Important Clearing Sale Of Sawmilling Plant Near Bullengarook
Auction by J H Clark on Wednesday Feb 7 at 1 o'clock near Bullengarook. Sawmilling plant items include Tangye engine 20 hp, underfire boiler, pumps, tanks, two W B houses, huts, draught horses, log bogies, harnesses, timber tramway, grain and chaff, and other equipment. Sale is without reserve as owners leave the district. Refreshments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.B. House
G.I
W.B
Bullengarock
J. UL Clark
Kynefon
Credit Foncier Loans on Farms Offer in Melbourne
Credit Foncier offers farm loans from £50 to £2000 at 6 percent interest and 1 percent reduction if repaid early. Freshhold or Crown Loansholds may be granted anytime upon paying the balance of Crown rents. No charge for Mortgage Deed. Forms available at State Savings Bank or by writing to The Inspector-General State Savings Bank Elizabeth St Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball-Yeszly
State Savings Bank
Elizabeth St
Melbourne
Pianoforte Playing by Waldear Seidel of Lidl Lab
Waldemar Seidel, Gold and Silver Medalist of Trinity College of Music and Associated Board, offers piano instruction from junior to advanced pupils. 1915-16 saw 160 Teachers' Diplomas and many medals and exhibitions for top marks. New term begins February 10 1917. Prospective pupils may apply to Mr W Seidel 157 de St W Richmond or c/o Glens Collins St Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldemar Seidel
LIDL
Trinity College of Music
Associated Board
Lemdun
Prospertus
W. Seidel
de St. W. Richmond
o/o
Glens
Collins St
Melbourne
Miss Elsie Austin Certified Teacher Piano Forte
Miss Elsie Austin a certified piano teacher offers daily lessons at her residence Myrmong Melbourne University trained with honors from Forte Conservatorium Melbourne She is a late pupil of Herold E Elvins and welcomes daily pupil arrivals at her home for instruction in piano performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne University
Herold E. Elvins
Conservatorium
Melbourne
Myrmong
Bacchus Marsh General Store Ad Promotes 1917 Almanacs
R. T. Kiorth announces owning the undertaker and ironmongery business of C. E. Wynne and offers 1917 almanacs. Dr. L. L. Banith’s almanacs now on sale. Obtainable from Crisp & Sons, Church 31, Bacchus Marsh opposite Simon Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Wynne
Main Street
Bachus Marsh
Simon Bros
L. L. Banith
Crisp & Sons
Bacchus Marsh
McPhail Anderson to Sell Various Live Stock and Invite Tenders
McPhail Anderson & Co will sell Fat and store cattle milkers and printers pigs sheep and sundries at Bacchus March at 12 30 pm. A Burbridge agent. Also tender for lease of 26 acre farm at Lerderderg part Kelvin Grove. Tenders close Monday 22 January at 1 o clock at Marsh Sale Yards. Highest tender not necessarily accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail, Anderson & Co
Bacchus
A. Burbidge
Lordordeby
Darley Road
Muir
Messrs. McPhail, Anderson & Co
Coimadai
General List of Electors for the Division Published
Electors list shows 205 963 as the right on the general list. Williams William objected person details available at the registrar’s office without fee. list printed and inspectable at the registrar’s office and all post offices within the division. Alex Cameron Electoral Registrar issued 21 December 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
William
Alex, Cameron
Melbourne Rail Fares From Ballarat January 27
Victorian Saidhiadt Railways announces Saturday service from Ballarat to Melbourne and all stations to Bacchus Marsh inclusive. Fares list 1st class 10s 4d, 3d class 7s 2d. Tickets close at noon January 26. Details at stations, GEO. H. Sutton, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ballarat
Bacchus Marsh
Geo. H. Sutton
Tenders for Shire of Ballan bridges 1917
