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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1916
Page
2
Fat dairy cattle pigs and sundries to be sold by McPhail Brothers in their yards at Mac's Hotel starting 12:30 pm on Saturday September 2. A Bubbridge acts as agent.
Monday August 28 sale by McPhail Brothers at Bacchus March at 3 30 pm sharp features fat end store cattle milkers and springers pigs sheep and sundries also Exford Estate land as advertised A Burbidge agent
A sale by public competition will be held at the sale yards of Mears McPhail Bros Co Bacchus Marsh at 1:30 P M on Monday August 28 1916. Auctioneers Messe McPhail Bros Co offer COUNTRY LOTS Parish of Moorabronook County of Grant portions of Exford Estate within 1 mile of Staughton Railway Siding and about 2 miles from Farwan Station. Terms include deposit of one eighth and balance in 20 equal annual instalments at 5 percent interest with option to pay off early for a fee of ten shillings. Crown grant on completion. Full particulars from Crown Lands Department or Auctioneers. W Hutchinson Commissioner of Crown Lands and Survey Melbourne July 17 1916.
Surgeion dentist of Beaview 78 Victoria Paredes Fitzroy may be consulted at A B C Tes Rooms Ryans Corner Bacchus Marsh Mondays and Thursdays Hours 830 to 530 Intending patients requested stervenation at the rooms Ladies and Gentlemen Up to Date Tailor Main St Bacchus Marsh
On Wednesday August 30 L A Fairbairn and Co acting for Mix E Bawden will sell at public auction on the ground Main Street Bacchus Marsh at 2 o clock the shop and dwelling known as the Cyclists Rest for removal either as a whole or in lots.
Public sale of livestock on Thursday August 31 at 12 o'clock sharp by L A Fairbairn & Co at their Commercial Yards. 200 cattle including fat store and dairy stock, 650 sheep with lambs, 120 breeding weaners, 80 wethers. Horses, pigs, and sundries listed. Prices unclear. Provisions for fat sheep and lambs noted.
The Shire of Bacchus Marsh invites sealed tenders addressed to the President at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh for Contract No 8/16 construction of a channel on Lerderderg Street with a 5 percent cash deposit, due by 11 am Monday September 1. Plans are available at Shire Hall. Also notices for a Sanitary Depot site tender due by 11 am September 7 and Ballan Shire works tender due by 11 am September 4 1916, with deposits and conditions listed. details available at Shire Hall Ballan and Melbourne offices, JOAN V PORTER acting secretary.
Shire of Ballan invites applications to the President endorsed Dayan for the West Riding Egerton portion Gordon portion or whole Riding. Applications must be received up to 1. lam on Monday 4 September 1916. John Vy Porter is the issuing authority.
On Thursday September 14 sale day the entire properties in the estate of Thomas Manly deceased will be offered at the Corporation Yards Bycchis Marsh under instruction of Mr F Howe executor. Further particulars to be advertised later.
Tenders due by Friday September 1 for a 12 month lease with option to renew for two years of Mr William Grieves property Green Grove Bacchus Marsh 140 acres. Property includes dwelling house barn stabling outbuildings warden and tanks with large area suitable for drought. Further particulars from L A Fairbairn & Co Bacchus Marsh.
On Saturday August 26 at Mechanics Institute Bacchus Marsh a program by Powerful Electric Light features Daughters of the Jungle and Tale of Twenty Stories among other titles. Also listed are animal stock for sale and a sporting pamphlet available from local dealers Crisp & Sons.
Sine Pride of Elderslie g sire Hard Times gg sire Extinguisher and others listed as ancestral lines. PATRICK'S PRIDE proved a good foal-getter with wins at Ararat Clunes Beaufort and Bal larat, plus seconds at Heathcote Seypur and other shows. holds Government Life Certificate for soundness. Any mare sold or exchanged or leaving the district will be charged again in foal. Terms four pounds four shillings, one pound due on January 1 1917, balance when mare proves in foal. E L Edwards, Owner.
