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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
2
New Year s Day 1917 meeting at Bacchus Marsh Racecourse with multiple races including Trial Handicap five furlongs and Red Cross Handicap one mile. Entries close December 27 1916 Amateur riders eligibility and prize money listed. special trains and admission prices noted.
Tenders not invited up to January 1917 for leasing allotments for one year from February 1 1917 for cultivation and grazing. Allotments listed include Lara Estate 18640 and Esford Estate 314a 31 37p. Details from Secretary Closers Settlement Board or Lands Department Melbourne. Royal Pictures advertised with showings at Bacchus Marsh Mechanics Institute including The Butterfly on the Wheel and other titles.
Credit Foncier offers farm loans from £50 to £2,000 at 6 percent interest and up to 14 percent reduction of principal. Threshold or Crown Leases can be renewed by paying the balance of Crown rent. No mortgage deed charge. Loans may be paid off on any half year, with a small fee if within five years, but no penalty after five years. Forms from State Savings Bank branches or The Inspector-General, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.
R IT BIORTH announces new premises on Main Street Bacchus Marsh opposite Simon Bros after purchasing C E Wynne ironmongery. For sale box blocks and wood, posts, and troughs. Orders with F Manning J S Camm. White Leghorns for sale from Pops and Bowman's Street 7/6. J Lodge Rosebank offers almanacs 1917 from Crisp & Sons Church Street.
Shire of Melton Rockbank hiding notices nominated candidates for council. As candidates exceed positions, no poll will be held on December 23 1916 at the State School Rockbank from 8am to 4pm. Frederick Holden Returning Officer dated 19 December 1916.
Tenders will be received at the Shire Office Melton up to 1am on Friday December 29 1916 for cleaning the Shire Offices Melton. Duties and further particulars on application. Geo Minns Secretary.
Applications invited at the Shire Office Melton for Assistant Secretary and Sexton of Melton Cemetery with a salary of ten pounds per annum plus fees. Submit by Friday 29 December 1916. Further details from Geo Minns Secretary Shire of Bacchus Marsh. Also council meeting to examine accounts for year ended 30 September 1916 on Monday 15 January 1917 at 11am.
Notice warns that bedding removed from the Infectious Diseases Hospital will be destroyed if not claimed within 14 days. Shire of Bacchus Marsh also closes White Horse Road to first class traffic for safety until further notice. Plans and tenders for several road works are to be submitted by 11 a.m. January 8, 1917, at Ballan Shire Hall.
Mr Walde mar Seidel licl lab Gold and Silver Medallist of Trinity College of Music and Associated Board London offers pupils from junior to advanced stages. 1915 16 results include 10 Teachers' Diplomas and many medals and exhibitions for high marks. New team begins Feb 10 1917 prospectus by application to Mr W Seidel 157 Hoddle St W Richmond or c/o Glens Collins St Melbourne.
Certificated teacher of piano forte with honors from Melbourne University. Studied under Harold E. Elvine at the Conservatorium Melbourne. Pupil acceptance notice: lessons available daily at residence Myrmong.
A two part notice: Grand Coronation Ceremony and Jumble Fair with Dance to follow. Admission 1/6. Children half price. Also announces a Red Cross Melton Branch meeting Friday December 29 at 2:45 p.m. in Mechanics Hall with Moyra Smith as secretary. The Annual Ball on New Year’s Night at the same hall with admission for gentlemen 2/ and accompanying events. Jean Lyle secretary.
The Express will not be published on Saturday December 30. Publication resumes as usual on January 6. Correspondents and advertisers are asked to note the change and adjust schedules accordingly.
App-are id 2 ates Botte a vor amber, Pri beloved son of of Tonwea the late Basan ot of James, Jos, and Mary, mourning their loss. Private William Johnston, aged, son of Paul and Saeanah Johnston of Bacchus Marsh, killed in action on 13 November. Private Thomas Patrick, son of Seep William and Annis of Ballan, aged 25 years 6 months, also noted.
Voters in Rockbank will elect a Melton Shire Councillor today in the State School room of Dr E H Pitson who has resigned. Candidates are J G Orgill and Evan McDonald for an eight month term ending August next. Melton Shire Council plans a Friday meeting to address by laws for saleyards and cleaning the Shire hall.
The week’s dry spell aided harvest as binders worked from dawn to dusk with four in one paddock on Dr W Leake’s property. Ground remains soft in parts, but farmers push to cut corn before weather breaks. Duck shooting reported at Rockbank, inspectors warned. laws strict with fines and gun confiscation.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as unrivaled for cold relief. It urges early treatment and claims superior results. Sold by W Grast Morton, Bao disad Magah, and A Crenbes & Oo Weare with emphasis on rapid improvement.
Bacchus Marsh plans a grand Boxing Night turnout with a Coronation ceremony for Queen winners. Melbourne vocalists, Jones & Rosenthal orchestra, a 30-voice lunar choir, and a grand procession of Queens and attendants will highlight the evening. Admission tickets cover extra costs with advance practice sessions announced for chorale members.
The Werribee Shire Council meets today. The Honour Roll at Werribee Church of England will be unveiled by State Commandant General Williams on Sunday. Joseph Woodcock has enlisted in the Railway Unit which will soon go to the front. Mr. Friend of the Commercial Bank is on annual holidays in Hobart. Heavy rain has ruined many district crops and farmers are cutting crops. A local group called Morrymakera is active in Werribee.
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