Fat cattle sale and float of Melton trader at Bacchus Marsh
Saturday sales announce fat store and dairy cattle pigs ewes and lambs at Mac's Hotel yards starting 12 80 pm with Sundries. Melton trader E Chavers disposed of business touring chaff and bakers goods listed. tender call for Dodemide property at Pyrete Creek area 344 acres with 3 or 5 year lease. tonight show by electric light The Reformation of Calliope drama at Star Picture venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phail Brob. & CO
Mac's Hotel
Dodemuide's
Pyrete Creek
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Ballan
Melbourne
Dental Board visits Bacchus Marsh weekly
Recorded by The Dental Board of Victoria visits Bacchus Marsh and may be consulted at Merrima House Grant Street every Thursday, with availability on that day for public inquiries and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dental Board of Victoria
Bacchus Marsh
Merrima House
Grant St
Miss Hobbs opens dressmaking in Hall of Commerce
Miss Hobbs, a dressmaker and costumier, will commence business in the workrooms at the Hall of Commerce, J. A. Johns, on Monday February 15. She offers practical Melbourne experience, satisfaction guaranteed, and makes up ladies own materials. A trial solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Hall of Commerce
J. A. Johns
Melbourne
Morton Takes Sole Agency for Ghoom Tea in Bacchus Marsh
W Grant Morton secures exclusive agency rights in Bacchus Marsh for McIntyre Bros Famous Ghoom Tea. Tea in Perfection offered at the cost of the ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
McIntyre Bros
Meeting to elect Melton Recreation Park Trustee
A meeting in the Public Hall Melton on Wednesday March 3 at 8 30 p m to elect a Trustee to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of E C Kinnersly. George Cranwell President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
E. C. Kinnersly
George Cranwell
E.C. Kinnersly
Christ’ Church
Exford
Tenders for Shire of Bacchus Marsh Projects
Sealed tenders addressed to the President at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh will be received till 11 am on Monday March 8 for Calvert Kennedy Hill repairs Coimadai Hill Boggy Creek Urquhart s Morton s road spalls Ballarat road Dray Work Constructing street Channel Cleaning street channels Specifications at Shire Hall Deposit 5 percent non responsive other terms A Mackenzie Tyers Shire Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Calvert
Kennedy's Hill
Coimadai Hill
Boggy Creek
Urquhart’s Hill
Morton’s Road
Ballarat
Shopkeepers must register under Factories Act by March 14
By 14 March next, every shopkeeper must register his shop under the Factories Act or face a penalty of 10. The form and fee are to be sent to the Chief Inspector of Factories, Melbourne. Forms available from Inspectors of Factories or any Police Station. H. M. Murphy, Chief Inspector of Factories. Melbourne, 15 February 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
H. M. Murphy
Mount Stibnite Mining Company No Liability registered
Mount Stibnite Mining Company No Liability applies under the Companies Act 1890. The place of operation is Coimadai near Bacchus Marsh with office at 31 Queen Street Melbourne. Manager is W H Needham. shareholders listed with shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Stibnite Mining Company
Mount Stibnite Mining Company No Liability
Coimadai
Bacchus Marsh
Queen Street
Melbourne
W. H. Needham
Leonard Bannister
Queen St
Robert Thurston Evans
Council invites bids for land near P O
The council invites offers for land within 13 miles of the post office suitable for a rubbish tip of one to two acres and a sanitary depot of two to five acres. Expressions of interest should specify location size and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O
Extraordinary Election for Coimadai Riding of Bacchus Marsh
Notice of an Extraordinary Election for one Councillor in the Coimadai Riding to fill the death vacancy of Dr W H McFarlane. Election day is Tuesday March 16 1915. Nomination must be delivered to Deputy A Mackenzie Tyers at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh between 10am and 4pm on or before March 4 1915. Michael F Cain Returning Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coimadai
Bacchus Marsh
W. H. McFarlane
A. Mackenzie Tyers
Michael F. Cain
Ratepayers urged to nominate for vacant Dr McFarlane seat
A letter to ratepayers of the Coimadai Riding announces a nomination for the vacancy caused by the death of Dr W H McFarlane. The writer pledges to use best endeavours to advance the riding and shire interests if supported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McFarlane
Ballan Shire invites tenders for three highway works
