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Newspaper

Melton Express

Location

Melton, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 19, 1918

Page

2

Great Clearing Sale Near Diggers Rest on Oct 24

A notice for a great clearing sale on the Kororoit Creek property 23 miles from Diggers Rest railway station. Sale starts at one o'clock on Thursday October 24 with conveyances and car meet arrangements, buyers urged to confirm with J K Jennings and McInnes or F Watts.

J. K. Jennings & McInnes E. J. Condon Kororoit Creek Digger's Rest Digger's Reat Melbourne An & Motor Car Bacchus Marsh Melton Sale Onser Soath Bourke Street F. Watts Sunbury

Gippsland and Northern Co operative Monthly Sale Notice

Notices announce a clearing sale at Allan by Gippsland and Northern Co operative selling and insurance with cattle sheep pigs and farm items on October 24 starting 12 30. Entries invited. Also Balliang clearing sale by L A Fairbairn and Co instructed by W Dodemaide and Son on their Balliang farm toward end of November with date to follow.

Gippsland & Northern Co-Operative Selling & Insurance CO. Ltd Allan A. W. Flack L. A. Fairbairn & Co Mesars W. Dodemaide & Son Balliang

Market Buildings Canterbury Office After Hours Sale

Market Buildings at 551 Flinders Street and Canterbury 961 are listed for after hours sales. Phons Central 970 advertised. L. Scott, agent at Baoohus, handles the transactions.

Flinders St Phons Central Canterbury L. Scott Baoohus March

Melton Shire to Levy General Rate in 1918 19

The Shire of Melton announces a general rate of fifteen pence in the pound on annual property values for the period Oct 1 1918 to Sept 30 1919. The rate is due Dec 10 1918 and the approximate estimate is available for inspection at the Shire Office Melton. GEO Minns secretary.

Shire of Melton Geo. Minns

Tenders for Shire of Werribee 1918 Culverts and Roads

Sealed tenders addressed to the President at the Shire Hall Werribee will be received until 6 pm Monday 28 October 1918 for contracts 5/19 6/19 8/19 9/19 10/19 including culverts road works Watton street Sayer's road Laverton Hopper's Lane and Little River bluestone spalls plans and deposits required lowest tender not guaranteed.

Werribes Laverton Sayer’s Road Watton Street Wersibee Little River Edgar's Road Duncan’s Road Shire Hall D. A. Little Shira L. F. Dubout Bowsley Rowsley

Holiday Excursion Fares to Melbourne and Deniliquin Trip

Government notice announces excursion fares valid from October through November inclusive for travel to Melbourne from all stations except suburban, plus Deniliquin and Magma line. Tickets usable on all trains with return by any train from November 2 to December inclusive. GEO. H. SUTTON secretary.

Melbourne Deniliquin Magma Geo. H. Sutton

War Loan Tank visits Melton amid community gathering

A bustling Melton scene Tuesday morning featured the War Loan Tank rolling through Main Street drawing curiosity from townsfolk. The event spurred speeches by Mr. St Ledger and Shire President Holden, with students treated to a short ride and heavy local donations totaling £8110 to aid the Home Mission Fund.

Messia, Jennings & McInnes Home Mission Fund Shire Holden Geo. Minns Shire Soc Gr. T. Robinson St Ledger Bradshaw's Business College Winnie Cook Alex McLlish Corio Eric Wilson Dave Dodemaide Pat. McGuire Harry Whittington Don Watson Mechanics Messrs J. F. Roe A. Shebler M. Kerwin T. Robinson W. Whittington Committee of Management Church of England Finch Rosie Robertson Stan Hardy Walter G. Cunningham Skinner Mr. Rogers

Bacchus Marsh Carnival Coronation Queen event and market notices

Bacchus Mare to-night hosts the Coronation of Queen of St. Bernard’s Carnival at the Mechanics’ Institute with a ceremonial program and performances by metropolitan artists. Tickets sold out, reserved seats still available at Mr R J Hjorth’s store. Also listed are Ballan and Bacchus Marsh markets, sales by McPhail Anderson & Co, and Balliang gifts sale. Community updates cover Red Cross luncheon appeals, Shire Council notices, Anzac reception plans, local hall finances, and church services.

