Auction notices and cooperative sales in Gippsland and Melbourne
Farmers and graziers are invited to join the Gippsland and Northern Co operative selling and insurance Co Ltd as it resumes live stock sales at Bacchus Marsh. Commission on yard sales 3 6 percent on cattle and sheep and a percentage on horses pigs and sundries. Note the company’s progress bonuses dividends and prior record profits. Melbourne firm LA Fairbairn & Co advertise farm harness and horse gear for sale including carriages and buggy gear with delivery ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gippsland and Northern Co-Operative Selling and Insurance Co. Ltd
Blinder Jaie
Melbourne
Bacchus Marsit
A. W. Wilson
Tidieradl Vie
Gippsland Northern Co operative Selling News Item
Gippsland Northern Co operative Selling details nominal capital £250000 subscribed capital £15 paid up capital 449100. Owing to splendid support from leading graziers statewide, the commission on fat stock sales at Newmarket has been reduced to 24 percent to shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
Note the Company’s Progress and Monthly Sale at Ballan
Report shows year ending 304.17 turnover £1,954,026. Bonuses £56,008, Dividends £9,716. All classes of farm produce disposed of on consignment. Consign produce to the company and share the profit. Monthly sale held at Ballan, on the second Thursday each month. Local agent A. W. Flack Ballan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballan Secoml
A. W. Flack
Ballan
Ballarat Auctioneers Advertise Weekly Stock Sales
Coghlan, Boase & Co. announce as stock and station agents in Ballarat that Geo A. Bence has joined their firm. Fat cattle and sheep every Tuesday, pigs every Wednesday, horses and dairy cattle every Friday. Stock consigned to the firm receive personal attention. phone 331. J J Barry at Bacchus Marsh offers top prices for worn-out cattle removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat
Geo
A. Bence
Sture
Coghlan, Boabe & Co
Tetterenl’s Bazaar
Elections in Werribee Shire for One Councillor
The Shire of Werribee announces a poll for one councillor on August 23 1917 due to two nominated candidates Bernard Joseph Maher and Herbert Charles Padgety. Polling places include Werribee Hall Laverton State School Truganina Public Hall Mason Street Newport and West Footscray Bank Hall with voting from 8am to 4pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Joseph Maher
Herbert Charles Padgety
Werribee
Laverton
Truganina
Mason Street
Newport
Somerville Road
West Footscray
TL McNougall
Knitting Competition Prizes Offered by Lady Guild
Prizes of 14 and 6 utt of Mrs Ent offered for best pair of socks. Entry five. Competition closes August 31. For particulars see Red Cross notes or apply to Beatrice W. Anderson Hon Sec BM Ladies Patriotic Guild.
Chevrolet Wins Hill Climb in Newcastle Contest
Sealed handicaps for the Newcastle Automobile Association Hill-climbing Contest at Bull's Head Dudley were opened and results announced. Nineteen cars competed with Chevrolet taking first prize for the only car to crest the hill on Top Gear all the way. Local agents were Wills & McVicar Bacchua Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle Automobile Association
Bull's Head
Dudley
Chevrolet
Wills & McVicar
Bacchua Marsh
Melton Red Cross Fair and Public Meeting Notice
Melton branch Red Cross hosts a jumble fair at Mechanics Hall on Friday Sept 7 opening 5 30pm tea at 6 pm admission silver coin stalls to receive gifts of goods produce or money Moira Smith honorary secretary A public meeting at Mechanics Institute Melton Monday at 7 pm to appoint a committee to welcome boys and others returning from active service Gov attendance requested J H Cunningham honorary secretary pro tem
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
Melton
Moyra Smith
Hon
See
Mechanics’ Institute
At &P.m
Oys
J. H. Cunningham
Anzac H A Condon Opens Best Quality Meat Shop
H A Condon announces the Bacchus Marsh area business opening for best quality meat. Strictly cash terms. Family customers may place orders and deliveries will be made.
