Important Auction of Draught Horses and Farm Implements
An absolute public sale to be held at Fairbourne Vale adjoining Melton Township on February 15 and 28 at 130. From J Eric instruction, Keast Morris Miles in conjunction with the Victorian Producers Cooperative Co Ltd list 10 draught horses of 3 years up, 2 reapers and binders, sun chis? harvesters, threshers, rollars, ploughs, drays, harrows, cultivator, buggies, saddles, wagons, water tank, hay, sheep, tools, and 130 tons of oat hay. The entire lot is offered first class quality and all sold absolute. Luncheon provided. Further details from Messrs Barrie, Morris, Miles at Queen Street Melbourne or 549 Collins Street Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Beast
Morris
Miles
Queen
Queen Street
Melb
Clearing Sale at Roxburgh Sydenham by Fairbairn Co
Clearing sale under instruction from Mr. W G Butler at Roxburgh Sydenham to cover stock hotels farming implements household furniture and sundries. Sale commences at 1 30 pm with further particulars to follow. L A Fairbairn Co St James Buildings William Street and Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
W. G. Butler
Roxburgh
Sydenham
St. James
Willian Street
Bacchus Marsh
Credit Foncier Loans On Farms Across Melbourne Branches
Credit Foncier offers farm loans from £50 to £2,000 at 6 percent interest and 1 percent reduction option when paying principal. Loans may be repaid over 31 years on Crown lands with freehold conversion on balance payment. No mortgage deed charge. Early payoff allowed every half year. small charge if within five years, none after. Forms available at State Savings Bank branches or from The Inspector General State Savings Bank Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Foncier
State Savings Bank
Elisabeth
Melbourne
Fat Stock Sale Announcement by McPhail Anderson & Co
McPhail Anderson & Co will auction fat stock cattle pigs and sundries at Mac's Hotel yard starting 12 90 pm A Burbridge Agent Nominal capital 250000 subscribed 50000 paid up 43698 Owing to strong support from graziers in the state commission on fat stock sales at Newmarket reduced to 2 percent for shareholders Company progress shown with turnover 1390053 profit 19570 bonuses and dividends 55076 consign all products to the company and share profits
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail, Anderson & Co
Mac's Hotel
Newmarket
Bacchus Marsh Market Sale Notice for Feb 8 1917
Bacchus Marsh Market sale by L A Fairbairn & Co at the Corporation Yards starts 11 am with 1090 head of cattle including milkers springers fat store and young cattle plus 150 sheep 210 crossbred ewes 2-tooth 160 Merino ewes full, 4 crossbred ewes, full mouth 30 ditto Leicester rams joined 20 dairy wethers 2-tooth 50 lambs other items include fat and store losses cattle for Mr Stepher Whelan Ayrshire bull 2 years pedigree at sale. accounts for Mr E J Taylor gelding Jinker and Harness for Mr John Wills 500 grain sacks. land at Bullengarook advertised. pigs and sundries. next sale March 8 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Stepher Whelan
Ayrshire
Leicester
E. J. Taylor
Gelding
Jinker and Harness
John Wills
Will
Bullengarook
Bacchus Marsh land sale by public auction
Public auction set for Bacchus Marsh to sell 68 acre land allotments in Coimadai Parish County Bourke with improvements including a four room W B House and sheds. Mortgagee sale under Credit Fencier terms. cash or £250 mortgage reserve, 30 years at 6 percent. Details through Moule Hamilton Kiddle solicitors, Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A. Fairbairn & Co
Corporation Yards
Bacchus Marsh
Victoria
Coimadai
Bourke
W.B. Hoase
Moule
Hamilton & Kiddle
Bolicitors
Market Street
Melbourne
Credit Fencier
Victorian Wheat Reception Notice by J E Barrie
