Hawthorn Grove sale by L A Fairbairn & Co near Mt Wallace
L A FAIRBAIRN & Co instructed by Whitlow Bros sell at Hawthorn Grove 3 miles from Mt Wallace 11 miles from Bacchus Marsh on May 22 at 12.30 pm. Livestock listed include 15 dairy cows, 22 steers and heifers, 300 ewes in lamb, 3 Lincoln Rams, 2 B L Rams, 3 draught horses, a mare and pony mares. Plant and machinery include engine, drills, crushers, steam boiler, plows, harness, carts, buggy, tools, fence gear and sundries. Sale held at the property with extensive equipment and stock descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Messrs. Whitlow Bros
Hawthorn Grove
Mt. Wallace
Bacchus Marsh
Ayrshire
Lincoln
B.L
Crossley
Suwami Beach
Mitchell Lord
Wyce
L. A, Fairbairn & Co
McPhail Anderson Co Sale at Bacchus Marsh at 1 PM
McPhail Anderson Co will conduct a cattle sale at Bacchus Marsh on Monday May 27 at 1 oclock sharp. The docket includes fat store and dairy cattle pigs and sundries. Peter Heagney district representative Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail, Anderson & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Peter Heagney
Local Business Sold in Toolera Vale Transfer
Z Bogs announces the sale of his business to Mr. H W Hodgson for Toolera Vale and surrounding districts. He requests support for Hodgson and notes accounts due to KR L Wynne must be settled by the 15th inst with any claims against R L Wynne to be filed by the same date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toolera Vale
H. W. Hodgson
Mr. Hodgson
KR. L. Wynne
R. L. Wynne
Hodgson Announces Purchase of Wynne's Busines s Continuity Sought
H W Hodgson announces he has purchased the business carried on for 34 years by R L Wynne and trusts to receive continuance of their hearty support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Wynne
Windsor Purchases Local Butchering Business at Bacchus Marsh
J. J. Windsor announces his purchase of E. J. Ford’s butchering business on Main Street Bacchus Marsh. He seeks patron support through attentive service and notes a sale listing for 150 White Leghorn pullets from 300-eg¢ line bred for winter laying at 8 shillings per pair, by L.OC. Hallett, Racecourse Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Ford
Hallett
Racecourse Rd
Bacchus Marsh
Gippsland and Northern Co-operative Sale at Ballan
On Thursday May 23 at 12 30 pm the Gippsland and Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Ltd will hold its monthly sale at Ballan featuring 100 head of cattle including milkers springers stores young cattle 20 fat bullocks and cows shore milking shorthorn bull two years old 30c plus 30 prime wethers 200 good store weaners 100 store lambs 100 ewes full mouth and other stock plus horses pigs and sundries further entries invited by A W Flack agent Ballan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gippsland & Northern Co-Operative Selling & Insurance Co, Ltd
A. W. Flack
Ballan
Gippsland Northern Co operative Sale Commission Reduced
The Gippsland Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Limited reports a commission cut to 24 percent for fat stock sales at Newmarket, thanks to strong graziers support. Year ending 30/4/17 turnover 21,954,026 with bonuses 56,998 and dividends 9,716. Monthly sales at Bacchus Marsh and Ballan with local agents listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
Bacchus Marsh
Ballan
A. W. Flack Ballan
Melbourne Coursing Club Threatens Prosecution At Melton Park
Note warns trespassers with dogs or guns will be prosecuted. Club holds exclusive right of way. Also announces Kelvin Grove Private Hospital now open for maternity cases and other patients with matron and nurse services in Bacchus Marsh. Advertising sale: eating apples from 2 shillings 6 pence and cooking apples from 2 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Park
B. Eddy
Kelvin Grove
H. Campbell
Millbank Street
Bacchus Marsh
Jenkins
Seeds and garden seeds on sale now at Medling’s
Seeks buyers for a splendid lot of Brunning’s fresh garden seeds including vegetables and mowers. Chole specials in stocks and pansies available. Don’t miss them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medling
Brunning
Red Cross Drive Gift and Novelty Evening Melton
A Red Cross Drive and Gift and Novelty Evening are set for Wednesday May 29 at the Melton Mechanics Hall from 7 30 p m with quoit tournaments progressive euchre guessing competitions hoopla refreshments admission children price and ladies free A Melton Mechanics Institute notice announces a Jumble Fair on Saturday June 1 opened by His Grace Dr Mannix Archbishop of Melbourne Ballan residents may travel by the mid day train and return by two trains President A Smith Joint Secretaries Ridell and O Neill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Mechanics” Hall
