Clearing Sale of Horses and Farm Plant at Mt Cottterill
Densley and Johnston announce a public auction of all stock and farming plant from Mr J F Anderson near Rockbank on July 29. Horses include five medium draught geldings two light harness mares a brown three-year-old and two yearlings. Cattle ten mixed head. Implements include McCormick reapers and binders Massey Harris seed drill and a range of farming gear. Conveyance meets buyers at Rockbank station with 7 40 am train from Spencer Street. all items offered for absolute sale.
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Densley & Johnston
J. F. Anderson
McCormick
Massey Harris
Massy Harris
Anderson
Rockbank Station
Spencer Street
Fuller
Bourke St
Melbourne
Werribee
Sale notices and entertainment at Bacchus Marsh event
On Monday July 26 McPhail Bros. will auction Fat and Store Cattle Milkers and Springers Pure Berkshire Sow 4 tons oat straw pigs sheep and sundries A Burbidge Agent For Sale Several second hand binders beed drills ploughs gig 2 reliable gig horses 74 horsepower oil engine Also Roy al Pictures shown by powerful electric light Star Picture Lucille Love and other subjects in Bacchus Marsh
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M McPhail Bros. & Co
Bacchus Marsh
A. Burbidge
Jas
H. Cunningham
Melton
Royal Pictures
Lucille Love
L A Fairbairn & Co sale of cattle and sheep at Commercial Yards
Preliminary Notice states L A Fairbairn & Co will sell at their Commercial Yards on the specified date a stock including 250 cattle with drafts of feed store young and dairy stock, 450 sheep with breeding ewes stores and fats, 2 sheep dogs horses pigs and sundries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Melton Property Auction Offers Luxurious Dwelling
Thursday August 12 L A Fairbairn Co on behalf of D J O Keefe announce public sale of 257 acres and a splendid Melton dwelling nearly new with easy terms. Details to follow in next issue. Apply Bacchus Marsh.
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L. A. Fairbairn & Co
D. J. O'Keefe
Bacchus Marsh
Melton
P. O'Loughlin
Ben Franklin’s Plow Deep Guide for Big Yields Farmers
The text promotes Big Ben for farmers who follow ancient advice to plow deeply. It targets owners seeking high yields by applying Franklin era wisdom to modern soil and crop strategies.
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Big Ben
Ben Franklin
Melton Mechanics Institute Social Evening Fundraiser
Melton Mechanics Institute hosts a social evening for the Sick and Wounded Soldiers Fund on Friday August 6 under the Ex ford Committee. Admission is double tickets 2/6 plus one extra Iedy 1/. Doors open 7 pm, dancing from 8 pm to 3 am with music and refreshments. A. T. L. Clark serves as Hon. See.
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Exford Committee
A. T. L, Clark
Exford Hall Grand Ball August 18 at Exford Hall
Exford Hall hosts a grand ball on Wednesday August 18 to raise funds for the hall. Evan McDonald, secretary, notes tickets cost 2 shillings 6 pence with an extra lady 1 shilling. Music and refreshments promised.
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Exford Hall
Evan McDonald
Public notice on hedges and tenders in Ballan 1915
Shire of Bacchus Marsh informs owners that isolated box thorn bushes must be removed and all easthorn hedges trimmed to three feet wide and seven feet high with clipping at least twice yearly. Tenders due 11am Aug 2 1915 for drain work at Cox's Bridge Greendale and road resurfacing Baj Lavat road Gordon.
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A. MacKenzie Tyers
Shire Hall
Ballan
Cox's Bridge
Greendale
C.R.B
Bajlavat Road
Moorabaal River
Gordon
Shire of
Tenders and public notices from Shire of Werribee and Bacchus Marsh events
Sealed tenders addressed to the President at Shire Hall Werribee will be received by noon July 1 1915 for several road contracts and Bluestone spalls. deposits required and lowest tender not guaranteed. Also notices of lectures balls and social events across Bacchus Marsh and Rowsley, including Red Cross fundraisers and Mechanics Institute activities with dates in July and August.
