Melton Shire Council Deliberations February Minutes
Melton Shire Council meets Friday with members listed and broad agenda. Tenders for spalls and road works on Plumpton, Digger's Rest, Melton and other roads approved or invited, and bridge/trim work to be itemized. Public works noted for returned soldiers training and Crown lands. discussion on Braybrook rate collection and Plumpton road as subsidiary. Debates on motor vehicle fees and road taxes with aims to fund road repairs. appointments for Inspector and Road Ranger considered. various works and tenders awarded or referred to engineer.
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Meltonshire
Council
Cra
Howell
Minus
Orgill
McPherson
Hornbuckle
Leake
Robinson
Townsing
Walter
Browne
Spalls
Ballarat
Bendigo
Toolern Road
Public Works Department
Rol
Kinson
Department of Public Works
Werribee River
Exford
Bullongarook State Forest
de Lane
Shire of Braybrook
Braybrook
Melto
Melton
Fairfield
Automobile Association
State War Council
Dr. Minny
Crs
Minis Ant Hornbuckle
C.R.B Bo
Toolarn Creek
South Riding
North
Rockbank
Shire Hall
Minna
Yarde Spall
Plumpton Road
Gilby
Cahill & Patterson
Yarde Spalls
Digger's Rest
J. O'Brian
Yards Spalls
Station Road
A. Shebler
Spalla
Hockbank
J. W. Casey
Giddney's
Road
Gravel
Black Hill
J. G. Barns
Porter Bros
D. W. Thompson
Onuaton and
Country Roads Board
Yds
Topforn
D. Gilby
Dr. Minns Sail Contractors
Eacon
C.R.B
Marsh Horticultural Show And Racing Dates Listed
A notices fragment lists events: March 23 1918 shows at Marsh Horticultural Show details from Aiatoriey. Easter is April 1. Races are scheduled for Monday and Wednesday April 17 at Bacehus Marsh.
Soldiers Welcome Home At Barcus Marsh Institute
Residents filled the Barcus Marsh Mechanics Institute on Monday evening to honor local soldiers returning from Active Service. Piper John Cumming led the procession to a platform decorated with flags as Welcome appeared in the annexe. Shire Provident Brown presided and was joined by John Wills and others to praise the volunteers’ empire service. Lieut M R Cuthbertson Lance Corporal J A Connor Pte A Wand and A Gladman were present to give thanks amid cheers. Musical numbers by Miss Rippon Evans Lampe Wilfred Collier Woodward McLachlan and the Anzac quintet from the BMJE plus Miss Jean Tolmie in Highland dress featured with Piper Cumming. The scene attracted many admirers and the crowd urged appreciation for the performers before a supper hosted by the ladies.
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M. R. Cuthbertson
J. A. Connor
Pes
A. Wand
A. Gladman
Miss Rippon
Miss Evans
Lampe
Wilfred Collier
Albert Woodward
J- F. McLachlan
Anzac
BMJE
Manly
Jean Tolmie
Piper Cumming
M. I. Pearce
Alison Hodgson
Welcome Home Ball at Balliang For Fry and Quake
The Balliang ball honored Private J Fry returning after 18 months with the colony and bid farewell to Mr and Mrs A Quake. Local dignitaries included FB A Reither and a cast from Bacchus Marsh helped with entertainment. Gifts of a silver shaving mug and wallet for Fry and a candlestick and teapot for the Quakes were presented. The event featured school performances, refreshments, and a concluding dance.
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Balliang
PROM
J. Fry
A. Quake
FB. A- Reither
J. FR. McLachlan
Bacchus Marsh
J. Sharkey
Messrs
Louis
Cashmore
Bulman
Pte
Fry
Messrs. McArthur
Redden
Begs
Bulinan
Rockbank Evening With Pte Barclay Ends With Applause
A Rockbank Progress Association gathering honored Pte Barclay who was presented with a gold watch and spoke on war experiences. President Standish urged weed control along roads as hay prices rise to about £3 per ton. Melton store manager Mr Peck suffered a nervous breakdown and is on four months holiday ordered by Dr McDonald.
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Rockkbank
Barclay
Rockbank Progress Association
Great Dean
Peck
Bur
Orgill
Alore
Melton
Bacchus Marsh Market Report February sale yields
Mexers McPhail Anderson & Co. held their monthly Bacchus Marsh sale on Monday February 26 with strong turnout of cattle sheep and pigs. Dairy cows sold well and prices ranged up to £23 for a Nagle Bros. cow while springing cattle and heifers fetched varied prices. Pigs topped at 40s per dozen for pork and sheep included 61 fat ewes and multiple lamb lots. Next sale scheduled for Monday March 26.
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Mexers, McPhail, Anderson & Co
Nagle Bros
The Wild Cat Five Part Comedy at Royal Pictures
The Wild Cat presents hog appearances in a five part comedy drama at Royal Pictures. Miss Jackie Saunders earns a spoilt brunette title name as the serial continues. The Haunting and other features are listed for this evening.
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Wild Cat
Jackie Saunders
Empire's Call Highlight Bacchus Marsh Soldiers
Private Patrick Barry on the casualty list for a second time due to gas exposure. Private W. H. Cox returns after 1,223 days of Active Service, a grandson of the late Pepper Grove Cox and Mrs. Tilly of Coimadai. Lieutenant Rupert Moon VC, son of Arthur Moon, National Bank inspector, expected to return to Melbourne after healing wounds. Moon is a Bacchus Marsh native.
