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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1916
Page
2
Local notices list a cattle sale at Mac's Hotel by McPhail Bros and A Burbridge agent, plus Bacchus Marsh Racing Club annual meeting at Mechanics Institute with election of officers. Also cinema program at Mechanics Institute with Royab Pictures, and a riding representative offer from Charles Holden ML. Shire of Bacchus Marsh announces residents’ notices.
Sealed tenders addressed to the Shire Secretary A Mackenzie Tyers at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh will be received until 11 am on Monday 14th May for Contract No 7 Construction of Bulliang road and Contract No 8 Regrading portion of Coimadai hill. Specifications may be seen at Shire Hall. Tenderers must provide 5 percent cash deposit. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
Officials invite offers from parties to supply a land parcel suitable as a rubbish tip within 1 mile of the township. The site should be about half to one acre in area and must be available by mid August. Submissions due Monday.
Mrs E Davis announces the Raglan Hotel Melton has new management. She pledges to maintain the hotel's reputation by supplying the best brands of liquors and providing top accommodation for visitors, along with good stabling for travelers and horses.
Z Taylor and Sons supply a wide range of cemetery rebbings and memorials with a large stock of marble and granite headstones. Manufacturing on a large scale enables them to quote reasonable prices.
In a July 26 1916 note to ratepayers of the Parwan Riding John McMahon accepts the nominating request to fill the vacant council seat caused by Dr James Watsons resignation He pledges to work for the riding and shire interests if elected Bolliang July 26 1916.
Tenders for Contract No 20 Grmvelling Gar ribald road and Contract No 21 Clearing in Dehnert's Jane Plang and Spot ae be, must be received at Shire Hall Ballan by 11 am Monday August 7 1916. Tenders require a cash deposit of 5 percent. The lowest tender may not be accepted. John V Porter acting secretary
The Lucerne cultivators describe the Sunshine machine as the ideal tool for trial day. It cuts weeds, stirs soil to a fine tilth, and provides irrigation capability. Built mostly of steel, it promises structural strength without heaviness or damaging Lucerne, yielding an ideal state for growth.
Newcomer asks for grocery source at Crook's on Grant Street. Tenders due by Saturday July 29 for eradicating boxthorn at Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Reserve. A meeting will be held August 2 at 8 13 at the Mechanics' Institute Bacchus Marsh to arrange a dance proceeds to legal red chass ad intents attended by L Dugdale Hon sov pro fem.
Miss Elsie Austin certificated piano teacher with honors from Melbourne University to pupil Harold E. Elvin at the Conservatorium Melbourne. Pupils received daily at her residence, Myrmong.
A small card announces Dr Edward McDonald has commenced practice at Bacchus Marsh and may be consulted at his Grant Street residence with hours from 9 to 10, 1.30 to 3, and 6.30 to 8. Bereavement notice expresses thanks for support after a recent bereavement.
Be with Rev T Wakelin Davis marrying Horatio Marsh, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Bangower of Kyneton, to Mildred Earl of Baanch Marsh. Deaths recorded: John Beantas, 72, at Batlan Road Werribee. Miss Maikle Meikle of Hillsdale Basobos Marsh. In Memoriam recalls late husband Bruce of Malton, July 20, 1914, with love from wife and family.
The Melton Groress notes established 1906 announces the Commonwealth War Loan subscription closing on August 1 with liberal extended terms via local banks. Also, McPhail Bros Co. to hold monthly market next Saturday as weather affects crops and hay work continues. a road roller arrives from Ballon for repairs.
The Melton column lists expected candidates for North and South Ridings with Dr. Greene and Dr. Robinson opposed by rivals, mentions the Rockbank Riding contest with Charles Holden and others, and notes a Revision Court in the Shire hall. Community events include markets, church services, War anniversary services, local wattles blooming, and a Melton Gun Club shoot with strong scores and city shooters attending.