Tenders for contracts No 19 150 c yds gravel at Mac Caughan Mt Wallace No 20 redecking bridge at Beremboke No 21 100 yds spalls Ingliston road must be received at Shire Hall Ballan by 11 am Monday March 1 1915 with 5 percent deposit Specifications may be inspected at the Shire Hall Ballan The lowest tender not necessarily accepted PIERS KELLY Shire Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Ballan
MacCaughan's
Mt. Wallace
Beremboke
Spalls
Ingliston Road
Piers Kelly
Shire
Mount Stibiite Mining Company No Liability declaration
The manager signs a declaration under the Companies Act 1890 Victoria asserting five percent of the subscribed capital is paid up for the Mount Stibiite Mining Company No Liability. The statement is sworn on February 24, 1915, before Wm. H. Needham, acknowledging perjury penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Needham
Victoria
Melbourne
Wm. H. Needham
Jas. Westley
J.P
Mount Stibiite Mining Company
Henee
Tenders for removing soil in Maddingley Park Lake
Tenders are invited until Saturday March 6 for removing soil from Lake in Maddingley Park. Details from H. M. Hodgson secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddingley Park
H. M. Hodgson
Belgian Relief Fund Public Meeting at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh
A public meeting to establish a local Belgian relief fund will be held in Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh on Tuesday evening March 2 at 8 o’clock. Dr. Michael F. Cain president of the Shire will chair. All interested are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Bacchus Marsh
Shire
Michael F. Cain
Practitioner opens service in Bacchus Marsh and Melton
A practitioner announces start of practice at Bacchus Marsh and offers consultations at his Main Street residence next to Mr John Simpson. He will also be available in Melton every Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Main Street
John Simpson
Melton
Grapes For Sale Sibi and Misc Ads
Grapes for sale at Glenlee Millbank Street. A brick house in Clark Street offers all conveniences via J. G. Wells Bacchus Marsh. Silver lever watch at Railway Station, reward on return to Martin Cosarove Grant Street. Dedrich's steel straw press wanted to sell in good order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Crook
Millbank
Grant Street
Bacchus Marsh
Sibi
Glenlee
Millbank Street
Martin Cosarove
Grant St
Dedrich
In Memoriam Hickey William Thomas 1969 Obituary Note
In sad memory of our dear son and brother William Thomas who passed away on the eighteenth of February nineteen sixty nine aged twenty four years. Forever loved and greatly missed by his mother father sister and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickey
William Thomas
Unification prospects and local notes from Melton and New Zealand
The article weighs unification as Australia moves toward federal consolidation following New Zealand’s unified system. It cites Mr. Fisher’s visit and NZ ministers’ potential Australia tour. It also promotes the Coochin-Coochin Estate supplement praising drought‑proof land and lucerne suitability, with prices and expert opinions. Local items include the Melton Gun Club opening shoot, Golden Fleece trophy details, and club secretary appointment, plus weather notes and a Melton Catholic Mission ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas
New Zealand
Fisher
Commonwealth of Australia
Australia
Bulletin
Canberra
Tennyson
England
Melton Gun Club
F. W. Clark
A. R. Robertson
M.L.A
Messrs. R. Gaitskill
Donald Mackintosh
Melton and Bacchus Marsh community events summary
Market and sales items from Melton and Bacchus Marsh list upcoming events. McPhail Bros sales at Melton on Saturday with Chalmer items. Coaded notices for park trustee vacancy, church services, and local tenders. Exford viaduct works near completion. horse sales, a Sydenham accident involving a baker's cart, and nominations for Coimadai Riding. St Patrick’s Day sports set for March 20 with processions and events. Wirth's circus March 17. Horticultural show April 10. registrations and advertisements for shops, licenses, and lake restoration efforts at Maddingley Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coimadai
Shire of
Bacchus Marsh
John Wills
Lerderderg Park
Chalmer
St. Patrick’s Day
Bacchus Marsh A.N
Wirth's Circus
Kennedy
Park
Fisheries Department
Milverton
Brittnell
South Australia
Lucerne
Lerderderg River
Bacehus Marsh
Messrs
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Glenvale
Rowsley
William Hine
Parwan Road
Maddingley
Henry Vallence
Messrs. McPhail Bros. & Co
St. Patrick's Day
TOOLERN VALE GUN CLUB OPENING AND COMMUNITY NOTES
Rain totals reach 24 points over the weekend as Miss Hunter leaves the Education Department and is honored with a silver cake basket by senior pupil Miss Sarah Scarff. The Gun Club opened in ideal weather with 16 shooters, standout scores include W Wallace and W Condon, Hydraulic winning the club trophy on the 11th round amid close competition and several sweep prizes awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Education Department
Sarah Scarff
W. Wallace
W. Condon
C. Wills
