CATTLE AND LIVESTOCK SALE AT BACCHUS MARSH AND BALLAN
Monday July 23 sale at Bacchus Marsh at 12 30 pm will offer 106 cattle including fat and store cattle milkers springers pigs sheep and sundries J Beesford agent Gippsland Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Ltd will hold next sale at Ballan on Thursday August 23 monthly sales held the last Thursday in each month A W Flack Ballan agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Beesford
Gippsland & Northern Co-Operative Selling & Insurance CO. Ltd
Ballan
Seormund
A. W. Flack
McPhail, Aniersin & Co
Hacchus Marsh
Gippslans & Northern Co- Operative
W. Grant Morton
Racehall Marsh
Bacchus Marsh
Christ Church
Myrmiong
J. Wakelin Davis
Baptist Church
Sergioes
Bacchus Ar
T. McDonald
I Baptic College
Presbyterian Church
Seeview
Bacchus Margi
Bill Jim
Sydney “Bulletin
Gippsland Northern Co operative Selling Insurance Co
Nominal capital stands at 250 000 pounds with subscribed capital 50 375 and paid up 43 398. Owing to strong support from leading graziers across the state, the commission on fat stock sales at Newmarket has been reduced to 24 percent for shareholders.
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Newmarket
Note the Company’s Progress and Profit for Year End
Figures for year ending 30 April 1916 show turnover of £1,390,053 and profit of £19,570. Bonus and dividends declared to date total £53,076. All classes of farm produce disposed of on consignment. Consign all your produce to the company and share the profits. Local agent A W Flack, Bal-an.
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A- W. Flack
Balan
Confectionery Business Taken Over at Bacchus Marsh
H DARE a returned soldier announces he has taken over the confectionery business formerly carried on by Mises Allen at Bacchus Marsh for 13 years. He invites patronage and notes stock, light refreshments, and luncheon at the Corporation Saleyards on sale days. Address Main Street Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mises Allen
Bacchus Marsh
Main Street
Meat for the People Promises Savings on Bills
An advertisement from E. Dalton of Grant Street Bacchus Marsh promotes savings by buying from the butcher to offset the baker’s costs. It touts prompt delivery and cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Dalton
Grant $T
Bacchus Marsh
Motor Cycles for Sale and Services Offered
Motor cycles for sale listing several models with prices: Triumph £35 Humber £40 Sun Lightweight £50 Monarch £234. Dealer J. Barry of Jam. Bacchus Marsh pays top prices for old or worn-out horses and removes dead horses or cattle free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triumph
Humber
J. J. Barry
Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society Annual Meeting Notice
The Bacchus Marsh Agricultural and Pastoral Society will hold its annual meeting at the Mechanics Institute on Thursday July 18 at 2 pm to receive the annual report and balance sheet and elect 30 committee members. The committee will meet afterwards to elect office bearers and conduct general business. C. F Hegarty, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Thourstay
Pam
Sharp
C. F Hegarty
Bacchi
Cadet Training Starts at Bacchus Marsh Showgrounds
Cadet training begins Saturday July 14 at 2 pm at Bacchus Marsh showgrounds for residents within three miles born in 1903. Parents must register their boys. Penalty up to five pounds under Section 142 of the Defence Act for failure to register. Registration force available at Bacchus Marsh. Lieutenant J Darby Area Officer 65A Footsersy
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Bacchus Marsh
J. Darby
Farmers' Union Rowsley Meeting in Rowsley Hall
A concerted meeting in Rowsley Hall on Monday the 16th at 8 pm aims to form a committee for the Farmers Union. Hon Sec T G Milsen invites all farmers to attend and participate in the local union organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowsley Hall
T. G. Milsen
Chevrolet Cars Win Hill Climb in Dudley Contest
The Newcastle Automobile Association hill climbing event at Bull's Head near Dudley saw 19 entrants. Chevrolet took the first prize as the top car to ascend Top Gear the full distance, with Wills and McVicar of Bacchus Marsh listed as local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle Automobile Association
Bull's Head
Dudley
Chevrolet
Wills & McVicar Bacchus Marsh
Welton Express visit for returning soldiers and hymn at Melton