Werribee reports a gross profit over £100000 for the Metropolitan Farm at Werri arguing for parity with other producers in the Shire. The Board defends its role under a historic Act while noting the farm is a major competitor to Shire farmers. The Shire Council meets today and tenders are invited for road work. Also of note is the death of J Beamish at Wyndham Park aged 72, with details of his Irish origins and large family. Subscription list for War Loan closes August 1.
Local notices list Holy Trinity Bacchus Marsh Morning and Evening services with Wednesday weeknight worship led by Pastor S Whitcharch. Also Myrrmong and Presbyterian and Methodist services across Bacchus Marsh Balliang East Melton and surrounding areas with various times and ministers, including Rev T Wakelin Davis and Rev B Williams, plus an evening Melton railway service at 7.00 led by Mr B.
The Bacchus Marsh district announces an annual members meeting for Monday at 3 o clock with park and fee notices. A public lecture on meningitis by Dr Field Martell is set for Wednesday at the Mechanics Institute. Tenders invited for road work and rubbish tips, council meetings planned, and a reinforced concrete bridge redevelopment approved at Hopetown with four months for completion.
Landowners across the district adopt new irrigation schemes as water restrictions bite. Millbank Grant works 13 acres on Gisborne Road turning water into square checks, under Water Commission supervision, to test a gravity check and flood method versus hose irrigation, amid local skepticism and debate over efficiency and cost.
Messrs McPhail Bros & Coedit Aibeie monthly marker shows cattle and sheep sales at the Bacchus Marsh market in the Corporation yards. Dairy cattle and cows priced to 416, springing cows to 4216/10, heifers 9 to 13/12/6, springing heifers from Haybank at 9 to 13/12/6. Bulls to 7, store pigs 26 to 9, paddies small light £4, suckers to 28/6, sheep and lambs in forward condition with aged ewes in lamb 20/7 and fat merine wethers 30/.
Bacchus Marsh reports its A.N.A branch will invest £100 in the Commonwealth War Town. The branch already holds over £1,100 invested earning interest, highlighting a strong financial position and growing support for the war effort.
The Bacchus Marsh Debating Society announces its next meeting on Tuesday in August. Dr Hield-Martell illustrated, with Mr J A Johns reciting extracts from the First Magazine written about 29 years ago. Australian poets were discussed by Rev B Williams and poems were read by F Bowden DL Keddell and H A Blight.
A ratepayer urges Councillors to fix the Coimadar to Bacelas Marsh road and utilize Maddingley quarry material for road improvement. He condemns the Country Roads Board for delaying funds while horses suffer from holes and ruts, noting prior pleas and ongoing hope for action.
A fragment notes continual anxiety from coughs and colds in children during winter and advertises Amberlain's Cough Remedy as a non opiate option for relief. The text emphasizes safety for kids and avoidance of opiates, urging use to ease coughs and throat irritation.
Balliang correspondent reports volunteers from the Balliang area boosting road construction with 41 horses and 28 men at work. Farmers Union grows stronger under Secretary Ruth er as campaigns for municipal honors for J. McMahon intensify, with calls for rain to aid crops and active mobilization in Purwan Riding.
On Tuesday the 25th Arbour Day in Toolern Vale saw workers prepare for trees and shrubs planting. Morton Shire Council funded ten pounds for supplies and Walter J. Smith of Riddell supplied plant stock. The Shire President Dr T Robertson opened the park, praised the foundation, and noted this was the first official park opening in the Shire. The event included a planting scheme, demonstrations by Mr Smith on irrigation and aeration, tea by local ladies, and student participation. The Red Cross Linen Week was announced to aid the French Red Cross with linen donations.
The Water Commission lists full supply at 73 feet with 14,850 acre feet. Tift gin shows 548 acre feet on the gauge, with 420 acre feet left. reo output remains nil, last week nil.
A fragmented OCR item notes the golf club championship start and mentions officers and teams, but the readable text is garbled. The reference hints at scheduling and the involvement of a vice president and secretary, with teams to compete under club auspices.
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