Plain and Fancy Dress Masked Ball at Bacchus Marsh
An item notes a masked ball at the Mechanics' Institute Bacchus Marsh on Tuesday August 21 with platform tickets priced, best costume contest for couples, proceeds to Bacchus Marsh Red Cross fund. Also mentions a concert in aid of the Wounded Soldiers Fund on Wednesday August at the Church of England Sunday School Baelus Marsh with admission details for adults and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Bacchus Marsh
Gnu Music
Bacchus Mars Red Cross Fund
P. F. Emmett
Church of Eagh
Baelus Marsh
Naval Reserve Band
Maddingsey Park
Red Cross Funls
Naval Wniform
Bendigo
Taunt Oon
Bacelius Marsh
Ghamntess
Prouess
Methodist Church Trust Fd
Melbourne
Burchus Marsh Mechanics
Ret Cross Fund
Welton Express 1906 Melton Elections and War News
The August 1 1917 issue reports rainfall of 48 points and asks for two more inches to aid growth. Melton Shire elections feature Dr T Hornbucks Loingy and Evan McDonald in the South Riding, with campaigns and a potential clash anticipated. North Riding candidates include Merv Jus Geerg. Boat Riding vacancy involves H G Townsing and A L Ridge. Sergeant Wd Dodlemaide of Melton is now a prisoner of war in Germany, while Sergeant T J Lang of the New Zealand Forces receives a commission as lieutenant. his brother Harare earned the Military Medal in France and is reported missing since May. Local firms Mesars McPhail Anderson & Co plan an estate sale on September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Shire
T. Hornbucks Loingy
Evan McDonald
Orgill
Rockbank
Merv Jus
Geerg
McPherson
Bi Hock
Mosars
H. G. Townsing
A. L. Ridge
Wd. Dodlemaide Si
M. Dodemaide
Melton
Privoner
Germany
T. J. Lang
New Zealand
Harare
France
I. Lang
Melton Stile School
Mesars, McPhail
Memorial and church notices from Melton region
A solemn memorial service honoring fallen soldiers is held at Christ Church Melton at 11 am with a special mention of three focal soldiers Sabre Martin and Pratt. An illustrated lantern lecture on New Guinea Melanesia by Rev G E Downton follows. a public meeting for returning local boys is planned. Community fundraisers include a Red Cross Jumble Fair at Melton Mechanics Institute and a bustling fair committee seeks donations. Braybrook vs Melton ends 4-8 in Braybrook’s favor. next event at Bacchus Marsh Racecourse supports the Christian Brothers' Orphanage in Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Melton
Sabre
Martin
Pratt
Mahon Ngland Hall
New Guinea
Melanesia
G. E. Downton
Australian Board of Missions
J. F. Minns
Med
Cunningham
J.F. Minns
Morton Brunely
Mesdaines Hy
Staughton
Alive Smith
S.J. Staughton
Exell
Richmond
Whylun
Moyva Smith
Melton Merchantes
EF. Carow
Whittington
Hall
Melton’ Presbyterian Church
W. Goyen
Red Cross
West Riding election scheduled for 23rd inst
Werntes Shire in East Riding sees Gr Mader opposed by H C Padgett for honors. Polling will be on Thursday the 23rd at advertised places. Returning councillors in other ridings are Cr Shay South Cr McMurray North Cr Bayley Central. Werribee Council meeting moved to 27th to elect president. Bayley, president elect, has enlisted and will sail soon. Bayley received several presentations before leaving for Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werntes Shire
Mader
H.C. Padgett
Cr. Shay
Cr. McMurray
Cr. Bayley
Werribee Council
Gr. Pla
Bayley
Bacchus Marsh Society Annu al Show Plans And Sales Ahead
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society schedules a crucial Thursday meeting to revive prize lists and appoint judges for the annual show on October 15. A clearing sale by L A Fairbairn & Co is set for Saturday at Blackwood, and Livestock sales are promised by the Gippeland and Nuetheen Co operative Selling Company. Local church services are listed for Baptist, Holy Trinity, Chris Church, Presbyterian, and Methodist congregations in Bacchus Marsh and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society
Messrs. L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Blackwood
Chris Church
Myruiong
T. Wakelin Davis
Presbyterian Church
Bacehus Marsh
Melton
Ray
B. Williams
Methodist’ Church
Bachoy Marsh
Staughton Vale
BR. Bulysan
Bacchus Marsh Shire Council meeting and notices
Bacchus Marsh Shire Council will meet on Monday next 18th inst. Tenders invited for road work. Council posts notices on retiring councillors largely re elected, with contest in Central Riding and West Riding opposition. Reports warn eel worm pest in district fields and water-erosion works on Lerderderg River. Also coverage of local arboreal planting, road safety for riding youngsters, Red Cross fund events, and community notices including hospital, band performance, and charity auctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Shire
