Auction Notice at Mac's Hotel Yard
McPhail Anderson Co conducts a cattle and dairy stock sale at Mac's Hotel yard starting at 12 30 pm on Saturday February 8. Items include Pat Store dairy cattle and Sandrics. Agent A Burbidge listed.
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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1917
Page
2
Bacchus Marsh Racing Club Summer Meeting Details
Bacchus Marsh Racing Club announces a 1917 summer meeting to be held Wednesday with multiple races including a trial handicap, a handicap trot, and the Empire Plate and Purse. Entries close January 30 with weights declared February 3, and special trains from Spencer Street and Ballarat for attendees.
Not a Minute Should be Lost Cough Remedy Notice
Advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy stressing quick use when croupy cough appears. Mentions vendors W Grant Morton Bao ehua Marsh and A Combea Co in Werribee. Claims to prevent attacks in children with early symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. Grant Morton
Baoehua Marsh
A. Combea & Co
Werribee
Vermin Destruction Act firms hired in four shires
J. W. Tolmie, Inspector, announces simultaneous action on February 6 1917 in Bacchus Marsh Melton Ballan and Weribee for laying poison on rabbits under the Vermin Destruction Act. Action will occur in all non compliant cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polson
Rabbita
J. W. Tolmie
Notice to destroy thistles in Bacchus Marsh Shire
Land occupiers in the Shire of Bacchus Marsh are ordered to destroy all listed thistles on their land and adjacent road margins within one month. If ignored, proceedings will be taken against defaulters. By order of the Council. Le Cocq Shire Secretary January 19, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
le Cocq
Riley's Military Band On Board For Sorrento Excursion
Meal options and drink limits aboard the excursion ship are listed along with fare structures for Bacchus Marsh Parwan Melton and Rockbank routes. Special boat tickets for Melbourne friends offered. railway tickets valid for one month. Timetable shows departures from Bacchus Marsh Port Melbourne Sorrento and return times. last day for ticket sales is Saturday February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Alan
Sorrento
Bacchus Marsh
Parwan
Melton
Rockbank
Melbourne
Port Melbourne
Queenscliff
H. M. Hodgson
J. W. Keating
Macedon
Bacchus Marsh Shire Tender Call for Double Pan Service
The Shire of Bacchus Marsh invites tenders by February 12 1917 for a weekly double pan service across Bacchus Marsh and Maddingley. Contractors must provide horses and plant and collect fees, or alternate tenders where the Council provides the wagon and pan with labour by the contractor. Approximately 273 pans, may rise to 300. Deposit £5 with each tender. Details at Shire Office 8 Le Coq Shire Secretary Bacchus Marsh January 26 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilem
Bacchus Marsh
Maddingley
le Coq
Tenders for Shire of Ballan 1917 works list
Shire Hall Bellan invites tenders by 11 am on Monday February 5 1917 for contracts 9 11 13 14 15 16 including culverts bridges and metalling near Mahers slaughter yards Bungeelap bridge Bal lark bridge Doctor's Creek East Moarabuol Bunding post office. Plans at Shire Hall Bullen cash deposit 5 percent. Acting Secretary John Y Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Bellan
Maher's
Gordon
Pitching
Bungeelap Bridge
Ballark Bridge
Doctor's Creek
Graham's Hill
Togbridge
East Moarabuol
Bunding
Bullen
John Y. Porter
In Memoriam Notices from a Scottish Local Paper
Obituaries and memorials list entries for John Richmond aged 46 of Dunblane Scotland and Stephen Who died at Woodlands Perwan Marrat, with other sentiments including McPantana and McFarlane memorials. The fragmentary notices honor departed relatives and friends with dates around January 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicuwong
Tillie Beery
McFarlane
la Heary McFarlans
Mk, J.wy
Royal Pictures at Mechanics Institute Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight and tomorrow at Mechanics' Institute Beachus Marsh shows include Royal Pictures lit by electric light with Little Madamoiselle and Vagabond Love. Also 900 Victor Drama Organisation of RAMC 500 and Cupid at the Polo Game 900 LK with Official topical cerfare 1000 and a 830 start. Admission one shilling, children sixpence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madamoiselle
Victor Drama Organisation
R.A.M.C
Cupid
Melton notices mix of sales and events on January 27 1917
Saturday edition lists McPhail Anderson & Co sale at Mac's hotel and a forthcoming clearing sale for Mr. R Howie at Digger's Best. Also a Melton Red Cross meeting, Rev J H Allen sermons, Roy Allen moving to Goelong, Bay trip tickets, weather notes, bids for Shire works, and marching fair events with War Loan ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Allen
Christ Church
Melton
Sydenham
Roy
Allen
Goelong
Sev Advartico
Shire of
de Warsell
Aldernon & Co
Wanted to Buy Eggs At Highest Market Rates
