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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
2
Monday December 28 entries invite bids on 25 milkers and springers 50 fat wethers 1 draught gelding 2 springer horses 1 da buggy quantity wire barbed and plain Pign and Sundriss Peter Heagney district representative Main Streetauction terms to follow local registrar notices and sale details context indicates a local livestock and equipment auction notice from a historical newspaper segment.
Cattle truck consigned to McPhail Anderson & Co will leave Bacehus Marsh on Thursday next 19th December for Melbourne Corporation yards. Mixed loading and also load at Melton. Entries invited. Peter Heagney, Local Representative.
The Gippsland and Northern Co-Operative Selling and Insurance Co. Ltd will hold its usual Monthly Sale at Balan on the above date, offering drafts of cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, sun dries, and related goods. A.W. Flack acts as agent at Balan.
Victorian Railwave announces holiday excursion tickets valid from 11 December to January for return from 25 December to 4 February inclusive. GEO. H. Sutton serves as Secretary.
A early 1900s notice requires all boys born in 1905 within three miles of a training centre to register for military training. Forms available at the post office, penalties up to £10 for noncompliance. Cadet training begins 9:30 a m January 15 1919 at Bacchus Marsh. Additional births 1894 1904 urged to register if not already. Also hospital notice for Kelvin Grove Private Hospital Millbank Street Beecham Marsh offering maternity care and in attendance.
Boxing night event in aid of Minstrel Club funds at Melton Mechanics Hall features a concert and dance with Good Music and refreshments. Grand Ball on New Year’s Eve promises lively entertainment with admission 2 shillings 6 pence for gents and ladies free, under Anakie ALP auspices.
A meeting of the Patriotic Committee and Ladies Guild will be held in the Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh on Saturday evening 14th at 8 o'clock to arrange a welcome for the Returned Anzacs. John Wills chairman A T Oliver honorary secretary.
A notice from H. M. Hodgson invites ladies to a meeting at Shire Hall Bacchus Marah on Tuesday afternoon 17th December at a o'clock to plan Afternoon Tea at the Races on New Year’s Day Maddingley Park. Also several small ads note property for sale and multiple lost or strayed animals with rewards offered.
Large assortment of dainty boxes suitable for gifts and Summer Drinks. Do your bit for the man who has done his for you with festive confections for Christmas.
Racing at Bacchus Marsh Racecourse New Years Day with multiple stakes and handicaps led by Maddingley Park Handicap First prize £7 second £1, novelty pony race First prize £3 second £1 for ponies never won more than £5 in one stake Entries vary with fees and conditions all events under V R C Rule 44 amateur riders only entries close December 21 Tenders for Booth close January 2 joint secretaries A Simpson and A Greenwood Bacchus Marsh grounds open admission 2 shillings 6 pence Ladies one shilling Children under fourteen free refreshments on ground
The Express will not be published on Saturday December 28 1918. Publication resumes on Saturday January 1 1919. Advertisers correspondents and subscribers are asked to note the dates and plan accordingly.
At a Melton Shire Council meeting Mr Geo Minns reported 1899 to 1918 figures showing revenue from rates rose from £752 to £2378 and expenditure climbed from £1185 to £4708. Contracts wages salaries and printing costs increased, while audit costs fell and petty cash stayed low, rebutting council critics.
Anzaci Wm McKenzie and Colin Todd of Bacchus Marsh are listed in the next arrivals. The note places them among new entrants in the ongoing roster.
Melbourne solicitor Mr Lawrence Dugdale of Dugdale and Creber joins the RASV council replacing Mr John Mitchell as a trustee. He is noted as a prominent shorthorn cattle breeder and is welcomed by chairman Colonel Morrett.
Julia Cannonty died on December at her brother's residence in Coimadai. She was the mother of Mrs. J. Looper and J. T. Carroll and the sister of J. T. Romiy. She was formerly in the Education Department.