R L Wynne announces retirement from business and a final clearing sale starting Saturday 12th. All items in Drapery Ironmongery and Crockery Ware reduced 10 percent. Includes parsnips for sale sixpence per bag. Advertises Rosevale Garden Bacohus Marsh and several misprinted names and items.
A committee meeting of the Melton Red Cross Society will be held in Mechanix Hall on Tuesday August 29 at 2 45 p m. Moyra Smith is Hon Secretary. John McMahon writes a thanks note from Balliang dated August 24 1916 expressing pride in being unopposed as a representative and commitment to residents and the riding and shire.
W B Cain, a longtime Riding resident, thanks rate payers as he nominates himself for one of the Shire Council representatives. He pledges to understand requirements and to do his best to carry out duties and represent the interests of rate payers.
A legislative figure states that their term has expired and thanks constituents for an unopposed return. They pledge to continue serving the district’s best interests with gratitude for the honor.
Tenders invited for plan ing floor of Rowsley Mechanics Institute for repatriation project. Tenders close Saturday August 24. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Jean Lyle, Hon. Sec.
Dr Edward McDonald announces he has resumed practice at Bacchus Marsh and may be consulted at his residence Guyot Street Page to 1.30 to 3 on that day.
Miss Elsie Austin certificated piano teacher with honors from Melbourne University and pupil Harold E. Elvins at the Conservatorium Melbourne, accepting daily pupils at that residence in Myr mong.
Required by a progressive established Australian Insurance Co. an energetic agent to introduce agricultural business in Werribee and district. Apply by letter to Energy 0/0 Gordon & Goteh Melbourne. Bereavement notices follow: Wittick and family thank friends for cards and tributes after recent bereavement. several obituaries and in memoriam notices list names and dates for Buckley, McCurrige, McLeway, and Boots families with ages and residences.
The Melton community reports a week of 23 inches of rain and seeks more for crops. Memorial services for Chaplain Captain Maxted are planned at Christ Church Melton and Exford. Aimed events include a Sunday school afternoon by Sister Agnes, a Molton Red Cross meeting, and a forthcoming sale by McPhail Bros. An accident injures William Kilpatrick. Local elections: J Wesley Waller wins in North Riding by 32 votes. Botbank Riding sees Helden Misson and Pitson elected. Dr Robinson and Cr Howell are opposed for South and East seats.
On Monday last Mrs McCullagh near Melton and Bacchus Marsh was found dead on a stool with a milk bucket nearby. Mr John McDonald died suddenly Monday morning after prior medical visits. Funeral for McDonald at Melton cemetery conducted by Rev Williams. Reports urge council reform and note Byllas polling place, Fontayeray Coursing Club stake progress, and upcoming War Loan and Salvation Army meetings in Melton and Balliang.
The Werribee Shire reports backward crops and urgent need for three inches of soaking rain while noting renewed aeronautics activity at Point Cook Aviation School. Ex-Dr. Comben regains a council seat by 75 votes, several councillors are returned unopposed, and the council plans a meeting on Monday the 28th to appoint the year’s president.
At the Bacchus Marsh market on Monday the 28th, McPhail Bros & Co offer allotments in the Exford Estate and Bowden's on Main Street will be auctioned for removal on Wednesday the 6th at 2 pm by L A Fairbairn & Co Ballan market on Thursday the 7th. Tenders invited for lease of Mr W Grieve's farm at Coimadai. A Bacchus Marsh Farmers Union meeting is called for Saturday evening and a public meeting next Wednesday at the Mechanics Institute to discuss aid for returned soldiers. A Red Cross fundraiser dance is planned for Wednesday next, the 20th, and services at the Bacchus Morning and Evening.
The Bacchus Marsh Presbyterian and Methodist congregations announce services at Bacchus Marsh and Melton with several times and speakers. Notices record church performers, a lecture by Professor Mui, and a planned “Cheer up” note event. Local council invites tenders for channel work on Larderderg Street and Ballrangend project updates. Reports cover a priest’s parish visit, a serious accident at Merrima Park, the death of Charles Blythe and Thomas McLennan, and a strain of local civic life amid new bids and public sentiment.
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