Mr J E Barrie representing Victorian Producers Co operative Co Ltd of Collins Street Melbourne informs farmers he will receive wheat under the Government Wheat Scheme at any railway station from Deer Park to Bradshaw s Creek on the Ballarat line and from Albion to Sydenham on the Bendigo line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian Producers’ Co-operative Co. Ltd
Collins St
Melbourne
Deer Park
Bradshaw's Creek
Ballarat
Albion
Sydenham
Bendigo
Mechanics' Institute Screenings At Bacchus Marsh
J M Hodgson secretary notes time table and fares for Saturday February 3 at Mechanics Institute Bacchus Marsh. Royal Pictures shown by electric light include Flash of an Emerald and other titles. Admission one shilling. children sixpence. no tickets for children without a guardian. Show starts at 8:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Pictures
the Eagle
Honeyman
Tweededumax Guardian Angel
Salonica
Woolpack Parwan Road closure during Brown's Bridge repairs
Shire of Bacchus Marsh announces Woolpack Parwan Road will be closed to all traffic from Monday during repairs to Brown's Bridge. S Le Cocq, Shire Secretary, 2 February 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolpack-Parwan
Brown's Bridge
S. le Cocq
Shire
Tenders invited for Bacchus Marsh and Maddinglay service
Tenders are invited and returnable by 11 am on Monday February 12 1917 for a double pan weekly service in Bacchus Marsh and Maddinglay. Contractors to provide labor horses and plant and to collect fees. alternate tenders have the shire provide wagons and pans. About 273 pans, up to 300. Deposit £5 with each tender. Details at Shire Office. Le Cocq Shire Secretary Bacchus Marsh January 26 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Maddinglay
Shire
le Cocq
Bacchus Mersh
Public meeting on aid for Somerton and Fachly
Shire Hall hosts a public meeting on Wednesday at 8 30 pm to discuss assisting Mrs Arthur Somerton and Fachly. G F Ramsey Shire President urges attendance. Also notices claims against the late John Cunningham estate must be sent in writing to F G Smith and McEacharn solicitors 285 Collins Street Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Somerton
Fachly
Shire Hall
G. F. Ramsey
John Cunningham
F. G. Smith & McEacharn
Collins Street
Melbourne
Darley
Melbourne Hospital
To Let Farm 400 Acres Near Melton With Tender Close
To let a farm containing 400 acres located 3 miles from Melton. Tender close date is February. Full particulars from W. Cameron at Bum Brao Melton. Also a shop to let in Grant Street next to W. Grant Morton. Rent moderate. Apply to W. E. Ramsey Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
W. Cameron
Grant Street
W. Grant Morton
W. E. Ramsey
Bacchus Marsh
Coimadai
John Bennett
A. T. Ashman Ladies and Gents Up to Date Tailor
A. T. Ashman operates a tailoring shop on Main Street in Baochub Mahesh offering up to date garments for women and men. The ad promotes modern styles and alterations with local availability and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main ST
Baochub Mahesh
Shire of Ballan Tender Notices for Bridge and Culvert Works
The Shire of Ballan invites tenders at the Shire Hall Ballan until 11 am on Monday February 5 1917 for contracts including new brick and concrete culvert near Mahers slaughter yards Gordon or timber culvert, stone crossing near Bungeshap bridge, repairs to Ballark bridge two new spans, maintenance metal Doctor’s Creek to Graham’s Hill, erection of footbridge over East Moorabool, and two metalling near Bunding post office. Plans and specifications may be viewed at the Shire Hall. Tender deposits are five percent cash. Signed JOAN V PORTER Acting Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Ballan
Maher's Slaughter Yards
Gordon
Bungeshap Bridge
Ballark Bridge
Doctor's Creek
Graham’s Hill
East Moorabool
Bunding
Ceasaril
Joan V. Porter