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RED Cross
Qednerray
A. Hunter
M. Greene
Shire Hall
Werribee
Shaw's Road
Ballan Road
Scott's
Tyquin's
South Riding
Palmer's Road
D. A. Little
Shire
H. W. Davey
Mechanics’ Institute
Bacchus Marsh
J. D. Cameron
C. F. Hegarty
Melton , Branch
Red Cross Society
Mechanics’ Hall
Moyra Smith
Hon
Seo
Melton Red Cross and Women’s League Meetings
Notices of July and August meetings for Melton Branch Red Cross Society and Australian Women's National League Bacchus Marsh Branch with attendees urged. Also public notices of estates and deaths in Melbourne including Baird and Condow obituaries and memorials.
World War Seeds State Socialism Across the World
In Belton on Saturday July 14, 1916 talk spread of cooperative commonwealth as a result of World War, with taxation fears for state and federal parliaments. Also notices of a Mt Cotterill sale for J F Anderson, Royal Show cancellation due to Defence Department use, Footscray Coursing Club stakes at Melton Park, Melton entries due August 10, Melton football win over Exford, crops and pasture improvement as rain aids growth, and Bacchus Marsh market next Monday.
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Co-operative Commonwealth
Mt. Cotterill
Ruckbank
J. F. Anderson
Messrs. Densley & Johnston
Defence Department
Footscray Coursing Club
Melton Park
Messrs.Farrell & Sons
Melton Coursing
Melton
Exford
Bacchus Marsh
McPhail
Mondsy
Sith
Social Evening Ends With Farewells in Melton
Melton Mechanics Institute hosted a pleasant Monday social marking farewell to Rev. Perry Martin and Mrs. Martin with music and refreshments. Also reported were the death of Mrs. Hornbuckie, funeral at Gisborne, and Mrs. Condon on the Coimadai road with diabetes. The Melton Gun Club held a monthly shoot. C. Wills won the club trophy outright, L. Scott received the McDowall trophy, and the championship was abandoned due to bird shortages.
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Melton Mechanics’ Institute
Ind
Perry Martin
Smilsy
C. E. Wynne
Condon
Thomas Condon
Cotmadai
Melton
Melton Gun Club
C. Wills
Mechanics’ Hall
A.W.N.L
John Richmond
H. W. Staughton
Smith
J. Staughton
MacPherson
Grieg
Rose A. Minns
Bb. D. Staughton
MacDonald
Masdames Aitkin
E. C. Barrie
Miss Scotson
C. T
Ross
Melbourne
Melton Hed Crest Society
Shire of Werribes invites tenders for road works
The Shire of Werribes calls for tenders for road works as advertised. A course meeting held Thursday and Friday drew strong patronage with profits to support the Wer ribee Red Cross fund for chronic chest complaints.
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Shire of
Rifle shooting revival attracts new and old members
A Saturday rifle shooting revival drew many both new and old members with strong scores. Arrangements allow weekly shoots with the captain supplying 10 rounds of ammunition, use of a rifle, and instruction for learners. The Werribee Club offers substantial inducements, and a generous response is hoped for amid wartime aims.
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Werribee Club
Bacchus Marsh notices include show plans and lectures
A public notice list covers a dance for the Bacchus Marsh Red Cross fund on Wednesday 11 August, a show decision by the Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society, an orchard lecture by H W Davey on 2 August, and council actions on refuse collection. Additional items note church services, a confirmation service by Archbishop Clark, acts of charity, police and Salvation Army events, and upcoming meetings for local organizations.
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Bacchus Marsh Red Cross Fund
R. HL. Dugdale
Bacchus Marsh
H W. Davey
Barrett
Welock
Victoria
Clarks
Holy Trinity Church
Charest of England
I Bacchus Marsh
T. W. Davis
Coimadai
Whitchurch
Presbyterian Church
Bucehay Marsh
Mellon
Bacchus
B. Wil
Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Society Elects Officers
The annual meeting at the Mechanics Institute elected officers including President J G Wells re elected and Vice President H E Connor. Treasurer G F Anderson and Secretary A E Wells were re elected or appointed. A credit balance of £17 4 7 was reported and committee members Retiring re elected with two new curators added.