Advertisement from J. R. Taylor, Provision Merchant, Bridport Street, Albert Park, seeking to purchase newly laid eggs in any quantity. Promises no storekeepers lines, no commission or changes, and payment at highest market rates year round. Subscription to Express noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Taylor
Bridport Street
Albert Park
PIANOFORTE PLAYING BY WALDEMAR SEIDEL
Mr Walde mar Seidel LTCL LAB Gold and Silver Medallist of Trinity College of Music and the Associated Board London offers pupil vacancies from junior to advanced stages. The 1915 16 results include ten Teachers Diplomas and many medals for high state marks. New term starts February 10 1917. Prospectus by application to Mr W Seidel 157 Hoddle St Richmond or Collins St Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldemar Seidel
C.L
Trinity College of Music
Associated Board
London
W. Seidel
Hoddle Bt
CREDIT FONCIER LOANS ON FARMS OFFERED
CREDIT FONCIER LOANS ON FARMS some from EM to £ 2,000. AUG per cent. Interest. And from 1 per csat. In reduction a ee dae maa oleate, raed om Frabode or, Crown Lessshalda, which could be made freehold at any time on pay ment of te balance of Crown rents. Ne Charges for Mortgage Deed. halt pocry ap aemba the tail charge pid of vith fet tem eo el whe gee at any Beant of the Dias Soringe Tat ex by writing to 'The Inspector-Genared THE STATE SAVINGS BANK, Miah St, Melbruces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Savings Bank
Miah St
Melbruces
Wild mignonette weed slated for noxious proclamation
Footacray road has carried a weed named wild mignonette into other areas of Melton Shire. The council will move to declare it noxious and urges property owners with road frontages to act, gather and burn the weed to prevent further spread. Also notes excursion next Monday and Bacchus Marsh race entries closing Tuesday the 30th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Footacray
Toolern
North Riding
Melton
Bacchus Marsh Mechanics Institute Annual Meeting
The Bacchus Marsh Mechanics Institute held its annual meeting on Thursday evening after securing a quorum of daylight savers. The balance sheet showed an over draft reduction from £190 to £156, a £34 profit for the year with revenue from subscriptions rent of hall rent of cottage and government grant. Officers for the year included President P A McFarlane Vice President W E Ramey Treasurer W Grant Morton Auditor P F Emmett. Sub committees to be reappointed with the whole committee serving Finance and Hall. The meeting paused a motion on revising charges. February and March committee meetings shift to 9pm from 8pm due to attendee convenience. Thanks were given to retiring President W D Hogan Auditor P F Emmett and Secretary F H Crook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. McFarlane
W. E. Ramey
W. Grant Morton
P. F. Emmett
Finance and Hall
Mosty
W. E. Ramsey
P. Murphy
E. H. Lawrence
Bacchus Marsh Rain Brings Welcome Relief After Heat Wave
Readings for 24 hours in the Bacchus Marsh Observation Station show a three-quarter inch rainfall after 104 degrees. The rain delayed harvest work but reduced fire danger, revived domestic water supply, and aided maize and potato crops. Readings cover week ending January 26th, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max
Ieene
Rass
Pianoforte classes in Bacchus Marsh Wednesday
Mr Sendel plans a visit to Bacchus Marsh on Wednesday for enrolling new pianoforte students. He may be seen at the Presbyterian school hall between 10 a.m. and 3 30 p.m. Messages may be left at the office. Also notice on rabbit poisoning day February 8 warns legal action and fines for neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sendel
Bacchus Marsh
Presbyterian School
Hall
Notics
Tulmie
Bacchus Mureing
Balliang Ni
Vale
Bune Molico
Thyeags
Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Show Prizes And Local Complaints
The Bacchus March Horticultural Society announces its annual show for Saturday 31 March with prize lists available this week. Exhibitors can adjust plants to win first prizes on show day while residents voice grievances about faulty water supply at a protest meeting. Donations and tenders are invited for sanitary services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus March Horticultural Society
Bacehis Marsh
Miss Wells
Mechanics’ Institute
Bacchus Marsh
Winther
Lerderdore Street
Sincer Horn
Mues
Millbank Street
Alien Hogan
M. Hogan
J. A. Johns
Tene
Uhagyi
Nellie Robinson
Misa A. Hogan
Arthur J. Henigan
Shire of
Hacehus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh Market Sale Yields High Prices
Messrs McPhail Anderson and Co ran the penal monthly sale in the Corporation Yards last Monday the 22nd with good demand and high prices. Dairy cows sold up to £18 Ayrshires, springers to £14 10, heifers to £14 2 6, backward dairy cows to £12 10, store cows £8 15, cattle to £7 0, meaty cows £12 12 6. Sheep and lambs about 300 penned. lambs 29 to 24 5, woolly 28. Pigs small, pigs at 30, slips 45, pork 48 6. Next Bacchus Marsh sale February 26.
