Gippsland and Northern Co-operative Opening Sale Notice
The Gippsland and Northern Co operative Selling and Insurance Co Ltd announces an opening sale at the Corporation Yards Bacchus Marsh on Tuesday Oct 2. The sale features 250 head of cattle including cows calves heifers yearlings and store stock plus fat sheep. Capital details show nominal 250000 subscribed 57015 paid up 49106. Commission on fat stock sales at Newmarket reduced to 24 percent for shareholders due to strong support from graziers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gippsland & Northern Co-Operative Selling and Insurance CO. Ltd
Bacchus Marsh
Newmarket
Note the Company's Progress at Ballan Monthly Sale
Company progress figures show turnover of £1,954.26 for year ending 90/4/17 with £56,998 in bonuses and £9,716 in dividends. Farm produce disposed of on consignment with profits shared. Monthly sale held at Ballan, second last Thursday. local agent A W Flack Ballan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballan
A. W. Flack
McPhail Anderson to sell stock at Bacchus Marsh sale
McPhail Anderson & Co. will sell fat and store cattle at Bacchus Marsh at 1 o clock on Monday. Milk cows and springers, pigs, sheep, and sundries featured in the auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail, Anderson & Co
Bacchus Marsh
Ballarat Auctioneers announce Geo A Bence appointments
Coghlan Boase Co. Ballarat advertises stock and station services with new agent Geo A Bence. Fat cattle and sheep weekly, pigs weekly, horses and dairy stock Fridays, store cattle Fridays. Personal attention promised. phone 331. Eggs for sale include pure white Leghorns 4/1 setting and week old chicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat
Geo
A. Bence
Coghlan, Boase & Co
Tattersall's Bazaar
W. West
Gell Street
Bacchus Marsh
Auction sale of threshing plant at Melton Railway Station
A pairbairn and co under instructions from Mr W Burtox will sell by auction at Melton Railway Station on Sept 29 at 1 o clock the threshing and chaff cutting plant. Items include Ransomes Simms Jefferies traction engine 8 hp a Leviathan steam gin a Thresher and straw elevator a Bunele and Sons Conqueror Cuart Cutter 12 month with steamer and all improvements plus a two room travelling house. Plant is in first class order and can be inspected at Mr Burtons residence. Proceeds go to sons at war. For details contact L A Fairbairn and Co Bacchus Marsh or Robertson and Co Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pairbairn & CO
Bacchus Marsh
W. Burtox
Melton
Burton
W. Barton
Aneti
Messrs. L. A. Paipbuirn & Co
St. Killa Road
Spencer Street
Flinders Street
Miss. Campbell
St. Killaroad
Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Club
Shire of
James McPherson
Darley
Lowe
Messrs. Burt Bros
Sea Advertisement
Messrs
McPhail
Auction Notice for Melton Property on Toolern Road
Preliminary notice shows L A Fairbairn & Co acting for executors of James McPherson auctioning all livestock farm implements hay growing crop and sundries at his Toolern Road Melton farm on Wednesday October 17. Full particulars to follow Bacchus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
James McPherson
Toolern Road
Melton
Grazing Lands Tender Seeks Right to Graze at Darley
Tenders due by September 27 1917 to graze on Lot 218 Block 11109 five acres in Darley Town of Kirrup for the period from October 1 1917 to September 30 1918. Tender must include fee for the period and licence. Details available at the local Land Office Melbourne district crowned lands office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feet
Darley
Korkuperrimul
Melbourne
W. Hutchinson
Crown Lands and Survey
Royal Show Holiday Closures Notice at Bacchus Marsh
During Royal Show Week the undersigned business houses of Bacchus Marsh announce their premises will be closed for the whole day on Wednesday the 26th inst. Pearos Bros Chas J Grant Hy 44 Campbell H M Hodgson W E Armstrong W Grant Morton R Crook Anderson Co Medling H R Chaubors RT Hjorth and others will comply with the shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Pearos Bros
