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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1918
Page
2
Exell Bros. on behalf of executors of the late Mrs A O Loughlin to sell by public auction well built Villa on half acre two street frontage and a four room cottage on half acre with furniture. Also farm of 46 acres with liberal terms in Melton township. Further particulars later.
McPhail Anderson and Co will auction at Bacchus Marsh at 1 o clock sharp stock including fat dairy cattle sheep milkers and springers. On a/e Mr George Mitchell Rock hank twenty two shorthorn and Ayrshire heifers two to syrs in call to Short horn Ball. On a/e Mr George Griffin six Ayrshire bulls yearlings forty ewes and lambs. On are late Mrs Fox Avenue Road one horse and buggy in good order and a quantity of furniture pigs and sundries. Peter Heagney district representative Main Street
L A FairSairn and Co announce at their Commercial Yards a horse breeding notice. The Clydesdale stallion Patrick's Pride will be on his usual round this season with a limited number of mares. Owner E L Edwards, Avenue Roai Bacchus Marsh.
The Shire of Werribee invites tenders at 6 PM on Monday September 30 1918 for ten contracts including cleaning street channels in Werribe and West Footscray crushing spalls Derrimut road 1300 yards of repairs Layerton and Sayer roads culvert work on Layerton and Werribee crossing and Watton street gravel hauling from Railway Station grass supply for Werribee Recreation Reserve Plans and specs are at the Shire Hall each tender requires the specified deposit lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
Shire of Melton invites tenders by 1 am on Friday September 27 1918 for horse and dray work for each riding and for cleaning shire offices. Specifications available at Shire Office Melton. Secretary Geo Minns asks for applications to become authorised agents for the Seventh War Loan.
Cloud BAZAAR STRENTHAM POTATOES and assorted maize and corn varieties from ANDERSON & Co with Bacchus Marsh origin. Also EGGS FOR SALE featuring Black Orpingtons and White Leghorns with pricing 5 shillings or 3 shillings 6 pence. AMOS GREENWOOD, Main St.
Tonight the Melton Minstrels present a grand entertainment under Mrs B McDowall at Mechanics Hall Melton on September 21 in aid of the Australian Comforts Fund Part I Our Grand Minstrel Circle with songs and gags Part II Fun in Restaurant with latest songs New scenery by E Meyers and J Dixon Prices Front seats 1 shilling 6 pence Back 1 shilling Ball to follow on October 4 featuring a Waltzing Competition and prizes for novelty character best set and best dressed couple J Dixon Hon Sec
A juvenile and masked ball is announced to be held at the Melton Mechanics Institute Hall on Friday October 11 in aid of the Queen of Peace. Miss Monica Mac ee is listed with ticket prices 2/6 for Ladies and 1/6 for Good Musk. C Riddell B O'Neill Hon Sees are noted in the announcements.
Evan MacDonald speaks on Melton Shire Council matters including Revision Courts and Repatriation. A dance follows with admission sixpence. Surplus funds go to Sunday Schools Prize Funds. Melton South, September 18, 1918.
The ANA Bacchus Marsh Branch announces a lecture in the A N A Lodge Room on Thursday next the 26th inst by Mr J L Jeffers. Subject Repatriation. Public invited. W E Vigor Secretary Rail way Time Tables all lines latest edition 3d Obtain from Cen and Ss Church 8.
Local business houses announce a full day closure on Wednesday next 25th to allow staff and employers to attend the Melbourne Show. Classified items include sales of arsenate, apples for sale, a gold bracelet reward, a cook wanted, and railway refreshment rooms. Also notices of death and In Memoriam for Hannah Eliza Crook and Councillor George Dickie J.P. with memorial verse.
The Melton Gazette notes a farm at Rockbank near McDowall’s hotel to be sold today at 3 pm by Mr W. Keast. Also a sale of township property in the estate of the late Mrs O’Loughlin on Melton town allotments. Shire tenders invited for horse work and road projects. Public talks and services listed, plus entertainment at Melton Minstrels and a memorial service for Private Whiteside.