The Melton Minstrels will stage a Boxing Night production to raise funds for the club and patriotic causes. A Melton school committee and teachers plan a Christmas tree treat for children on Thursday evening with Christ Church services across Melton and nearby districts. Merit certificates awarded to eight Melton pupils in November. two pupils earned qualifying certificates. A Red Triangle ball had modest attendance but provided entertainment with vocal items and music. A Sunday assault in Melton involved two khaki clad youths who assaulted a hotelkeeper, leaving him injured.
Parents warned to register boys born in 1905 for military training with penalties for evasion. Notices cover railway passes, local council actions on water carts, road works, dog tax debates, and upcoming St. Bernard’s school concert. Also reports merit certificates at Bacchus Marsh State School, local officials' critiques, and holiday school schedule.
Balliang celebrated on Friday evening with a concert and dance to honor L Cpl Thomas Dodemaide returning from four years on active service. The event featured Balliang school pupils under Miss Hamilton, local entertainers, and guests from Bacchus Marsh and nearby districts. Anzac Doylemaide received a shaving set, amid thanks from residents, as Dodemaide expressed gratitude for the gift and joked about the Kaiser. A Travelling rug was presented as Dodemaide prepares to leave the district, with further remarks from Dr McMahon and others. Supper followed the singing of the National Anthem and dancing into the small hours. The committee extended thanks to all helpers and visiting residents who aided on short notice.
L A Fairbairn and Co report a large turnout at the Bacchus Marsh market with 28 cattle, 1,153 sheep, and 11 pigs yarded. Prices ranged from 12 to 20 plus for dairy and fat cattle, with various entries for bulls, cows, wethers, ewes, lambs, and pigs. Next sale scheduled for Thursday January 9.
Present supply shows 12,298 acre feet and 666 gin. last weekly return records 12,564 acre feet. Output at 25 cubic feet per second this week and 27 cubic feet per second last week.
Fragmentary OCR item outlines railway time tables and related transit notices. Mentions Haighton Gaage, Melton Reservoir, taps into weekly return figures and tram schedules. Lacks clear dates or cohesive events but records transit and timetable references.
A January meeting will start discussions for a long Peace Conference and public holidays across the Commonwealth to mark the Ponce treaty. Three days of ceremonies are proposed with a thank you day, rejoicing processions, and a Children's Day medal for every child. A possible naval visit and submarines may join the celebrations. A Bacchus Marsh meeting urged the Shire Council to form a local committee to organise events and coordinate with patriotic groups.
BACCHUS MARSH RED CROSS Guild and Men's Patriotic Committee plan a gathering at Shire hall this Saturday evening 14th mat at 8 o'clock to arrange a social for returned Anzacs. Hon. Sec. Beatrice W. Anderson has a new residence telephone 41 for urgent work and soldier visits. Monthly donations listed include Mrs. Wm. Dugdale 2 pounds 3 shillings 6 pence and others. goods such as old linen and clothing are noted. items sent away this week include 1d shirts and 14 pairs socks.
The Hon. Sec. acknowledges gifts of old linen from Mrs. Clark and Miss Fowler, books and paper from Evelyn Dugdale, 12/6 from Mr. W. Linsdell, and 2/6 quarterly subscription from Mrs. FL H. Linsdell for war work. Sent away this week one and a half shirts, 42 pairs socks, oats, paper, old nt.
Royal Pictures presents Charles Ray in a unique drama this evening. The program also advertises See the Country Fair fire rescue and the Number One TM serial featuring Tha sea crawler travelogue and gazette for local entertainment.
The Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club lists players chosen for the match versus Middle Park on Wednesday 18th inst on the local green. Participants include W Grant Morton W E Ramsey Mrs I G Hiscock Miss Wells R H Dugdale R J Alkemade Miss McFarlane Mrs Cam J G Welly 8 Le Cooq F BR Manning Mrs Shaw G W McFarland W Horder and several others. The event starts at 2 16 pm with ladies providing afternoon tea.
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