Electoraldistrict of Bulla Nomination Notice 1917
By virtue of a writ from the Governor of Victoria dated October 27 1917 I announce that nominations for one member of the Legislative Assembly for the Electoral District of Bulla will be held at the Bacchus Marsh Courthouse after noon on November 5 1917 If contested the poll will be on Thursday November 13 1917 across designated divisions and locations detailed I appoint Mr Christopher Lane Crisp as substitute and provide polling places and hours. Also notices of nurse practice and a used glass buy offer appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Bocchus Marah
Legislative Assembly
Bulla
Broadmeadows
Teveridge
Wallin Wallan
Mickleham
Campbellfield
Glenroy
Kalkallo
Epping
Thoumstown
Woodstock
Darrawsiv
Guim
Craigieburn
Eden Park
Fawkner
Gisborne
New Gisborne
Macvion
Riddell’ Creek
Bullengarook
Upper Macedon
Bolinda
Kerr
Trigunlua
Exford
Ballianye East
Newport West
Cotterill
Wyndham
Christopher Lane Crisp
Bacchus Marsh
Church Street
Bacchus Mars
Robertson to address electors in multiple meetings across district
Hon A R Robertson plans note heavy schedule addressing electors with meetings at Bacelins Marshat, Rockbank, Melton South, Melton Mechanics Institute and Werribee. Presiding officials include Cr dA Brown Shire President. Dates span November 5 to 7 with varied venues and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacelins Marshat A
Cr. da
Brown
Shire
Rockbank
Pan. Melton South
Melton
Mechanics’ Institute
Werribee
J H Cunningham Campaign Schedule Highlights Local Stops
J H Cunningham the selected farmers candidate outlines rally dates in Exford Bacchus Marsh Werribees Rockbank Melton with times from 4 p.m. to 8 30 p.m. on November 7 8 and 14 in a sequence of campaign events across regional Victoria.
Gilchrist to Speak on Education Issue at Bacchus Marsh
Independent Liberal candidate Mr J H Gilchrist will address voters at Bacchus Marsh on Thursday next November 8. He will discuss vital questions including the settlement of the vexed education problem and appeal to electors to hear his views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Androse
Bacchus
Marsh
J. H. Cunningham
Exford
Bacchus Marsh
Wererboo
Rockbank
Melton
J. H. Gilchrist
Bacchus Marsh Livestock Sale Notice 1917
Thursday 8th November sale at the Corporation Yards Bacchus Marsh starts 11 am. Includes 150 cattle milker and springer stock fat stove and young cattle. 250 sheep lines fat and stove. pigs and sundries. Properties vary for estate and individual advertised properties. Next sale December 8th 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Bacchis Marsh
Land sale at Kornbell Myrmong Marylands farm auction
Land near Myrmong to be sold by auction on Thursday November 8 at 12 o'clock. The Marylands farm of 102 acres 2 roods 9 perches with comfortable homestead and outbuildings, fronting Worobeit Creek, plus a 52 acre paddock adjoining leased to G Hackett along Myrmiong Creek. Properties offered under directed will to wind up the estate by L A Fairbairn & Co Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Alfred Thos, Fox
Corporation Yards
Kornbell
Myrmiong
Marylands
Myrmong
Wmn. Simmons
Blackwood
Bacchus Marsh
Barehus Marsh
Fairbairn's
McPhail, Anderson & Co
Melton
Grand Concert to Liquidate Debt at State School
Miss Nance ONeill and company present an up-to-date program of songs revits and sketches with dances at the Bacelins March Mechinies Institute to liquidate debt on the state school. Winner Will Hatfield praised. admission 1s 6d to 6d. Election results to be announced by F H W Crook, Hon. See. School Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nance O'Neill
Melbourne
Ballarat South Street
Will Hatfield
Auction at Bacchus Marsh Saleyards November auction