Sovereigns into Soldiers In War Loan Appeal
A wartime appeal urges women to invest savings in the new war loan. It notes women have joined the workforce and can further aid victory by subscribing, turning sovereigns into soldiers to defend their country. Statements emphasize safety of the investment and national duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
Srmiea
Aecenians
Royal Picture Feature Delights Evening Shows
A newspaper item notes that this evening’s feature will be a themed presentation titled Little Madamwi celle with a programme of other delightful items. Railway time tables are listed with latest science. Threepence admission. See show details.
Parwan mourns Mrs Stephen Whelan after stroke death
One of Parwan's oldest residents, Mrs Stephen Whelan, died on Friday at 73 from a paralytic stroke. Born in Limerick, she arrived at 20 and spent 43 years in Bacchuy Marek district, earning wide affection. Survived by seven sons, five daughters, and her husband. Remains buried last Sunday in Hopetoun old cemetery, 75-vehicle cortege, graveside service led by Rev Father Egan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parwan
Stephen Whelan
Decourt
Limerick
Lee
Bacchuy Marek
Hopetoun
Father Egan
Harvesting troubles on Rowsley farm amid rust and drought
Letters describe galley harvests with first and second cuts, grain suffering from rust and grass rusting in some areas. Star thistles and burrs along stream banks hinder feeding. milk yield declines. Locals discuss closing Ballarat road now boggy with three gates across several miles, wool carting traffic and stock routes emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat
Staughton Vale Weather Delays Threshing and Fire Prep
A rainfall of about three quarters of an inch delays week’s farming tasks at Staughton Vale with more rain hindering threshing and harvesting. Grasshoppers damage crops while residents prepare for bush fires with boats and rakes ready. The local library committee begins the year with about 70 new books to bolster the already large collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staughton Vale
Anakie
Lare
Red Cross Fund At Bacchus Marsh District
The Hon Sec Miss Anderson thanks donors Mrs A McDonald and Mrs T G Pearce for goods and items including books socks and quilts donated by local residents. A note from a French soldier thanks the community for knitted socks and support sent through the local Cross Society dated November 16 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Anderson
A. McDonald
Wasbers
T. G Pearce
P. J. Valfence
Robertson
T. H. Pearce
Muriel Dugdale
F. Allan
Colmadus
Tal Cross Society
Salonich
Mixy
Waitine
Varjal Luciers
The Empire's Call Missing Officer Fred Simpson
Last week relatives of Lieut. Fred Simpson of Bacchus Marsh were told he was missing. This was followed by word that he had been killed in action. On Wednesday further word arrived that the report was not confirmed and he was still considered missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Simpson
Bacchus Marsh
Tollowe
Wetim
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bacchus Marsh Racing Club
V.T.A
V.R.C
Leters
Idine
W.R. Tuildings
Rourke Street
Spencer Street
Interrant
Wright
F. H. Crook
Bacchus Marah
Vermin Destruction Act
Bacchus Marsh, Melton, Ballan and Werribee
RED Cross Society
Mechanics’ Hall
Districts
Woodend
Gisborne
W. Cameron
Grant Street
H. G. Campbell
Grey Horse
Boyrx
Standish
Trotter
Bert Jones
Bacchus
Marsh
Asso
Cvimadsi
Main Street
Express
Express” Office
Chas
Holden
Elisabeth Hawkins
E. McDonald
Fethers Gleeson
Egan
Ballan
Beachus Marsh
Royal Pictures
Melton Express
Bacchus Marsh Mechanics’ Institute
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
McPhail
Bacchus Marsh Market
Royal Picture
Rowsley
Rone
RED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marsh and District
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