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus
Marsh
Philip Purcell
Portland Hill
G W. McFarlant
Coiumlai
Dr. Hepward
Herbert J. Clifford
East
A. McLeod
Hamilton Ram Ungh Cameron
Iavh
Benter
Bagehus
Liseer
Thas
Werribre
Ajiy’ Swiltol Phulls
Water Commission
Lerdordorg
Mason Street
Bacehus Marn
Tilestone
Leon
John Wills
Shytland Peninsula
Shingls
Miller
Lewtentorge
Bacems Marsh
Pykex
Werribee
Lerderdere
McKenzies Flat
Pyke's Creek
Walter J. Smith
Riddell
Melbourne
Madame Melba
Botanical Garden
Maildingley Park
Mr. Smith
Ryely
the Express
Bue Chos Muri Deaneh
Tone Rule Srison
Agian Tot Fins’ Consort
BE. H. Win
Jones D'Arcy
Giresndals
Wood Graxioy
Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh Market Heads From J A Fairbairn Sale
At the Corporation Yards Bacchus Marsh a monthly sale reported 114 cattle 141 sheep and 30 pigs forward. Dairy prices softened but demand remained fair with most stock sold. Prices listed include best dairy cows 19 to 15 guineas, store cattle 0 or 14 2, fat bullocks 19 10, ewes with lambs 41 9, porkers 1 10 to 4 4 6, and private sale of Mrs Brighton’s Muddingley property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Fairbairn
Dus
Bolly
Hut Lambs
Moringwether
Tooleen Vale Red Cross Monthly Meeting Report
Frid ay weather brought 66 points of rain and improved the outlook for farm work. The Red Cross held its monthly meeting with full attendance and donations listed. A prize of six pounds went to Mrs Walter for selling steps. receipts totaled £811 with various fundraisers and purchases noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tooleen Vale
A. P. Missen
England
the Red Cross
Beaty
Davey
Mes
J. Wynne
Waller
MeLand
Holneta
Mitténs
Walter
Misa Hise
Bel
Mian Beaty
Jamie
Re. Wynne Ani
Wittens
Mea Walter
Puira
Toulon Vale Red Cross
Hell Tame Ith
Door Jonny
Ito
Ti Silo Sweets
W. Browne
Robinson
Barrie
Miss McLeod
Humter
Broad
June
Meychin
Sweets
Howley
Eumis
Moarnune
Mors
Raleig
Ossur
Rob
Wynne
Rowsley Roll of Honour unveiling at Rowsley Hall
Large crowd attended the Rowsley Hall event on Friday evening for the unveiling of a Roll of Honour listing 20 men from Rowsley district who served in active duty. A formal ceremony followed with speeches by local church and hall leaders, a musical programme, and refreshments. Total receipts and donations reported include funds and items donated to hall funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowsley Hall
Rowsley
Win. Liste
Hane
A. R. Rabe
F. Ramsey Hin
Cre
McMalon
Re Bulan
B. Williams
Huling
Moslanes
L. Dubout
Rene Tooxool
A. Hine
F. Dodemaide
Hulivs
Mr. Lister
Cox & Co
Hall
K. Reydun
R.S. Boyd
Mr. Brydon
Buckley Bros
Pace
Tewpleton
R. Hine
W. Manly
P. Morris
R. B. Kerr
Mes. N. West Mortix
Sen
Coming sales and a patriotic social at Balliang East
L A Fairbairn Co lists auctions at Canh's Blackwood August 18 Ballan market August 23 Gippsland Selling Co August 23 McPhail Anderson Co August 27 Bucelina Marsh market September 1 Melton market. Balliang East correspondent reports a heartfelt patriotic social at C Johnson's barn with dances led by Biswil and thanks to H A Davis G J Brown F and W Buckis T Davis and Johnsons family. Proceeds totaling 25 shillings and 10 pence will aid War Boling Fup duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Canh’s, Blackwood
Gippsland
Balliang East
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Black‘woon
Fairbairn & Co
Searling
Huedol
Sahile
Es Alem
Boyal
Kear
Ternil
Conan
Fairbairn &C
Ballun
Northern Co-Operative Selling
Flinder, Lane, Melburne
J. J. Barry
Shire OF
East Riding
Bacchus’ Marsh
Waa
Kear Hill
Coimadai
Myrnionsg
Shire Hall
J S. le Cocq
J. C. Wraith
Merton Express
Grant St
Paul Pincus
LDS
Vic
Univ. of Melb
Seaview
Victoria Parade
A.B.C
Ryan's Corner
Ene Ae Ee Poe
Melton Soldiers' Welcome Committee
H. A. Condon
Anzac
Cash Butcher
Bacchir Marsh
Bacchus Mars
Trentham
Anderson & Co
Bavehns Marsh
R. Taylor
ABC
Tesrooms
G. Spice
Lerderberg St
Miller's Sporting Annual
Crisp & Sons
Church St
Lucerne Hay For Sale
Mrs
J. Seel Ford
John Shine
Worriboo
Vute
Frederick Rassall
St Parisies
Frapos
Lillian and
Agnes Buseall
Welton Express
H. M. Hodgson
Galland
Melton, & Am
H.C
Evensong
Sydenham West
Toolern Vale
Mr. Mapey Conlon
Grant Street
Wis
New
Gallipoli
Condon
Pun
Byeehys Marsh
Thay
Australia
Bacchus Marsh Market
Rowsley Roll OF Honour
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