Queen of Peace
Monica McGuire
Mannix
Melbourne
Ballan
A. Smith
Riddell Wid
O'Neill
Allies' Fair for Our Boys Day at Collins Street kiosk
The Board of Directors call on Country Members to donate saleable goods including fruit vegetables eggs and poultry for a large kiosk in Collins Street in aid of Our Boys Day. Donations to ANA Hall Bacchus Marsh by Monday May 20. President P F Emmett Secretary W R Vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins Street
Ana. Hall
Bacchus Marsh
P. F. Emmett
W. R. Vigor
Red Cross Fair and Concert in aid of fund Melbourne
A Red Cross fair and concert will be held on Saturday June 1 at Mechanics Institute Melbourne Talent admission 1 shilling fair 6 pm concert 8 pm dance to follow. Competitions include sponge cake and assorted cakes with cash prizes for open and under 18s divisions. All cakes to be given to the Red Cross and brought to the hall by 2 pm June 1. A G Dugdale Hon Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Above
Mechanics’ Institute
Melbourne
Toolern Vale Mechanics Institute Special Meeting Notice
Toolern Vale Mechanics Institute and Free Library calls a special meeting for Wednesday May 29 1918 from 2 to 3 pm at the institute Toolern Vale. Purpose to elect one Trustee and eight committee members with nominations closing Monday May 20 at 4 pm. Secretary J Wesley Walter signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toolern Vale
Notice to ratepayers Bacchus Marsh Shire
Shire of Bacchus Marsh gives notice that a ratepayer may be unenrolled if all rate sums are not paid by June 10, 1918. Shire Secretary Le Cocq will be at Shire Hall Bacchus Marsh June 1 through June 10 during office hours to receive payments. 4 May 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
le Cocq
Poison laid for foxes in Greystones paddocks near Rowsley
Notice warns dog owners about poison laid in Greystones paddocks at Rowsley. W. P. Greene issues warning to protect pets. Also reports annual Mem bers meeting announcement for Greystones Mechanics Institute on Monday 20 May at 6 pm with officers to be elected and balance sheet adopted. Other local items include thanks from J G Wells to Dairy Cooperative Association supporters, several sale and lost notices, a death notice for Edith Banke, and a wartime casualty note.
Empire Day Festivities At State School 28 Bacchus Marsh
State School No 28 Bacchus Marsh hosts Empire Day on May 24 with an American Fruit Social to aid the Australian Branch Red Cross. Program includes songs recitations addresses readings and a gift exchange. Admission by gift. A dance at Mr C Johnson's Barn Friday evening with prices for gentlemen and ladies. Also a Grand Ball at Myrnong Mechanics Institute in aid of Queen of Flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State School
Bacchus Marsh
Red Cross
Mr. C. Johnson
Ios “Ptonide
F. McClure
Seo
Queen of Flowers
J. Kennedy
Mosers McPhail, Anderson & Co
ANA
Melbourne
Vigor
Mondlay
British Red Cross
Bacelms Marsh
Woods
Pentland Hills
Melton Mechanics Club Meets Saturday Evening
The Melton Mechanics’ annual meeting is set for Saturday at 8 30 with balance sheet and election of officers on the agenda. A Methodist church social will be held at Exford Hall Melton South on Tuesday prior with services at Whit Sunday in Melton Rockbank Toolern Vale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics
J. F. McLachlan
Melton Mechanics
Anuron of England
Melton
Holy Communion
Rockbank
Toolern Vale
F. Stanley Love
Exford Hall
Melton South
Melton notices outline charity drives and local events
Donations of sweets, fancy goods or produce will be thankfully received for the Melton Red Cross drive on Wednesday 29th inst. A Melton School Committee meeting discussed Empire Day, self denial for the Bay States, and War Saving Stamps. A Toolera Vale Mechanics Institute trustees election is planned for 29th inst with nominations closing 20th. A Jumble Fair for Miss Monica McGuire and a fancy dress ball for Queen of Peace are announced. Also listed are a May sale by Whitlow Bros and a rate deadline of 10th June for enrolment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Red Cross
Melton
Messrs
J. H. Cunningham
7. Rolinson
See
W. Whittington
W. Radford
Mesdames McPherson
Minns
J. F. Roe
Director of
Bay States
Robinson
Lang
Toolera Vale Mechanics’ Institute
Weinoslay
Bacchus Marsh
Mannix
Melbourne
Yaloak Vale
Wedneslay West
Whitlow Bros
Messrs. L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Barehus Marsh
