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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
2
Monday auction notice by McPhail Anderson & Co to be held at Bacchus Marshet at 1:30 PM offering 100 cattle including fat and store cattle milkers and springers pigs sheep and sundries with J Beeld Ford as agent.
Thursday, June 28 at 12 o'clock sharp L A Fairbairn & Co will sell at auction 150 cattle including fat, store, young and dairy stock. Includes 140 sheep and horses 6 and 5 in lamb to Border Lampster and Lincoln, 120 shred and ed. Wethers Tangbred Weapers odd lots of store and fat stock horses pigs and sundries.
A Monday July 9 sale by Jennings and McInnes will hold Hare Sale in the Corporation Yards after all classes. Entries are being received. Local agent H G Merns. A pig tri departs Burehar Marsh on Tuesday 22 for Gippsland and Northern Co operative Co KA. Bal hiang Relanch Victorian Farmers' Union agents.
The note records nominal capital subscribed at £50 375 and paid up capital £243 098 with strong wool and stock sales support across the state. It reports year end 36/4/16 turnover £1,390, profit £19,470 and dividends declared £53,076. The Commissions on sales of stock at Newmarket reduced to 24 percent. Ballan local agent A. W. Flack to be sent shortly to host sales.
One Uuys Feat Cate and Sheep Every. iy. Pigs Every Wednesday. Horses Every Friday. Store and Dairy Cattle Every Friday. All stock consigned to the firm will receive their personal and immediate attention. Phone 381. Coghlan Boase & Co Ballarat Tattersall's Bazaar.
A farmer supporter urges electors of Bulla to back Liberal principles over joining the Victorian Farmers Union. He argues union must be Liberal in constitution, condemns PLC tactics, and warns the Liberal vote could split in upcoming elections. He pledges to uphold country interests and democratic government.
Simon Bros sub agents Bacchus Marsh and J H Cunningham district agent Melton listed in a regional notice.
Sealed tenders addressed to the President at Shire Hall Werribee will be received until 12 noon on Saturday 30 June 1917 for Contract No 7 17 involving pitched and detailed construction on 13 chains of Werribee Aviation road and 4 chains on Deveney's road Plan and specification available at the Shire Hall Preliminary deposit required to be increased to 3 percent upon tender acceptance The lowest tender not necessarily accepted D A Little Shire Secretary
The Shire of Bacchus Marsh invites tenders by Monday July 2 1917 for two contracts. Contract 29 covers crushing carting and spreading 550 yards of metal across Jess in various parts of the shire with the lowest bid accepted not guaranteed. Contract 30 asks erection of a foot bridge at Bulltown with plans at Shire Hall Ballan. a 5 percent cash deposit required. contractor may use shire crushing plant free of charge. John V Porter acting secretary notes consults with D A Ward foreman in charge.
A meeting of Ratepayers of the Penthind Hills Riding will be held at the Mechanics Institute Myrniong on Tuesday evening June 26 at 7 o clock. The object is to discuss Shine matters pro rata payment of expenses re subdivision of Riding or Severance. Ratepayers urged to attend. Phillip Purcell Hugh Meikle David Robertson.
A meeting will be held at Rowsley Hall on Friday 29th June at 8pm to form a Branch of the Victorian Farmers Union. Addresses will be delivered by leading members from other Branches. All interested are cordially invited. T. G. Missen, Rowsley.
A public meeting will be held at the Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh on Wednesday June 27 at 8 pm to elect a trustee for Maddingley Park in place of the resigned Mr R H Dugdale. GF Ramsey Shire President.
Shareholders are notified that from Tuesday 26 June a dividend at a rate of percent on paid up capital will be payable at the company office Main Street Bacchus Marsh. By order of the Board, J F McLachlan, secretary.
Triumphs priced at £35 for 34hp Humber three speed with kick starter £40 New Sam Lightweight two stroke two speed with countershaft 26x21 tyres chain and belt drive priced at £50
The annual meeting of Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club members will be held at the Mechanics' Institute on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The agenda includes balance sheet, election of officers, and related business. W. T. Wittick, Hon. Sec.