On Sunday, 100 returning soldiers will visit Melton and be housed by locals for dinner at 1 o clock. They will be entertained in the Mucharties Institute with vocal items after lunch. Residents are urged to attend in large numbers to show appreciation for front line service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Mucharties’ Institute
Christ’ Church
Toplern Vale
Pista
Melton Park Coursing Club Meeting and Local Notices
Rainfall this week brings freshening after wind and frost as crops look well. Electors for Bulla urged to ensure names on rolls ahead of the forthcoming election. Footecay Coursing Club held its second meeting of the season at Melton Park with the Presidents Stake featuring 16 dogs and prizes totalling £28. Results listed for eight first-round matches, followed by subsequent rounds and a final, with Private L.C.M. and Cheerful Gate among those advancing. A letter of thanks from an Australian soldier via Miss Watson and Melton Red Cross workers thanks readers for support. Also mentions chronic cheat complaints and Great Peppermint Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catlares
Bulla
Fool
Footecay Coursing Club
Melton Park
Tueas
J. Maloneys
J. Bugell
W. Rowe
Royal Comedy
G. Jongebloed
E. Carter
E. Crow
H. Denaley
A. Down
A. Sulter
D. Helen
Brittany Belle
S. Watt
G. Hamilton
Bessie H
J. Coade
Leinstron
Watson
Melton Red Cross
Tath Field Ambulance
A.lf
France
Red Cross
Cadet training to commence today with registration urged
Cadet training starts today the 14th with parental registration requested for boys. Drill and discipline urged as essential benefits. Also notes annual meetings and sales across Bacchus Marsh area, with church services, meetings, and donations to Red Cross.
Soldiers Welcome Committee event and local fund drive
A Soldiers Welcome Committee meeting is set for Monday evening at Shire Hall. The Australian Women's National League hosts an American Tea on Saturday afternoon at the Mechanics Institute Bacchus Marsh to raise funds for comforts for local troops. A tin receiver will collect used tins for the Red Cross, with local business Johna offering to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
John Wills
Patciutie
Irene Robertson
Red Cross
Budk Polish
Tobacco, &c
Johna
State Savings Bank
R L. Phillips
Muarvauheena
Ingley Park
Thomas MacGillivray
Grahan Street
de. Pield Martell
Ae Whs
Tron Melbourne
Dry Martell
Cam
MacGilliyvray
Ini
Ballin
A. Cy Simon
le’ Contour
Lower Lerderderg Street
Fisken Street
Bavehs Marsh
Connell
Me Jenkin
Hopetoun Bridge
Firken Street
Trafic
Hupoloun
Parwan raises funds for British Red Cross at charity sale
Parwan residents organized a charity sale and dance to support the British Red Cross, raising £43 10s 9d from gifts, produce stalls, and cash donations. Mayor Raney opened the event. Archie Slack won the guessing contest. a subsequent railway access improvement plan valued at £500 was announced for Parwan.
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Parwan
British Red Cross
Raney
Chard
J. Scott
Coates
Gordon Bruyn
Netherplace
Williamsom
Archie Slack
Gunsent Golbs
Messrs
Jas, Whelan
D. Mae
Dold
Shire separation petition discussed by Ballan Council
MYRMONG notes that the petition for severance was signed by ratepayers and presented to Ballan Council by Drs Purcell and Robertson with hopeful results. Loyals should prepare for Bannister’s decision and possible alternative schemes. Dr Purcell is retiring member for the Riding and is likely to be returned unopposed. Roi Cross entertainment on Wednesday was successful with patriotic songs by Cresswell and MeIntyre. Mrs James Dugdale credited for walking efforts. Rainfall for Jima shows 19% this year, 893 pints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrmong
Ballan Council
Purcell
Purcall
Roi Cross
Weilnesday
Messrs
Cresswell
MeIntyre
Jima
Obituary and Farmers Union Branch Formed at Bacchus Marsh
Another respected resident, Mr. Robert Wightman, was interred at Bacchus Marsh cenotery. A meeting formed a Bacchus Marsh Farmers Union branch with J Bennett president and W B Cain secretary. Glowrey and Wills spoke on aims, urging fair prices and cooperation for farmers. The meeting adjourned with plans for a follow up gathering next Wednesday.
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H Glowrey
Union
John Wills
Bacchus Marsh
J. Bennett
Glowrey
Uoad
J. Wills
W. B. Cain
Arbor Day Observed At Glenmore School
Miss McKenzie and the Glenmore students planted several trees and shrubs, with holes prepared beforehand. Visitors and families joined in games, then a generous display of refreshments was served. Bad weather, including strong winds, worsens the lambs’ condition amid foxes.