Ingliston
Korobuit
Public Works Department
Roy
Edward Harris
Holy Trin
Ant
Paw
Christ Church
Myrmong
Rowsley
T. Wakelin Davis
B. Williams
Methodist
Pincus
Echits Marsh Red Cross
Werribee Red Cross Carnival and Local Events
Rain benefits farmers as Werribee Red Cross Carnival raises 1700 pounds with a 1000 pound gift from Mr G T Chirnside. Send-off for A Rowan family and Miss Troup. Robertson presents on Werribee friends. Coursing club meeting at Phapton end of month. clearing sale at Yaloak Vale 22nd inst. for Whitlow Bros. cattle and farm stock. Social at Bulliang Post 24th inst. for Red Cross. News: Ptes A Butt and A Hansen killed in action in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptes
A. Butt
A. Hansen
Frange
M. Board of Works
Metropolitan Farm Library
Werriboo Coursing Club
Yuloak Vale
Messrs. Whitlow Bros
Messrs
L. A Fairbairn & Co
Yaloak Vale
Behal
L. A. Hairbain & Co
Bulliang Post
Red Cross
Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts Ad
A vintage advert claims Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts restore nerve tissue and blood to cure lassitude and pains. Sold by leading chemists and stores at 3 shillings per box or six boxes for 11 shillings 3 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hean
Hoan
Aix
Upcoming Local Events May to June
Friday and Saturday May 17 and 16 feature Alliey Fair at Beoshus Marsh. Wednesday June 26 hosts Sobriditors Arbor Day concert in Coimadai at 4c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beoshus Marsh
Coimadai
Bacchus Marsh notices urge Red Cross drive and local council talks
The Bacchus Marsh community announces Empire Day fundraisers and a Red Cross collection with a school event titled an American Fruit Social. Donations of fruit and cash are sought for a kiosk in Melbourne and Allied support. council debates run distribution, public open meetings, and weed control as Tolmie’s resignation is reconsidered.
Clearing sale at Glenvale Farm Rowsley for Charles Dickie herd
A large turnout bought well priced cattle and stock at Glenvale Farm Rowsley in a clearing sale on Thursday for Charles Dickie. Cows in milk and springers sold up to £29, while dairy heifers and Ayrshire stock fetched diverse prices. horses, draughts, and farm implements also sold strongly. A second clearing sale is planned at Yaloak Vale on the 22nd for Whitlow Bros with cattle, sheep, horses, and gear offered as advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaloar Vale
Messrs
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Glenvale Farm
Rowsley
Charles Dickie
Lyra
Lyr
Jersey
Ayrshire
Hull
Slate Deposits in Gisborne District Face State Review
A deputation of residents met with Minister for Mines S Barnes promising an inspection of slate deposits in Gisborne. A.R. Robertson said Bullen garook slate lies on Crown lands, allowing state or private development. Public Works and Lands officials recently inspected, noting wartime ballast needs and potential Welsh slate competition for postwar reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gisborne
Geological
S. Barnes
A. R. Robertson
Ml.a
Robertson
Bullengarook
Mars
Co. Trntingham
Public Works Department
J. M. Reed
Victoria
Wales
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bacchus Marsh Market
H.W. Hodgson
J. J. Windsor
Commonwealth Ag
Townebee
London
Warminster
Galiebury Plain
Rabaul.a and Exchange
Savings Bank Department
Lee Achiain
International Savings Bank
EB Kell
Denibon Miller
Ballan Stock Sale
Gippsland
Northern Co-Operative Selling & Insurance 0, Ltd
Flinders Lane
Melbourne and Metropolitan
Ling
P. Murphy
Hodgson's
H. M. Hodgson
Melton Mechanics' Institute
South Methodist Church
Burton
M.H.R
Ladies’ Patriotic Guild
Beatrice W. Anderson
Sev
Ana, Bacchus Marsh Branch
Mechanics’ Institute and Free Library
Greystones
W. P. Greene
Bacchus Marsh Golf Club
Dairymen's Co-operative Association
J. G. Wells
B. McCarthy
S. P. Dickso Bavelius
Gool
Junker
H. Moffatt
McKay
Massey
R. A. Scott, Sydenham
J. Skinner
Royal Cafe
O.K. Eto
Wednnesday
Express Office
Gold Watch
Banke
Mont Albert Road
Sureey Hilla
Malton
Edith
J. Edwin Barrie
Ollie
Lily
Bite
Winnie
Elsie
Pesce
Protect Pease
Erno
Ethel
Beeehus Marsh
Par Duarly
Balkimg East
Red Cross Fund
Myrmong Mechanics' Institute
Melton Express
Werribee
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Gippsland & Northern Co-operative Selling Co
Stork, &c
Tushay
Hule
Barenns Marsh
Thistle
Tolwie
Tim
Tolmie
Ballarat
E. Coe
Shine Council
Dairymen's Association
South Melbourne Cricket Club
McLachlan
Middle Park
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