Bacchus Marsh Classified Notices and Classes
Mass entries include a singing and voice training notice in Bacchus Marsh with evening classes, along with a list of lost items, rewards, and small ads. The notices call for returns of items from Geelong road theft, a leather envelope, brass car cap, a farm to let near Coimadai, seed wheat oats and seed oats for sale, a spring cart and harness sale, firewood deliveries, and local business offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geelong
Bacchus Marsh
J. W. Tolmie
V.D.A
PIANOFORTE TEACHER ANNOUNCES VACANCIES AND NEW TERM
Mr Walder Seidel lic diploma holder with Trinity and AB London announces vacancies from junior to advanced for pupils. 1915 16 saw 10 Teachers Diplomas and many medals. new term starts Feb 10 1917. Applications to W El 157 Heddle Bt Richmond or Glenz Collins St Maljbures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldemar Seidel
Trinity College of Music
Associated Board
London
Mr. W. EL
Heddle
W. Richmond
Ofo Glenz
Collins St
Deaths in Melbourne and Nearby Areas
Obituaries note John Cunningham aged 76 of Melbourne formerly of Bray County Wicklow Ireland. Also William O’Keefe aged 78 of Bacchon Marsh and New Zealander Arthur Ernest Yommeron aged 45 from Darley Bacchon Marsh. Names include Mrs Rennie George Min and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
John
Anns Cunningham
F. Kelly
Bernard
Katia
Mra
F. Ashby
O'Axers
Jeffcott Strest
Benen
Rennie
George
Min (O'Keefe
Bacchon Marsh
Bray
Melton and Keast Mortis sale notices and farm events
On Saturday February 3 1917 local firms hold monthly markets at Melton Diggar s Rest Toolern Vale and Sydenham clearing sales for Mr E B Howie J E Barrie and Mr W G Butler with farm plants stock and chattel. Barrie to receive wheat for Victorian Producers Cooperative and new selling terms noted. War Loan ads urged with municipal saleyards nearing completion and local council debating thistle control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Fairbourne Vale
Sydenham
W. G. Butler
Roxburgh
Stuck, &E
L.A. Fairbairn & Co
Bull
J. E. Barrie
Producers’ Co-operative Co
Gippyland and Northern Cooperative Selling Co
Barrie
Npn
W. Burton
Molton South
Allen
Geelong
Geelong Grammar School
Elvis Walters
Walters
Molton
Isi
Aggie Ross
Bacchus Marsh Market and Associated Sales
The Bacchus Marsh and Bacchus Marsh Pair Bairns markets are slated for today and Thursday with Wills’ farm at Bullengarook also offered. A Friday clearing sale at Sydenham for W. G. Butler includes horses, cattle, sheep, farm implements and a motor car. The Port Phillip Stevedores Association holds its annual picnic in Maddingley Park today with a Bay excursion planned Monday. Ballan Council calls for tenders for works. meeting notices appear for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
McPhail's
Bacchus Marsh
Pairbairn's
Wills
Bullengarook
Sydenham
W. G. Butler
Port Phillip
Mdvyertland
Munday
Sthips
Bacchus Marsh Area Notes and Local Notices
Races, road closures, water works plans, and church service schedules populate the Bacchus Marsh bulletin. Town updates include the Wednesday race meeting on 7th, stone setting at 2.30pm on 8th, landowner action by 8th, and road work near Woolpack Parvan. Political visitors, singing lessons, harvest services, and church calendars accompany obituaries of John Cunningham and plans for a public meeting in War Thyreny hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacehua Marsh
Toolern Vale Notes On Sunday School And Local Happenings
Schon reopened after six weeks and grants a special certificate for Flower Day with five waxes of flowers sent. Vegetables grown in the new garden are sold for patriotic funds. Daylight Saving meets limited support in the district. Farmers use two clocks for different routines. Dick Thornson’s near accident is recalled and he is recovering. A plan aims to stock local streams with fish on Diggers Rest and Coinailat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toolern Vale
