus Marsh Donates Easter Appeal Funds
A.N.A. Bacchus Marsh branch sent a cheque for 24 pounds to the Toval Red Cross Society following the Easter Monday sports appeal. Dr Field-Murtell was appointed Medical Officer after the departures of Drs T. B. and W. B. Ryan. The branch mourns member William Watson who died, a regular in the sports procession. Next meeting is May 11 for inspection night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toval Red Cross Society
Field-Murtell
Beonch
T. B
W. B. Ryan
William Watson
Royal Pictures Fut If I Jus Programme For This Evening
Red Cross seeks funds and subscription support for this evening program. The message asks if you will contribute and join the fundraising effort, noting the urgent need for donations to assist relief efforts.
Mrs Bennett Dies After Prolonged Illness in Maddingley
Mrs. Bennett wife of Joe Bennett died aged 64 after a long illness of heart trouble in the Maddingley district. She had been a well known resident and suffered many months with escalating pain. Funeral arrangements were announced with Mr. Wine in charge and burial in Maddingley cemetery scheduled for Friday. Mr. T. W. Davis assisting with the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Joe Bennett
Gulliver
Anniy Tines
Alwai
Mr. Bennett
Maddingley
Wine
Ant T. W. Davis
Rainfall and Awards At Toolern Vale Meeting
Our correspondent reports on Good Friday rainfall and a successful gathering at Toolern Vale. Ginner Bf Wynne received a double gold alert and inscribed locket with Union Jack, while Gunver Wrane led tributes and a gold win gesture. The stage featured early trophies, with Po Murnane winning the ontiyhrophy. The Williams town match on King's Birthday is canceled due to a monster patel vtic shoot. Mechanics Institute holds its annual meeting next Friday May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toolern Vale
Ginner
Wynne
Dh. We Alke
Po Murnane
Williamstowa
Owithe
Brighton
Mechanics Institute
Melton Roll of Honor Names on War Memorial List
The Melton Roll of Honor lists Arthur Baker and many others including Sydney Best, Janes Bourke, Owen Jurd, John Minns, Lewis Norton, John Neal, J. Dalwood, Chas Moulsdale, T. Keating, P. Nolan, and H. Butler among those named as killed or missing. If omissions or corrections exist, those concerned are asked to send them in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Baker
William — Black
Sydney Best
Janes Bourke
Uourge Che
Wmn
Geo. Hox
W. Dodlemaite
Owen Jurd
John Minns
Alay Lauhmund
Lewis Norton
Jas Huruluckle
Win. Kelly
Clive Welly
Demild Matheson
Morris
Snowden
Stoo
Peter Moore
A. G. Teileusile
W.P. Moore
Win
Whiteside
Ozanne Clarifies Battle Duty Remark in Express Letter
In a Bacchus Marsh speech report, A T Ozan ne writes to the Express editor to explain his comment that a man who would not fight for his country should be shot. He asserts the point was about willingness to die for justice and notes Belgium and Serbia have faced worse, urging fairness and caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
Bacchus Marsh
Belgium
Soevia
Empire's Call and Local Medal Presentation
Corporal A T Ozanne M P remains in Base Hospital after a minor nose operation and plans to leave for vat punky next month. A public gathering honored Privates Charles Joes Frank Want Bornoul Py Love Con Mahrahen Thomas Murphy and Rickared Bates with an instinct medal. Core boral Platt and Private Burrow were alive and well, with My. Merriman among residents praising khaki unity. Private Win Williams and Frou Hacehos Marsh, volunteers from the front, sent a belt home to his mother adorned with badges of fighting forces. a window display by Mr T Oliver showed a shrapnel shell beach keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Ozanne
Well Aid
Charles Joes
Frank Want
