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Newspaper

Melton Express

Location

Melton, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 23, 1918

Page

2

Sale of farm stock and implements by Gippsland Co op

On Monday April 8 the Gippsland and Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Limited of Melbourne will sell the stock and farming gear leased by A. Davis of Balliang. The catalogue lists heavy draught horses, ploughs, reapers and binders, harvesters, drills, cultivators, harrows, rollers, carts, wheeled equipment, a water cart, pumps, chains, swingletrees, saddles, breechings, mattresses and sundry sundries. The sale includes implements from Massey Harris and other makers.

Gippsland & Northern Co-Operative Selling & Insurance CO. Limited Flinders Lane Melbourne A. Davis Balliang Hic D&c Mesey-Harris Maxsey- Morris Woods Harvester Massey-Harris Robinson Kelly & Preston

Gippsland Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Ad

Nominal capital 250000 subscribed 57015 paid up 49106. Commission on fat stock sales at Newmarket reduced to 24 percent. Turnover 1954026 for year to 30 April 1917. Dividends 9716 bonuses 56998. Monthly sales at Bacchus Marsh first Thursday each month and Ballan second last Thursday monthly sales. Local agents A W Flack Ballan.

Newmarket Bacchus Marsh Ballan A. W. Flack Balla

Largest selection of New South Wales land for sale

H R McWILLIAM of Wagga offers rich North Coast land fertile Riverina wheat farms and fern stations for sale. Secure larger richer areas for less money. Write for particulars and booklet. Eldon Chambers 21 Pitt Street Sydney.

H.R. McWilliam Lai Wagga New South Wales North Coast Riverina H. R. McWilliam Eldon Chambers Pitt Street Sydney

McPhail Anderson Sale at Bacchus Marsh in March

On Monday March 25 at 1 o clock McPhail Anderson Co will sell fat store and dairy cattle at Bacchus Marsh. The catalog includes 19 choice dairy heifers 4 extra good springers 10 yearling steers 200 ewes and lambs 100 lambs harness lorry and sundries pigs and sundries. Peter Heagney district representative Main Street.

McPhail, Anderson & Co Bacchus Marsh Peter Heagney Main Street

Notice to Werribee Stock Raisers in Melbourne Market Deal

McPhail Anderson and Co stock salesmen of Melbourne arrange for Mr James Wilson of Carnavon Clowr Settlement Werribee to consign pigs and other live stock to the Melbourne Market. For every consignment, however small, special attention is promised.

McPhail, Anderson & Co Melbourne Jas. Wilson Carnavon Clowr Werribee

Coghlan Boase Co Ballarat Auctioneers Notice

Coghlan Boase Co auctioneers stock and station agents Ballarat announce the services of Mr Geo A Bence. Sale days Fat cattle and sheep every Tuesday pigs every Wednesday horses every Friday store and dairy cattle every Friday. All stock consigned to the firm receive personal immediate attention. Phone 331 Tattersall s Bazaar Ballarat.

Geo. A. Bence Coghlan, Boase & Co Tattersall’'s Bazaar Ballarat

Lucerne specialists promote wholesale chaff and grain sale

E. B. R. Haynes Pity Ltd announces direct sale by Lucerne specialists at Market Buildings 551 Flinders Street. All sales personally conducted with contact options Central 970 and after hours Canterbury 961. L. Scott acts as Bacchus Marsh agent.

Lucerne Flinders St Phone Central Canterbury L. Scott Bacchus Marsh

Live Stock Sale At L A Fairbairn Co Commercial Yards

On Thursday March 28 at 12 o'clock the firm will sell cattle including fat, store, young and dairy stock at their Commercial Yards. The sale lists 200 cattle, 1350 sheep, 300 crossbred wethers, 330 Leicester-cross weaners, 126 ewe backs, 190 crossbred wethers, 130 ewe backs, Lincoln rams, and pens of fat and store sheep and lambs. Also horses, pigs, and sundries. Properties as advertised.