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Glenmore
Miss McKenzie
Balliang farmers report good crops and losses to lambs
The district notes crops are recently harvested and thriving while sheep losses rise this year. The Jowl State school collected £6 for the British Red Cross appeal. Local Roman Catholics urge wider participation in paying church debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balliang
Jowl State School
Red Cross
Hone Pari Cluweh
England
Hare Drive at Balliang Organised for Red Cross Benefit
Dr J McMahon organized a hare drive last Saturday afternoon near Balliang. Seven hares and 20 rabbits were bagged in two hours by 15 shooters, including guests from the Marsh. After sport, Mrs McMahon hosted tea while Mr E A Reither volunteered to transport the hares to Melbourne for Red Cross sale proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McMahon
Mosars
Mefonnan
Dukelow
Marsh
Burgess
Flanavan
McMahon
E. A. Reither
Melbourne
Red Cross
Bacchus Marsh Market Sale Totals and Prices
L A Fairbairn and Co reported their monthly sale on Tuesday drawing a large crowd. Dairy cows averaged 16 to 21 5 per head with best cows to 21 5. Heifers 11 to 15/10, forward cows 9 to 11/15, calves 2/13 to 6, yearlings 7. Sheep and pigs also sold at current rates. lambs 23 to 32, porkers 1 10 to 2 2, young pigs 18/6 to 41/, and pigs and stock sold well. An allotment in Clark Street owned by Mrs E Hitler realised 55 and was bought by Mr John Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
L.A. Fairbairn & Co
Tiansday
Cate
Thos. Myers
Pearce Hyde Marriage Held at Collins Street Church
The marriage of William Roy Pearce and Daisy Hyde was quietly celebrated at Collins Street Baptist Church Melbourne. Rev G P Ross officiated. The bride wore a tailored coat and skirt with hat and was attended by her sister Edna Hyde. The groom was supported by his brother F K Pearce. Guests were entertained at the Bluebird tea rooms and the couple will reside in Caulfield.
Proper Expression of AP Appreciation
A concise editorial note urges prompt praise for good service and speedy complaints for faulty goods and poor service. It cites letters praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from W Grant Morton and A Comben & Co, mentioning positive effects on coughs and colds and encouraging readers to express gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain's
Moody
W. Grant Morton
Heo Uhus 3
A. Comben & Co
Werribee
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Bacchus Marsh Market
McPhail, Anderson & Co
Gippsland
Flinders Lane
H. Dare
Paul Pincus
Vic
Bd.sc
Univ. of Melb
Seaview
Victoria, Parade
Fitsroy
A.B.O
Ryan's Corner
GRANT
Motor Cycles For Sale
Piepee Ba
A. T. Ashman
Main ST. Bacchus Marsh
Shire OF
Wertibov
Stoney Creek
Cut-paw-paw
D. A. Little
Shire
G. F. Ramsey
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural & Pastoral Society
Farmers’ Union
Rowsley
Farmers’ Union, Coimadat
Coimadai State School
See
National Federation
Mechanics' Hall
J. H. Ulrich
J. F, McLachlan
Hon
Lee
Soldiers’ Welcome Committee
A.B.C
G. Spice
Lerderberg St
Baschus Marsh
Crisp & Sons
Church St
Jun
St. Bernard’s
Black Hat
J-W
Express
W. Schiller
Hay
Lucerne
Robert Wises
Coimadai
Alzo A Martell
Nurwa
Hoy. B. Williaass
BR. Bort
Bruon
Deborah Eliza
Zeal Watton
Greenbank
Maddingley
Welton
Dota
H. M. Hodgson
Good Value
Staughton
Yale
Mr. R. Bulman
C. Johnson
Johnson
J. Frost
G. V. Davis
O. Crowley
J. Cowie
Mins F. McClure
Kennedy
W. Irvine
P. Davis
P. Watson
Ball
Gallagher
Hindley
Dodds
Oath
Watuen
Clarke
Prin
le Oy
Far Post
Madingley
Dowling
Miller's Bridge
Tor Dr. Robertson
Gil
Pentland
Ballsn
Kerr
Bacchus Marsh Council
Reither
Balliang Uy
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