Mare and cattle sale near Melton at Fairbairn and Co auction
On Thursday August 17 L A Fairbairn & Co of Bacchus Marsh will sell from the farm three miles from Melton at noon. Auction items include 5 draught geldings 2 breeding mares 7 heifers 2 farm waggons and drays farming implements machinery hay tools and household furniture. Also a steam engine 10hp chaffcutter and blacksmiths gear. 200 tons of oat hay and many farm stock items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Harkness
South Dean
Melton
Ransome & Sons
Clif & Bunting
Nigel
de Laval
Primo
Alto to Let by Tender and Auction Notice
Auction notice and cinema listings inform readers that properties in South Dean Raleighs Paddock and Deep Creek Paddocks are let by tender with two years five months lease from 1 September. Also advertised are a sale due to Mr Harkness health, and a Bacchus Marsh cinema program tonight with The Shulamite and short features.
R L Wynne Announces Final Clearing Sale
R L Wynne declares retirement from business in Toolern Vare Melton Coimadai and surrounding district. A final clearing sale begins Saturday 12th with 10 percent reductions on drapery ironmongery and crockery ware. He thanks customers and hopes cordial relations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toolern Vare
Melton
Coimadai
R.L.W
Werribee Shire to Elect One Councillor in 1916 Poll
Nominees John Beasley and Alfred Ernest Comben face a poll for one councillor. Returning Officer Percy R. Bayley sets election day for Thursday August 24 1916 at Shire Hall Werribee from 8 am to 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Werribee
Percy R. Bayley
Tenders Open for Balliang Road and Coimadai Hill Works
Shire of Bacchus Marsh invites sealed tenders addressed to the President at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh to 1 am Monday 14th for Contract No 7 Balliang road construction and Contract No 8 regrading portion of Coimadai hill. Tender forms may be viewed at Shire Hall. A 5 percent cash deposit required. Shire Secretary A Mackenzie Tyers signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shira Hell
Baohua Marsh
Balliang Road
Coimadai Hill
Shire Hall
Bacchus Marah
A. MacKenzie Tyers
Shire Secretar
land offer sought for rubbish tip near town
Shire Secretary invites offers from bidders to supply a piece of land suitable as a rubbish tip within one mile of township. The area should be half to one acre. Submissions close on Monday 14 August. The notice states eligibility and submission deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. MacKenzie Tyers
Tenders for earth works at Gee slong Road Bacchus Marsh
Tenders addressed to the President at the Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh close at 11 am Monday 4 August 1916 for earth works on Gee slong Road near Dan Greene's. Specifications available at Shire Hall. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Also notices dairymen wanted to milk by hand on Tarwin River flats South Gippsland with herd sizes 50 to 100 cows and requests for references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
A. MacKenzie Tyers
Tarwin River
South Gippsland
Rockbank Riding Nomination Letter to Edward Pitson
Ratepayers of the Rockbank Riding of the Shire of Melton Ro ck Bank request E H Pitson to stand as Councillor for the Shire. Pitson responds with pledge to safeguard ratepayers' interests if elected dated 8 August 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Pitson
Rockbank
Shire of
Melton
J. W. Casey
V. Buahnie
Gillespie
Alfred Minns
A. Paulet
M. Kerwin
Tom
Edward H. Pitson
Melton Shire Election Appeal from Two Candidates
Two local figures, Tully and J Wesley Walter, address ratepayers in Melton Shire North Riding offering their services for re election and a fresh term. Tully promises continued attention to riding and shire needs, while Wesley Walter pledges to advance ratepayers interests and the shire generally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
J. Wesley
Walter
Inwood Park
Toolern Vale
Gratitude From Distressed Inmates Of Masonic Temple
Thanking contributors who aided the distressed persons confined at Masonic Temple. Special thanks to Mrs. E. J. Ford and Dr. Field Martell for care and attention as Officer in Charge. Also a nod to the so called Rip Van Winklas who realized captives were at large with the mark of the Beast. P. Murphy W.M. Duke of Abercorn Masonic Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
E. J. Ford
Field Martell
Rip van Winklas
P. Murphy
W.M
Duke of
Mr. 8 T Marchant to visit Bacchus Marsh Saturday
Mr. 8 T Marchant of Geelong visits Bacchus Marsh on Saturday August 19 and may be consulted at the Border Inn. Appointments with Mr. F G Hiscock Chemist MARCHANT & SON Opticians Geelong.
