This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1917
Page
4
Pasupest: Mr. H. E. Common presented city officials view Pasmpest. Attendees included Mr. Slopason and Sain Ta on T. Cowan and J. A. Loeper. Officials and members listed with Grace F. Anderson and Miss C. E. Welln noted as secretary.
Entries close with the Secretary at 8 o'clock pm on Wednesday March 7 1917 for the Autumn Show at the Mechanics Institute Bacchus Marsh featuring flowers pot plants fruit vegetables grain preserves and related exhibits.
CLASS A Open to all Comers details various pot plant categories and entries including Begonias Ornamental Foliage Ferns Palms Geraniums and Ferns with judging notes on staking and entry fees. It lists multiple numbered items for best collection and individual plant varieties plus a gift incentive from KU Nichols. CLASS B Open
A fragmented catalog lists cut flower varieties and stock numbers for a show. It mentions carnations, chrysanthemums, dahlias in cactus form, roses, geraniums Pelargoniums, and a Best Chrysanthemum in Show with champion cards, detailing counts and distinct varieties.
Within Class C a lengthy entry lists bouquets and designs with scattered prize amounts and judging notes. It names categories such as Best Floral Design and Shower bouquet, plus items like decorated basket and dress sprays, with inconsistent figures and scarce readable details.
A historical catalog of dahlia varieties, carnations, roses, and other blooms with prices and prizes. Includes details on open competitions, child prize categories, and judging notes for Dahlias cactus forms, gladioli, and decorative designs within 20 miles of Bacchus Marsh post office.
The record lists prizes for multiple fruit categories including apples, pears, and grapes with varieties such as Jonathan, Reinette de Canada, Spitzenberg, Five Crown, and Stone Pippin. It notes plate displays, dishes, and gift sponsors like Griditha Bros and Mr. W. P. Francia. Class H remains open to amateurs only.
Open to all. Sections 109 110 require four apples of each variety on plates. Dessert and cooking apples listed with varieties and plate counts. pears plums gourds and more with specific plate allocations. Class L open to all comers. exhibit must include six kinds minimum, with stated quantities and single plates for many items.
A catalog of preserve items and home made products with prices listing fruit pots jellies marmalades jellies and bottled fruits including apricot peach plum fig raspberry gooseberry quince currant cherry rhubarb melon strawberry orange marmalade lemon marmalade and dried fruits with assorted prices for each item and notes on collection quantities and varieties.
A partial catalog of cake and pastry entries with prices and prize amounts, including Fruit Cake, Plain Cake, Sponge Cake, Gingerbread, Victoria Sandwiches, Decorated Victoria Sandwich, Shortbread, Napoleons, Sausage Rolls, Cream Pastries, Oat Cakes, Scones, Bread, and various plates for children under 15. Entries show weights, serving portions, and monetary values for adult and junior divisions.
The notice lists class L entry fees for non members at 6d per entry and explains that exhibitors in thin class may attach a post judging notice confirming exhibit quality. It also records items such as two cobs Maize priced 2d, one Maize entry, a gift of two Lat herb seeds, and Shoal groon Barley priced at 2d and 1d with Tang notes.
Fragmentary OCR shows vegetable items with inconsistent pricing and odd annotations. Several lines reference potatoes and other goods with numbers like 3/ and 1) amid unclear context. The readable parts suggest a catalog or market list without coherent structure.
Class M singing results list participants Bast Song for Guendee 16 Hirat trophy value gift Mousrs Catach jewellera second Bf Batry 6d 8 Best Song Boreander 16 mete trophy value 10/6 gift of Mosare jewallers second 3 Baty 08
The notice sets age limits for Class N entries, 20 mile residence, and prohibits repeat award items. It requires item copies for judges, lists program order, and closes entries on Wednesday March 7 1917 at 8 pm with full entry fee. Protests must be in writing with a 5 shilling deposit within fifteen minutes of awards. deposits may be forfeited if protest is frivolous. Entry fee per item is specified except in Class II Section 3 where it is 1 shilling.
Exhibits must be grown or possessed two months prior. Entries in writing with class and schedule number, entry fee details, and tickets issued by the Secretary. Admission charges for non members, late entry surcharge, and closing times. Nurserymen barred from Class D. All must leave by 10 30 am. doors lock at 10 30 with decorative work open till 10 45. Exhibitors must name all plant material. committee assists. Flowers remain property of the committee until after show. Judges may withhold prizes. protests must be in writing by 4 pm first day with a five shilling deposit. Pot grown plants, Ferns and Orchids eligible. no first and second prizes in same schedule. Committee decisions final. H E Connor President. Caxutina E Wells Secretary.
A columnist warns that poor plumbing in a house leads to disease and likens digestion to plumbing in the body. It endorses Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach and liver relief, noting sale by W Grant Morton Bacchus Marsh and A Comben & Co Werxribes.
A Victorian era dressmaker and costumiere advertises workrooms at the Hall of Commeres under J. A. Johme. It promises practical Melbourne expertise and guaranteed finishing. Ladies’ own material can be made up, with solicitations for patronage.
Australia appeals for public support to fund wartime needs by subscribing to another War Loan. The loan funds equip and maintain Australian forces in the field and are tax free. Banks and post offices provide information and forms, with subscriptions closing February 8.
One Chamberlains Tablet after supper improves digestion, steadies the liver, and regulates bowels, easing despondency linked to aging. Sold by W. Grant Morton in Bacchus Marsh and A. Comben & Co. in Werribee.
The Bacchus Marsh Post Office closes at 6 p.m. daily with openings of 20 minutes after Melbourne mail sorting from 6.40 p.m. to 7 p.m. Private box letters available at all hours. Telegraph Office hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Telephone service 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Money order service 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays close at noon. Registered and Parcel Post mail cut 15 to 20 minutes before posted closing. Daily mail close times listed for Melbourne Ballarat Ballan Bowesley Mymiong Melton Balliang with various morning and evening cuts.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.