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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1915
Page
2
Bacchus Marsh Market to be held Monday July 26 at 12 30 p m sharp with Pat and Store Cattle Milkers and Springers Pigs Sheep and Sundries offered by A Burbidge Agent Subdivisional sale of the well known property announced for public disposal in the regional news item
Estate between Bacchus Marsh and Ballan covers 10 250 acres. Proceeding with plans. For full particulars and inspection rights apply to sole agents H A Wood and Co in Melbourne Swan Hill or Geo A Bence Kerang.
Private sale advertises a commodious dwelling in Melton once owned by P. O Loughlin with £80 deposit and long term balance. Bacchus Marsh agent L A Fairbairn & Co notes proceeds to Maddingley Park and lists a raffle style event on July 17. Royal Pictures showcases Lucille Love and War and Women alongside other films and shorts at the Mochisoio Institute.
The Trustees of Maddingley Park report war time strains on finances and a large bank overdraft. They urge subscribers to support upkeep including the curator’s salary, asking friends to send contributions to any Trustee, signed by J A Johns, Chairman, Bacchus Marsh, July 1, 1915.
Patrick William Condon a lunatic patient of the Hospital for Insane at Kew is the owner of freehold land of about 137 acres 2 roods and 21 perches Portion 25 Parish of Yangardock County Bourke Certificate of Title Vol 897 Fol 179274 Register Book name appears in the title The Supreme Court of Victoria Lunacy Jurisdiction grant leave to sell the land as of August 2 1915 notice dated July 16 1915 Becketts Chomiey Melbourne filing shown in the record
Shire of Bacchus Marsh announces an open court on Monday July 26 at 11 am at Shire Hall to revise the voters lists for the shire ridings. Dated July 12 1915. President John Wills.
Shire of Ballan calls open court for July 26 at 12 noon to revive Voters Lists across ridings. Notices announce annual meeting July 22 with retirements listed. midwinter ball July 23 with admission fees. Euchre party July 30 at Coimadai church. accounts outstanding demand settlement or legal action.
Patients are asked to leave notices at the A B C Tea Rooms Ryan's Corner Bacchus Marsh as visits occur weekly and consultation may be arranged.
A lively ad extolling Big Ben as a sturdy reliable clock meant to prompt farm hands to rise early. It cites old Franklin’s plow proverb, promises big yields, and claims the clock will prove worth its wages in the first month.
The fragment cites struggles over a Minister of Naval Affairs and a National Defence committee, referencing constitutional amendments and political alarm. It mentions the London Times and Fourth Estate critiques, plus a rainfall summary predicting 55 points and calm winds through September.
Farewell services at Christ Church and Melton social night at Sydenham hall to aid the Red Fund. Melton Gun Club hunters meet with trophy events. rifle club formation discussed. Braybrook protests annexation talks. recruiting meeting held with speeches and songs. Local football results vs Bacchus Marsh and calls for better player selection. Dance at Toolern Vale planned and Woods Peppermint Cure advertised.
A Monday recruiting meeting at Werribee Mechanics Hall drew far more attendees than capacity allowed. Dr Jus Browne presided as M.L.G Richardson opened with a stirring appeal for recruits, 26 offering themselves. Rifle Club annual meeting followed with strong finances, new officers, and generous donations from President G T Chirnside to support rifle practice and cadet cups.
Park Pictures tonight and a good programme. Maddingley Park donations are now being received by the Trustees. Euchre party in St Bernard's hall on Tuesday evening next 20th inst. The Association for the Advancement of the Blind announces the appearance of the touring company at Melton on Tuesday 20th and Bacchus Marsh on Wednesday 21st. Mr. W Williams and Mr. T Lang oversee arrangements at Bacchus Marsh and Melton. Reports of the troupe are favorable. Williams invites hosts for troupe hospitality at Bacchus Marsh. Baptist Presbyterian and Methodist services listed for Bacchus Marsh and surrounding districts. Red Cross fund dances urged at the Mechanics' Institute. Fanny Oliver doll raffle proceeds and Education Department fund update. Salvation Army Red Cross Ambulance donors thanked. Horticultural Society annual meeting set for Thursday 22nd. Government supervisor H W Davey to lecture August 2 at Bacchus Marsh on Orchard and Garden Work. Council to tender for stone crusher and road roller. Pyke’s reservoir update. Local legal fines for alley wandering. Bacchus Marsh School visit notes. boxthorn pest control measures. Thistle Act enforcement discussed. Bridge and traffic concerns raised about Fisken street and stock crossing at saleyards and station. Proposal for a Monier concrete bridge at Fisken street.
The Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade accepted Joseph F. Taylor of Bacchus Marsh for erecting a three brick fire station at Main Street near Aynwenaay Hill. Costing £583 10 and to be completed in 12 weeks. The brigade also voted on a Geelong vote for a motor ambulance at £505.
A large crowd at Myrupng school gathered Monday to honor head teacher A D Hollyhoke, who departs Friday for Empire duty. Pupils sang and recited, mothers and ladies provide tea, gifts include a sleeping bag and a razor. Speakers urged enlistment and duty, with Mrs. Myers Clark and others aiding the cause. A rifle club trophy event followed with L Myers winning on handicap.
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society records July 15 committee meeting with J D Cameron as president and new members welcomed. Department of Agriculture orchard expert H W Davey to lecture August 2 at 8 pm, prize schedule revised reducing about £40, and upcoming final revision. Light horses may enter multiple sections until first prize, per regulation change proposed.
A reader argues that ratepayers misinterpret Dr Maher and Cr Beasley on hotel restrictions and Shire revenue. The writer defends council finances, cites £200 yearly Metropolitan Farm income, and urges common sense in Shire affairs.
Golf party from Bacchus Marsh heads to Woodend on Saturday next the 24th. Ladies Misses Marjorie Robertson Irene Robertson Molly Robertson Scott Waller Mrs R Morton. Gentlemen Dr J C Lewis C E Powell C A Robin W P Robertson J F McLachlan Robin Morton W H Lewis T H Pearce H L Simon. Cars depart 10 30 a m from Simons Water Garage. Ladies singles handicap trophy results Mrs J A Johns and Miss Marjorie Robertson tied play-off won by Mrs Johns 58 8 50. Mr G F Ramsey won goat prize with 91 14 77.
Football results from today and last Saturday show Bacchus Marsh beating Melton and Maddingley with strong points. Listed Bacchus Marsh players include McEachern Densley Skinner Hangon Cox Wittick Robinson Ashby Bourke Hughes Burbidge Phillips Law ells Edwards Leonard Jr Boyd Gilfoyle Slack Scott Denholm Allan Carter.
The ad claims a remedy that provides rapid permanent relief, is safe for all ages, and aids the lungs and expectoration by aligning with nature’s plan. It emphasizes reliability for even the youngest children and promises no harmful effects.
The Guns Club held its monthly shoot on Saturday with a good turnout and fine birds. Hydraulic led the day with multiple wins across nine events, tying T Condon in the club trophy before clinching the leg-in.
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