Auction Notice at Myrmiong by L A Fairbairn & Co
On Wednesday August 11 at 1 30 p m under instructions from Mr BR P Wade who has sold his business and is leaving Myrmiong will sell by public auction on the ground the whole of his household furniture blacksmiths tools and sundries including bellows anvil drills hammers planes saws and more plus a firewood hooded pony phaeton pony cart handcart wheelbarrow cream pony mare two year old unbroken pony mare and an Alpha Loyal separator in perfect order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A. Fairbairn & Co
BR. P. Wade
Myrmiong
Bacchus Marsh Market Sale By Fairbairn & Co
Bacchus Marsh market sale to start at noon in the Corporation Yards features 75 head of cattle including milking and fat stock, plus store and young cattle. Also sheep pigs and sundries, with J G Bingham’s ewes and lambs listed. Owners’ account includes two 2 year old medium drought geldings and 30 bags barley. Auction date shown as Thursday 12th August 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LL. A. Fairbairn & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Tuelusing
J. G. Bingham
R. Dickson
Messrs. Densley & Johnston
Mt. Cotterill
J. F. Anderson
Commonwealth
Newmarket
Wan
Anglixs & Co
Malb
J. A. Sineclair
Williamstown
F. Braybon
Rutherglen
J. H. Cook
Clifton Hill
John Morrissey
Whittingham
N.S.W
Messrs
W-ray
Richmond
G. H. Gordon
Uragin Station
New South Wales
Moses
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Sheep for Sale at Bacchus Marsh Auction
A sale notice offers 23 crossbred and Comeback ewes with 80 percent marked lambs at foot for auction by L A Fairbairn & Co at Bacchus Marsh on Thursday August 12 at noon. Ewes may be inspected at J G Bingham's Parwan farm before sale day. ewes not penned for viewing.
For Sale by Tender Firewood Placed at Rowsley paddock
Tender offers due by noon August 7 for purchase as whole or in 14 stack lots of 1 foot blocks from V Dubouta paddock Rowsley about 0 truck loads. Further particulars from L A Fairbairn & Co Bacchus Marsh. Also notice of Plain and Fancy Dress Ball August 11 to aid Red Cross Fund with ticket details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Fund
A. E. Robinson
L. M. Dugdale
Hon
Jumble Fair Sale Withdrawn In Bacchus Marsh
Aug 12 notice states D J O Keeffes High Plain Paddock withdrawn from sale to aid local Red Cross fund in Bacchus Marsh. Donations of all kinds welcome at Mrs F G Hiscock residence. Further particulars next week from L A Fairbairn & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. O'Keefe
High Plain
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Bacchus Marsh
F. G. Hiscock
Shire of Bacchus Marsh announces council election
The Shire of Bacchus Marsh calls annual election for the Bacchus Marsh Riding to fill the vacancy from Dr. C L T Alkemade. Nominations open 10am to 4pm on or before 12 August 1915 at the Council office Bacchus Marsh, delivered to Returning Officer W Grant Morton or deputy A Mackenzie Tyere at the Shire Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Shire of
C. L. T. Alkemade
A. Mackenzie Tyere
Loyal Government
W. Grant Morton
Election of One Councillor for Parwan Riding Validated
Election proceedings for Parwan Riding of the Shire of Bacchus Marsh set for Thursday August 12 1913 at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh. Dr Molesworth BR Greene nominated or to be delivered to Mr A Mackenzie Tyers under Local Government Act 1903 provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parwan
Shire of
Bacchus Marsh
Molesworth BR. Greene
A. Mackenzie ‘Tyers
Shire Hall
Annual election notice for Pentland Hills councillor eleição
Public notice announces the annual election of one councillor for the Pentland Hills Riding of the Shire. Nominations close August 12 1915 at 10 o clock in the forenoon with candidates delivering to the Returning Officer or deputy A Mackenzie Tyers at David Robertson.
Nomination Papers for Dr John Burnip Declared Due
The Returning Officer John Wills informs that candidates for the Coimadal Riding of the Shire must be nominated by delivery to the officer or deputy Mr A Mackenzie Tyers. Nomination papers must be delivered in accordance with 1915 regulations.