Cormeeroeueert
Schon
Dick Thornson
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club Hosts Sunshine Visit
The Sunshipe Bowling Club visited Bacchus Marsh on Foundation Day and won a match against the Marsh town. Dinner followed at the Royal Hotel. Veteran Thomas Heath celebrated his 75th birthday and noted his 49 years in the Marsh. Heath starred in the host match against Sunshine. Finals saw M Butterfield’s trophy won by C E Powell over J H Clark 21 to 20. Ladies singles won by Mrs Shaw over Mrs Johns 21 to 15. Dowblox first round results and a forthcoming trophy for Indies players who have not won a previous season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshipe Bowling Club
Bacchus Marsh
Marsh Town
Royal Hotel
Bacchus Mah Club
Thomas Heath
Heath
Marsh
Sunshine
Gent
M. Butterfield
C. E. Powell
J. H. Clark
Shaw
Dowblox
J. G. Wells
W. Mitchell
H. Dugdale
T. Heath
G. McFarlan
F. R. Manning
A.C. Welshuao
E. B. Manning
W. Grant Marton
J. A. Johns
J. G. Welly
Mrs. Shaw
Indy
Bacchus Marsh Entries and Races Feb 7
The record lists Bacchus Marsh entries for Wednesday February 7 featuring numerous horse names across events. Notable entries include Bacchus Marsh Handicap contenders such as Bob Ida Windleshain Lady Lyle Craganour Initiation Nitchevo Border Kime and a Hack Race listing with High Line Didsbury King's Chance Rosyth G Flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uankway
Marlio
Maid
Boongaung
Naraquong
Byast
Lady Scribe
Demodil
King's Change
Rosyth
Nunderna
Haniicap
Gledstone
Messenger Huun
Marvin Jack
Trafalgar
Little Dot
Lord Fulham
Fairford
Bobida
Windleshain
Lady Lyle
Craganour
Initiation
Nitchevo
Border Kime
Burraiien
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club to visit Port Melbourne range
A Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club team visits Port Melbourne today to fire a return watch against the South Melbourne Thistle Club, continuing an allied rifle sporting schedule and cooperation between clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
Port Melbourne
South Melbourne Thistle
Pyke's Creek Reservoir Water Report Summary
The water report shows full supply at Pyke's Creek Reservoir with a 78 foot height yielding 14,800 acre feet and a present supply of 14,269 acre feet. Last weekly return recorded 14,514 acre feet, with output at 18 cubic feet per second.
Also Mentioned on This Page
É&C
Mr. J. Eric
Mussey’ Harris
Clayton & Shuttleworth
McKay
Naon
Marrows
Mitchell
Maseey-Harris
Kelly & Preston
R. ?. Hiorth
G. E. Wynne
Main Street
State Insurance Company
Melton Market
A. Burbidge
Gippsland and Northern Co-Operative Selling and Insurance CO. Ltd
Flinders Lane
Districts
Woodend
Gisborne
Queenscliff
Sorrento
Hygeia
Bacchus Marsh Market
J. M. Hodgson
Mechanics’ Institute
Shire OF
A. T. Ashman
Michaelis, Hallenstein & Co. Pty. Ltd
Lonsdale St
H. M. Hodgson
Bacebus Marsh
Mass
Mairie DI Rouret
Mr. Lithgow
Wills & McVicar
Express
J. H. Cunningham
Sylvie Shea
Ad. B
Renelton Express
Bacghua Marsh
Chrisilay
Tolinie
Brown's
Horvefiell
Church
Gell
Young Streets
Hughes
Hacehus Marsh
Mesars
Thos
Anderson
Hoath
Italy
Mark Kyle
Marie Dranhet
Baptist
Whitchurch
Holy Trinity
Rowaley
T. Wakelin Davis
Coimudai
J. D. Edwards
Salvation Army
Lieut
Holloway
Stiit
Federal Training College
Adit. Sehientberg
Coomamble
Ns.w
Concuit
Baylis Marsh
Mro Cunningham
Bayle
County Ros Vonmmloa
Ireland
Lander
Australia
Greyhound
Carew
Kyneton
Carroll
Lovelock
Cunningham
Ole
Fisken
Bacchus Marsh Water Trust
Cunninghan
Maddingley
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
Pyke
Melton Reservoir
Seochas
Foe
Jemmry
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