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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1917
Page
2
McPhail Anderson & Co. announce a Bacchus Marsh market on Monday at 1 o clock sharp for fat and store cattle milkers and springers pigs sheep and sundries to be offered for sale by the auctioneers in the town of Bacchus Marsh.
Gippsland Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Ltd reports nominal capital 250000, subscribed 57015, paid up 49106. Commission on fat stock sales at Newmarket reduced to 24 percent for shareholders. Year to 39/4/17 turnover 1154026, bonuses 56998, dividends 9716. Farm produce sold on consignment. monthly sale at Balan on the second last Thursday each month. Local agent A W Flack at Balan.
The Melton Shire Council resolved to adopt Clauses 41 42 43 Part 1 of the 13th Schedule under Section 197 of the Local Government Act 1915 for the CONTROL OF WANDERING STOCK. A meeting is set for Friday September 28 1917 at 11 am at the Shire Hall to pass and confirm the by law. A copy of the by law is open for inspection at the Shire Office Melton during office hours.
A five pound reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of the person who removed posts and rails from Miy property. Trespassers will be prosecuted. The notice is signed by J. B. Doherty, Madingley. Also advertised are eggs for sale including White Leghorn eggs for setting from Vadown and Layton strains at 3 shillings per setting. Additional listings include White Leghorn and Black Orpington eggs for setting at 5 shillings per dozen from J. Lodge Rovebank Bacchus Marsh.
The Melton Jumble Fair at Mechanics' Hall raised about £150 for the Park fund after days of busy preparations by the Melton Red Cross and volunteers. Stalls in yellow red, peach blossom, and blue gel drew crowds, with Mr Chas Jones auctioning heavy produce and Hon. Secretary Miss Moyra Smith ensuring smooth operations. The Futseriy footballers visit Melton today, and a dance will be held in the evening. Presbyterian services listed for Bacehux Marsh and Melton.
Private Francis Neal writes from Reserve Lazarett Bergkeserne Munster Germany that he is alive and well after seven weeks as a POW. He mentions Tam still in bed and unlikely to recover soon, Sam is doing fine after his operation, and he reports good doctors and treatment though he may lose use of his left arm. He asks not to worry and to inform friends as correspondence is limited.
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society committee will convene Thursday afternoon to decide on matters for the forthcoming show in October. District Exhibit General Lodge urges all who promised produce for the exhibit to deliver today before the Melbourne trip. Royal Show plans include stocks leaving by the standard train on Saturday and arrival by 3 pm.
An advertisement invites readers to contact J J Barry Jum Baoohus March for buying hides skins bottles old iron and lumber with a fair deal. It emphasizes prompt contact by phone or mail and positions Barry as a local buyer.
A large Tallon gathering honored Mr White recently enlisted for active service with prayers for safety. Guests from across the district attended dancing and music, and Mr Clark presented a silver wallet as a token of affection. Officials and speakers praised White’s character and readiness to serve, wishing him a successful return.
At Toolern Vale a Red Cross gathering featured a report on a Government House visit and observations. The group received gifts including socks and clothes, with proceeds from a children's night and a knitting competition. Anniversary church services and a per head reading lecture followed, drawing notable local names and activities.
An old notice urges quick use of Iain's Cough Remedy at first hoarseness to ward off croup attacks in Moamoness. Sold by W Grant Morton Bao chug Marsh A Combon Co Werriboo J G Orgill Rockbank nel Bolton and others.
Bullengarook is excited over mining and slate cases with ore carts delayed by bad weather. McCashawy’s work shows progress after rain and a battery on the creek. A local school event led by Miss Tyon and a Red Cross gathering boosted attendance and community harmony despite the weather.
Movers at Balliang Yard held a large monthly sale attracting buyers for cattle sheep and horses. A record turnout bought 260 cattle 104 heifers 42 pigs and several horses with high prices noted for dairy stock and calves. Prices ranged widely and Balliang property was passed in private sale.
Midian Oh Pitrova presents Royal Pictures at the Soul Market with a Growl serial and a Railroad Monopoly demonstration. Four free passes are given away. Next Monday night 17th features War Office pictures of Austrian solvi... assisting by famous tanks for Repatriation sums.
The water commission reports reservoir data for Vyees Creek. Full supply shows height 78 feet with 14,850 acre feet volume and present supply matches 14,850 acre feet. Last weekly return lists output 11 cubic feet per second and 80 cubic feet per second for the week.
Flow data for Melton Reservoir shows 16s cubic feet per second currently, compared with last week’s 150 cubic feet per second. The report notes 17,000 feet and related figures, with 80 feet and a bolt reference, though some numbers appear garbled.
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