The Shire of Ballan invites tenders at Shire Hall Ballan until 11 p.m. on Monday January 22 1917 for repairs to Doctors Creek and Reserve bridges Greendale and repairs to Ballark bridge including two new spans. Plans and specifications are available at the Shire Hall Ballan. Tenders must include a 5 percent cash deposit. The lowest tender not accepted will be notified. John V Porter Acting Secretary. Tonight Saturday January 13 Mechanics Institute Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Ballan
Doctors Creek
Reserve Bridges
Greendale
Ballark Bridge
Ballo
Smaarily
John V. Porter
Royal Pictures Showing Arts Drama List in Winner Theatre
The program advertises Shown by Powerful Electric Light including The Little Dutch Girl and titles such as Col Steele Master Gambler The Power of Fascination A Question of Heirs Bashful Glen and Start at 8 30 Admission 1s Children 6d with various 1000 drama and 500 typical listings in the Aus Gazette 58 500 typical section
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Steele
Aus. Gazette
Bashful Glen
Wheat reception under Government Scheme at multiple stations
J. H. Cunningham, agent for John Darling & Son, announces he will again receive wheat under the Government Wheat Scheme at Deer Park, Rockbank, Morton, Parwan, Bacchus Marsh, Rowsley, Ballan, Sydenham, Digger's Rest, Sunbury, and Riddell. He thanks clients for past patronage and seeks renewed confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Rockbank
Morton
Parwan
Bacchus Marsh
Rowsley
Bal- Inn
Sydenham
Digger's Rest
Sunbury
Riddell
Mount Stibnite Mining Company Tenders for Roofing Iron and Palings
Tenders are invited by Mount Stibnite Mining Company for the purchase at the mine of about two tons of corrugated roofing iron and 750 hardwood palings. Tenders may cover either lot or both, due by noon on Wednesday January 17 1917. Secretary J F McLachlan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithe
J.F. McLachlan
Public Meeting at Roweley Hall Sat Jan 20
Roweley Hall to hold a public meeting on Saturday 20th January to elect office bearers and committee for the ensuing year. Also Bacchus Marsh notices include impounding of a bay pony at Shire Pound, sale on 2 February 1917, flour bags for sale, shop to let in Myrniong and a shop to let in Grant Street, and a lost gold bar brooch with a bird motif between Bridge Factory and Ford's shop with reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roweley Hall
Spin, Business
Jean Lyle
Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh Shire
Missen
Glenmore
Jas. Cosgrove
Grant Street
W. .Grant Morton
W. E. Ramsey
Mechanics’ Hall
Maddingley
Express” Office
Bridge Factory
Ford
Deaths: Sawer and McPhail obituaries announce Perth links
Death notices record Elize beth Sawer of Sunnydide Basshos Marsh aged 72, widow of Louis Hawkins and mother to several children including Mrs G White and Mrs W F Millar. James McPhail of Bangalore Canning Street North Melbourne, aged 66, father of Yells and Maggie, connected to McPhail Bros and Co. Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tree End
Lanne Fether
Yells
Maggie
McPhail Bros
Pelton Express brief notices from Bulletin dated 1917
The issue lists a clearing sale of a sawmilling plant and 20 draught horses at McCashney’s Bullengarook for February, markets at Bacchus Marsh on 22nd inst, and government wheat purchases announced by J H Cunningham JP Molton. It notes a quiet wedding at St Patrick’s Cathedral Melbourne between Dr R A Manly and Miss Jean Little, a death in McPhail Bros. auctioneers, and a record lamb price at Newmarket from Jos Fell’s Mount Napier stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cunningham
J.P
Molton
R. A. Manly
Werribee
Mis
Jean Little
D. A. Little
Bacchus Marsh
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Melbourne
Manly
Tasmania
James McPhail
McPhail Bros. & Co
McPhail
Bulla
Essendon
Newmarket
Jos. Fell
Mount Napier
Hamilton
Messrs
Densley
Mesery
T. K Bennet & Woolvock
A Molvon
Footscray
