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Newspaper

Melton Express

Location

Melton, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 12, 1915

Page

2

Unrivalled Ingliston Estate Subdivision Near Melbourne

Closely located 45 miles from Melbourne on the Melbourne Ballarat line the Ingliston Estate offers 10 250 acres of cultivation and grazing land with a central railway station. The land suited to cereals dairying and hay, portions cleared for immediate ploughing. Prices described as exceptional and liberal with direct vendor dealings to avoid syndicate windfalls. Inquiries to H A Wood & Co Melbourne Swan Hill or Geo A Bence Kerang.

Melbourne Ballarat Bacchus, Mareh Balla Ingliston H. A. Wood & CO National Mutual Buildings Collins St Swan Hill Geo. A. Bence Kerang Bacchus Marsh Ballan Ballarat-Melbourne Privale Messrs H. A. Wood

Lucille Love at Royal Pictures in Mechanics' Institute

Tonight at Mechanics Institute Bacchus Marsh a Star Picture titled Lucille Love screens under powerful electric light with the Royal Pictures program. The event is scheduled for Saturday night and promises prominent entertainment.

Royal Pictures Lucille Love

Next visits on Saturdays June twelfth and nineteenth

Intending patients are asked to leave notice at the rooms for upcoming Saturday visits on June 12 and June 19. The notice urges prospective attendees to register in advance and bring necessary identification and medical records.

Melton Mechanics' Institute Euchre Parties and Dancing

Series of euchre parties and dancing to be held in the hall on Saturday evenings starting May 29. Funds for Mechanics' Institute. Admission 1 shilling 6 pence. Jas H Cunningham hon. sec.

Mechanics’ Institute Jas, H. Cunningham Hon Seo

Market Opens In Werribee For Public Use

The Shire of Werribee announces the Market at Irrigation Road will open for public use on Saturday June 19 1915 and thereafter on the second and fourth Saturdays each month until further notice. Shire Secretary D A Little signs the notice from Shire Hall Wertibes.

Shire of Werribes Werribee D. A. Little Shire Hall Wertibes

Shire seeks Weighbridge Keeper at Parwan

Shire of Bacchus Marsh invites applications for the position of Weighbridge Keeper at Parwan with a salary of £5 per year. Applicants must state their commission requirements. A. Mackenzie Tyers is the Shire Secretary.

Weighbridge Kesper Parwan A. MacKenzie Tyers

TENDERS ADVERTISED FOR BACCHUS MARSH CONCRETE CHANNEL

Sealed tenders addressed to the President at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh are invited up to 11 am Monday Hth June for Contract No 8/15 Construction of Concrete Channel. Specifications are available at Shire Hall. Tenderers must provide a 5 percent cash deposit. The lowest tender is not necessarily accepted. A Mackenzie Tyes

Bacchus Marsh Shire Hall A. MacKenzie Tyees Shire

Shire of Ballan Tenders Open for 1915 Contracts

Shire of Ballan invites tenders at the Shire Hall Hallan by 11am Monday June 4 1915 for Contract 30 supply of traction engine and Contract 31 supply of men horses and drays to cart medal from crusher to reader. Specifications available at Shire Hall Bellan. A 5 percent deposit on total tender amount is required. Piers Kelly Shire Secretary.

Shire Hall Hallan Bellan Piers Kelly Shire

Legal action threatened to recover rates and charges

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS will be taken for the recovery of all Rates and Sanitary Charges remaining unpaid after June 10. JOHN V. PORTER, Collector.

John V. Porter

Rowsley Hall Euchre Party and Dance

Rowsley Hall will host a euchre party and dance on Wednesday 23 June with prizes for best players a Lady and Gentleman. Admission includes euchre tournament dance refreshments good music and moonlight. Event begins 8 30 pm conducted by W H Booth honorary secretary. Also notices about domestic services and a railway timetable update and cleaning products from Crisp and Sons.

Rowsley Hall W. H. Booth

Bacchus Marsh notices dividend and entertainment

The Bacchus Marsh Dairymen's Co operative Association pays an 8 percent dividend at the company office and calls shareholders to collect. A fairy pantomime at the Mechanics' Hall features 23 performers with magic, dancing, and costumes. Also listed are ads for eggs and other goods, and obituaries for William John Bareo and Arthur William Hine with memorial notices from family.

Pharaoh Bacchus Marsh Mechanics' Hall P.m

Melton notes show rain aids crops and upcoming events

Belton notes wet spell after wind improves crops while grass grows slowly. Rainfall at 120 points supports farming. roads deteriorate. Local updates include use of metal screenings on footpaths, Melton Creek’s low water, and street tree pruning. Planned events cover church services, Red Cross aid, electric lighting, and estate sales.

