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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
2
The Gippsland and Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Ltd will hold their usual monthly sale of cattle sheep pigs horses sundries at Ballan on Thursday June 20 starting 12 30 pm. Further entries invited. A W Flack agent Ballan.
GIPPSLAND NORTHERN CO-OPERATIVE SELLING INSURANCE CO LTD reports nominal capital 250000, subscribed 87013, paid up 49106. Commission on fat stock sales at Newmarket reduced to 24 percent for year to 30 April 1917. Turnover 1954026, bonuses 56998, dividends 9716. Monthly sales at Bacchus Marsh and Ballan. consign produce for profits. J M Fagan representative. Local agent A W Black Ballan.
A surgeon dentist from Seaview at 73 Victoria Parade Fitzroy may be consulted at the ABO Test Rooms in Aysa's Corner Bacchus Marse on Mondays and Thursdays. Hours 0.80 to 5.30. Intending patients are asked to leave notices at the rooms.
J J Windsor announces purchase of the butchering business carried on by E J Ford on Main Street Bacchus Marsh. He pledges strict attention to patrons to merit the support previously given to Ford.
McPhail Anderson and Co will hold a sale at Bacchus Marsh at 1 oclock including cattle fat stores and sundries. Featuring 15 milkers and springers 1 extra good springer for Mr Jas Egan Myrm ong 10 store cows 100 ewes with four and six months pigs and sundries Peter Heagney district representative Main Street.
A pig truck consigned to Messrs McPhail Anderson & Co will depart Barcus Marsh on Tuesday next, 18 June. Pigs must be loaded no later than 4 30 p.m. The voyage will also load at Malton, Peter Heagney, agent.
Notice to bottle dealers and others regarding MB brand bottles owned by Manufacturers Bottles Company of Victoria Proprietary Limited. Bottles loaned for single use in retailing or consuming ale and stout must be returned on demand. Bottles may not be destroyed, damaged, or reused for any other purpose. Dated June 1, 1918. G. Beckley, Manager. Pavey Wilson Oben, Solicitors, 460 Collins Street, Melbourne.
J J Barry announces he has taken over the fruit confectionery and green grocery business long run by the Misses Simon on Grant Street. He promises strict attention to business and aims to secure a fair share of patronage in Bacehas Marsh and surrounding districts. Afternoon papers note pies and mottoes stressing cleanliness civility and attention.
Melbourne and Metropolitan Coursing Club warns that any person trespassing on Melton Park Estate with dogs will be prosecuted. The club holds sole right to use the property. Also notice: Mr. Wm Mooney of Blackwood appointed as agent for North British Mercantile Insurance Co offering fire, crop, stock, and personal accident coverage with full details on request.
The Shire of Werribee calls for sealed tenders to 6 pm on Monday June 24 1918 for contracts including digging tree holes at Cemetery road werribee raising level and other work at wattle park footbridge repairs kirvoit creek bridge geelong williamstown road labor only pitched crossing geelong road west footscray pitched channel somerville road construction jetty geelong road little river construction sneyde road near aviation road metal spreading east and north and south ridings. Plans and specs may be seen at Shire Hall Werribee. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders require cash deposit. Also applications for several appointments including metal spreading supervisor posts at 10 per day with duties listed and preferences for returned soldiers.
Tenders invited for a two year lease of Lucerne farm at Lucerne Farm near Bacchus Marsh on 30 acres adjoining the Melbourne road. Subdivided into three paddocks with or without dwelling house. includes use of farming equipment at 10 percent per annum. Clearing sale of dairy cows and horses to be held July 3.
Tenders addressed to the Shire President are due at the Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh by 10 am Monday 17 June 1918 for stone spalls on Ballarat Road Pentland Hills Riding blue stone spalls Traction Engine and Driver carting metal from crusher forming and metalling 900 feet of Geelong Bacchus Marsh road Plans and deposits to be seen at Shire Hall Le Cocq Shire Secretary 7th June 1918.
Shire Hall invites applicants for a crushing plant foreman position. State wages expected. Applications must reach the Shire Hall by 10 am on Monday 17 June 1918. Signed Le Cocq, Shire Engineer. June 7, 1918.
