Ennis uore sale by La Fairbairn & Co
LA FAIRBAIRN & Co. will sell by instruction from Mr H Bowers at his residence rear of Bacchus Marsh Railway Station the complete furniture and effects including dining room suite sideboard 5ft bedroom suite tables linens sewing machines sofas kitchen dresser and assorted utensils plus a horse drawn wagonette and harness Roy Golding aged 4 years mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA. Fairbairn & Co
H. Bowers
Ennisuore
Bacchus Marsh
Wertheim
Roy Golding
Waggonette and Harness L. A, Fairbairn & Co
Bacchus Marsh sales and Melton township property auction notice
L A Fairbairn and Co announce a May Bacchus Marsh cattle sale featuring milker and springer stock plus sheep pigs and sundries at the Corporation Yards. Also notices a June sale at Bacchus Marsh and a May 26 Melton township property sale including a dwelling, allotments and furniture. Parwan trucking yards will host a fat stock boatline with J A Brown as local agent for consignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Thamsharp
P. O'Loughlin
Melton
W.B
Parwan
J. A. Brown
Hill Farm
Brown
Newmarket
Bacchae Marah Ia
Mesars, Pearson, Rowe, Smith & Co
Notice of Uniting Shires by Public Works Minister
The Minister of Public Works intends to obtain an Order in Council to unite the Southern Riding of the Shire of Melton with Braybrook after inspectors report rates for the year ended September 1914 show short revenue. A second notice states plans to unite the North and Eastern Ridings of Melton with the Shire of Keilor based on a similar report and the 12 months ending September 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire of
Melton
Braybrook
Melbourne
F. W. Hagelthorn
Keilor
George Francis Ramsey elected Councillor in Bacchus Marsh
At a May 6 1915 poll in the Bacchus Marsh Riding Shire of Bacchus Marsh George Francis Ramsey won 183 votes to 117 for Frederick Richard Mann Ing with a 66 vote majority and is declared elected Returning Officer W Grant Morton notes to ratepayers of the riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Richard Manning
George Francis Ramsey
Bacchus Marsh
Shire of
W. Grant Morton
Euchre Party and Dance at Toolern Hall May 14
Toolern Vale Progress Association announces a euchre party and dance in Toolern Hall on Friday May 14 at 8 p.m. Admission for members free, non-members 1 shilling for the euchre, dance 1 shilling for members, 2 shillings sixpence for non-members, ladies free. W R Davey and J G Gilby are joint honorary secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toolern Hall
W. R. Davey
J. G. Gilby
Tenders for Bacchus Marsh works open May 10
Sealed tenders addressed to the President at the Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh will be received until 1am Monday May 10 for Contract No 7/15 supply of spalls Peatland Hills and Contract No 8/15 forming and metalling Parwan Specifications at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh tender deposits 5 percent lowest tender not necessarily accepted A Mackenzie Tyers Shire Secretary Also meetings at ANA meeting room Tuesday 11 inst 8pm and a euchre party May 12 at St Bernards School Hall Bacchus Marsh with tickets 1/0 and refreshments Mr and Miss Dicker announce premises renovations meals board and residence available Position wanted general duties experienced easy Address Markham Baker Bacchus Marsh Letting notices Bereavement notice and thanks to Dr Ryan and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hell
Bacchus Marsh
Parwan
Shire Hall
A. MacKenzie Tyers
Shira
St. Bernard's School
Shire of
Pentland Hills
Hornell’s
M. F. ‘Cain
D. Robertson
J. A. Brown
W. Grant Morton
J. Wills
Mr. A. McKenzie 'Tyers
Bannockburn
Melton
Keilor
Braybrook
Mechanical Institute
Bacchasy Marsh Agricultural Society
F. Hegarty
Department of Agriculture
West Nonth
Presbyterian
E. Gordon Mortis
T. J. Connor
Morris
Ftm
Canberra
Cairns
North Queensland
Irrigation schemes and colonial debates in 1860s Victoria
A fragmented reminiscence cites Melton Gaprese and exiles, contrasts Victoria with America, and recalls July 1866 lectures by Mr James Young on irrigation. He warned locals about Christopherson's Coimadai scheme tied to 5 percent interest, noting later arrears write-offs and the need for the State Rivers Commission to report on the Bacobus March scheme amid no storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exweon Mean
America
Victoria
Manchestar
Queensland
Jammey Young
India
Christopherson
Coimadai
Gav. Tunner
State Rivers Commission
Local Melton area notes and events summary
Rain needed as crops improve and farmers press on with sowing. Meetings and social events abound including a Recreation Park trustees meeting, Euchre and dance at Tooarten Vale, and a Roll of Honour unveiling at Christ Church Melton. Shire matters discuss road works and drainage, with sales, races, church notices, and civic updates across Bacchus Marsh and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Park ‘Trustees
Tootern Vale
Christ Church
Melton
Exford
Christ Church, Melton
Belgian Relief Fund Donations Acknowledged