Thursday November 8 sale announced by the Trustee in the estate of J. A. Sons. The sale will be held at 12 o'clock at the Corporation Saleyards Bacchus Marsh. The well known items to be auctioned include livestock and related assets under the estate settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & CO
J. A. Sons
Bacchus Marsh
Hall of Commerce Buildings Auction Notice at Bacchus Marsh
Corner Main and Graham Streets in the town center. Drapery Premises once occupied by Mr Johns Bescler's Studi and dwelling quarters in a 3 two storey brick building with 15 rooms. Frontage 454 ft on Main Street and 1204 ft depth along Graham Street. Tenanted shops with fine rental. sale to wind up the estate. Immediate possession possible. L A Fairbairn & Co Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Johns—Hall of Commerce
Main Street
Alt
Fox
Kovobeil
EB. O'Connell
Resilence
Millbank St
Main
Graham Streets
Auction at Bacchus Marsh for Green Lodge estate
L A Fairbairn and Co instruct by Mr Evcexe OCosssens to sell by auction at the Corporation Yards Bacchus Marsh at 12 o clock Green Lodge comprising a six room dwelling with servants quarters laundry store room on nearly two acres with stables loose boxes buggy sheds feed room and other outbuildings in a premier position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Evcexe O'Cossens
Bacchus Marsh
Green Lodge
W.B
E. BR. Haynes Pty Ltd Wholesale Chaff and Grain Sale
E. BR. Haynes Pty Ltd conducts all sales of chaff and grain at Market Buildings 551 Flinders St. Central 970 after hours Canterbury 961. L. ScotT and Bacchus Agent listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucerne
Flinders St
Canterbury
L. Scott
Bacchus
Melton notices social dances and events
A collage of Melton notices lists a social and dance for Miss Una Davis at Sunbury with waltzing prizes, a St Bernard’s School Hall social on November 7, a lectureette by Mr. W Salter on November 13 about Pozieres experiences, plus a lost mare reward, a found coat, and thanks from Con-don and a local fire claim.
Death of James Soumatox in Darley aged 75
James Soumatox died at his residence in Darley on 27 October 1917 at age 75. He was the husband of Mary Ann and father to Maria in Australia, James, Arthur, Charlie on active service, Richard, Mrs M Mra F Russell, Albert, Mrs W Oliver, and stepfather of Harry and William Brimblecombe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soumatox
Darley
James
Mary Ann
Maria
Australia
Arthur
Charlie
Richard
Russell
Albert
W. Oliver
Harry
William Brimblecombe
Harvest and social events pace Belton district news
Harvest is near in the Belton district with several fields already started and expected good returns. A social and dance will aid Miss Una Davis during the Sunbury Popular Lady Competition at Belton Mechanics on Friday evening the 9th. Rockbank Melton South and Melton host a Monday speech by Hon A Ry Robertson on the 5th. Will and estate news covers James McPherson of Metton who died September 1 leaving £1341 in realty and £1521 personal. Various auctions and licensing court notices conclude the local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Una Davis
Sunbury
Belton Mechanics
A. Ry Robertson
Rockbank
Multon South
Melton
Church
Political meetings and auctions stir Bacchus Marsh week
Hon A R Robortson and J H Gilchrist announce talks in Bacchus Marsh on consecutive evenings 6th inst. W J Baltar to illustrate his Pozieres experiences on 13th inst at the Baptist Church. The town sees sales of the late Thomas Cain’s Millbank home, Hall of Commerce buildings, Koroboit farms, and estate auction at the Bacchus Marsh market. Memorial service planned for front-line fallen and a patriotic concert to raise funds for baths. church services schedule across local towns. James Somerton, a 75-year resident of Darley, dies after 64 years in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Salter
The
Baptist College of Victoria
Pozieres
Chiveba
E. Pearce
Poziores
W. J. Baltar
Bacchus Marsh Baptist
