Bacchus Marsh Market Sale Listing January 13
L A Fairbairn & Co announce a sale in Bacchus Marsh Corporation Yards on Thursday January 13 starting at 11 00. Cattle milkers springers fat store and young cattle sheep pigs and sundries. Properties include Wilkie's Farm Mount Glick Hay Sinpson-Dwoll ity Hous Grant Street and a building allotment at Gaynor and Mitchem Streets Muddi nggley. Next Bacchus Marsh Sale set for February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Wilkie
Mount Glickwonal
Hay Sinpson
Dwollity Hous
Grant Street
Barchus Marsh
George Cookson
Gaynor and
Mitchem Streets
Muddlinggley
Public Auction in Bacchus Marsh Over Property on Grant Street
L A Fairbairn and Co under instructions from Mr G E Roy Simpson offer sale by public auction on the sale day January 13 at the Corporation area Bacchus Marsh. The property on Grant Street includes a brick four room dwelling with bath pantry laundry and wash-house and sheds on approximately 661 perches with a depth of 163 feet. The house is newly erected and well located in the township center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A. Fairbairn & Co
G. E. Roy Simpson
Grant St
Millbank St
Sale of Land at Mount Blackwood and Local Pictures
Auction at the Corporation Yard Mount Blackwood details Crown allotments 46 37 Section 7 Parish Blackwood Bourke 23 acres plus two small parcels occupied by Wilkie Bros with crops and improvements Easy terms 50 pounds deposit and balance in one year Roy Pictures at Mechanics Institute Bacchus Marsh with several reels and Chaplin almanacs available from Crisp Sons Church Street Beauchamp Marsh
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Corporation Yard
Sectida
Parish
Blackwood
County of Bourke
Morrison
L. A. Falirbatrn & Co
Aussioneers
Bacchus Marsh
Notice to creditors in estate of James Butler Melbourne
Rule to administer the estate of James Butler late of Melton Labourer intestate who died between 13 and 23 September 1915 granted to the Curator of Estates of Deceased Persons Melbourne creditors next of kin and all others with claims must send particulars to the Curator at New Zealand Chambers 483 Collins Street Melbourne by 8 February 1916 or be excluded from distribution of the estate December 21 1915
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Butler
Melton
New Zealand
Collins-street
Melbourne
Walter B. House
Bacchus Marsh Division General List Printed for Revision
The General List for the Southern Province Bacchus Marsh Division is printed and copies may be obtained free at the registrar office or any post office within the division until revision day. Names objected to include Kerwin Ellen and Martin William Perry with list numbers 209157 and 691007. Full particulars of objected persons are available at the registrar office without a fee. Electoral Registrar Cameron Alexa Melton Railway Station January 4, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omy
di i
Alex R. Cameroun
Melton
Chas. Dickie
Istrar
Bacchus Marshi
Kerwin
Ellen
Martin
William Perry
Alexa
Cameron
Nunes
Gibbons
Lawrence Gibriel
Holmberg
Esther
Catherine
Objections Listed on Southern Province Elector Roll
The General List of Electors includes entries such as 205966 Gibbons Lawrence Gabriel 209967 Holmberg Esther Catherine. Hectoral Registrar Chas. Dickie Bacchus Marsh notes objections dated January 6, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Dickie
Bacchus Marsh
Shire of Bacchus Marsh sheep dipping notice
Flocks of not less than 400 may be dipped any day except Thursday reserved for small lots. All charges are to be paid before the sheep leave the yard. By order. A Mackenzie Tyers, Shire Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. MacKenzie Tyers
Shire
Shire of Bacchus Marsh invites lease bids for land near Bacchus Marsh
The Shire of Bacchus Marsh invites offers up to January 10 for the lease of land of two or three acres within about five miles of Bacchus Marsh suitable for a sanitary depot. The secretary advises bidders to respond promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. MacKenzie Tyers
Lost and Found Notice from Bacchus Marsh and Brunswick
A lost notice offers a reward for two buggy bugs missing along Balla Road Bacchus Marsh with contact for Rus Sell at 7 Bulwer Street Brunswick. Also notes a birth record entry for Grace H Crisp on 96th December 1915 at Naroo Charlton’s Povey Beeshus Marsh with garbled venue names preserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balla Road
Bacchus Marsh
Russell
Bulwer St
Brunswick
McFanuare
Ose
Grace H. Crisp
Nareo Charlton
Povey’ McPurkos
Ealvin' Grove
Beeshus Marsh
Passage of Mr Christopher Crisp Marks Loss to Express