Chas
J. Grant
Campbell
H. M. Hodgson
W. E. Armstrong
W. Grant Morton
R. Crook
Anderson & Co
Medling
H. R. Chaubors
Hjorth
Condon Announces Bacchus Marsh Meat Business
H A Condon returned Anzac announces commencement of a meat business in Bacchus Marsh and surrounding districts. Offers best quality meat and small goods, strict cash terms, delivery and home service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Surgeon Dentist at Seaview Advertises Services
A surgeon dentist at Seaview located at 73 Victoria Parade Bacchus offers consultations at the A B O Tos Rooms Ryan's Corner Bacchus on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 30 to 6 30. Intending patients are asked to leave mothos at the rooms. Also seeks fair deals on hides skins bottles old iron and lumber via J J Barry Jun Bacchus Maoh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan's Corner
Bacchus Marsh
J. J. Barry
Jun
Bacchus Maoh
Sealed tenders for Shire of Werribee contracts invited
The Shire of Werribee calls for sealed tenders addressed to the President at Shire Hall Werribee to close at noon on Saturday September 29 1917 for Contract No 15 17 Filling wash outs Ballan road Contract No 2 18 Cleaning channels and other work at West Footscray Contract No 418 Seventeen chains of construction Pier and Nellie streets Altona Plans and specifications may be seen at Shire Hall Werribee The lowest tender not necessarily accepted D A Little Shire Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Werribee
Wast Footscray
Altona
D. A. Little
Melton Shire invites tenders for lighting and cleaning
The Shire of Melton invites tenders due by 11 am Friday 28 September 1917 at the Shire Office Melton for lighting top torn cleaning Shire Offices horse and dray work South North Rockbank and East Ridings. Specifications available at Shire Office. It notes a by law on the control of wandering stock to be considered at a meeting Friday 28 September 1917 11 am Melton Shire Hall open for inspection during office hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Toptorn
Rockbank
East
Geo. Minns
Shire of
Shire
Melton Red Cross Meeting and Local Notices
Community notices include a Melton Red Cross meeting at Mechanics' Institute on Tuesday September 23 at 2:45 pm with Moyra Smith as secretary. A parish bazaar dance on McLeans estate is planned for Friday September 2? with admission. Also eggs for sale from Black Orpingtons, firewood available in 2ft and 5ft lengths, and 14 sheets of 10ft corrugated iron for sale at 8/6 each in lots of 50, via F I Crook secretary State School Committee, Bacchus
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The
Melton Red Cross
Hel In
Mechanics’ Institute
Moyra Smith
Crook
Bacchus Marsh
Bereavement Notice for Crow Family
Crow family expresses heartfelt thanks to Father Egan for sympathy and cards during their recent bereavement.
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Crow
Syenpsthy
Hen
Father Egan
McPherson era Clearing Sale at Melton Estate
Melton notices invite tenders for clearing sale of stock implements and farming gear from the estate of the late James McPherson. Also bids sought for lighting, road work, and a Melton clearing sale to be conducted by L A Fairbairn Co. Proceeds support the McPherson family amid wartime duties and local council needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Messrs
J. A. Fairbairn & Co
James McPherson
Connell
Bacchus Marsh events lure patrons and plans
Local notices announce Bacchus Marsh markets opening on 24th and a cooperative selling event on 7od October with local reps. A pantomime at Mechanics Institute on 29th, charity drives, and school fencing plans are noted. Holiday closures to avoid inconvenience, church services listed across Bacchus Marsh and surrounding areas.