Thos. Cain
Millbanktrees
Bacchus Marsh
Mesum, L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Messia
A Pair & Co
Mesera
A. Fairbairn & Co
Hall of Commerce
Koroboit
A.T. Fox
J. A. Fairbairn & Co
Aelock
Mechanics’ Inuti State
No. 11 Memorial Hall
Bacchus Marsh Stete Selnad
Wight
Mixs
Nance O'Neill
Agua
Hugh McDowall
Baptist College of View Foriu
Holy ‘Trinity Church
Bacchi Marsh
Siouday, Tyvinst
Rowsley
Claivelt Services
Buvelurs Marsh
St. Tuli's
Tseray
J.P. McLachlan
Pan
James Somerton
Darley
Pyke's Creek Reservoir Water Report
Water Geominion reports full supply at 78 feet yielding 14 850 acre feet. Present supply matches 14 850 acre feet with last weekly return at 14 830 acre feet. Current output listed as 15 cubic feet per pound while last week shows nil output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Melton Reservoir capacity and flow details
Water measurements show 80 feet with 17,000 acre feet storage at BoF 44 inches. Boft 2 inches and 17,000 acre feet noted. Current discharge around 400 cfs, last week 190 cfs. Diaries for 1918 available, Saby. sizes vary. Obtainable from CRISP & SONS, Church Street, Bacchus Marah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saby
Crisp & Sons
Church Street
Bacchus Marah
Mining Prospects and Local Obituaries in Blackwood District
The mining outlook appears promising with Trojan output improving and Edna Co reportedly offering £11000 for a mine, while Victoria joins a syndicate and operations begin. Also noted are deaths of Teseph Hill and Clues Gribble, both respected locals, with funeral services held amid community attendance. Rainfall figures for September and October are recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yanko Reef
Edna Co
W.A
Victoria
All Countess
Teseph Hill
Blackwood
Staffordshire
England
New Sultaney
Reeers
AM Saints’ Church of Boghead
Clues. Gribble
Blantauny
Butta
Deetasol
Hextar
Balliang Carnival Queens Shine in Local Pageant
Balliang notes a burst of activity as harvest season nears with the Balliang State School preparing for a debt repayment event. The Queen Carnival proceeds, praised by Rev Vaughan and Mr Dillon for its success, while Miss Tucker appears amid supportive votes and attendants Miss Archer, Wy Waters, Miss Redden, and Miss Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balliang
San Au
M. Redden
Ballianys
Comte Tucker
D. Archer
Dillon
Staughton Vale Roman Parish Debt Fund Queen Contest
Heavy rain fell as local effort boosted the Roman Catholic Parish debt fund. Miss Redden won the Queen title and raised £14 to the Awake Queen Miss Tucker who raised £138. The village praised the committee for a patriotic drive. A rat infestation harmed poultry and even injured a child in bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staughton Vale
Ileal
Miss Redden
Miss Tucker
Bacchus Marsh Market Report Auction Figures
Gippsland and Northern Co operative held a monthly sale on Thursday November 1 yarding 150 cattle 142 sheep and lambs 81 pigs and 4 horses. Good attendance and sale of all cattle sheep and pigs. Milkers Jersey cow £19 12 6. springers £12 7 6 to £19 2 6. Bullocks £16 12 6 to £21. Cows and calves £13 10. Bulls £8 10 to £9 10. Pigs good porkers £41 0 to £30 5. Spring lambs £21 5 to store wethers £24 11. Ewes £14 9. Horses Mars £13. The sale proceeds aided Red Cross via P Barry now hospital in France. bidders included T B Lott J Widdis J Urquhart and J J Barry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gippsland & Northern Cooperative
Sapper
P. ‘Barry
Red Cross
Messra
T. B. Lott
J. Widdis
J. Urquhart
J. J. Barry
Royal Picture at the Sun Theatre Tonight
A promotional note describes a romantic drama presented as a strong past event. It mentions a feature titled The Greed and a panel about munition manufacturers. The page edition includes usual topical items and collections with previews of forthcoming passes.