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Mechanics' Institute
J. G. Welly
G. F. Anderson
J. G. Wells
H. E. Connor
A. E. Wells
T. H. Pearce
Mount Stibnite Mining Company Update at Coimadal
The managing director reports on 23rd inst. Munadit reaches 257 feet with schist and sandstone. North drive to WH feet, Jodo channel 2ft 1in wide, face changes. Chamber at 40 feet for sinking winze to connect with E and W. Ore shows rain of antimoty, tenders invited to continue work, stopping from winze on cross lode planned. Bulk sampling and assaying underway with satisfactory results.
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R. Thurston Evans
North Drive
Jodo
Jude
Winze
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club Championship Opens Saturday
The Bacchus Marsh Gun Club announces a Saturday shoot for the Club Championship with a 15 bird stake at 25 yards. The winner earns entry to the Victorian Starling Championship to be fired on 7 August in Melbourne, with usual swoops to follow.
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Melbourne
Football season abandoned by local association
The Bacchus Marsh District Football Association halted all matches this season after a Thursday meeting at the Mechanics Institute. A protest from Maddingley against Bacchus Marsh for fielding H. Densley, previously with Exsendon, was upheld. Recent results listed Bacchus Marsh 9b7dpts over Maddingley 4bh-22pte, Melton 7g13b-sspts over Exford 1g-1b-Tpts.
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Bacchus Marsh District Football Association
Mechanics’ Institute
Maddingley Club
Bacchus Marsh
H. Densley
Exsendon
Mauldingley
Melt
Evening programme features Lucille Love continuation
The usual programme will be presented this evening with the serial Lucille Love continuing as a featured attraction.
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Lucille Love
Hotels and council revenue debate in Werribee letter
A correspondent from Werribee voices concern over hotel output and its impact on national and local revenue. He questions cre opinions on temperance, political privilege, and Metro Farm funding while urging sensible policy. The letter ends with a public appeal about child health and relief.
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Werribee
M.P
Gantlemat
Metro Farm
Goodnees
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Pam
Sharp
Rockbank
Bacchus Marsh Market
Mechsaie’ Institute
Cecil Pincus
LDS
Vic
Univ.of Melb
Seaview
Victoria Parade
Fitzroy
A-B.c
Ryan's Corner
MacKenzie Tyers
C.E
Met. Univ
LCE
Lond
B.C.E
My.is
Mvimbe
Viet
W.A
Ns.w
Crook
Grant St
G. W. Gray
Manor Street
Young St
Marsh
Racecourse Hill
Ingliston Estate
Ballants
H. A. Wood & Gco
Collins St
Swan Hill
Geo. A. Bence
Kerang
Farma
Big Yislda
I. M. Hodgson
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural & Pastoral Society
Mechanics' Hall
Bacchus MA
Red Cross Fund
A. E. Robinson
L. M. Dugdale
RED Cross Rowsley
Rowsley Branch
Sara Sharland
Commissioner Hay
The
Salvation Army
Coimada R.C. Church
Euchee
Hoa
RED Cross, Societ
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
W. T. Wittick
Irene Robertson
William John Baird
Groom Street
North Fitzroy
Collins Street
John W. Robertson
Chancery Lane
al. M. Hodgson
Main St
Alkemade Bros
Ovumadai Lime Works
GEO. Dickie. & Sons
Ouse
Rae uEt
Grant Atrest
H. Moffatt
Lerderdorg F Streat
Fabland
Condow
Ab “Wood Coimadai
Elizabeth Ann
Tom
Jack
Lixzie
Frances
George
Hell
Vincent
Hoensvextz
Croxton Park
Mary
Hobert
Gisborne
Bssox
David Black
Algelnt
Jane Black
Belton
Gexpress
Christ Church
Board of Health
Maddingley Park
Simon Bros
Ford
Herbert
Simpson
Clark
State Sauvage Bank
Bacchus Marah
Hay
Rao Bacchus Marsh
Australian Women's National League
Dalpal
Bacchus Marsh” Rifle Club
Om Tueeday
Drd Ang
Mount Stibnite Mining Company
Coimadal
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club
Hotels and Council Revenue
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