Bacchus Marsh Market Sale Notice
Bacchus Marsh market sale by L A Fairbairn and Co in the Corporation Yards on Thursday August 10 starting at 11 am features 100 head of cattle including milking cows springs and 20 splendid heifers some tagged. Also 120 crossbred weaner sheep 20 Merino wethers and some odd lots. Pigs include fedigrood Berkshire sow boar 10 months boar 4 months stores and suckers. Next sale date September 14 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Clearing Sale at Melton Farm by Fairbairn Co
The sale on Thursday August 17 at 12 o'clock, on Mr Win Harknexe's South Dean farm three miles from Melton, includes three draught geldings and mares, cows in milk, 7 heifers, farm wagons, ploughs, reapers and binders, a 10hp steam engine, chaff cutter, belts, scales, hay, cattle, fowls, pigs, and extensive blacksmith and farm sundries. The auctioneer is Melton L A Fairbairn & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Bacchus March
Win
Harknexe
South Dean
Melton
Tron Harris
Seylinder
Ransome & Sons
Cliff Bunting
Fairbanks
Ue Laval
Tony Prime
Abo To Let by Tender On Rural Estates at Bacchus Marsh
Closing Tuesday August 13 invites tenders for two years five months from September 1 on SOUTH DEAN 172 acres with dwelling stable sheds paddocks RALEIGH S PADDOCK and DEEP CREEK PADDOCKS 3 paddocks crops and netted. Properties offered due to Mr Harkness illness with reputation of owner as a careful farmer. L F FAIRBAIRN & Co Bacchus Marsh. Railway timetables available from Crisp & Sons Beauchamp Marah.
McPhail Bros Sale At Mac's Hotel Yard
This Day Saturday August 5 sale starts 12 30 p m at Mac's Hotel under A Burbidge agent with FAT STORE and DAIRY CATTLE and Sundries to be sold by McPhail Bros & Co in their yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail Bros. & Co
Mac's Hotel
A. Burbidge
Representative bids for North Riding election by J Wesley Walter
The candidate J Wesley Walter offers himself as the representative for the North Riding in response to a requisition. He pledges to advance ratepayers and shire interests, signing from Inwood Park Toolern Vale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wesley
Walter
Inwood Park
Toolern Vale
Crown Lands for Sale by Public Competition at Bacchus Marsh
Crown Lands to be sold by public competition at Meas McPhail Bros yard Bacchus Marsh on Monday 28 August 1916 at 1.30 pm. Allots in Mooradoranook Parish Grant County near Staughton Siding offered with variable areas 237a 151a 163a 2r 36p. Deposits one eighth. balance in twenty yearly instalments at 5 percent interest. Purchaser may pay off early or transfer for ten shillings. Immediate possession on completion of purchase. Crown grant after sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meas
McPhail Bros, & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Messrs
Crown Lands Department
Political Appeal and Public Trustee Notice from 1916
Shire of Melton announces a candidate’s intent to stand for Rock Bank Riding with a pledge to serve their interests and the Shire. Also a notice grants a rule to administer the will of William Milne, a deceased soldier, with creditors and next of kin urged to file claims by September 18, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George V
William Milne
Werriber
New Zealand
Collins Street
Melbourne
Walter B. House
Flying Event to Benefit Red Cross Fund at Swing Bridge
On Saturday August 5 at 2 30 p m at Mr J Cunningham s paddock near Swing Bridge a scientific flying demonstration by Mr Edwin Prosser British aviator will include a loop the loop. Proceeds go to the Red Cross Fund with passenger flights available for a nominal fee in fine weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Prosser
Prosser
Australia
England
America
Annual Election Notice for Werribee Council Seats 1916
The Shire of Werribee announces the annual election for one councillor in each riding Central North South and East to fill vacancies from retirement. Nomination papers must be filed with Returning Officers at Shire Hall between 10 am and 4 pm up to Wednesday August 5 1918. Deputy secretaries and retiring officers named with official dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire of Werribee
John Beasley
James Cowie
North
James Browne
South
Daniel Sexton
Werribee
David A. Little
Shira
P. R. Bayley
James Johnson
W. Shaw
South Ridling
P. J. Maher
East Riding
West Riding
Shire of
Balan
John Myers
Cr. R. O. Inglis
East
Hugh Evans
West
Gr. R. A. Ford
Council
Bulan
Ory
John V. Porter
Ballan
G. C. Flack
Central
A. McLeod Hamilton
Oficer
Conrad Winter
Hugh Cambeon
Shire Hall
Tenders for Bacchus Marsh road projects announced
Shire of Bacchus Marsh invites sealed tenders for Contract No 7 construction of Balliang road and regrading portion of Colmudai hill. Tenders must be addressed to the President at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh by 11 am Monday August 14. Specifications are available at Shire Hall. Tenderers must provide a 5 percent cash deposit. The lowest tender may not be accepted. A Mackenzie Tyers Shire Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balliang Road