Tenders are invited and will be received at the Shire Hall up to 10 a.m. on Monday 17 June 1918 for the erection of sheep pens at the Corporation Yards. particulars at Shire Offices. B Le Cosy Shire Engineer.
A field day at Mr. Daveys Apiary Shoubra Park Toolern Vale will accompany the Annual Beekeepers Conference in Melbourne. A lecture by Government Apiculturist F R Bouhne starts at 1 30 pm followed by demonstrations on honey extraction wax pressing and wax sheet making. Afternoon tea and a jumble stall with Melbourne Orchestra selections support Red Cross funds. Admission 6d.
The Melbourne Home and Territories Department invites bids until noon June 21 1918 for grazing rights over 67 acres at Bacchus Marsh Rifle Range. Licences run one or three years with rent in advance. offers to include fencing, rabbit control, and fence maintenance. Proposals address damages caused by stock. Crown liability for rifle risk is disclaimed. Tender envelopes to Chief Surveyor, 318 Post Office Place Melbourne. Highest bid not necessarily accepted. Minister P MeM Glynn signs.
District athletic meeting held at Show Grounds Bacchus Marsh on Saturday June 15 1918 in aid of the Queen of Erin with events including district draught horse trot open trot open handicap trot ladies and several foot bicycle and novelty races plus wood chop sawing tug of war and a school hall dance entries close June 8 admission one shilling children sixpence events begin 1 pm.
Owners of dogs warned that poison has been laid in all Greystones paddocks. W P Greene Greyatupes Kowsbey.
Returned soldiers are invited to the reception of the Military Training Band at Bacchus Marsh on Wednesday the 19th. Other related functions meet at Railway Sipan. Also a Soldiers Arbor Day concert will be held at State School 716 on Wednesday June 26 with admission 1/6. Moonlight.
A 1918 Bacchus Marsh page item lists a grand concert at Mechanics Institute Bacchus Marsh honoring the Queen of Australia Miss Nellie Vallenee, scheduled Saturday 29 June, admission 1 shilling 6 pence. Also notes Kelvin Grove Private Hospital opening with maternity care and home visits. estate administration notice for Willan George Johazan. sale notices for apples pears and poultry. ring ringings for timber clearing. and a lost silver star with a reward.
A daughter was born on the 19th of March at Line-On 19th Ma bell's Private Hospital Kelvin Grove Barohus Marsh to Mr and Mrs F Bi Lyle.
A Friday demonstration at Mr W R Davey’s apiary Toolern Vale promotes bee management and a Red Cross jumble stall with post tea activities. Public Melton meeting aimed to entertain wounded soldiers from Base Hospital, led by President Pte Lore who briefly offered resignation but was asked to stay. Tables set with hot vegetables and sweets, ladies to provide crockery and milk. committee to supply salads pastries cigarettes fruit. Collectors named and musical programme planned. Last visit receipts listed as £17 4 10 expenses £11 19 6 and balance £5 5 4. Shire of Werribee calls for metal spreading supervisors, preference to returned soldiers. Bottle disposal advertisement noted.
At a Saturday night meeting a social was planned with a date near the full moon. Miss Riddell and Misa Ross to arrange musical numbers, with refreshments by the secretary. The social will benefit local soldiers and include a credit balance of £3 1s from the last event. A cordial invitation extended to all returned soldiers in uniform.
Dr Mannix Archbishop of Melbourne to confirm candidates at St Bernard's Bacchus Marsh with 150 expected. Garden Fete at School grounds. stock sale advert by Messrs McPhail Anderson & Co. lease tenders for Mahoney's lucerne farm close. farm near rail line and dairy interests emphasized. Also courthouse improvements noted and Edward Maher fined £5 plus costs for indecent language on a Ballarat to Melbourne line journey.
A large recruiting program runs next week in Bacchus Marsh starting Wednesday to Saturday with events including a concert and memorial services. Cadets are invited to muster at the railway station and employers are asked to grant time off for the parade. Local business hours will shorten for the concert and various community notices follow, including church services, school help for the Red Cross, tenders for local works, and a social honoring returning soldiers.
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