Four deputation members discuss public views on erecting an Honor Board for soldier heroes at the Shire hall. Councillors and the public seek joint ownership, with plans to tour the city during show week to select a board. The council may fund part of the project and ask public subscriptions for the balance. Dr Holden, the young President, manages the talks with tact. Deputation: J. Greig, L. Robinson, L. Farrell, J. F. Roe. Royal Show next week. Bazaar at Bacchus Marsh this afternoon and evening.
The Bacchus Marsh column notes Bacchus Maesh market activities on Saturday and a large gathering for the Duke of Abercorn Lodge installation at the Masonic Temple. Officers invested include Worshipful Master E H Prime and multiple lodge officers. a banquet followed. The piece also mentions cactus control trials and local church services.
The document states a 5 percent interest rate and mentions banks aiding subscribers with advances at 4 percent. It is signed by W. A. Watt, Treasurer, and dated September 1918 from the Commonwealth Treasury.
Lady supporters of the Bacchus Marsh District Exhibit are reminded to leave cakes with Mrs. E. L. Simpson this Saturday morning. A lecture on Repatriation will be given by Mr. J L Jeffers of Parwaa in the A N A hall Bacchus Marsh on Thursday evening. A combined function for Rowsley Red Cross features a concert dance and auction on Monday 30th. Juvenile fancy dress on the same day proceeds to the Bacchus Marsh Ladies Patriotic Guild. The Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club annual meeting is set for Wednesday 25th. A YMCA interests meeting will be held in the Shire hall Friday at 7pm with Mr. W J Richards present. The War Loan committee elected Dr J Kerr president, aiming to raise £20 000 and to obtain an Honor Flag. Subscribers can assign their district. banks will assist buyers at 4 percent over 18 months. The Touring War Tank will be at Bacchus Marsh on Monday 14th October. Local markets by McPhail Anderson & Co. today and L A Fairbairn & Co. sale at Ballan on Monday 30th (Royal Show). Business places will close all day Wednesday 25th to visit the Royal Show. Housekeepers urged to arrange accordingly. Do not delay buying War Loan Bonds.
A Bazaar opening at the Bacchus Marsh Mechanics Institute is underway for a few days with Rev Father Gleeson and Rev Father Murphy officiating. Attendees enjoyed light entertainment as ticket sellers prepared wares for sales amid humorous moments and to mark the event’s progress.
Local notes report very windy conditions harming crops and express hope for rain. A picture concert to benefit Methodist church will be held in the local hall on Saturday the 28th. Attendees are urged to come. The hall authorities are expanding with a large new room addition for future use.
A correspondent reports a rich clayhole at Mr W Hine's paddock with 30 to 200 ft depth. 60 tons sent to Cuming Smith & Co, more orders from Metropolitan Gas Co. Lignite and coal hints, magnesite available, ironstone region, and wood in the district. Government interest noted but exploration stalled.
An advertisement promotes Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts as a remedy for neurasthenia and fatigue. It claims the product supports healthy nerve tissue and alleviates aches and pains, urging readers to buy at chemists and stores for 3 shillings per box or six boxes for 11 shillings 3 pence.
Our Rockbank correspondent reports many snakes in the area with several killed including one near the local school. The stone crusher work on Ballarat Road has finished and moves to side roads. Dr Holden, who cultivated with a Jolburt tractor, has gone to observe the ploughing test there.
The death occurred on Wednesday the 11th of the month of Mrs Gilby widow of the late J Gilby. The deceased resided here for many years and was very highly respected. The Wattle Blossom ball on Friday was well attended.
An ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as quickly relief for colds and bronchial troubles in children. It claims easy administration, good taste, and safety due to no narcotics. The notice also includes stray garbled text about loans and a military-related travel delay for a surgeon named Pincus with unclear dates.
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