Colmudai Hill
Shire Hall
Bacchus Marsh
A. MacKenzie Tyers
Shire
Share dairymen sought in South Gippsland Tarwin River flats
Advertises for hand milkers to manage herds of 50 to 100 cows on Tar win River flats South Gippsland requests applicants state number ages and sex of milkers and send copies of references to a For Sale notice mentioning settings of Duck Begs 2 6 and young ducklings. Also includes a crooked aside about a crook not flying today and Millbank Store selling vegetables at best price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarwin River
South Gippsland
Crook
Millbank
Township Land Offered as Rubbish Tip Site
OFFERS are invited and will be received up till Monday 14th August from persons willing to apply a piece of land suitable for use as a rubbish tip. To be situated within 1 mile of township and half to one acre in area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. MacKenzie Tyers
Dr Edward McDonald Opens Practice at Bacchus Marsh
Card announces Dr Edward McDonald has commenced pract ico at Bacchus Marsh and may be consulted at his Grant Street residence with hours 9 to 10, 1 30 to 3, and 6 to 8. Also notes death of Margaret Griffin McGallagh at Alfred Hospital aged 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Grant Street
Gaurrr
Alfred Hospital
Margaret
Francis Griffin
Elize
Lnte James McGallagh
Royal Pictures At Bacchus Marsh Institute
Bacchus Marsh notes a night program at the Institute featuring Royal Pictures with electric light. Shows include Mystery of Mary, Old High Chair, Gaumont Topical, What a Picnic, Nearly a Prizefighter and Soap and Stay comedies. Admission 1 shilling, or 6d for children with 3d for under ten. Also selling parsnips at 5s per bag with 6d bag surcharge. James Cowan of Rosevale Gardens promotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaumont
Childcom
James Cowan
Rosevale Gardens
Bacchus Marsh
Absolutely the Best in Lucerne Cultivators
An OCR fragment describes a Sunsh ine Sunshine implement trial on Wednesday. It claims the machine cuts weeds without harming lucerne and stirs the soil to fine tilth, leaving an ideal state for irrigation. Built largely of steel the device is praised for great structural strength without heaviness or awkwardness.
Public Demonstration of Red Oil at Muddingley Orchard
Mr W H Murray of Vacuum Oil Company will conduct a public demonstration on how to use Red Oil with best results. The event is arranged at H B Connors Orchard Muddingley on Saturday August 12 at 1 20 p m. J B Wittick is the local agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Murray
Vacuum Oil Company
H. B. Connor
Muddingley
J. B. Wittick
St Bernard's School Hall Echure Party and Dance
St Bernard s School Hall Bacchus Marsh hosts an euchre party and dance on Wednesday August 16 admission 1 shilling 6 pence with good music and refreshments. Secretary W B Cain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Bernard's School Hall
Bacchus Marsh
Nellie Vallence
W. B. Cain
Ballan Shire Central East West and South Riding Elections
The Shire of Ballan schedules the August 24, 1916 election to fill vacancies from retirements in four ridings. Nomination closes August 2, 1916, with papers filed at Ballan Shire Hall or with the respective Returning Officers. Candidates must meet Local Government Act 1915 requirements.
Ballan Shire invites tenders for gravelling and clearing contracts
TENDERS will be received at the Shire Hall Ballan up to 11 a.m. on Monday 7th August 1916 for Contract No 20 Gravelling Gar ribaldi road and Contract No 21 Clearing in Deh nerts lang Plans and specifications may be opened at the Shire Hall Ballan Deposit of cash necessary. John V Porter Acting Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Ballan
Garribaldi Road
Dehnert’s Lang
John V. Porter
Miss Elsie Austin Certificated Teacher Plano Forte
Miss Elsie Austin receives teaching certificate with honors from Melbourne University. Former pupil Harold Elvins of Con-Melbourne is noted. Daily lessons conducted at Threidese Mybniong, with pupils receiving instruction each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Austin
Planoforte
Melbourne University
Harold
Elvins
Con
Melbourne
Threidese
Mybniong
Clearing sale and market notices at Melton and Exford Estate
A 1910 Melton notice lists an important clearing sale for Mr. W. S. Harkness on the Thursday week following August 17, with properties also let by tender. Dairymen are hinted for Gipps land sales, and McPhail Bros. & Co. announce a monthly Molton market. Weather notes record light rain and frosts, and local clubs prepare for events at the Melton Coursing Club and Exford Weir. Church services mark war anniversaries at multiple venues including Bacchus Marsh and Melton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