Tenders at Bacchus Marsh Shire Hall for graveling and clearing contracts
Sealed tenders addressed to Shion to President at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh close 11 am Monday 9 August for Contract No 9/15 Gravelling Whelan's lane Contract No 10/15 Clearing Quake's lane Contrect x6 0/15 Grevell Cowan's lane beacon specs available at Shire Hall deposits of per cent required Lowest tender not necessarily accepted Lost oilskin overcoat between Bacchus Marsh and Meikle's Hill reported by L A Fairbairn & Co March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Whelan’s
Oontrac
Grevell Cowan’s
Shire Hall
Meikle's Hill
Ately L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Marc
Werribee Shire Announces Councillor Elections 1915
The Shire of Werribee calls for the annual election of one councillor to fill vacancies in the Central North South and East Ridings. Nomination papers must be filed with Returning Officers at Shire Hall between 10 am and 4 pm before August 12, 1915. David A. Little named Deputy Shire Secretary for all duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wotice
Shire of Werribee
Denia J. Canny
James Johnson
John Beamish
David Robinson
Werribee
David A. Little
J. Beasley
Central
J. McMurray
North
J. Browne
South
D. Sexton
East
Notice to farmers harvest labour scarce Werribee
Notice to farmers and harvest labour may be scarce asking each farmer to supply statements of labour needed or offered for the coming harvest. Send particulars to the Shire Secretary at Werribee. forms available on request. D. A. LITTLE Shire Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
Werribee
D. A. Little
Shiro
Annual Election of Ballan Shire Councillors Aug 1915
Notice for the four Ridings of Ballan Shire to hold the annual councillor election on August 26 1915 to fill vacancies caused by retirement. Nominations close August 11 1915 at Ballan Shire Hall. Returning officers named for Central East West and South Ridings. Ballan August 4 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire of
Ballan
Jules Gascard
Central
Stafford Clark
East
Conrad Winter
West
Ander
JD. Perguson
South
Ballun
John V. Porter
Shire Hall
Alex, Stewart
Central Riding
William Cann
East Riding
L. Goudin
West Riding
Hugh Cameron
South Riding
Boxthorn hedge orders and impounded horses at Bacchus Marsh
Owners of hedges are instructed to remove isolated boxthorn bushes and trim boxthorn hedges to three feet wide and seven feet high with clipping at least twice yearly. Impounded animals include a bay yearling gelding and bay yearling filly with white markings, and a grey pony horse without brands. Also a note about German forces possibly crossing the Pyrete Creek and danger near Grant Street Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. MacKenzie Tyers
Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh Shire
Constable Barrett
Transfer of Land Act and Water Act Notices
Mackenzie Tyers CE Mel Univ Pamloe Lond and Bob Mel MVIS MVIME Architect and Surveyor Engineer and Secretary Shire of Bacohoe Masah cited under Transfer of Land Act Water Act Local Government Act View NSW notices referencing land transfers and statutory actions in multiple jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacKenzie Tyers
Mel
Univ. Pamloe
Lond
Bob
Mvis
MVIME
Shire of
Bacohoe Masah
Vist
Water Act
Nsw
Illustrated lecture on Mount Buffalo by J C Boyes
Local Red Cross fundraiser at Mechanics Institute Bacchus Marsh on Tuesday August 10 at 8 pm. Free admission with collection for Red Cross funds. Roll up for a most deserving cause. Also notes on grain bags wanted, lime works, ferrets, a to let house in Pilmer street, violin lessons in Bacchus Marsh, and temporary practice changes for Dr Nance and his lodge lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross Society
United Churches Literary and Debating Society
Mechanics’ Institute
Bacchus Marsh
J. C. Boyes
Mount Buffalo
Red Cross
H. H. Blight
Nance
W. B. Ryan
Frank H. Crook
Deaths of Jabez Connor and Annie Locke in Melbourne
The notices record Jabez Connor of 418 Hoddle Street Collingwood beloved husband of Elizabeth Connor and father of several children including Mrs Wortley and Charles Connor. Also Annie Locke widow of Rev William Locke of 371 Victoria Parade East Melbourne aged 73 with daughters Lilian Agnes Ansie Mary Fred Jessie Sumner and Blanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jabez
Elizabeth Connor
Hoddle Street
Collingwood
W. Wortley
A. Taylor
C. Bowring
A. Brownrigg
Charles
Harry
Geo. Connor
Locar
Victoria Parade
East Melbourne
Annie
William Locke
Lilian
Agnes
Ansie
Mary
Fred
Jessie
Sumner
Blanche
Wealth Tax Suggested in pre Federation Days
In Victoria a pre Federation wealth tax was proposed by Mr Dowling MLC though never adopted. The plan envisions a self assessed tax on a fixed poundage, possibly collected via revenue stamps, to fund the ongoing war costs. The question remains if the Fisher Ministry or Parliament can meet the challenge amid public debate and press criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Dowling
