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Newspaper

Melton Express

Location

Melton, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 09, 1918

Page

2

Bacchus Marsh Sale Advertises Livestock and Sundries

THURSDAY March 44.1 L. A. Fairbairn & Co will sell at the Corporation Yards Bacchus Marsh starting at 11 am. The lineup includes 35 fat cattle, 100 store and young cattle, 12 young cows in splendid condition, calves five months old, 800 sheep comprising ewes full mouth in lamb to bob ruins and other ewes in lamb to bill reps, 60 wethers, 40 do, 80 lambs, 30 fat wethers, 150 breeding ewes, pigs and sundries. Also set G horse chains and pulleys. Property in Meane 4 advertised. Next sale April Lith, 1918.

L. A. Fairbairn & Co Corporation Yards Bacchus Marsh Tout Arcoutil Jas, Wightman Maine

Sale of township property at Bacchus Marsh

On Thursday March 14 at 12 o clock the corporation yards will sell for L A Fairbairn Co under Me Wighman s instruction the main street Bacchus Marsh property a half acre of land with a brick house thereon terms at sale the agents L A Fairbairn Co Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh L. A. Fairbairn & CO Me Wighman Corporation Yards

Clearing Sale at Korobeit on April 3

Auction conducted by W F Dewey as he leaves the district offering all Wis Horses Cattle Farming Plat etc with full particulars to follow L A Fairbairn Co Barehua Marsh

L. A. Fairbairn & Co W. F. Dewey Wis Bacehua Marsh

Land to Let Tender for Bull's Paddock Grazing Lease

Land to let with 12 month grazing lease up for tender by Wednesday 201 March. About 12 acres subdivided into four paddocks at Parwan, watered by dams. Agents L A Fairbairn & Co Bac.

Parwan

Miss Marie Drouhet Resumes Vocal Tuition at Parish Hall

Miss Marie Drouhet pupil of Madame Melba resumes tuitim singing and voice production lessons at Parish Hall Bacchus Marsh on Tuesdays afternoons and evenings. Appointments by letter to Thoona Heifelberg.

Madame Melba Tuitim Parish Hall Bacchus Marsh Thoona Heifelberg

Preliminary Notice of Sale by Gippsland Co operative

The Gippsland and Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Limited, Melbourne, advertises a forthcoming sale for Mr A Davis of Balliang who leased his farm and enlisted for active service. The listing covers stock and farm implements including heavy draught horses, ploughs, discs, reapers and binders, harvester, cultivators, drills, harrows, carts, water cart, pump, chains, hames, swingletrees, saddles, mattresses and numerous sundries with the date to be fixed.

THE Gippsland & Northern Co-Operative Selling & Insurance Co, Limited Flinders Lane Melbourne A. Davis Balliang Massey-Harris Massey -Harris Harvester Robinson Kelly & Prestam

Pig Truck Departs Bacchus Marsh for Co Operative Sale

A Pig Truck is set to leave Bacchus Marsh on Tuesday March 12 bound for the Selling and Insurance Co operative. P J Gleeson noted as part of the arrangements.

Bacchus Marsh Gippsland & Northern Selling & Insurance Co-Operative CO

Gippsland Co operative Announces Reduced Commission

Gippsland Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Ltd at 494 Flinders Lane Melbourne reports nominal capital of 250 000, subscribed capital 57 015, paid up 49 106. Owing to strong graziers support across the state the commission on sales of fat stock at Newmarket has been reduced to 24 percent for shareholders.

Gippsland Northern Co-Operative Selling & Insurance Co, Ltd Flinders Lane Melbourne Newmarket

Company progress and monthly farm produce consignment sales

Note the company s progress. Figures for year ending 17 April 1890 show turnover 1 954 026 pounds, bonuses 56 998 pounds, and dividends 9 716 pounds. All classes of farm produce disposed of on consignment. Monthly sales at Bacchus Marsh first Thursday, local agent A W Flack. Pallan NURSE CAMPBELL plans private hospital at Cain s Millbank Street Bacchus Marsh opening early March. for particulars contact Nurse Campbell Mrs Spurr Main Road Bacchus Marsh. Subscribe to The Express 10 shillings per year 2 shillings 6 pence quarter.