The Belgian Relief Fund committee thanks donors including Darley Brick Co employer 1 pound 4 shillings, Dr T B Ryan Ard instalment, Crowe Hort Society 17 shillings 6 pence, A Newman 4 shillings 11 pence, Crowe 2 shillings. Those who promised subscriptions urged to deliver them promptly and signatories may join the King Albert Birthday Book movement by paying 1 pound to the Shire Secretary Bucobustis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Albert
Shire
Bucobustis
Country Roads Board reviews Bataillons and plans for roads
The Country Roads Board met Bacchus Marsh visitors and local councillors at the Shire hall. Chairman Calder outlined work and upcoming inspections for roads to Geelong Gisborne and a through route from Bacchus Marsh to Parwan Ripley. They favored the Woolpack to Parwan route and discussed subsidies, road maintenance savings, tar metal paving, and bridge reconstructions on Lyle's Creek Pyrete Creek and Lerderderg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calder
McCormack
Bacchus Marsh
Shire Hall
Boavis
Vitye
McCalder
Gealog
Valso
Gisborne
Geelong
Bugelus Marsh
Parwan
Ripley
Ballisng-Staughton Vale
Melbourne-Ballarat
Shine
Tullamore
Narra Street
Melbourne
Ballarat
Lyle’s Creek
Shire Elects George F Ramsey Councillor In Barehus Marsh
George F Ramsey was elected to the Bacclins Marsh Riding council seat after a by election held Thursday to fill Dr J G Wells's vacancy. Ramsey won 185 votes to F R Manning 107, with a 64 vote majority. Ramsey thanked supporters and promised to work. Manning thanked voters and hoped for future service. A vote of thanks to Returning Officer Cr W Grant Morton JP was passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Francis Ramsay
Bacclins Marsh
Barehus Marsh
F. R. Manning
J. G. Wells
Connell
Cr. W. Grant Morton
George F. Ramsey
FR. Manning
Ramsey
Dr. Ramsey
Manning
Tea meeting and concert at Presbyterian Church a success
From Toolern Vale correspondent the tea meeting and concert at the Presbyterian Church proved a memorable success with well dressed halls and two relays of platters. Performers included Miss Louie Dunne Miss Bessie Martin Miss Lizzie Livingstone Messrs Blundell and J A McPherson from Melbourne Mrs Gilchrist Miss Crow Mr Gilchrist from Riddell Miss Ross Miss Robinson and Miss Walter. The audience showed strong appreciation with frequent encore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Riddell
The
Progress Association
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club wraps season with prize tourney
The Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club ended a successful season with a hurry skurry tournament and a celebratory supper hosted by President Mr. R H Dugdale and Mrs Dugdale. Winners were Mrs J A Johns for ladies and Mr R Snowden for gentlemen, as dignitaries from local clubs lauded the club's achievement and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
R. H. Dugdale
Bine
W. D. Hogan
Mechanics Institute
W. Grant
Bughus Marsh
T. H. Pearce
Baptist Church Tennis Club
BL Ryan
JLP
Dugdale
FL. Nance
Thornay Heath
Heath
H. G. Campbell
W. E. Ramsey
A. Shaw
W. Grant Morton
T. B. Ryan
R. Snowden
W. H. McFarlane
Miss Scott
Shaw
Gent
Mr.t. Heath
D. McDonald
J. Markham
DANGER OF CROUP REMEDY PROMISES CURE
An old notice touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for croup. It claims frequent doses loosen mucus in the voice box and trigger expulsion by vomiting, preventing further attack if given early. Sold by W Grant Bio-Man and A cnn Qo Werriben.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. Grant
Royal Pictures Run Opens With Coplais Kidd Attraction
Royal Pictures presents a program headlined by Coplais Kidd and a lineup of other performers. The show promises engaging acts and a varied slate designed to draw audiences seeking entertainment in the current season.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bacchus Marsh Market
Lie, Dickie & Sims
Pearson, Rowe, Smith & Co
Bourke St
Mechanics’ Institute
Bacchus Marah
Royal Pictures
Captain Kidd
Misa L. Fowler
Education Department
College of Domestic Economy
Everybady's Journal
Crisp & Sons
Church Street
F.rb. Manning
Bevilo
Millbank Street
Wills & McVicar
Brown, Bakar
E. M. Hodgson
the Good Value Store
Baovkus Marsh
Toolern Vale Progress Association
Bacchus Marsh Football Club
A.N.A
Uhas
J. Grant
ST. Bernard's School Hall
A. Cosgrove
Bacchus Marsh Coffee Palace
Miss Dicker
Markham, Baker
Bacchna
Wastin
Pp Beows
Bacchus
Pilmer Street
Guo, Drexie & Sons
M'‘Ewav
W. B. Ryan
Father Gibbons
M.grath
Moepocs
Dardanelles
Alor
Murdoch
Beleset
May Sth
Ellen R
George Dickie
Melton Methanies
Main Roads Board
Exford Weir
Ballacat
Loft
Loft's, On the Kororoit Creek
Missen
Woods
Melton Coursing
Melton Gull
W. McDowall
Baptist
Whitcchurch
Rev
B. Williams
Methodist
Balliang East
Staughton
Vale
R. Harvey
Rockbank
Maddingley
Marchant
Optician
Marsh
Border Inn
Mrs
Euthre
St Bernas
Hee Bal
Nara
B.C
L.A. Fairbairn & Co
Bridget Lynch
Ballenparook
James P. Holsloway
Ballengarook
Ballan
Crossipred Wethers
F. McDonald & Son
Trio
Kyneton
Wethers
Ellis Bros
Loch
Anerino Wethers
A. E. Lester & Sons
Calwalla
Gonuna
Joseph Graham
Qverdale
Greendale
Lambs
Mensrs. Ln 'A. Fairbairn & Co
Corio United Liberal Parties
Corio
House of Representatives
A. C. Morley
J. Robert , Lee
Collins Street
Women's National League
People’s Party
Bacchus Marsh and District
Country Roads Board
Beachus Marsh
Thare- Mag Mark Gee
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