Mechanics’ Institute Melton Christ Church Hockbank Railway Station Toolern Vale Melton Patriotic League Red Cross Society H- Scarce Corporal McPherson

Council debates sale of old showyard for teacher residence

At the Melton council meeting Dr Minns proposed offering the old showyard site to the Government for a teacher's residence. Residents question legality under Parks and Gardens clauses, noting the site is recreation ground for the Tennis Club and a long-time playground for children. They urge withdrawal of the motion, arguing the land belongs to the people and was funded by local funds.

Dr.Minns Woods

Adulterated chaff prompts Melton dairy concerns

A letter from Upper Hawthorn dated June 4 1915 protests adulterated chaff sold in Melton district. The writer alleges mills mix sweepings and mildewed material into chaff, requiring extra sieving and manual removal before feeding horses. He urges farmer unity to protect product quality and warns of erosion of Melton hay's reputation.

the Express Melton Malton Toolern Melbourne É&C Upper Hawthorn

Bacchus Marsh Market Held Despite Mixed Stock Trade

Messrs Le A Fairbairn & Co reported a Thursday sale with 77 cattle 38 sheep 29 pigs and 4 horses forward. Buyers showed solid demand with dairy and fat stock selling well including Mr H O'Hagan dairy cattle milking stock and springers achieving high prices. Also sold property of Mrs Elizabeth Smith and three vacant township allotments at Maddingley with prices recorded per acre and per property, noting tie issues and local bidders.

Messrs. le. A. Fairbairn & Co H. O'Hagan Porkery Wips Blackwood Elizabeth Smith Martin Deveny Maddingley W.d. Limdyay Louis Kt

Debating Society Meeting Lineup

The Debating Society schedules its next meeting for Tuesday at Lith inst. The affirmative team includes J. A. Johns, R. Snowden, and W. Mitchell. The negative team features Dr. J. Wille, C. E. Hosken, and G. J. Ceuksum.

Messia J. A. Johns R.snowden W. Mitchell

Bacchus Marsh notices mix irrigation bids and council plans

The report questions the fate of water rights from the State Rivers Commission and bids for the Baochne Marah irrigation project. It notes inaction, calls for tenders, and lists upcoming meetings, church services, and council items including road repairs, a weighbridge keeper, electric lighting loans, and tender invitations for traction engines and transport.

Marah Irrigationiata State Rivera Commission Rataro Mead Simmons’ Reef Graham State Rivers Commission Ballanes

Lucille Love serial to open at Hoyas cinema

Hoyas Pictures begins the first of a 15 part serial titled Lucille Love this evening. The management promises a worthwhile series with episodes shown weekly. Also showing an Australian soldiers in Egypt feature and a topical budget.

Bacchus Marsh Egypt Lucille Love

Complimentary social evening for A.N.A ladies

In Bacchus Marsh the A.N.A chapter hosts a social evening for the ladies who ageist at the annual sports. The event will be held in the A.N.A hall on Thursday the 24th. All AIL members are urged to attend.

A.N.A

Chilblains Cause and Remedies Highlighted

A brief note explains chilblains arise from poor circulation and can be treated with Chamberlain's Pain and outdoor warmth. It mentions W Great Morton, Mack, and A Pacey Wares as likely suppliers or points of reference for the remedy.

W. Great Morton

Melton Coursing Club Runs First Round of President's Stake

The Melton Coursing Club opened the President's Stake on its grounds under windy conditions. Nine courses were run before rain paused play. remaining ties will resume Wednesday. Results include Ogden's Two defeating Miss Cannons and others across the first round with named owners and dogs. Reports also note disruptions from ground softness and a weather‑related venue shift. A separate Footscray Coursing Club meeting for 2 2/ pounds dogs is slated, with access diverted to Bullman's Lane due to soft ground, and an alleged hare shooting incident drawing criticism of local sportsmanship.

Melton Coursing Club Julio Moylan W. Ogden W. H. Ladhams Miss Cannons D, McIntosh A Corrigan E. Carey House of Lords D. McIntosh A. Gillett Plain Smith H.C. Wraith T. G. Missen Nellie M G.hamilton EL Dungeblued W. Wright H. BE Skews Ulfracombe J. Mackay W. Ramsay Captain Mack W. G. Wallis B. Glauin T. B. Collins W. Gaitskill Darkie Uresn Lauwden V. T. Gi Missen G. Hamilton Montreal Carlyon Kingsbridge J. Carbonry Master Gol P. Lapthorne Starfish Lord Melton Maur Sheehan Claude Toxlay Messrs. Farrell Farrell Footscray Coursing Club Mcdonalds Melbourne Melton Park

Belgian Relief Ball Yields Net for Barehus Branch

The Barehus Marsh Branch of the Australian Women's National League held a Thursday meeting with strong attendance. Secretary Miss Trene Robertaon reported the Belgian Relief Fund ball netted £17 14s 6d after expenses. Members praised League helpers and Messrs Crisp & Sons for free advertising. Balance sheet shows receipts from ball tickets stage tickets cakes and paper money totaling £26 15s 6d with expenditures for band hall hire programmes and attendants leaving a final balance of £17 14s 6d audited by H. H. Blight.