Red Oil Spraying Demonstration at Maddingley
Mr W H Murray of the Oil Company announces a public demonstration on Red Oil spraying at H E Connors Orchard Maddingley. Two sessions at 1 80 and 3 p m on Saturday August 12. Local agent J B Wittick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Murray
At Oil Company
H. E. Connor
Maddingley
J. B. Wittick
Euchre Party and Dance at Coimadal Rc Church
A euchre party and dance is announced at Coimadal Rc Church for Wednesday 16 August with admission 1/6, good music and refreshments. W B Cain, secretary, notes the address 6 George V with various section numbers.
Sunshine Implement trial praised for lucerne cultivation
Opinion piece voices high regard for the Sunshine implement tested on Wednesday. It cuts out weeds without harming lucerne and stirs soil to a fine tilth, leaving an ideal state for irrigation. Built largely of steel, it offers great structural strength without excess weight or awkwardness.
Melton Mechanics Institute Social and Bacchus Marsh Ball
Two community notices outline events at local institutes. A social at Melton Mechanics Institute raises funds for the library with music and refreshments and a two shilling sixpence double ticket. a Bacchus Marsh Red Cross Fund ball at the Mechanics Institute features Melbourne Band and platform admission with proceeds supporting local patriotic efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jes. H. Cunningham
Bacchus Marsh Patriotic Guild
Mechanics’ Institute
Bacchus Marsh
Melbourne
H. H. Field Martell
L. M. Dugdale
Lee
Farmers' Union Bacchus Marsh Meeting Notice
A meeting of members of the Farmers' Union Bacchus Marsh branch will be held at the Mechanics Institute Bacchus Marsh on Monday evening next 14th inst at 6 oclock. Business includes delegate report and related matters. Also advertisements announce shop premises for sale and egg settings for sale from local breeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Bacchus Marsh
C. John Wills
Dr Edward McDonald Opens Fraction Practice in Bacchus Marsh
Dr Edward McDonald announces the commencement of practice at Bacchus Marsh and will be available for consultation at his residence Grant Street House 9 to 10 and 1.30 to 3 and 6.30 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Grant Street
Death notices of soldiers and spouses from wartime period
In France on 10 July 1916, Lieutenant H L Moffitt is killed in action, beloved son of Geo L and B Moffitt of Glaboens Dusovr. On 6 August 1916, in Bao shoes Mersh, May Curwen Duboud (nee Hardman), aged 23, wife of V Dabaot of Bowley, passes away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stavicu
France
Melton auctions and sales tip a dry week in 1906
TH Melton Express notes an auction on South Dean Melton by L A Fairbairn & Co of all horses cattle farm implements and more from W S Harkness J P. Lease tenders close Tuesday. Clearing sale at W S Harkness homestead three miles toward Bacchus Marsh. Weather shows only nine points of rain. frost noted. Morton Coursing Club postponed due to dry spell. Charity sale for Melton Mechanics Institute Library Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. L. A. Fairbairn & Co
É&C
South Dean
Melton
Harkness
J.P
Harkneas
Bacchus Marsh
Retiring businessman holds clearing sale in Toolern Vale
Mr. B. L. Wyanv of Toolern Vale announces retirement and a clearing sale. Mr. J. H. Cunningham of Melton appointed a Justice of the Peace. A Tuesday morning fire in Brooklyn destroyed most of a brick stable complex. horses were saved. Nominations for municipal seats in Rockbank Riding discussed. more may follow. Rockbank and Melton merging influences noted among ratepayers. McPhail Bros. & Co. monthly market drew large yarding. prices ranged through stock and cattle. Rev J H Allen to preach at Melton Christ Church with services at Exford. second war anniversary services held with strong attendance. A meeting at the Mechanics' Institute affirmed resolve to continue the war. Stock sale at Melton reported strong, with various prices for cattle, sheep, and ewes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Wyanv
Toolern Vale
J. H. Cunningham
Melton
Brooklyn
Fortun
Wer
North Riding
John Wesley Walter
Thomas Robinson
East
Rockbank
Chass Holden