W. S. Harkness
J.P
South Dean
Messrs. L A. Fairbairn & Co
Exford
Messrs. McPhail Bros. & Go
Gippsland
Messrs. McPhail Bros. & Co
Molton
Hays
Brooklyn
Werribee
Hrrout, &c
Melton Coursing
Presbyterian
Bacchus Marsh
Anthony
Rowsley
Waednesday
B. Williams
Christ Church
TE. Allen
Rockbank
Foglern Vale
Hairbairn
Thoradey
Municipal nominating rivals stir votes and rollers eyed
Candidates busy signing nomina tion papers and canvassing for votes. J Wesley Walter announces his campaign for the North Riding this week. A motor roller on newly laid footpaths could improve leveling before rain returns. School attendance drops after a diphtheria outbreak and windows were broken during closure. Eclipse watchers viewed the sun Sunday. Rockbank hosted about 150 residents and 05 soldiers plus visitors for a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iday
J. Wesley Walter
Rockbank
Werribee District News: Elections and Society Notes
WERRIBEE district reports a shower of 34 points, crops healthy yet backward, and upcoming municipal elections with Comben against Beasley in Central Riding. Dr Sexton may stand again in East Rivalling, rotation hints favoring him for Shire Presidency. nominations close Wednesday. Ball and fancy dress ball by Red Cross to draw-wide attendance, prizes by Mrs Armytage. Ballarat Pierrots perform, benefiting the Red Cross. Sad notes report Private RE Delaney killed in France and Private R Wills wounded and in London. Estate allotments and a clearing sale at South Dean Melton listed with tender notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opon
Comben
Beasley
Cleolins
Sexton
East Rivling
BR. Bayley
J.P
Manly
Sydney
Proent
Werribee Red Cross Society
Bacchus Marsh
George
Armytage
Geelong
Ballarat
Mechanics
Egypt
Red Cross Society
Werribee
M. Delaney
Metropolitan Fort
RE. Delaney
France
Me. J. Wills
Melbourne Road
R. Wills
London
Esford
South Dean
Melton
Harkness
Seo
Bacchus Marsh Church Services And War Anniversary Events
Baptist Uniren and Holy Trinity Church announce morning and evening services with special war anniversary events at Bacchus Marsh. Holy Trinity observes the second anniversary of the Declaration of War with Holy Communion and anthems. Methodist and Presbyterian notices list local services and a patriotic gathering at Pentland Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Whitchurch
Holy Trinity Church
Emmett
A. Woodward
Walter Palmer
Coimadyi
T. Wakelin Davis
Balliang East
Staughton Vale
Mr. B, Moffat
Molton
Molton Railway
Mr. W. Fowler
Pentland Hills Presbyterian Church
Annia
Flying Demonstration at Bacchus Marsh Draws Crowds
A Saturday program features British aviator Edwin Prosser performing loops and flights from J Cunninghan’s Fisken Street property near the swing bridge. Proceeds from gateless admission go to the local Red Cross Society, while other notices cover agricultural pests, elections, and war loan updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
J Cunninghan
Fisken Street
Edwin Prosser
Red Cross Society
H. E. Connor
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Proven Safe for Children
Uniform success in treating coughs in children is cited for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The formula contains no narcotics and is pleasant to take, with adults also finding it valuable for prompt relief. Testimonies from W. Greet Morton and Combes & Co. Warvibas are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Greet Morton
Baeabusana
Combes & Co
Warvibas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bacchus Marsh Market
Sanaries
Accoust
Mr. K Watson
Calico Housing
Raleigh
Deep Creek
Crisp & Sons
Church St
Beoohus Marah
Melton Market
North Riding
Mooradoranook
County of
Grant
Exford Estate
Staughton Railway Siding
Parwan Station
W. Hutchinson
Office of Lands and Survey
Charles Holden
Mr. Cotteril
Mr. J. Cunningham
Red Cross Fund
Bachue Marsh
A. Black
Tarwin Lower
Repectalle
Baer
Boceis Mas
Wes J. Sloss
R. J. Alkemade
Coimadai
Racecourse _ hill
D. F. O'Keefe
Maddingley
Hous
Parwan Road
Apply
L. W. Scott
Parwan
Bickfort Blues Supply Fuse
Voy Quantity, AL Shebler, Molton
Edward McDonald
Ihanics’ Institute
Bacchos Marsh
Royal Pictures
A. T. Ashman
Main ST
Lucerne
Eplai
Hodgson
Sunshine Agent
Coimadai RC
Frederick Howe
Liddiard Street
Hawthorn
Thomas Manly
Rowsbey
TEE Melton Express
Ae Martell
Bacchus Marit
G. FL Rowsey
Bacchus Marsh Re
John Wills
Coimu- Hai
David Robertson
Pont- Jun Hills
James Watson
Watson
Ballrangers
John McMaion
Balliang
Evans
Patrick Curr Uy
Farmers’ Union
Woodend
E. A. Reither
Lees
Bullrang
Barchis Marsh
Ministering Children's League
Wednaway
Church of England
Grammids and Hall
T. W. Davis
H. 8. Jones
Field Martell
Hirsh
Health Department
Uae
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