Lincoln

Farm sale at Bacchus Marsh by L A Fairbairn & Co

On Wednesday April 3 L A Fairbairn & Co invite bids at 12 o'clock for removal of Buildings Horses Cattle Farm Implements and Household Furniture as Mr W F Drury leaves the district. Items include 14 rooms stone and timber buildings 12 horses 7 cows in milk 17 calves 1 Alfa Laval separator 45 gal 26 implements several carts buggies and gear 14 tons loose hay 20 fowls and large quantity of sundries all strictly bona fide sale

L. A. Fairbairn & Co W. F. Drury Kelly & Preston McCormick Alfa Laval Drury L.A. Fatirbairn & Co Bacchus Marsh

Preliminary notice of farm sale at Bacchus Marsh

On Wednesday April 10 a preliminary sale will be held on the farm of Mr J M Ffrost whose lease expired selling all horses cattle farm plant and sundries. On the same date on account of Mr G Allan whose lease expired the sale will include all horses farm plant and sundries. L A Fairbairn & Co Bacchus Marsh.

L. A. Fairbairn & CO J. M. Ffrost G. Allan Bacchus Marsh

Sale yard fees for various livestock at Bacchus Marsh

In the Shire of Bacchus Marsh a schedule lists yard fees for horses, cattle, sheep and produce placed in yards outside sale days. Rates include horses six pence, cattle up to 10 shillings, cattle up to 50 two shillings sixpence, cattle each additional 20 over 50 one shilling, sheep up to 100 one shilling, sheep 100 to 500 two shillings sixpence, and produce not sold at three pence per package. Le Cocq, shire secretary, dated 14 March 1918.

le Cocq Shire

Barry Takes Over Local Fruit Confectionery and Groceries

J. J. Barry announces he has taken over the fruit, confectionery and green groceries business formerly run by the Misses Simon at Grant Street Bacchus Marsh and urges attention to customer needs to secure a fair share of their patronage. Afternoon tea and hot pies offered.

Bacchus Marsh Simon Grant Street

Bridge Closed at Exford for Repairs in Melton Shire

Shire of Melton reports the Werribes River bridge at Exford closed for repairs with a temporary light-traffic track beside it. Sealed tenders due March 28 1918 for multiple contracts supplying spalls metal and screenings on Doherty Tarnelt Duncan Metro Farm roads and related works. specifications at Shire Hall Werribee.

Werribes Exford Geo. Minns Shire Hell Werribee Doherty’s Greek Hill Volants Doherty's Road Tarnelt Road Shire Hall Jowest D. A. Little Shirs

Melton Public Meeting on Mail Service Saturday

A public meeting will be held in the Melton Shire Hall this Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock to discuss the existing Mail Service. Good attendance requested.

Melton Shire Hall A. R. Robertson M.A

Melton Mechanics Institute Local Returned Soldiers’ Meeting

Melton Mechanics Institute announces a Saturday March 30 1918 meeting at 8 30 to welcome local returned soldiers and discuss business. The monthly Melton Red Cross gathering is set for Tuesday March 26 1918 at 2 45 pm with Moyra Smith as Hon Sec. A grand display of flowers fruit vegetables and preserves is planned with ticketed admission for members and guests.

Melton Red Cross Mechanics’ Institute Moyra Smith

Notice of Interest on Unpaid Rates for Shire of Werribee

Shire of Werribee gives notice that interest at 6 percent per annum will be added to all rates and charges remaining unpaid after the 2nd April under the Local Government Act. D A Little, Shire Secretary.

D. A. Little John V. Porter

Extraordinary election notice cold coast coaimal riding

Shire of Bacchus Marsh notices interest at six percent on all unpaid rates after April 2 1918. Interest accrues from when due until paid. John V Porter Acting Secretary. Extraordinarily election of Councillor CoimadaI Riding.

John Leahy Bourke Coimadai Bagel Marsh G. McParland Oller Coumailai Maret

Electors list available at division offices and post offices

The General List of Electors for the division is not printed yet. Copies may be inspected at the registrar’s office and at every post office, railway station, and a State school within the division. Claim forms to enroll unregistered qualified persons are available at the named locations. Chas. Dickir, Electoral Registrar of Bacchus. Ladies white work, printed dress, and household needlework at Mrs. Taylor’s Lyndhurst Pilmer Street Bacchus.

Chas. Dickir Bacchus’ Marsh

Holiday Arrangements and Notices in The Express

The Express announces a Thursday 28 March publication due to Easter with notices for correspondents and advertisers. Death: David Lyle aged 49 of Williams Town and Bacchus Marsh family details noted. In Memoriam: Private F J Dodemaide Frank Dodemaide mentioned with family tribute after action in France 1917.