M.L.C
Fisher Ministry
Melton council accepts main road tender and relief fund gifts
Mr J H Cunningham as Hon Sec Melton Belgian Relief Fund records £1 1 from Mr G Jongeblood and £1 from Mr Geo Minns monthly subscriptions. At the Melton Shire Council meeting three tenders for the Graham's Bridge to Hurley's main road were: Nicholson Bros £2255 10 Starling £2742 19 6 W Lord & Co £3201 19. The lowest bid £18 15 per chain plus reinforced culvert at Beardmore's and over 4000 cubic yards of new metal. Contract signed. work to start at once, three months to finish. Rabbits scarce. landholders urged to exterminate. Alf Wilson's pony attached to a jinker escaped from a business place, collided with a tree, breaking shafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cunningham
Melton Belgian Relief Fund
G. Jongeblood
Geo. Minns
Melton Shire
Graham's Bridge
Starling
W. Lord & Co
Beardmore's
Melton Council
Alf
Wilson
WERRIBEE COUNCIL MEETING HINTS AT SIGNING AGAIN
At the latest council gathering Robinson signified his intention to re join the council, seen as a risk to his reputation and judgment. Main Street develop continues toward completion, with metal work on both sides needing urgent repair. Local efforts for the Red Crow fund have exceeded £1,000 and stock sales each Saturday at the Municipal Saleyards are planned to boost revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Couneil
Werribee and District
Bacchus Marsh notices promise Red Cross drive and council updates
Tuesday evening lecture by Mr. J. C. Boyes of the Government Tourist Bureau at the Mechanics Institute with free admission and a Red Cross collection follows a dance to aid the local Red Cross fund. Baptist and Church of England services listed for Bacchus Marsh and surrounding areas. council seats and road-work invitations announced. Agricultural Society fixes October show. Royal show absence noted as aiding country events. members’ tickets on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullengarook
John Holloway
Bagcins Marsh Red Cross Fund
Gent's
Bacchus Marsh
Baptist
Hugh Meikle
Pentland Hills
J Burnip
Coimadai
Burnip
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society
Royal Pictures Show Finale This Evening
The Lucille Love serial continues tonight and ends next Saturday. Patrons are urged not to miss the exciting finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Pictures
Star Picture
Lucille Love
No disease surpasses influenza for discomfort and relief
The passage extols influenza as causing great bodily and mental distress yet claims no medicine beats it, praising Chamberlain's Cough Hemedy for prompt relief when taken early. It asserts pain subsides and the body becomes more comfortable as symptoms fade.
Farewell events and local notices shift due to training constraints
The farewell to soldiers planned for Monday is postponed as troops stay on training. All men will get four days final leave to visit home, and Bacchus Marsh will publicly announce a new date. Dr. F L Nance joins defence work abroad, with Dr W B Bryan covering his Bacchus Marsh patients. Several local notices follow including a golden wedding, bank appointment, postal job, obituaries, a forthcoming Red Cross jumble fair, and government factory positions in Geelong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
F. L. Nance
Defence Department
Nance
W. B. Byan
Mark Kyle
Stanley Johns
J. A. Jubas
Savings Bank
Ht. Simpson
Melbourne
Master Julins
Melbourne High School
Harry Barry
J. d Barry
Bridge Tun
Postal
Victoria Parade
East Melbourne
Annie Locke
David Seddon
Christ Church
St. Kilda
W.N.L
Red Cross Fund
Weidvesiuy
H. W. Davey
Mechanics' Institute
A. G. T. Allemade
J.P
J. A. Looper
Coshmonwealth
Waultén
North Geelong
Country Roads Board
Curiu
Geeelong
A. Timms
Lara
Melton
Ballarat
Nicholson Bros
Talbot P.O
Also Mentioned on This Page
Myrmong
Bacchus Marsh Market
Mechanics’ Hall
St. Bernard's Branch
Gool Music
Bro
C. J. Hogan
Bro. J. Reynolds
E. W. Taylor
M. Keily
J. M. Griffin
Toolern Vale Mechanics’ Institute
A. Hunter
M. Greene
Hell
Barchus Marsh
HK. Gorman
Cecil Pincus
LDS
Vic
Univ. of Melb
Seaview
Fitzroy
A.B.C
Ryan's Corner
Big Ben
Ben Franklin
Re- Tishle
Hi. M. Hodgson, Bacchus Marsh
Anch
Council
David Robertson
Coimadal
John Thos. Burnip
A. Mackenzie. Tyers
John Wills
D. Robertson
Gr. Jas. Cosgrove
Pyrete
Great Swamp
Crook's
Millbank
Grant Street
Bacchad Marsh
H.M. Hodgson
Main St
Alkemade Bros
Cvimadai Lime Works
Gordon & Gotek
Pilner Street
Dickie & Sons
Percy Lyons
Henry Curtis
Welton Express
Fetnbia
Anover
McPhail
Simpson & Co
Cr. Leake
Tessifying
Minnis
J. H. Cunninghaw
G. Minns
God Save the King
Lieut
Farrell
Merton Coursing
Melton Gun Club
F. W. Clark
Baschus Marah Sala
Pairbairn
Shwe Beyew
Wellington
Waterloo
Bounaparty
Britannia
Osch
Rye
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