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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1916
Page
2
The Shire of Werribee calls an open court at Shire Hall on Saturday July 22 1916 at 11 am to revise the voters lists for Central North South and East Ridings. Dated July 13 1916 J McMurray President.
Ballan Shire Hall will reopen on Monday July 24 1916 at 12 noon to revise voters lists for the various Ridings. Dated July 5 1916. Alexander Stewart, Chairman.
Public sale announced at Bacchus Marsh including FAT and STORE CATTLE MILKERS and SPRINGERS PIGS SHEEP and Sundries. Mrs E Davis takes over Raglan Hotel Melton promising good stabling and best liquor brands while Melton district residents receive continued service.
The Trustees urge subscribers and the public to fund the park work with July as the target month. Donations are welcome directly to Hon. Secretary H M Hodgson or Chairman J A Johns at St Bernard's School Hall. Also notices of local events at Euchre party in July, and a sale to aid hall funds, with admission and refreshments details.
Dr H H Field Martell announces the fusion of the Ryan medical practice and offers consultations at Dr W B Ryan’s former residence on Main Street Bacchus Marsh from 9 to 10 am and 2 to 3 pm. Includes railway timetables for all lines and advertising Crisp & Sons for the latest edition.
At Bacchus Marsh the usual monthly saleyard sale drew a large crowd with 98 cattle 247 sheep and 7 pigs offered. Dairy cattle sold to 19 pounds 10 shillings. springers and heifers fetched up to 16 pounds. fat cows and bullocks reached into the teens. vealers and lambs traded from about 1 to 2 guineas. Pigs and rams also listed with varied bids.
The infant daughter of J J and Mabel Berry inn Glenarons Madingley died on 19 July. Sincere thanks expressed to Dr Field and Mrs Wyile for their kind attention and unremitting care during the bereavement.
Rainfall boosts crops but dams run dry prompting calls for more showers. Local socials planned for soldiers delayed due to leave. Salvation Army entertainment and Australian Women's National League meeting announced. Park Trustees and church services scheduled. Sunday school reopening next week. Melton Coursing Club races President's Stakes on 18 and 19 inst with trophy from John Moylan. Gun Club shoot on 26 inst. Winter roller hired to improve roads. Diphtheria outbreak prompts school closure and swab testing. Death of Mrs. Patterson noted with funeral at Melton cemetery. Badthas Marsh market set for 24 inst. church services listed.
The district enjoys welcome rains boosting agriculture after a dry spell. The Waterloo cup draws visitors from multiple states, with good betting on Mindful Boy winning by Mr. W King. A steeplechase horse named Chess suffered a bad injury at Flemington, affecting D Ryan and local backers. About 80 returned wounded vol.
Local notice thanks friends for Jubilee greetings on "The Express" Jubilee and Park Month with a concert by Corio Liberal Concert Company at the Mechanics Institute on 19th. Subscriptions due to maintain the park. Shire and agricultural committees meet to revise prize lists and discuss road and bridge works. Church services listed. council discusses fencing, road works, and a proposed eradication program for boxthorn. Also notes staff promotions, local trades ads, and a resigning long-serving councilor.
Rains last week boosted crops and soil warmth in the Penthind Hills. June receipts reached 146 points vs 205 last year, while local butter factory directors greet new chairman P. Shanahan. Mr. Austin assumes permanent charge of Myensong School, replacing interim heads and promising rapid pupil advancement starting Wednesday.
In Rowsley a light rain brought relief to parched ground while crops look healthy and cattle and sheep numbers rise. Poisoned foxes and livestock losses sparked concern. council plans a bicycle track to Rowsley hall amid road criticisms. The Red Cross fundraiser and a knitting competition showcase community activity and fund drives.
A piece urges mothers to seek quick acting medicine for child winter ailments and highlights Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as non opiate and child friendly. It claims broad acceptance as a cure for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. The text also discusses dairy farming profits focusing on cows not producing sufficient butter fat.
A euchre party will be held in St Bernards hall on Friday next the 21st inst in aid of Maddingley Park text Wednesday. Messrs Pearce Bros announce their Winter Sale with bargains for everybody. Local land sale report and women’s league meeting notes follow with attendance, officers elected, and Red Cross contributions cited.
The Bacchus Marsh Debating Society will hold its next meeting at the Baptist Church on the 25th. The program titled A night with Australian Poets and Our first Magazine will be in charge of Mr J A Johns. Participants include Dr J Wills Rev T W Davis Pastor Whit church B Moffat P A McFarlane W F Woodward A T Oliver and H H Blight.
Water notice reports full supply with gauge height 73 feet and volume 14 850 acre feet. Present supply shows 182 acre feet. Last weekly return indicates 148 acre feet output and supply status. Details reflect Water State records for Pyekes Creek Reservoir.
Rainfall at Bacchus Marsh Observation Station recorded 81 points for July. Readings indicate sufficient moisture in some areas aiding ground conditions and filling Pyke's Creek reservoir.
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