H. Brown
Kensington
Bay excursion and threshing season notes in Bacchus Marsh district
A Bay excursion is planned for Monday and farmers anticipate widespread threshing as stacking continues and hay converts to grain. Warm days near 100 degrees, recent rain and heavy dew have toughened hay while Exford weir repairs proceed. Local rail and postal issues prompt calls for service improvements and a new telephone at the Shire Hall. News covers illness in families, war loan prospectus, Red Cross fundraising, council meetings, land settlement ideas for returned soldiers, a serious thigh fracture from a Door incident, a long-time resident’s death, local crime arrest, bank exam success, tennis club elections, Baptist church services, and health notes on plumbing and digestion warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exford
Becchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh
Stewart
Ballay Shire
Lachlan Grant
Ballan
BR. H. Dugiale
Ballau
Ingliston
Higeage
London
England
Australia
Ontario
Melbourne
St. Paul’s Church
Hawkins
F. 8. Johns
Sayings Bank
Bankers’ Institute
Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church
F. L. Pearce
Stan. Johns
Bacchus
Svening
Whitchurch
Bacchus Marsh social honors Queens and racing club bids
In Bacchus Marsh a Wednesday social at the Merchants Institute honored Queens for their fund raising over £600 each. Mr J A Johns presented brooches, praising the Queens' labor as dancing and music followed. Also noted are race meeting dates, tender invitations for a Lordordeby farm lease, iron and poles purchases at Coimadai, and church service notices across Bacchus Marsh and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchanies' Institute
Bacchus
J. A. Johns
Sudden Death of Robt McCormack Shocks Bullengarook
From our own correspondent residents mourn the sudden death of Robt McCormack on the 2nd inst. A longtime School Committee member he led efforts for children’s recreation. Funeral held at Gisborne Cemetery drew broad sympathy. Local notes report McCashney’s mill closing for a sale next month and warn of potential unrest. Crops look above average though some paddocks suffer caterpillar damage while cattle feed prospects remain good heading into winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCashney
McCoshney
Balloogarook
Harvest Ravaged by Caterpillar Pests Across Farming Districts
In a north and west Myinjong farming belt, caterpillar damage has ruined substantial portions of crops. Barley and oats yielded poorly as pests stripped fields, while rust compounds quality losses. Some roads darkened by insects and water sources require protection measures. Despite weather aiding harvest progress, the year 1916 shows record rainfall spikes and uneven seasonal moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myin- Jong
Islso
Blackwood Mining Yields and Prospects in 1916 Quarter
Quarterly return by Mining Registrar M. J. Croker shows Blackwood district gold output for December 1916 at 330 oz 1 dwt. quartz 273 oz 1 dwt. alluvial 0 oz 0 dwt. Easter Monday mine remains top producer with 229 oz W 0 dwt from 58 tons of stone opened via new workings under the door. Reef averages stay strong with 2 oz 1 dwt per ton. 1916 total quartz treated 273 tons yielding 240 oz 0 dwt. Daylesford and Blackwood party crushed 100 tons for 44 oz 7 dwt. McCashney’s reef at Bullengarook flooded by heavy rains. operations paused to form a larger company and sink a 100 ft main shaft. A quartz ordinary claim at Bullengarook filed. prospects seen as promising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Croker
Blackwood
Daylesford and Blackwood
Yankee Ress
Dunlegsy
Dunlevey
McCashney
Bullengarook
Bullengarock
W. Thom
Jonse
Bacchus Marsh Market Sale Prices Report