Linx David Alice Peat Lyle Perry Street Williamstown Jane George Lyle Bowsley Bacchus Marsh Lovin Vate

Melton community notices and postal service protest

Belton Caprese Express publish date moved to Thursday due to Easter. Melton residents hear a public meeting will be held Saturday at 8 PM in Shire hall to discuss mail service and possible re adjustment. strong attendance urged. A Welcome to Returned Soldiers is planned. other local matters include a farewell for Mr T Lang, donations to be received, and a Good Friday and Easter program across Melton churches. Public notices cover sales, farm auctions, charity events, and school maintenance.

J. H. Cunningham See Returned Soldiers’ Committee Melton Molton South Shire Hall Welook Postal Department T. Lang H.I Melton State School T. Robinson Retary Melton Rel Cross Society

Melbourne livestock firm to take consignments from Wirrabee

Mesers McPhail Anderson & Co announce they will receive consignments of pigs and other livestock from Wirrabee through Jas Wilson. A Metropolitan Board of Works meeting adopted a Farm Committee recommendation to take all notes.

Mesers. McPhail, Anderson & Co Melbourne Ountry Werribee Jas, Wilson Sos Metropolitan Board of Works

Shire of Werribee invites tenders for spalls

Shire of Werribee invites tenders for supply of spalls. Council meeting scheduled Thursday 28th May due to Easter. Ratepayers warned 6 percent interest on amounts owing from 2 April. Commonwealth Bank offers advances to subscribe to current War Loan at percent interest repayable in instalments up to 18 months. Apply to the Bank for more details. Help your Homeland Buy War Loan Bonds.

Shire of Werribee Commonwealth Bank

Bacchus Marsh Market Listings and Local Notices

Bacchus Marsh markets are announced for Monday and Ballan on Thursday with detailed sales by Messrs. McPhail Anderson Co L A Fairbairn Co and others. A Gippsland and Northern Selling Co sale of horses and farm implements is scheduled at Balliang, plus an Easter Saturday horticultural show at the Mechanics Institute opening 3 pm with competitions. Community notices include council representation for Coimadai Riding, a school transfer for Mr Williams to Burnley, various church services for Good Friday and Easter, and a War Loan Bond appeal.

Sydenham W. J. White Bullengarook East Riddell's Creek Jon Wedtnesday John McDonald W. J. Keast Gippsland Selling Co Ballisng A. Davis Messrs Barvbus Marsh Mondlay Messrs. McPhail, Anderson & Co Ballan Market Pairbairn’s L. A. Pairbain & Co Wednewday Fred Drury Blackwood Balliang East Btroxt Allan L. A. Fairbairn & Co Balliang Gippsland and Northern Selling Co Bacchus Marsh Mechanics A. R. Robertson Counsailai Coimadai Bacchus Marsh Shira W. B. Cain James Bourke W. Willams Bacchus Marsh State School Hamilton School Burnley Mulilim Williams Inspector Williams United Church Presbyterian Bacchus Marsh Baptist F. Hawkyard Baptist College of Victoria Holy Trinity Serviee Christ Church Myrmong T. Wakelin Davis Holy Trinity Church Lord Mixs Evans Melton Rowsley Hall B. Williams Melton South J. G. White Glenmore Staughton Vale Mr. B. Bolman

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Gippsland Northern Co-Operative Selling & Insurance CO. Ltd Bacchus Marsh Market District E. BR. Haynes Pity. Ltd R, JT. Biorth C. E. Wynne Commonwealth Bank of Australia Denison Miller Yue H.M. Hodgson Korobest Myrmony J. J. Barry Sen Molton Melton Mail Service Melton Mechanics' Institute RED Cross Mechanics’ Hall Melton RC Geo. Coburn Gil H. M. Hodgson o-Pres J. W. Talmie Christina E. Wolle Mechanics' Institute Sweet Stall Allies Miss Mary Rion United Church Service Presbyterian Church W. Matthews Korumburra P. Murphy Lord St Bacchus Mars J. Lodge, “Rosebank Hallett Racecourse Ri Johnston Stamford Hill J. Skinner Regs Tada Coimadal Bulla Bacchus Marsh Division Marie Drouhet Madame Melba Theona Heidelberg Jenkins Kelvin Grove H. Campbell Millbank Street Palm San Sydensham West Toulern Vale Melon F. Stanley Love Melton Shire Corncil Werribe River Estorl Prevent Melton B.C Boards of Health Chamberlain W. Grant Machen Bao Abo Mack A. Combes & Co Werthee J. G. Orgill Reckbamk and Molin
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