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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
2
On Monday June 25 at 12 30 p m McPhail Anderson Co offer a sale at Bacchus Marshet featuring 108 cattle including fat and store cattle milkers and springers pigs sheep and sundries Beelford agent records indicate a mixed livestock auction with multiple species and categories.
On Monday July 9th Jennings and McInnes will hold a horn sale at the Corporation Yards Melton. All cattle and entries are now being received and catalogued by local agent H G Minns.
The Gippsland Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Ltd at Wh Flinders Lane Melbourne notes reduced commission on fat stock sales at Newmarket by 24 percent to shareholders. Readily available capital details include stated capital 250000 pounds, subscribed capital 50275 pounds, paid up capital 43098 pounds. The text acknowledges valued support from lending gravviers statewide.
The notice highlights the companys progress with turnover of £1,890,053 and dividends of £45,074. It invites consignments of produce to the company, promising profit sharing. A sales event is noted to be held soon in Ballan by local agents A. W. Flack Hallun ending W416.
Coghlan, Boase & Co announce they have taken the services of Mr. Gedo. A. Bence, Bale Daye listing Fat Cattle and Sheep on Tuesdays, Pige Wednesdays, Heroes Fridays, Dairy Cattle Fridays. All stock consigned to the firm will receive personal immediate attention. Phone 331 Coghlan Boase & Co Ballarat.
The Department of Home and Territories Melbourne invites proposals to graze on 67 acres at the Bacchus Marsh Rifle Range. Licences run 12 months to 30 June 1918. Submissions close 20 June 1917. Details in the Commonwealth Gazette 14 June. available at official post offices.
The Shire of Ballan calls for tenders to supply 50 cent sandy spalls for the Ballarat road with plans available at the Shire Hall Ballan. Tenders close 11 am Monday 18 June 1917 with a 5 percent cash deposit. Lowest tender to be accepted as required by the Country Roads Board. John V. Porter acts as secretary.
Rowsley Red Cross Society invites a Wednesday June 27 social at Rowsley Hall to aid the Red Cross. Admission includes refreshments moonlight musical programme and a grocery stall. Donations welcome with Mesdames Davison or Templeton Sara Sharland Hon Bec.
In Seaview at 73 Victoria Parade Fit may be consulted at the A B C Tea Rooms Ryan's Corner Bacchus Marsh. Consultations occur Mondays and Thursdays from 9.80 to 5.80. Intending patients should leave notice at the rooms.
A compact catalog of small engines and bicycle gear listing Triumph, Himber and other makers. Prices range from £25 to £50 for new and second-hand units, with hints of Sun Lightweight 2 hp and Monarch 3 hp models and Corangamite 3 hp.
Mr H C Wraith of Melton is named representative of The Express for Melton. He will collect new subscriptions, payments, advertisements, and correspondence. Extra copies are on sale. Crispo & Sons, proprietors.
The Newcastle Automobile Association hill climbing contest on Bull's Head near Dudley concluded with 19 cars competing. Chevrolet took first prize as the only car to reach the top gear all day, with sealed handicaps announced and results declared. Local agents listed as Wills, McVicar, and Bacchus Marsh.
NOTICE is given that POL SON laid in paddocks at Glenpuilder Greendale and Crooksdale. Trespassers with dogs in my paddocks at Rowsley will be prosecuted and sheep damages payable. Poison laid on paddocks for foxes. M J Green. Godfrey Spowers invite tenders for Brick Banking Premises at Bacchus Marsh for State Savings Banks. Plans may be viewed at State Savings Bank Bucchus Marsh. close at Arch Architects office noon Wednesday 27th June Deposit
The Pelton Express announces the resignation of Mr A B Shebler as Melton representative and the appointment of Mr H C Wraith. It urges local institutions to send event details for publication and notes a horse sale at Melton on Monday, 9 July. Grants to free libraries in the district are listed, totaling £68 5s 2d. The page includes political commentary on producer costs and campaign strategy.
A public meeting at the Melton Mechanics’ Institute formed a Melton branch of the Farmers Union. Dr. T. Robinson presided, Mr. J. J. Hall spoke on Union benefits, and several attendees became financial members. Councillor C. F. Holden was elected provisional President with Mr. J. McGuire as Hon. Secretary.
The Education Department may accept Mr. G. T. Chirnside’s offer of a site for a new State school at Warrihon. Private James Forbes, formerly with Pearson Rowe Smith & Co in Werribes, has been killed in France. Deep sympathy is expressed for his relatives. The Werribee Merrymakers Concert Party performed at Queenscliff, aiming to raise about £31 for Red Cross funds, aided by transport from W. J. Troup and Frank Harrison. The Queenscliff mayor commended the performers and the troupe’s spirit, noting Colin Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Campbell as directors of the transport.
From OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT the letter describes light ploughing, improving roads, and talk of moving landowners to Ballan. Social plans include a Red Cross Society event on the 27th. Weather shows rain in pockets but overall mild. crops and grass respond with abundant stock and blossoms expected.
Rainy spell yields 175 points of rain yet event prospers. Red Cross fundraiser at Toolern Vale draws praise for arranging artists from McHiourne, with Mr M McPherson thanking helpers and noting total receipts of £39. Kitchen Tea boosts support for a returned soldier. Red Cross knitting results prize winners and donations totaling several pounds.
In Korobeit a patriotic fund drive by the local school saw about fifty people attend a social evening. Miss Nora Simnahan won the ladies prize and Mr. B. Webster the gentleman's prize in the canteen tournament. Refreshments followed and dancing ensued, yielding a profit of £6. Head Teacher Miss D Meyer expressed thanks to all contributors for the successful event.
A Victorian ad promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a cure for neuralgia burns cuts and bruises and domestic ills all in one bottle First application relief claimed with ready availability through Grant Mortos and A Cumbea Co and J J Barry Bacchus Marsh authorities.
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