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Patrick Barry
Sveral Fighting
J. J. Barry
Bacchus Marsh
W. H. Cox
Mr. Cox
Pepper Grove
Bacelius Marsh
Tilly
Coimadai
Rupert Moon
V.C
Arthur Moon
National Bank of Australasia Limited
Melbourne
Lieut. Moon
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross Meeting This Week
A meeting will be held on Tuesday in the Shire Hall at 3 o'clock. The Hon Secretary Miss Beatrice W Anderson records monthly donations from Miss E Dugdale Miss Phillips Miss Mahoney Mrs H M Hngson and others. Contributions include Dr T RB Ryan Mess EF Ford and postage on parents. Socks and old linen sent away. Acknowledgments received for Xmas parcels from several sponsors and letters of thanks sent to several helpers.
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Shire Hall
Beatrice W. Anderson
E. Dugdale
Phillips
Mahoney
H. M. Hnngson
T. RB. Ryan
Ford
Marion Manly
Melton Red Cross Society Monthly Meeting Report
The Melton Red Cross Society held its monthly meeting on Tuesday with Mrs. H. W. Stoughton presiding. Donations and contributions are acknowledged from Mrs. Geo. Minns and many local ladies, including sock and linen drives. Items sent away include 92 sheets, 29 shirts, 92 pairs socks, bed socks, mittens, old linen, and books.
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H. W. Stoughton
Seo
Misa Moyra Smith
Geo. Minns
Radford
Greip
J. Slaughton
Miss Slaughton
Richmond
Whittington
Miss Macdonald
Exell
Aitken
M. Robinson
Exford
M. Robertson
Kenting
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club Selections For Footscray Match
The Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club lists the team to face Footscray on their green with a mix of players named and Ladies' contingent. A note hints the ladies team and a possible women only match if agreeable. Last Saturday Ballarat clubs defeated the Marsh 115 to 86 despite Emmett and Hogan winning their rinks.
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Footscray
Measry
Dugdale
Campbell
Emmett
Hogan
Grant- Morton
B. Manning
McFarlane
B. J. Alkeonile
Wells
Horder
Emmergency
F. H. Crook
Jobs
Mel. Campbell
Miss McFarlane
Miss Dugdale
Scott
Miss Wells
Tink
Mr. Heath
Focal Green
Marsh
Ballarat
Ballarat Central
Gisborne Club to Shoot at Bacehusl Marsh Saturday
Gisborne club visits Bacehusl Marsh for a trophy shoot and a separate match next Saturday. Last Saturday the sweepstake was won by A. G. Phalp with B. Dully second. Conditions were eight shots at 500 and 600 yards. Scores:
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Gisborne
Bacehusl Marsh
A. G. Phalp
B. Dully
Lunch Hour Closing Letters Confusion Over Allegory
A reader in Bacchus Marsh protests a proposed lunch hour closing rule, arguing the change is unnecessary and noting staff coverage has existed for years. He questions the newspaper's interpretation of his allegorical letter and cites Victorian towns with similar practices.
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the Express
Agil
Sringz
Fovee
Bacchus Marsh
Beauty Hint Promotes Outdoor Living and Chamberlains Tablets
A homemaker is urged to gain health and beauty by daily outdoor air and sunlight rather than constant housework. The advice notes that keeping the bowels in good order with Chamberlains Tablets when needed can contribute to overall health and vitality.
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AFSO
Coming Sales March 2 to March 7 at multiple markets
McPhail Anderson & Co. hold a sales event on Saturday March 2 at Melton market. L A Fairbairn & Co. run Monday March 4 clearing sale at H Missay's Rockbank. Gippsland Belling Co. sells Thursday March 7 at Bacchus Marsh market. Pearson Rowe Smith & Co. and Hagelthorn Bolton list sales on Wednesday March 6 at Qwen Ryan's Little River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail, Anderson & Co
Melton
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
H. Missay’s
Rockbank
Gippsland Belling Co
Bacchus Marsh
Pearson, Rowe, Smith & Co
Hagelthorn & Bolton
Qwen Ryan's
Little River
Pyke's Creek Reservoir Supply Report
Sporn Sassonos provides full supply for Pyke's Creek Reservoir with a 73.14 foot height and 14 850 acre feet present supply. Last weekly return shows 11 594 acre feet. Present output stands at 25 cubic feet per second and 84 ditto.
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Sporn Sassonos
Melton Reservoir Defies Early Volume Figures
A fragmented report shows Melton Reservoir measurements with figures around 13 000 to 17 000 acres in size and related water capacity estimates. Present context unclear due to damaged text but indicates significant reservoir scope and Feat measurements.
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Commonwealth
Hew
Wwe
Lwieheet
Eid
Iudarest
Commonwealth Bank OF Austra
Amy
Roel
Popeste
Keen
Auetralia
al An
Sailugs
kaNik
Meno
Stock Exchange
Bank
State Savings Whamary
Australia
Royal Pictures
The
Receit
Educ
Bacchus Marsh Market
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross
Melton Red Cross Society
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
Crook
LeCocq
Powell
W. Glasson
Morgan
Thomas
Holt
Ramsey
McVarland
Manning
Wilson
Stoll
Barker
Glasson
Albemudle
Ranuge
Capele
MacDougall
B.M
B. Dally Ate
A. Pi Oydd
A. Shawne
H. Marchant
H. BE
Connor
Aker
Wella
A. McPhee
Staten
Max
Ann
Jin Shade
Pyke's Creek Reservoir
Melton Reservoir
Pearce Bros
Taylors Cash Store
Taylor's Cash Store
Weither
Australis
England
America
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