P. Murnane
T. Condon
L. Murnane
Leaving Bullengarook estate owner Skene departs local life
The residents of Bullengarook regret Mr WT H Skene leaving the district as the community notes his absence. A social is planned for Friday evening March 5 for the Easter Monday picnic fund. Weather is hoped to be propitious to draw a good crowd. The writer questions whether the Railway Committee is active or dormant amid quiet times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WT. H. Skene
Bullengarook
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Trusted By Mothers
A long list from the community praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the first line against colds. Mothers claim one or two doses early prevent severe illness and note it suits all ages from oldest to youngest. Sold by W. Grant Morton in Bacchus Marsh and A. Comben & Co in Werribee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben
Religious services listed across several towns in Victoria
Baptist Church services led by Rev W Clark in Melbourne with morning and evening times. Church of England notices Bacchus Marsh and Myrnong with Harvest Thanksgiving. Presbyterian Harvest Thanksgiving at Bacchus Marsh and Melton. Anthems listed. Methodist services at Balliang East Roackbank and other locations with Harvest Thanksgiving mention. Multiple ministers named including Rev G Sterling and Rev B Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
W Clark
Melbourne
Church of England
Blackwood meeting elects Morris Richards to committee
A public meeting at Mechanics hall elected Morris Richards to fill the Committee of Management vacancy. The gathering urged Ministers of Mines and Water Supply to repair the Simmons Reef Reservoir, noting water shortages hinder crushing and power for water wheels. A sub committee was formed to push the project. Blue Mountain beat Blackwood by 2 runs and Blackwood later defeated Trentham by 37 runs with Hexter scoring 101 not out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
Recreation Reserve
W. Cann
M. J. Croker
Messrs
T. Vigor
A. Byres
Morris Richards
A. R. Robertson
E. J. Hogan
M.L.A
Simmons’ Reef
Blackwood
Water Commission
Bacchus Marsh
Cann, Vigor, Byres and Richards
Croker
Piers Kelly
Ballan Shire
Blue Mountain
Blue Mount
H. Stevens
T. Cummings
E. Currie
Trentham
Balliang Progress Association Eyes Anakie Telephone Link
The Balliang district aims to connect to Anakie by telephone to ease communication with Geelong. Residents plan a farewell social for local soldiers on Friday evening. Mr John McArthur, formerly of Ararat and Watgania, has died at 46 in a Melbourne private hospital after an operation. He was a kind neighbor and will be missed. Mr Lamond also mourns after losing another son Archie, making five family deaths in six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balliang
Mr. McArthur
Mr. Lamond
Archie
Lamond
Balance Sheet For Gray Benefit Fund Settles Donations
At a committee meeting the joint secretaries and treasurer presented a balance sheet showing subscriptions of 39 shillings 9 pence, concert proceeds 30 shillings 10 9, total 69 shillings 19 9. It was decided to hand 20 pounds to Mrs Gray and credit the remainder to the Bacchus Marsh Ladies Benevolent Society, to be paid to Mrs Gray by instalments. Additional donations came from Miss Creagh, 5 shillings, Mr F G Hiscock, 5 shillings, Mechanics Institute 7/6, and J S Camm, load of wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. W. Williams
J. A. Johns
P. F. Emmett
Thanking donors for fund aid after bereavement note
Sarah Gray of Bacchus Marsh expresses gratitude to all donors and contributors who supported the fund for her and her children and thanks the organising committee and especially Mr. J A Johns for assistance during her recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Johns
Sale Notice Fragment for McPhail Brothers and Partners
A fragmented sale notice lists McPhail Bros and Co cen March 6 Melton Mar Isles Love Co T Gartside and mentions Wednesday April 7 as a sale date. The legibility is partial leaving key details unclear and multiple entities appear without full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail Bros
Go. Cen
Melton Mar
Isles, Love & Co
T. H. Gartside
Also Mentioned on This Page
Melton Market
Een
E. Chavers
En- Baker's Art
Omstead
Cot
A. Bursmaz
Mechanics’ Institute
Royal Pictures
Star Picture
Calliope
Melton Races
Jas. H. Cunningham
W. J. Broskie
Sydney Road
Brunswick
C. W. Gray
Rutherford
Burner St
Braybrook
P. Butler
Rockbank
Henry Edward Fallshaw
William Grant
William H. Needham
Edward Jas. Moreton
Coimadati
Hodgson’s
Waterhouse Bros
Main &J
Camm
Royal Hotal
Betchus Marsh
F. L. Nance
T. F. Caspaz
Belton Groress
Coochin-Coochin
Commonwealth
S.W
Geo. Bishop
Maitland
W. Grant
Tom Minns
Messrs. McPhail Bros
Werribee
E. E. D. Clarke
Melton Stud
Sydenham
Toolern Vale
Gray Benefit Fund
Sarah Gray
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