Bacchus Marsh Ballan A. W. Flack Pallan Campbell Hurstbridge Cain's Millbank Street Spurr Main Road

Pig truck to depart Bacchus Marsh Tuesday March 12

Notice announces a pig truck consigned to Messrs McPhail Anderson & Co leaving Bacchus Marsh on Tuesday 12 March. Pigs to be loaded by 30 p.m. at Bacchus Marsh or Melton. Peter Heagney agent. Cahill appointed inspector and ranger for Melton Shire. Stock owners must register animals or risk impounding under council regulations. Secretary Geo. Minus confirms order.

Messra McPhail, Anderson & Co Bacchus Marsh Melton Peter Heagney M. J. Cahill Shire of Ranger Council

Crown Lands Sale at Melbourne Auction Rooms

A parcel sale of Crown Lands in fee simple at the Melbourne auction rooms on Wednesday March 20 1918 at two o clock p m. Upset price £15 per lot area 21 allotment 1 deposit one eighth plus £1 survey fee due on hammer and balance payable in half yearly instalments at 4 per cent interest. Plans and information from Crown Lands Office or local land office. Frank Clarke Commissioner.

Messrs Baillieu Allard, Prop. Ltd Melbourne O'Eclock P.m Baillieu, Allard Prop. Ltd Balliang Staughton Vale Crown Lands Office Frank Clarke Crown Lands and Survey

Registration of Shops Under Factories Act 1918

On or before 14 March each year shopkeepers must register their shop under the Factories Act by sending a filled form with fee to the Secretary for Labour Melbourne. Penalty £10 for default. Forms obtainable from an Inspector of Factories or any Police Station. Melbourne 4th March 1918. Shire of Bacchus Marsh.

Labor Melbourne H. M. Murphy Labour

Closed road on Rutherford's road Parwan bridge flood

The East and West Road at Parwan commonly called Rutherford's road is closed to all traffic due to flood damage to the bridge. A crossing is being constructed under authority of S Le Coq Shire Secretary dated 6 March 1918.

Rutherford

Tenders Open for Bacchus Marsh Road and Farm Works

Shire of Bacchus Marsh invites tenders addressed to the Shire President at the Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh to 10am on Monday 11 March 1918 for Contract No 16 supplying 400 yard bluestone spalls Racepours Balliang road and Dubout’s bill and Contract No 17 farming and travelling 12 chains Muir’s road Myuruong Plans and specs may be viewed at the Shire Hall Deposits as specified lowest tender not necessarily accepted Le Coegg Shire Secretary 1st March 1918

Bacchus Marsh Balliang Road Dubout Muir’s Road Myruiong Shire Hall le Coegg

J. J. Barry Announces Purchase of Local Shop

J J Barry notifies Bacchus Marsh and nearby districts that he has taken over the Fruit Confectionery and Green Grocery business formerly run by the Misses Simon of Grant Street and pledges diligent attention to serving customers. Afternoon tea and hot pies offered. Motto Cleanliness Civility Attention.

Bacchus Marsh Sn Tong Simon Grant Street

Lucerne Specialists Promote Wholesale Grain Salesmen

Lucerne Specialists at Market Buildings 651 Flinders 81 advertise wholesale QHAFF and grain sales, with all sales personally conducted. Contact Central 670 and Canterbury 961 after hours. broker J L Scott acts as Bacchus Agent before sunset.

Lucerne Flinders Phono Central Canterbury J L, Scott Bacchus

Toolern Vale Mechanics' Institute Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of Toolern Vale Mechanics' Institute will be held on Friday evening March 15 at o'clock in the Shore Institute. The agenda includes receiving the secretary's report, the treasurer's balance sheet, and the election of four committee members. J Wesley Walter is acting secretary.

Shore Institute At & O'Clock Coninsittee J. Wesley Walter Actin

Imperial India Lecture at Bacchus Marsh Church

Reverend J C Martin presents an illustrated talk titled Imperial India and the Story of a Mission Tour at the Baptist Church Bacchus Marsh on Tuesday March 12. About 100 superior views will be shown with strong lighting. Admission is free, collection for Mymensingh Mission.

J. C. Martin Imperial India Baptist Bacchus Marsh Mymensingh Gippsland Balliang A. Davia Shire of Bacelms Marsh Mechanics’ Institute War Council Baptist Church Bucclus Marsh Mission Tuar D C. Martin Baccbus Marsh Staxas M. Williams Anthony Edward McDonald Hickey Tuenm Tonens Paul Pincus The Water Commission Water Acts Bacohus Marsh Ingliston Air Koreas

Final Lecture on Free Masonry Promoted by John Steane

The War Master invites all Masons to attend the final lecture on Free Masonry titled The Story of the Craft to be delivered by Rt. Wor. Bro. John Steane GW at the Masonic Temple Bacelins Marsh on Thursday March 24 1918 at Byam J W Tolmie See has issued the notice urging attendance by both affiliated and unaffiliated Masons.