Meat advertisement from market page touts PRIME MEAT passed by Government Inspector. E Dalton promises prompt delivery from Grant Street Bacchus Marsh with cash terms, savings on butcher’s bill offsetting baker’s bill.
The Annual Midwinter Ball will be held on Friday 6th July 1917. Admission two shillings sixpence for gentlemen and ladies. J. P. Murnane is the Hon. Secretary. For sale seed onions and seed wheat by A. Barrie, Toolern Vale.
H D DARE announces taking over the confectionery business long run by Misaes Allen at Bacchus Marsh for the last 184 years. Main Street address given. Light refreshments and luncheon supplied on sale days at Corporation Saleyards. Patronage invited.
Sealed handicaps for the Newcastle Automobile Association Hill-climbing Contest on Bull's Head near Dudley were opened and results announced. Nineteen cars competed with Chevrolet taking first prize as the only car to reach the hill on Top Gear the entire route. Local agents Wills & McVicar Buclhws Marsh.
Rowsley Red Cross Society announces a social evening at Rowsley Hall on Wednesday June 27 in aid of Red Cross Fund Ashmission 17. Refreshments Moonlight musical programme and novelties of all descriptions including a grocery stall. Donations welcome left with Mesdame Davison or Templeton. Also notice of firewood sales and tender invites for brick banking premises at Bacchus Marsh with plans at State Savings Bank and tender deadline noon June 27.
Multiple obituary notices report Bombardier Charles Douglas Cumming, eldest son of the late Councillor Charles Cumming of Braemar Parwan and Mrs Cumming of 1 West Street Preston, killed in action in France on June 6 aged 42. Additional notices list his brother Gordon and sister in law, and Mrs Richard Manning and family, while another mentions son or relative aged 49 and notes support from Kin Comrades of Bagshus Marsh and surrounding district.
Welton Depress Melton State School hosts a Friday concert in aid of the British Red Cross. Tickets available now. A horse sale is advertised for Monday Sth July by Measie Jennings and McIries. Mowers McPhail Anderson & Co. schedule Bacchus Marsh sale on Monday 25th met. Ballan market Fairbairn’s set for Thursday 28th inst. Rainfall for the week noted as 60 points.
Local councils face August elections as Melton shifts to a steady council lineup while retiring members drift away. Farm union minutes, cemetery upkeep, park vandalism warnings, racing notes, a Ford car arrival, and public notices fill the week.
Shire of Werribee invites tenders for road construction. The Council will meet on Saturday, 30th inst. The Werribee Coursing Club enjoyed good weather for the Manor Cup meetings on Thursday and Friday. The Merrymakers rehearse for their next performance. A feature will be the Great aeroplane fight. Anzac Buffet Fund drive continues. Miss F Rowan’s name was omitted from a concert party list in error. Twelve Werribee girls organised by Misses Elsie Bemish and Myrtle Bayley, aged two, gave a concert in Werribee hall for Patriotic funds, raising about £10.
BACCHUS MARSH public notice announces a meeting on Westinwlay evening next the 27th to appoint a trustee for Maddingley Park following the resignation of Mr R H Dugdale. A social at Rownley on Wednesday next the 27th in aid of the Red Cross promises a novel and pleasant evening.
The article notes Councillors plan a ratepayers meeting to protest fair treatment by not granting the pro rata system. Indignation is expected among riders and doctors for better play, with a road maintenance critique and possible action against annexation. A sealing hay event is set for Tuesday night and a social evening for the Red Cross on July 4 is planned.
The annual meeting of the Toolern Vale Progress Association was held at the Mechanics Institute last Saturday evening. New members joined and the treasurer reported a satisfactory balance. Officers appointed include President J G Gilby and Vice-President John Macpherson. A committee was set to stage a Patriotic fund entertainment on a Friday in August, with Arbor Day fixed for Friday July 13 to beautify the local Park.
Details from the Water Commission show full and present supply levels for Pyke's Creek Reservoir with figures in feet and acre feet, including last weekly returns and output notes. A rainfall total of 126 points for the period is noted, with commentary on crop and grass prospects and a proverb referenced.
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