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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1917
Page
3
Applications for the Commonwealth 44 War Loan Fourth Issue continue with adjustments for fully paid and instalment plans. Interest rates vary by filing date, with June and December 1917 payout dates. Applications accepted at banks savings banks and post offices. support the loan to help win the war. February 1917 Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
From our own correspondent a sale at Mr McLeanan’s farm last Wednesday saw all items bid up. A line of sheep fetched 34 shillings and 300 Jambe sold at 25 shillings. No offer for the land. Saffron thistle frightened buyers. Mr J Cashmore sold his land to Mr T Redden and left the district to work on a large New South Wales station. Farmers will finish carting grain then begin ploughing.
The letter from J Mason Acting Deputy Postmaster General requests advising petitioners on the matter. It notes Coimadai’s current mail business cannot justify a daily service, as many would switch to Bacchus Marsh once daily mail is introduced. the editor’s note urges retry when a normal atmosphere returns.
Threshing has started with fair yields and good grain quality in the district aided by a beneficial late rain. A soda water spring on Alkemade Bros property has been developed to concentrate outlets and increase flow for commercial use. analysis shows valuable medicinal properties. Illness remains with us as Mrs. Tilly nears end and Mrs. J. C. Hjorth is hospitalized in Melbourne. A daily mail to Columbai was rejected due to apathy and insufficient post office revenue. petition to increase service from three to six weekly trips was declined.
The writer reports a small gold sample from Ingliston Estate on the east bank of the Werribee river near Myrnong. While not large, the find rekindles debate over a possible local gold reef, noting abandoned shafts and paydirt in gullies Davis Gully and the Werribee bed.
Weather in Bullengarooke remains cold and windy. McCashney's sold out while Messrs Cherry bought the re mains at the depot. Patrick Flanagan, age 83 and resident for 55 years, died Monday and was buried in Gisborne cemetery. Funeral attended by a large crowd. he leaves four sons and three daughters.
Subscriptions totaling funds for the widow and family of the late Arthur Somerton are listed from numerous donors. Amounts range from 1 shilling to 10 shillings with multiple donors per name, including Mrs. W. E. Ramsey and Mrs. J. Dickson, and end with notice that further contributions are welcome at the Hon. Sec. and Express office.
In Bacchus Marsh the Professionals led by F. H. Crook beat Trades 27 to 25 after a keen 25 ends. In rounds of singles Ashman defeated Emmett 21 to 8, Welchman beat Lawrence 21 to 19, Wells beat Pearce 21 to 18. Consolation action saw Clark beat Ramsey 22 to 12 and Johns beat McFarland 22 to 14. A party of Middle Park ladies visited for a match, Middle Park winning 26. Afternoon tea followed, with a return fixture set at Middle Park on the 10th.
A Bacchus Marsh team travels to Gisborne for a rifle match today. The Dr C L T Alkemade trophy event is set for Saturday March 17 with 10 shots at 500 and 600 yards.
Mesrs. McPhail, Anderson & Co report their monthly sale held Monday last, 26th ult. A strong cattle show with keen competition and high prices. Milkers few and average. springers scarce at £14 15/. back cows and fat cows to £12 10/. fat heifers £10 10/. good store cows to £9. Paddy steers and heifers 52/6 to 82/6. Sheep 400 yarded with slack demand. lambs shorn 23/. pigs small yarding. suckers 18/6 to 21/. light porkers 43/. bacon medium 65/ to 75/.
A period verse praising the Wireless as a divine aid in times of maritime distress. It speaks of prayers rising to God, swift comfort, and faith that aid will come, concluding with a mention of ER H Scott and war loan particulars advertised.
Extracts from a letter to Mr. T. Lang from Private Horace Lang in France dated 22 December 1916. He reports cold, muddy conditions, packed socks, and a Military Medal awarded for leading a post defense. He mentions plum pudding, Christmas dinner abroad, and a quiet Christmas with gifts arriving, awaiting next moves near the firing line.
Prime Minister Hughes calls for unity in a National Government to defend responsible government and unite Labour and Liberal forces. Joseph Cook emphasizes sinking party prejudices to beat the Hun and sustain a wartime alliance, with Parliament extended to allow public input on Imperial Conference issues.
Diphtheria often follows a cold as the illness lowers a child’s defenses. Keep children with colds at home until recovered, especially when diphtheria is in the neighborhood. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy is recommended. it helps clear throat culture beds and reduces infection risk. Available from W Grant Morton in HACCHUS MARSH and A Comben & Co in Werribee.
Upcoming events list notes Bacchus Marah Horticultural Show scheduled for Saturday March 31, 1917. Organizers invite public attendance and highlight exhibits and community celebration at the fairgrounds.
Public meetings about a local gas company culminate in Coates & Co winning agreement terms with the Shire Council. G Swinburne visits, selects a Graham street site, orders bricks, and plans immediate plant ordering from England. The plan faces no major local objections, with favorable testimonials from J Bowser. An 1888 railway hotel sale and land purchases accompany broader town growth and a major horse racing note praising Malua’s Grand National Hurdle win and a Clarke prize offer for breeding stock to the Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society.
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