Messrs L A Fhirbairn & Co held a monthly sale at the Corporation Yards on Thursday. About 99 cattle 461 sheep and 20 pigs were forward. Prices ranged from 11 to 18 pounds for select dairy cows and heifers with fat bullocks reaching 15 pounds 17 shillings 6 pence. Forward cows fetched 8 pounds 10 shillings to 9 pounds 15 shillings, with other stock such as paddies yearlings and merino sheep also listed. Attendance was light due to harvest and competition thus the total clearance was not large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
L. A. Fhirbairn & Co
Messra
Benes Bros
Wm. Telford
Media Ditto
Belinda Dale son of Derrimut sells at high price
PURE STOCK, Messrs, DL, A. Fairbairn & Co. Bacchus Marsh report selling for Messrs L. M. and R. H. Dixedale the stud Shorthorn Bull Belinda Dale of Derrimut 415 who placed second in a Royal Show class and appeared in Bacchus Marsh yearling class. He is a rich roan, calved Jan 12 1916. Sire Bolinda Duke of Derrimut 458 with Bolinda Duchess of Derrimut 277 as dam. Purchaser Mr Geo Tweddle Gisborne plans to use him at Green Park stud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
A. Fairbairn & Co
Bacchus Marsh
L. M
R. H. Dixedale
Uull
Belinda Dake
Dermot
Bulinda Duke of
Derrimut
Dain
Bolinda
Duchess of
Duke of
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club Report and Matches
The Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club announces a complimentary North versus South match for Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Blight who have moved to Loungatha, with afternoon tea for ladies. A recent fixture saw the Professionals vs Trades side, won 22 to 20 over 25 ends, and the Singles Tournament results list several winners in both Ladies and Gents rounds with noted scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
South
H. H. Blight
Loungatha
Mesers
B. Powell
la Cocq
P. F. Emmett
J. H. Clark
W. Horier
F. G. Hisevek
J. A. Johns
Mrs. Johns
Mrs. Moss
Miss Dugdal
Miss McFarlane
Mrs. Shaw
Mrs. Scott
Mrs. Pearce
Miss
W. D. Hogan
HH. Blight
R. H. Dugflale
H. G. Campbell
W. Grant Morton
A. T. Rahtin
J. G. Wells
W. Horder
T. Heath
G. F. Ramsay
Rifle Shooting Club Monthly Competition Trophy Event
A monthly rifle meet is held today Saturday the 13th with 10 shots at 500 and 600 yards for the Club trophy. Competitors vie for top scores and club honors in a precision shooting contest.
Australia urged to fund war effort through a patriot loan
The piece calls on all Australians to invest in a war loan to equip and maintain forces abroad. It notes the loan is tax free, offers 4 percent interest, and is exempt from wealth levy. Banks and post offices are distributing forms and subscription details, with a deadline of February 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Melton
Toolern Vale Ani Coimadai
Melton Shire Hall
E. Carew
Gunner Carew
Neale
John
Australia
Tncoma
Upcoming Local Events and Deadlines
Monday February 5 includes Bay exeution to Sorrent Welnessay and February 7 lists Bacehas Marsh Baoss. Thursday February 8 marks War Loan subscription list closure. By March 31, 1917 Bas chus Marsh Horticultural show closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorrent Welnessay
Baschus Marsh
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H. McCashney & Sons
Messrs. H. McCashner & Sons
Elsie Austin
R. T. Kiorth
Bacchus Marsh Market
Lerderderg
Kelvin Grove
Southern Province
Bacchus Marsh Division
Charles Dickie
Melton Division
Railways
Shire OF
Mechanics’ Institute
Royal Pictures
John Darling & Son
Mount ,Stibnite Mining Company
Rowsley Hall
J. Markham
Myrniong
Simmons
David Robertson
Pelton Express
McCashney's
Messrs. McPhail
Jocal Red Cross
Euroa
Red Cross
Geelong
Ieee
Bacchue Mareh
A. Combea & Co
Holy Trinity
Lam
Christ Church
Myrmiong
Hev
T. Wakelin
Davis
Ballark
Broshytallad
Bacchus Tah
Rev
B. Williams
Ballinog East
T. Mizeen
Stoughton Vale
Melt
Black Wood Mining
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
Chamberlain
W. Grant Mortin
Marsh
Wait A. Cynder
rOq
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