Empire's Call Report On Front Wounds And POWs
Last week driver Jus C Rourke youngest son of the late Dr James wel brother of Mrs John L Chimnilai was reported seriously wounded in France. Gunner David T Coghlan one of two sons of Mr and Mrs D Coghlin reported wounded after two years at sea. Rupert Alfred son of Captain Alfred formerly of Bacelus Marsh reported wounded admitted to the Tenth General Hospital in Bonin France. Also announced prisoners of war Tom Gira and Dolomaide of Metin and Bacelus Marsh. A raceline marsh show featured a controversial appeal and a crowd of spectators with some not eligible for portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jus. C. Rourke
James Wel
John L. Chimnilai
Theos
Dev. Bourke
David Tames Coghlan
Coghlin
Ater
Rupert Alfred
Alfred
Bacelus Marsh
Hispal
Bonin
France
Ta Een
Dolomaide
Metin
Coreboral
Tom
Gira
Baeehis Marsh
Une
Marsh
Ac Imiber
On Cameres
Ingander
Sithers
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross Meeting Notice
Reminding will be held in the Shire hall on Thursday next, Gib iet, to sort accounts in connection with show Sinehvan. Details given for usual locations and related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinehvan
Melton Red Cross Society Monthly Meeting Notes
The Melton Red Cross Society ledger lists volunteers and donors from the meeting held on a Tuesday. President Westaughton presided as members and committees acknowledged thanks for fabric, yarn, and clothing items including mittens, socks, shirts, helmets, and seats donated by Misses Robertson, Collins, Keating, Whittington, and Mrs Parker, with several patrons contributing time and material. Information references donation of items from "Brooklyn" and other contributors, reflecting local support and aid efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westaughton
Mos
Tinal
Misa Moyrs Smith
Aitken
Staughter
Ms. Greig
Miss Stutiehtom
Rivlin
Parker
aWway
Art Chinn
Laly
Oplune
Feira
Rifle Shooting Club Match and Trophy Details
The club outlines a rifle match against Exsoniiin and Flemington dated for Sint inst with a fans match set for Saturday next, 10th inst. A member donated a 4 £ 227 trophy for best aggregate score across six shoots starting November 1. Recent results show Re Ladhams winning the petition trophy with Willick second. scores include Lathams 7, Wittick 71, Marchant 69, Denholm 69, Ladhams 69, Barry b. Williams 67, Akers 65, Grant 62, Connor 61, and Dally 34 across 4 shots at 300 and 60 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exsoniiin
Flemington
Tehih
Stenevis Jaye
Resemble
H. EB. Connor
B. Dally
Excess Eating Causes Health Woes and Remedies Offered
A health notice urges moderation in food, stating excess causes stomach, rheumatic, and kidney issues. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to restore balance and lists vendors W Grant Morton Ban chus Marsh A Combell & Co Wer ibee J G Rocktank Mel as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Banchus Marsh
A. Combell & Co
Weribee
J. G. Rocktank
Mel
Also Mentioned on This Page
O S48
W, Grant
Jenkins
Mftrs. Co
Spotswood
Garry
Bulla Electorate
A. R. Robertson
Werrihes
J.m
J.H. Gilchrist
Bacchus Marsh Market
Account Messis
Winderlich Bros
Parwin—May Bros
Harvester
Oft
Swood Order
Properties
Bacelins March Mechinies’ Institute
Miss Nance O'Neill
Onary
Veto Lake
Hodgson
Hall of
Millbank Street
E. BR. Haynes Pty. Ltd
Express
Melton Mechanics’ Institute
St. Bernard's School Hall
Nellie Vallence
Towars Melton
Reward
J.J. Barry
Jun
Glenmare
Darley Road
Keys
Berkshire
Bucclais Marsh
Condon
Austellan Mutual Fin Taran Company
Promi Cotton
J.T. Barns
John Pollock, M.B
H. J. Field-Martell
J. Edgerton
Fa Bacchus Marsh
Gnoner James Edgerton
Belton Express
Ballon and
Uf. Troma
A. R. Robortson
Pyke’s Creek Reservoir
Melton Reservoir
Royal Picture
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross
Melton Red Cross Society
Secchus
Deleis
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