The first issue for 1916 notes the passing of Mr Christopher Crisp, editor and proprietor of the Express for nearly five decades. He guided the paper with honor to himself and district, and would have celebrated his jubilee in July. His patriotism and vision for the British Empire are praised by contemporaries and it's announced the paper mourning his loss continues by his friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Crisp
Express
Crisp
Geo. Reid
Australia
Wis Uy
Mr. Crisp
Emergon
W. Williams
B.A
Melton Market Eyes Busy Holidays and Christ Church Services
Messrs McPhail Bros hold their monthly Melton market today amid steady visitor numbers. Christmas at Christ Church Melton drew large crowds with record Communica lae attendance. New Year Eve midnight Holy Communion and a Bishop’s Pastoral Letter on Jan 2 marked the celebrations. Hay is shipped daily toward chaff mills at the railway station where workers are busy cutting and packing orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. McPhail Bros
Melton
Christ Church
Drought and rains dominate district as harvests waver
The district reports prolific fruit but perilously dry conditions with rain needed for stock water. A hot spell on Tuesday 28th gave 100 degrees before 13 points of rain fell, yet weekly rainfall total was only seven points. Motor traffic damages roads, though the new main road is praised. requests for more road blinding arise. Ted Barrie buys a new Ford and opossums increase after the season end. Duck season set Feb 15 to June 30 with a 15 bird bag. sale of birds illegal. An auction at Mt Blackwood Wilkie's and L A Pairbhairn's Bacchus Marsh market on Jan 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iain Youd
Ted Barrie
Mt. Blackwood
Wilkie’s
Messrs. L. A. Pairbairn
Bacchus Marsh
Melton Red Cross Society Donations and Knitwear Drive
The Melton Red Cross Society thanks knitters to pin their names on socks. A donation of £25 is sent to the Australian Red Cross Society. Collections by Miss Elsie Minns and others total £14 16s, with numerous individual contributions listed. Articles sent include 33 underpants, 6 pyjamas, 29 socks, and 12 helmets from Exford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Redross Society
Moyra Smith
Elsie Minns
Mr. Barrie
Mrs. Barrie
E. M. Mints
A. W. Barrie
F. Benson
J. Smythe
H. Engh
W. Wright
B. Lea
Wanted fifty thousand men for the Commonwealth Army
The district quota lists 388 H1 men for Bacchus Marsh with 40 monthly reinforcements. Melton shows 5 quota with 90 monthly reinforcements. Werribee totals 47 with 59 monthly reinforcements. The notice outlines enlistment needs and monthly callups across these districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promotes Health in Cold
A vintage note claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy clears culture beds in the throat to prevent pneumonia and other infections when taken at first signs of a cold. It labels the remedy the best medicine for colds and lists sellers W Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh and A Comben Co Werribee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben & Co. Werribes
Bacchus Marsh Market and Church Services Notice
Bacchus Marsh market Thursday next the 13th with stock yarding and Mt Blackwood property for sale. Details at Grant Street. Advertisements by L A Fairbairn & Co. Church services listed: Baptist 11 and 7:30, Whitechapel week nights 8, Church of England 9th inst. Bacchus Marsh 11 and 7:20, Rowsley 3, Holy Communion, Rev T W Davis. Presbyterian Bacchus March 11 and 7:40, Melton 3, Rev W Thompson inst. Mand 7:30, Falling Fast 3, Mr W J Osity. Melton 3, Mc W Fowlae, Bacchus March 7:30, Mr S Jackson, Quarterly meeting Wednesday 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Fairbairn’s
Mt. Blackwood
Grant Streat
Messrs. L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Church of England
W. J
Melton
Mc. W. Fowlae
Jackson
Commonwealth War Loan drive and local civic concerns
The report mentions Commonwealth War Loan prospectus available at local banks and post offices, with subscription list closing soon. It notes tenders for forage supply to Police Stations and government, and council motions about bridge repairs and river works. Local honors include Sir William Allardyce and student achievements at Bacchus Marsh State School, plus Amy Castles concert reception and music items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Government
East Rijling
Ballan
Bacehus Marsh
Grant Sureut Trafic Bridge
Pyke's Creek
Bacelins
Marshall
Water Commission
Lerdeberg
Werrilee
Willian Lamond Allardyce
Falkland Islands
St. Michael and St. George
Allardyce
Molesworth R. Groove
Amy Castles
Bacchus Marsh
Gladstone Bell
John Amadio
Harold Whittle
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club Opens New Range