John Steane Bacelins Marsh Byam

New South Wales land for sale and private listings

H R McWilliam promotes largest NSW property selection including Rich North Coast land and Riverina wheat farms. Gnotuk Park Melton offers 760 acres with 12 paddocks, water, and homestead under lease terms. Gnotuk Park sale at Middle Brighton. assorted household effects for sale. oats for sale. job ads. nurse and dressmaking services. probate notice for John Lee estate with claims due by 22 April 1918.

H. R. McWilliam Wagga New South Wales North Coast Riverina Elon Chambers Pitt Street Sydney Gnotuk Park Mellon John Mings Melton Robert Ennis Gnotak Regent Shest Middle Brighton Gnotak Park

Royal Pictures screens Sovers and Reapers in six part drama

Tonight Royal Pictures presents Sovers and Reapers a six part drama also serving as the tenth episode of the serial and additional features as advertised Buy War Bonds and Help Win the War bands urged by the screening notice

Sovers Reapers

James Johansen Died on Active Service in 1918

James Johansen died of meningitis on February 24 1918 at No 6 British Red Cross Hospital after twice being wounded He was the beloved youngest son of the late Adolph and Margaret Johansen of Coonrindai and brother of William and John Johansen at the Front Aged 95 years he answered his country’s call and gave his life for the cause.

Jomansan No. 6 British Red Cross James Adolph Margaret Johansen Coirondai William John Johansen

Welton Express Notices and Melton District Updates

Heavy rain and storms caused local damage and a fatality to a dog tied to a tree near Mr A Shebier. Quail season restrictions and a 14 brace limit are noted. Christ Church Melton services and memorials mentioned, plus the Toolern Vale Mechanics Institute meeting. Melton School Committee discusses improvements and new head teacher Mr J F Roe, with farewell remarks for the late head Mr T Lang. Notices cover mail delays, a quarterly sale by McPhail Anderson & Co, and upcoming market activities and penalties for defaulters.

A. Shebier Christ Church Vic Bacchus Marsh T. W. Davis Toolern Vile Mechanics Richard Gilby Toole Vate Melton School Messrs Roe Melton

Stock clearing sale noted at Meadow Vale Rockbank

Mesara L A Fairbairn and Co report a successful clearing sale on Monday for Henry Misson Meadow Vale Rockbank with large attendance. Prices achieved included draught mares, wethers, store lambs, wagon, harvester, reaper, binder, roller, and harness equipment at satisfactory levels.

Mesara L. A. Fairbairn & Co

Bacchus Marsh Market Notices And Local Updates

Bacchus Marsh Advertises sales of township property and Crown land at Balliang auction dates and market entries. Local council bids, road works, show entries closing, recruiting events, and lectures fill a busy week. Weather damage prompts calls for drainage works and flood mitigation along Grant Street and Kennedy’s gully.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Quo Valele Korobeit Marie Drouhet P. J. Gleeson Express Commonwealth Bank Commonwealth Bank of Australia Denison Miller Renuber Ukal H. M. Hodgson Geo. Minus J. J. Barry Sen Ayles Pry Toolern Vale Mechanics' Institute Bacchus Mar J. W. Tolmie G. W. Presland Clark St Mark Kyle Merring Park Lucerne Hay Mrs F.G. Hiscock Main Jenkins Bacchuus Marsh George Royal Pictures Welton Express Sdvertiecmepie Gacenus Marsh Fairbairnay Thursay Nest Korobail Drary, Mosars TL. A. Frirs Dairn Purwan Weilnosdas Stamford Hill Maldingley Grant Street Bridge Kennedy's Gully Toford Showgrounds Werribee River Grant's Gully Shire Henry O'Hagan Coimwudai Plains Hugh Love O'Hagan St. Bernard's School Ground Darley Park Darley TL. A. Fairbairn & Co W. Grant Millbank Witall Gisborne H. O'Hagan T. Wakelin Davis Presbyterian B. Williams Methodist Church Mel
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