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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1916
Page
2
On Monday August 28 McPhail Bros & Co advertise a sale at Bacchox Marsh starting 12 30 p m. featuring fat and store cattle milkers and sprinters figs sheep and sundries plus export estate land listed by A Burbridge agent.
Thursday marks a sale of entire estate properties at Rowsley by L A Fairbairn & Co for executor F Howe of Thomas Manly estate with details to follow. Also notices a Bowden dwelling shop sale and a Saturday screening of Royal Pictures at Bacchus Marsh with a varied program and pricing for adults and children.
R L Wynne Begs informs residents of Toolern Vale Melton Coimadai and district that he is retiring from business on Saturday 12th and will reduce drapery ironmongery and crockery ware by ten percent to hasten clearance He thanks customers and hopes cordial relations will continue.
Mrs E Davis announces she has taken over the Raglan Hotel in Melton. The hotel will maintain its reputation by offering the best brands of liquors and first class accommodation to visitors. Includes good stabling and a motor garage facility.
District farmers are notified that a chaffcutting plant is installed at Bacchus Marsh railway station. They offer lucerne cut and loaded directly on ten tracks and can handle any quantity.
Sealed tenders addressed to the President at Shire Hall Werribee will be received to 11 2 o'clock moon on Monday 28 August 1916 for Contracts 32 1 37 16 38 16 49 16 40 16 supplying spalls and construction along Spring Hill Road Melbourne Geelong Road Queensville Street Bourke Road Sewell Road and related works Plans and specifications are available at Shire Hall. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Cash deposit required with tender. D A Little Shire Secretary.
Tenders for sanitary service at Werribee will be received until noon on Monday the 28th at the Shire Hall. Each tender must include a £10 cash deposit. Inspections may be made at the hall. Also letters from J Wesley Walter of Inwood Park Toolern Vale ask for support in upcoming riding re election.
Geelong optician Mr 8 T Marchant plans a weekend visit to Bacchus Marsh on Saturday August 19. He may be consulted at the Border Inn with appointments arranged through Mr F G Hiscock, dentist.
Certificated piano teacher Elsie Austin teaches pupils daily at her Myrmon g residence in Melbourne. Her training includes Melbourne University honors and pupil Harold E Elvins at the Conservatorium Melbourne.
A. T. Ashman operates a modern tailoring shop for ladies and gentlemen at the Main Street premises in Bacchus Marsh. The business advertises up-to-date styles and personal service to customers in the district.
Opinion expressed at the trial of the Sunshine implement on Wednesday highlights its care of Lucerne, keeping it undamaged and in an ideal state for the machine. It cuts out weeds, stirs soil to fine tilth, supports irrigation, and relies on steel for great strength without heaviness.
Train details advertise Melbourne to Maryborough and Bacchus Marsh routes with tickets closing noon September 4. A plain and fancy dress ball hosted by the Bacchus Marsh Patriotic Guild set for August 30 at the Mechanics Institute with ticket prices. Also notices selling red Morocco furniture, parsnips for sale, a lost purse reward, and sporting pamphlet available from Crisp & Sons.
Dr Edward McDonald announces start of practice at Bacchus Marsh consults at his Grant Street home. Hours are 9 to 10, 1 to 3, and 6.30 to 8.00.
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm for burns and scalds promising immediate relief and healing in one third the time of other applications. It claims no scar remains after use, emphasizing remarkable results from this liniment.
Births and deaths notice list from Bacchus Marsh area with names and relations. Myers On 19th July in Beoohus Marah wife of A G Myers Daniliquin a son Kenneth Hordar. Deaths On Active Baxvice Gregor killed in action in France on 28th July, Harbart Ott beloved son of William and A M George aged 80. Huxney On 28 July 1916 killed in action Samuel Lawrence Portland aged 85. Watts On 9 August Barniutha Queensland the only child of Detective K G White Datmaupy Neleos Head Box Hill aged. Warrick On 5 August at residence Bacchus Marsh Laura Winifred wife of W T Wittick Inn aged 20.
