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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
2
Bacchus meeting to weigh store cattle milking stock springers pigs sheep and sundries. December notice from A Bubbidge agent indicates sale or auction planning at Bacchus March at 12 30 p n.
L A Fairbairn and Company announce a sale at their Commercial Yarda on the specified date. The notice indicates disposition of goods or property as part of an upcoming auction or sale event.
Credit Foncier loans on farms range from £50 to £2008 at 6 percent interest and 1 percent reduction. Loans on Freeholds or Crown Leases may become freeholds by paying crown rents balance. No mortgage deed charge. Loans may be paid off on any payday. early payoff within seven years with no penalty after five years. Forms available at State Savings Bank branches or by writing to Inspector-General State Savings Bank Elizabeth St Melbourne.
Intending patients may consult at Seaview 73 Victoria Parade Fiteroy and ABC Tea Rooms Ryag's Corner BACCHUS MABLE from 9.30 to 5.30. Leave notice at the rooms. NG visits between December 23 and January 6.
RT HIORTH announces the purchase of the undertaking and ironmongery business of C. E. Wynne and that he has commenced business in Main Street, Bacchan Marsh, opposite Simon Bros.
From 22 December to 3 January inclusive an extra train will depart Ballarat for Melbourne via Bacchus Marsh at 11 20 a m and 10 40 a m with limited stops. Additional specials will run on 21 22 23 December and 24 December with varied routes. From 18 December to 3 January inclusive two divisions will operate from Ararat to Ballarat and trains will run to Melbourne with multiple stop patterns. Secretary GEO H SUTTON signs off.
A Melbourne ad announces Miss Murphy offering fancy goods and toys for Christmas. It notes a certificated piano teacher with honors from Melbourne University and Conservatorium, Harold E. Elgins, and invites pupils to her Myrniong residence. Daily instruction available.
Grand Coronation Ceremony and Jumble Fair advertised with a dance to follow admission 1 shilling sixpence children half price J H Cunningham honorary deacon officiating event details brief and promotional in tone
New Year race meeting at Bacchus Marsh Racecourse with several races for amateur riders. Trials include Trial Handicap four to five furlongs, Novelty Pony Race, Red Cross Handicap, Local Hack Race, Draught Horse Race, Welter Race, and Consulation Race. Entries close December 27 1916 with prizes, weights, and rider colors listed. special trains and admissions posted. J F McLachlan secretary.
In Rockbank Ridin g Shire of Melton Candidacy notice by John Orgile in December 1916 after resignation of Dr E H Pitson. He seeks ratepayers support to advance local interests and the shire as a whole. Public letter from Ruckbank dated 14 December 1916.
Shire of Werribee invites tenders addressed to the President at the Shire Hall to noon on Saturday December 23 1916 for Contract No 8/17 construction of four pig pens at the Werribee Market Yards. Plans and specifications available at the Shire Hall. D A Little Shire Secretary.
MAIN ST Bacchus Marsh for sale box blocks and wood posts trees topped orders left with F Manning J Scamm Bacchus Marsh Eggs for sale from best white leghorns Pope and Brennan’s breeding 7/6 per setting J Lodge Rossbank Bacchus Marsh
Shire of Ballan invites tenders for Ford construction Contract No 7 to be received at Shire Hall Ballan by 11 am Monday 18 December 1936. Plans and specs available at Shire Hall Ballan. Earnest money 5 percent. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. John V Porter Acting Secretary. Shire of Bacchus Marsh.
Notice that White Horse Road at Rowsley is unsafe and closed to all traffic until further notice by order of the Council. Shire Secretary Le Cocq signs the declaration dated December 1, 1916.
The Express will not publish on Saturday December 30. Instead, publish on January 6. Correspondents and advertisers are asked to note. Bereavement notice from Mrs R Fagg and family thanks friends for telegrams, cards, letters, and expressions of sympathy during their recent bereavement.
Notes from a local district report detail Boxing night coronation ceremonies and a party fundraiser, with a Queen of the soldiers pageant and a jumble fair. It notes a council by election for Rockbank riding after Dr Ritson’s resignation, with candidates John Orgill and Evan McDonald named as contenders. Weather hazards, grass fires, and harvest delays are described alongside rail extra trains during holidays.
Public notice states a meeting of Ladies will be held at Shire Hall on Tuesday the 19th at 3 pm to discuss arrangements for the upcoming departure of Miss Creagh the postmistress. G F Ramsey, Shire President, issues the call dated 15 December 1916.
Advertisement notes Waldemar Seidel offering piano pupil lessons with diplomas and exams in Melbourne area. Also lists for sale a Junker wagon with shafts and sliding seat, a McCormick harvester, and sells new potatoes at Crook's. Includes a lost gold medal at Anderson & Co Bacchus Marsh with reward.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a perfect regulator for the stomach and bowels. It claims they prevent headaches coated tongue and upset stomach, promoting regularity without assistance. The copy notes the product is sold by W. Grant Morion and A. Combea & Co. Woesthes.
In Bacchus Marsh today Keast Morris Miles with Densley and Johnston offer Agar's farm of 445 acres, one mile from Werribee township, river frontage, liberal terms. Also report Queen of Sport Jumble Fair last Wednesday: well run, stocked and attended with many assistants. Queen Carnival ends tonight after a lively campaign. result of crowning queen to be announced on Basing Night.
This Saturday afternoon a 6 event children’s sports gathering and picnic will be held on Mr B H Dugdale’s grounds Bacchus Marsh featuring races games and children’s treats. The event replaces Boxing Day activities, supports Mad Dingley Park and the Red Cross, and is arranged by Miss Phylis Elietts Queen of Soldiers and backers.
The Leve and Son contractors nearly finish a main road project. Heavy rainfall delayed work and required 6 extra yards of stone, linked by a farmer driven working bee of about 20 men. Ground remains boggy hindering hay cutting and machinery. Rust and take-all affect wheat, peas are lifted with new headers while old harvesters are replaced. Mrs S Bird has been ill this past month.
A violent hailstorm last Monday wrecked vegetable gardens and heavy crops across the district as persistent rain hampered harvests. Crop losses mount as grain ready to shed becomes worthless. The local State School collected comfort gifts for wounded soldiers, sending vegetables, eggs, groceries, and Christmas greetings to Montague for hospital distribution.
A report from Toolern Vale details a thunderstorm total rainfall of 78 points bringing the month’s expiring total to 233 points. The Red Cross notes a fall in attendance, donations include memberships and various goods, and 25 pounds raised for a cot in a military hospital with a plan to decide its endowment.
The Gippsland and Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Ltd lowers fat stock commission at Newmarket from 3 4 per cent to 2 per cent for shareholders. Directors declare bonuses of 1 pound in every 3 10 shillings of commission. The move follows strong live stock branch support and will aid producers amid high taxes. Turnover for the year ended April 30 stood at £1,290,850 with profit £19,570 and total bonuses and dividends of £51.
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