Barehus. Marsh Australian Women’s National League BH. Crook Trene Robertaon League Messrs Crisp & Sons S.A

Moana Milko by-product factory claims rights

A Sydney Bulletin note counters Milo about casein sources claiming Byron Bay has the only world factory for milk by products. Edendale's M L unit turns out large quantities of sugar of milk and casein not dependent on Hogmany demand. Whey is processed to extract creaming as a byproduct.

Sydney “Bulletin Bacchus Marsh Hogmany Edendale

Dance for Red Cross funds at Myrniong hall

A dance in aid of the Red Cross fund will be held at Myrniong hall on Wednesday evening next the 16th. Mrs T Myers leads the effort and hopes for a successful event. Funds will supplement local Red Cross work including clothing. The drought seems easing after rain, crops secured, and grass growth limited. Mr Hollyhoke to resume head teaching duties soon. Rifle Club members must finish musketry by the ninth to secure full club privileges. Tarsels available each Saturday.

Red Cross Myrniong T. Myers Hollyhoke Lauriston

Coimadai Correspondent Reports Rain and Local Enlistments

A fine soaking rain this week boosts crops as 146 points are recorded. Local volunteers Moss, William, and James Johansen pass final tests, inspired by heroism at Dardanelles, carrying forward the work of allied troops and the pride of friends.

Dardanelle Moss Willian James Johansen

Williams Town Gan Clubs win ashes in King's Birthday meeting

Rain aided a busy day as Williamstown Gan Clubs regained the ashes from Provinca after eight events and 20 shooters. Results include Parker and Harry with 3 kills in Sweep No 1 and Daphne with 4, T Condon 8, Murnane 6 in 16 kills. A Belgian flag by Miss Seotson sold by Art Union for £1 3.

Toolern Vale Williamstown Gan Provinca Williamstown Ocal No. 1 Parker Harry Daphne T. Condon Paddy P. Murnane Hurry F. Tubb Newport Condon Charlton L. Murnane Melton

Belgian Relief Fund Donations Acknowledged

The Committee acknowledges donations to the Belgian Relief Fund including proceeds of an A W.N.L. ball totaling £17 14 0 per Irene Robertson and instalments from Dr T B Ryan and L Wind Houw. This notice records gratitude for the contributions and the amounts given.

W.N.L. Ball Irene Robertson T. B. Ryan Wind Houw

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Cecil Pincus LDS Vic Univ. of Melb Seaview Victoria Parade Fitzroy A.B.C Ryan's Corner Broadbent Victoria and Hivernia Federal Capital Area Bereau Automobile Club Crisp & Sons Church St Bacchus Maruh Melton Mechanics’ Institute C. W. Gray Manor Street Young St Bacelins Marsh REDIO Bacohos Marah Big Ben Ben Franklin Hi. M. Hodgson, Bacchus Marsh Big Bru Bacchus Marsh Dairymen's Co-operative Association Ltd J. F. McLachlan Ke. R. Crook Millbank Grant Street Seres Ofte Apply W. Connelly Bentleigh Bareo Maravonside Groom Strest North Fitsroy William John Edith Baird Hing Phyllis Will Hadise Hoix Nevasa Arthur William Hine Arthur Elizabeth Hine W. Libbis Port Melbourns Hell Pto A. W. Hine Dardanelles A. Hine Belton Werribee Shine Jas. Browne J.P Exford Stars Sochm Muldingley Melton Gun Club W. McDowall Me. F. W. Clark Messie, McPhail Bros. & Co Bacchus Marsh Market Bacchus Marse Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society Plac Wangaratis Bacchus Marsh Shire Council Bacchis Marsh Kyneton Minister of Public Works Commonwealth Savings Bank Bavchus Marsh Myrtle Blight Staighton Vale W.J Ashley Melton Railway Herald C. A. Brewer St. George's Anglican Church Royal Park A. Brewer Holy Trinity Church Davis W. J. Baird McLeod's Bacchus Marsh Dairymen's Co-operative Association Bacchus Marsh Court Lake Tyers Hoyas Pictures Rowaley Bacchus Marek Observation Staten Mex Max Ax Min Hain Thedejio Moore Souee Arma
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