The Melton Express reports War Loan reopening with applications to Sept 1. rainfall this week totals 34 quints improving crops. Exford weir rising to 46 feet. Fisheries chief considers stocking with fish. Municipal elections see contests in North and Rockbank Ridings. Dr. Howell and Dr. Robinson returned unopposed. Melton Gun Club shoots midweek. Footscray Coursing Club holds event at Melton Park. Local football Braybrook loses. Coburn appointed Melton Mechanics Institute trustee. Clearing sale by W S Harkness draws crowd. widow Mrs Moloney buried in Melton cemetery.
The article notes long-term residents of the Melton district and Bacchus Marsh lament a parish priest killed in France during World War I. It details funeral arrangements, the priest’s education at Trinity College and London, and his wartime service from Gallipoli to France. Memorial services are planned at Christ Church Melton, with references to local families and church figures.
The Werribee Shire invites bids for supply of spalls and a pitched channel unit road work project plus sanitary services. The Connell will meet on Munley 28th. Local political contest notes a municipal race between Bowsley and Oye. Messages indicate Dr P L R Bayley is convalescing in Sydney. Local deaths include Michael Connor of Worribee, aged about B years, and Corporal George Swanton with brother Pts Santon killed at GalNooli. George Wills reported killed in action. sympathy extended to Werribee families. Red Cross concert by Geelong Glue Club members. Coursing Club meeting set with President’s Stakes and Bracelet. both events fully subscribed.
Monday 21 Bacchus Marsh Methodist Church Professor C Mudd speaks Cheer Up It s Alright free admission. Tuesday 22 Bacchus Marsh Staughton Vale Methodist Church. Other services listed for Hom Mission Sunday and local churches. Reverend B Williams and optician Mr Marchant to visit Gee long Gee long on Saturday 19th. Express subscription rates 10 per year 26 quarter.
Messrs McPhail Bros. announce a Bavchuy Marsh market for Monday week with yarding and Exford Estate allotments near Melton. Reports discuss Shire Council actions on unsafe foot and traffic bridges, potential river crossing at Frsken Street, and plans for Ingeleyel bridge at £50. Balliang road tender awarded for £774 18s to Love & Son. discussions on a Metropolitan barn proposal and school committee criticisms at Bacchus Marsh State School. Several local issues include drainage, land for town drainage, and school handwashing policy concerns.
A fall catalog lists prices for farming gear including pigs, chaffcutter and engine, farm waggons, fur drays, reapers and binders, spring cart, plows, land roller, seed drill, implements and harness with assorted prices. Messrs Morrow Bros secured the homestead and Masterson & Sons the Ra Leigh paddock. Nearby, P F Manning scored a creditable win at Elaine with Mira Notlem taking the Champion stake and a £45 prize plus a £5 5 trophy in a field of 48 all aged dogs.
Barcus Marsh resident Mr. W George learns his son Herbert George was killed in action in France on July 25 after service in Gallipoli and France since May. Herbert, 30, previously managed a grocery store in Danally. Other local servicemen include Harold George in training at Maribyrnong and Sgt Mr Cuthbertson who earned a commission after Gallipoli. Franks Tinker has joined the King's army, recently serving at Sydney's GPO Star.
The Hon. Sec Miss Beatrics W. Anderson notes collected funds and items for the Tucal Rel Cross including £3 from Wy Mrs Holyxon and £1 17s from Miss Dugdale. Donations from Mrs Shea Mr Parry and others listed. Items shipped this week include 45 pairs socks 25 shirts 7 washers 14 handkerchiefs 2 pillow slips. Mrs Jack Campbell received a soldier’s thanks for a shirt sent through the Tucal Relay Cross.
The Hon Sec Mrs Jas Dugdale records thanks from the Myrmi ng Red Cross for contributions including raffles and items such as handkerchiefs, shirts, pillow slips, tin tobacco, old linen, books, and a silk handkerchief gift to Catherine Alice Cowan. Prizes listed include a silk scarf and chocolates with names and numbers.
Water gauge readings show full supply with 14,850 cubic feet of volume and present supply at higher levels. Last weekly return lists 12 feet and 895 cubic feet for volume, with previous outputs indicating nil.
A weather-style update from Decchus Marsh Observation Station notes a five point rainfall forecast benefiting crops while soil conditions remain a concern. Pyks is mentioned as a reference point and the report emphasizes soil health before the growing season.
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