Bacchus Marsh R. 'J. Hjorth Goffers of Water Commission Ballan Market Gippsland Co

St Bernards Queen Carnival and Local Notices

An itemized notice page lists events and ads: St Bernards Queen Carnival coronation ceremony with reserved seating on February 6 at Mr. R. T. Hjowth’s Hall, 8 pm, children half price. American Tea and Dance on Wednesday Oct 23 at 8 pm with admission details. fundraiser for the Repatriation Committee and Bacchus Marsh Red Cross at Mr. J. Holloway’s Barn, Oct 23. State Rivers and Water Supply Commission seeking bids for an old steam boiler at Bacchus Marsh, tender by Oct 30. ploughing 100 acres stubble land at Rowsley with tender by Oct 22. listings for sale, young bees, a smart girl wanted, found rimless glasses. and notices from Coffe Palace Bacchus Marsh and a found item note.

Bacchus Marsh Red Cross

Bacchus Marsh Market Sale by McPhail Anderson Co

Monday October 28 Bacchus Marsh sale at 1 o'clock sharp listing 180 cattle including milker and springer cows calves paddies steers aged stock plus Ayrshire cows and a Shorthorn bull. Also 60 fat wethers springer mare ponies and a range of dairy gear with Peter Heagney district representative on Main Street.

Ayrshire

Sale of Gifts at St George s Church Balliang

A sale of gifts will be held at the local hall on Saturday October 19 with competitions in multiple cake categories including Fruit Cake Victoria Sandwich and Scones. Prizes range from 2 shillings to 8 shillings, with four entries required for the Fruit Cake and six for each other item before judging. Proceeds support the Bazaar with stalls, refreshments and games.

E. H

Nothing Equal to It Cham berlain Pain Balm Claim

This notice promotes Cham berlain's Pain Balm as unrivaled for stiff and swollen joints contracted muscles stiff necks sprains and rheumatic and vascular pains. It asserts the product’s unique effectiveness and positions it as the top choice for relief.

Chamberlain

Bereavement thanks from BB SEERY and family

BB SEERY and family express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for visits letters telegrams and all expressions of sympathy during their bereavement They especially thank Rev Father Gleeson Slaters 84 Joseph for consolation in the loss of their husband and father and Mrs Todd for her kind attention

Father Gleeson Slaters Joseph Losal

Bacchus Marsh Red Cross Meeting and First Aid Demo

A Red Cross meeting will be at Shire Hall on Wednesday 23 inst at o o'clock to finalize arrangements for the show luncheon. collectors should bring lists. Miss Wells from Melbourne will speak on Friday evening 25 inst at 8 o'clock at the A N.A. hall on First Aid to complete the old course, after which the Voluntary Aid Detachment course continues. Monthly collections are listed with donors including Mrs W Dugdale and others. hospital buttons will be sold. local soldiers thanked by Hon. Lee. workers and others have received letters of thanks.

Aplin H. L. Simon Holy Trinity Church Hall Bacchus Marsh Lampe Shaw Alica Grant Daphne Moss Audrey Dickie Hosken Pearce Dugdale Ingram Bros Opticians Thureday Shire Hall Miss Wells Melbourne N.A W.dugdale Ethel Dugdale T. Matthews Jas. Marton O'Hara Wells W. P- Growne John Dugdale B.S. Boyd L. A. Fairbairn, & Co BR. Edols Hon Lee C. W. Bird T. Manly H. Oliver R. J. Hogg James TT. Dickson Tracey W. Dugdale Molly Morton May Dugdale Alice Hine Peggy Pollack Dickson

MYRMONG RED CROSS NOTES AND GIFTS

The Hon Sec Mrs Jas Dugdale acknowledges gifts of old linen books paper and bandages from Mrs Clark Miss Graham and Miss Fowler. This week sent away items include 19 pairs socks 9 shirts 1 helmet books old linen and bandages. Letters of thanks have been received from soldiers who got goods, with thanks to Miss Fowler and Mrs Linadell.

Jas. Dugdale Clark Graham Miss Fowler Linadell

Reservoir Water Output Report From Commission

The Water Commission reports reservoir levels with gauge height 14 850 feet and present supply 14 250 feet. Last weekly return shows 14 850 feet. Output is in cubic feet per second for the last week, measured over 15 days.

The Water Commission Taft

Melton Reservoir Height and Water Volume Report

Review notes show Melton Reservoir height around 30 feet with an estimated water volume near 17,000 acre feet. Data references line measurements and filtration figures, indicating reservoir capacity alongside shoreline and spillway details.

Opening of the Green Delayed at Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club

Unfavorable weather last Saturday caused adjournment of the Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club opening. The event resumes this Saturday afternoon at 2.40 with all members and friends invited to attend.

Sowing Cirls Use Raw Nuts for Health and Strength

An article extols sowing girls to use some raw nuts to enrich blood and strengthen the system. It warns about growth, nerves, and vitality, claiming nuts aid prepubescent development and overall health, with references to energy and body function.

Rean

Also Mentioned on This Page

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