H. Missen
Edward H. Ritson
Greig
Egan Macdonald
Merton Shire
Braybrook
Keilor
Messrs. McPhail Bros. & Co
Bacchus Marsh
J. H. Allen
Christ Church
Exford
Railway I
Christ Church Melton
Mechanics’ Institute
Cr. Minas
Cr. Hornbuckle
Messrs
Minas
J. McPherson
W. Whittington
A. Shebler
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club Holds Monthly Match
This Saturday afternoon the Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club hosts its monthly match with seven shots at 500 and 600 yards. The prize is a souvenir spoon sent from Egypt by Private Tom Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
Froy
Egypt
Tom. Grant
Wonderful Relief Waits in Chamberlain Pain Balm
When you burn or scald yourself the remedy is Chamberlain's Pain Balm. This liniment gives immediate relief and heals the part in one third the time of other applications. It leaves little or no sour odor after use. Sold by W. Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh and A. Omben & Co Worribos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Oomben
Ov Worribos
Bacchus Marsh Farmers Union Meeting and Society Committee
A Bacchus Marsh Farmers Union branch meeting is called for Monday evening the 14th. All members and intending members should attend. The Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society committee will meet Tuesday afternoon the 15th at 2 o'clock. Attendance requested. business includes adoption of prize list and other items. An Euchre party at Coimedai on Wednesday the 16th is in aid of RC Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society
Coimedai
RC. Church
Marchant
Optician
Ganie Ae Munday
Burder Clan
Bacchus Marsh church notices and shire meeting
Local church services are listed for Baptist, Holy Trinity Myrnion, Wakelin Day Presbyterian and Methodist congregations in Bacchus Marsh and Melton with times and pastors noted. The Bacchus Marsh Shire Council meets Monday next. tenders for Parwan road works and related tasks are invited, with details on spalls and rubbish tip sites and plans to improve bridges and ballast work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Bacchus Marsh
B. Whitchurch
All Welcome
Holy Trinity
Bacchus Maral
Myrnion
Sobdio
Roy
Wakelin Day
Bird's
May Mahon
Corio Shire
Fisken
Grant Street
Fisken Street
Grant Streetslridge
C.R.B
Holy Trinity Church
John Wills
Lorderderg Park
Willy
Bowden
Werribee District Loses Pte R J Wills in France
In Werribee last week the community mourned Pte R J Wills of Melbourne road who died of wounds in France. A large fancy dress bull event for the Red Cross raised about £50 with 500 attendees and prize winnings donated back to Red Cross funds. A gold trial of the Sunshine lu seme cultivator will be held at Worribes Farm next Monday with municipal honors to be sought on Thursday week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte. Delaney
Metropolitan Farm
Werribee
Wills
Melbourne Road
Pte
R. J. Wills
France
Australia
Werribee Red Cross Society
Werribea
Cretonne
de Gilio
Chirnside
Armytage
de. Manly
Judas
Colin Campbell
Dr. Ly
Red Crown
Mre
T. Harrison
Worribes Farm
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Raleigh
Deep Creek
Chanies’ Institute
Becchus Marah
Royal Pictures
London Drama
Gaumont
Rome
Elsie Austin
Melbourne University
Herold E. Elvins
Conservatorium
Myemong
James Cowan
Rosevale Gardens
R. L. Wynne
Central
John Beasley
Alfred Ernest Comben
Country Roads Board
Geeslong Road
Dan. Greene's
A. Black
Tarwin Lower
Crook Salls Grant Bt
Melton Shire
Coimadal RC. Church
W- B. Cain
George V
William Milne
Worriboo
New Zealand
Collins-Street
Walter B. House
Malbourne
CAMM
Lucerne
Hodgson
Melton Mechanics’ Institute
RED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marsh Branch
Pope and Brennan
J. Lodge
Rosebank
Bacchus
W. West
Gelletrevt
Bickford
Harley-Davidson
S.A. McKay
S. A. McKay
Miller
Crisp & Sons
Paryan Road
Apply
L.A. Fairbairn & Co
R. H. Dugdale
Edward McDonald
TH. Melton Express
Melton Mechanics Institute
Messrs . McPhail Bros. & Co
Cameron
McMahon
Pentland Hills
David Robertson
George Francia Ramey
Parwan
James Watson
John McMahon
Balliang
William Bernard Cain
Cain
Thomas Cain
James Bourke
W. B. Cain
Federal
Red Cross
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