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society meets amid field day plans
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society held a Thursday meeting with President J A Brown and officials including J D Cameron and D F Bamett. Topics covered included a Farmers’ Field Day invitation from the Minister of Agriculture, mustard ash planting discussion, Red Cross lunch arrangements, and a plan for a picture show at the usual show night. A deputation was to approach the ladies with a hospitality offer and costs were debated for profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. A. Brown
W. Grant
J. D. Cameron
J. B. Doherty
C. E. Powell
W. Grant Morton
D. F. O'Keefe
J. McGrath
F. Bamett
A. Winderlich
F. C. Pearce
A. L. Crisp
F. R. Manning
W. P. Robertson
A. FE. Hegarty
Minister of Agriculture
Werriboo
McKenzie & Co
Doherty
Cameron
Horticultural Society
Red Cross
Marton
Kilmett
Marion
Messr
Hee
Soldiers Comforts for Hospital drive draws varied gifts
An appeal for Soldiers' Comforts for Hospital prompted generous donations at the fecal school with three cases of youths and two boxes of fowls sent. Items include jelly crystals, milk tins, fish, fruit, cereals, and numerous household provisions. Cash gifts are listed from Mrs. P. Delfray to Rev. Father Evan and many others, totaling 23 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Delfray
W. Grew
Gi. Moore
T. J. Condon
Wightman
Bourke
Mra. Wells
W. Hart
O'Hara
Saml V. Cooper
Audy
Altos Bennett
J. McGregor
R. Rawlindon
Community Center Plans November Charity Social
The heal teacher of the local school Austin with pupil and parents arranged a cen and Hawer social on November. Proceeds go to the School Patrinity Fund. Miss Austin prepared pupils and will lead school concerts to draw an audience. Refreshments by ladies, and the evening will close with music and dancing. A separate notice invites gifts for Gift Night on October 4 to aid Prisoners of War relief, urging broad support and stating donors will be thanked as gifts are handed in. Nearby, a reception in the local hall welcomed visitors including Richards Pat Nolan and Gues Nolan, with medals presented and singing and dancing ending a sociable gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myensong
Lcal
Austin
James Dugdale
Ineal Road Cross Society
Bern Handon
Gants
Richards
Pat
Nolan
Gues
Italy
Archie Campbell
Rowsley field notes on rain crops and future orchards
From Our own Correspondent reports a good fall of rain improves crops and pasture in Rowsley valley. Fruit trees are being planted with hopes of an orchard, while talk of a new river project lingers after 40 years. Mr D Brydon loses the first finger in a chaf cutter accident.
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Rowsley
Parwan Residents Urge Rail Extension at Local Station
Dissatisfaction persists among Parwan residents over the short goods platform at Loreal railway station causing delays as teams wait for unloading. Parwan State School supplied comforts for wounded soldiers at Cuullick Military Hospital including wine, cocoa, fish, tea, lemons, and eggs, conveyed to railway masters Dave Dickson and Frank Williamson who are thanked for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parwanr
Parwan
Dave Dickson
Frank Williamson
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Gippsland
Northern Co-Operative Selling & Insurance CO. Ltd
Flinders Lane
Ingle & Strange
Costumieres
Miss Campbell
Grant Sr
H.C. Wraith
Melton Express
State Savings Bank Credit Foncier
State Savings Bank
Elizabeth ST
LODGE
Rovebank
Fremantle
Adelaide
Athee
Australia
Broken Hill
Ontario
Alliance Publicity Committee
Hodgson
L.A. Fairbairn & Co
Bacchua Marsh
King
Om W. Burton
Melton South
L._A. FAIRBAIRN & Co
H. A. Condon
Anzac
Cash Butcher
Paul Pincus
LDS
Vic
Univ. of Melb
Seaview
Victoria Parade
Biterays
Shire OF Werribee
Ballan Road
J. Chambers, Carpenter
Bacehus Marsh
Lig Ye Cone
Landers
Barrows, &c
Meredith R.C. Parish Bazaar
Staughton Vale
McLeenan
J.J. Murphy
E. Palmer, Myrmong
A.B.C
G. Spice
Lerderberg St
Escchus Marsh
Uorture
Apply
A.B.C., Rowsley P.O
M.S
Jenkins
A. Fairbairn & Co
W. Burton
Pallan
McPherson's
Malton
Gippoland and Northen Co-opers
Miller's Sporting Annual
Crisp & Sons
Church St
Becchus
Parker
Melton Reid Cross Soci Charcl of England
San
H.cobacm
Tom
Sydenham West
Toulern Vale
Willespreal
J.P
Multun
Werribes
Captain Stoughton
Werribee River
Gippstamt Co-operative Selling Co
Paces Marsh
Les] Hurd
Bae
Marsh
Nny
Royal Show
Orcar
Nevines
Prahran Children's Patriotic League
G. Hiscock
Bacchussh
Thesthiy
Swinning
Iren Street Bridge
Rowdman Edgerton
Baptist
W. J. Saller
Baptist College of Victoria
Holy Trinity
Renin
Christ Church Wakenth
Has Marsh
R. Bulan
South
F. G. Horeoes
Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society
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