The Bacchus Marsh rifle range at the racecourse will be opened at 2.30 this afternoon. All members and interested parties including ladies are invited. MP A T Ozanne plans to attend, with a Government representative possibly joining. Senator Russell will declare the range open. A juveniles’ participation for trophies is displayed in Hodgs on’s window. If time allows, a member competition may follow, with refreshments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
A.T. Ozanne
M.P
Ozanne
Russell
H. M. Hodgson
Belgian Relief Fund Opens District Drive
Bacchus Marah and District Maj. D Davison Bowalay lead a Belgian relief fundraiser drive asking for 4 shillings to aid Belgian relief efforts. The appeal targets local supporters to contribute quickly through the district office and community collection points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marah
D. Davison
Bowalay
Promising reef found on Trojan lease near Yankee Creek
A reef about 2 feet wide was located by A Turner foreman of the Trojan syndicate on the Extern boundary of the heap. It is estimated to yield a substantial amount per ton. The reef will be developed after holidays, likely drawing attention to the King-aopleted goldfield area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Turner
Trojan Syndieate
Red Cross Fund Letters From the Front Reach Bacchus Marsh
The Bacchus Marsh Red Cross reports letters from Australian soldiers thanking local societies for gifts. Messages note appreciation for items donated like socks, mittens, books, sugar bags, towels, and linen. December and fort-night shipments are listed, with names of local contributors and items sent to support troops at the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchius Marsh Red Cross
Guill
Bacchus Marsh
Australia
Ladies’ Guild
Barebus Marsh
Vic
Souks
Swae
Notice to Farmers for Government Grain Scheme 1915 16
J H Cunningham agent for Darling and Son invites farmers to deliver wheat at Deer Park Rockbank Molton Parwan Marsh Ingliston stations for the 1915 16 Government scheme. Diaries for 1916 and all sizes available. Obtainable from Crisp and Sons Church Gate Bacon Marske.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cunningham
Darling & Son
Deer Park
Rockbank
Molton
Parwan
Marsh
Ingliston
Crisp & Sons
Church
MYRMONG RACES AT New Year meet
A New Year picnic race meeting at the old Ingliston course praised for smooth running and strong attendance. President Dr P Purcell led a courteous, well-run event with detailed committee oversight and generous patronage under sunny skies. Races included Handicap Trial Stakes and Pony Races with Sadi Night Lecture Ginger Loo and Curtainera among winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Lidgestt
Ingliston
JD Robertson
P. Purcell
J.P
Robertson
G. McFarland
Scales
B. Manning
Lawly Eaay
Messiss Soul
A. Currie
Callingwool
Ma. J. Comarmer
Hou
Dock
Aise
Tox
A. McVicur
Thamp
P. J. Flaherty
Tims
Pony Rave
Mylrea & Murphy
Ginger Loo
Mylrea
Harrison
Plover
Donsley
Myrmony Uap
Ashby
Curtainera
Flaherty
F. Ashby
Stray Arrow
Manifesto
Ford
Hillfield
Thompson
Earl
Lady Gordon
Richie
W. Vanton
Centre Ida
T'Anson
Aly
Jones
Flying Han & Furl
E. Cashimore
Re Moors
P. Flaherty
F. McVicar
Sadie
T. Flaherty
Florrie Moore
Royal Pictures and Cane Chugh Gens Update
Royal Pictures releases new images after Suding Cane Chugh Gens show. Somss yur picturgn am sho am.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grant St. Bacchus Marsh
Mount Blackwood
Mechanics’ Institute
Royal Pictures
Highbinder
Rheims
Gawite
Mr Davey
Matilda’s Legacy
Loudet
Mabel
Keystone
Charlie Chaplin
Smith’s
Church St
Beochus Marsh
Southern Province
Melton Division
Bacchus Marsh Division
Shire OF
E. M. Featherstone
Jacchuz Marsh
Millbank
Hodgson
H.M. Hodgson
G. Jongebloed
Rowsley Hall
W-H. Booth
Lucerne
A. B. Beseler
CROOK
Leter
R. S. Boyd
Rowaley
Sahar Mash
Gta
Grace Oriep
Jaybar
Anthony G
William J. P
I L
Margaret W
W. G. N. Young
Newport
Grace H
Ee Ui
Lona Ordre Tanne
Tha Bacchus Marsh Express
Wrest
Jen
Elizabeth Ann
George
Marie West
John
Athol
Robert
J. Cosgrove
Claney
Melton Express
Melton Red Cross Society
Commonwealth Army
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
OUR
Our Moeemennee
Dawal Blick Wand
Mallolose
RED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marsh and District
Ravelins Marsh
Beatrice W. Anderson
Sucks
Mesdaines Webb
T. H. Peurw
BE. G. Morris
H. M. Hoilgson
Mise IL White
N. Peurn
HW. Dickie
G. W. Anderson
F. Hodgson
Evin McFarlane
Chulorubelt
H. Blight
T.J. Peares
Elsie Morton
Mittens
Balle Sion
Cully
Bessie Morton
T. G. Vearee
J. Morton
Pentland Hills
J. Canpbell
Ey Unsworth
Vera Davis
T. W. Davis
Myrniong Society
Myrmong
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