Bornoul Py Love
Con. Mahrahen
Thomas Murphy
Rickared Bates
Coreboral Platt
Burrow
Williams
Bal
Ate
My. Merriman
Win. McWen
Egypt
T. Oliver
Red Cross Fund Acknowledgments and Donated Goods
The Red Cross Fund acknowledges donations from Miss Beatrice W Anderson and others including tea cloths, socks, books, cocoa, shirts, and pillowslips. Gifts were given to Miss Olga Be wards and Mrs Wittick, with items listed by donors such as Mesdames A McDonald and W Grant Morton. A note thanks Miss Muriel Beave for a parcel and a letter of thanks is mentioned for a parcel sent the previous night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bop. Sec
Misa Beatrice W. Anderson
Bacelus Marsh
Moikhe
Misa Mully Morton
My. Wm
Magdalo
Chitech
United Chaech Fun
D. Vallerece
Olga Bae Wards
A. McDonald
W. Grant Morton
G. PF. Ramsey
May Dugdale
Dorr Molly Morton
M. Meikle
L. Hawkins
Wittick
N. Pearce
Mw J. Morton
Pal
Massie Scott
Eksen
Muriel Beave
Anvac
Myrmong Red Cross Acknowledgments and Donations
The MyrmonG Red Cross report lists acknowledgments with thanks to Mrs Py Shanahan for six hand items and mentions Mr Moors for socks. It notes donations sent this week including 45 shirts to be paired with socks and helmets along with scarves handkerchiefs and Servian squares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis
Dia
Duge
Py Shanahan
Eve
Moors
Misa A. Puvwler
Melton Red Cross Society Acknowledges Donations
The Hon. Sec Miss Moyra Smith thanks donors for two months subscription totaling £2 from Geo Minis and £2 16s 5d from Jack Massie. Contributions include 9 pairs socks, old linen, pillowslips, silk shirts and blankets. Other items listed by Mrs Railford, Mrs Whittington, Miss Staughton, Miss Hudson, Miss Parvell, Miss A J Stoughton, Mex Richmond, and Miss Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyra Smith
Geo
Minis
Jack Massie
Railford
Whittington
Staughton
Scares
Richmond
Miss Parvell
Ioods
Exford
Watson
Mel. Mings
Horn- Inekite
Harkness
Chamberlains Pain Balm Offers Relief For Pains
When troubled with rheumatic pains get a bottle of Chamberlins Pain Balm. Massage the affected parts twice daily and experience the relief it affords. Once acquainted with its good qualities you will not wish to be without it. Sold by W Grant Morton Baschus Marah and A Comben Go Werribos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Baschus Marah
A. Comben
Furniture Sales By L A Fairbairn And Others
L A Fairbairn and Co. announce a furniture sale on Saturday April 29 at J McGregor’s Bacchus Marsh and McPhail Bros and Co on Saturday May 6 at Moelton market in a clearing sale at P Atlay’s helping buyers find good values in local trades.
Magnetic helpers and pins in sewing drawers in May
A 1900 era note promotes a small horseshoe magnet to hold and lift loose pins in a sewing drawer. It suggests placing the magnet in the drawer to capture dropped pins and then lifting them out easily. The item promises to speed pin collection and reduce lost pins during sewing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Melton Sale
Toolern Road
Melton Market
Royal Pictures
SSO. Dranit
Guinot Caplin
Mashees
Qplichers
Sprig
Shayiwock
Chatrou de Savos
Nur v
Cecil Pincus
LDS8
Vic
Univ. of Melb
Seaview
Victoria Parade
Fitzroy
A.B.O
Ryan's Corner
Miss Hobbs
Melbourne
West Riding
E. Crook
Millbank
Toolern Vale Mechanics' Institute
Country Roads Board
Rowsley Red Cross Socte
H. H. Field-Martell
Thomas Bourke
Seattle
Rebecca Bourke
A. T. Ashman
Michaelis, Hallenstein & Co. Pty. Ltd
Lonsdale St
Bacchus Marsh Market
Pelton Express
A.N.A
Red Cross
Melton Roll OF Honor
MR. Ozanne
Bose Hospital
RED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marsh and District
Myrmong Red Cross
Melton Red Cross Society
J. McGregor's
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