Auction and tender notices from Melbourne listings
McPHAIL, ANDERSON & Co. will sell cattle and sundries at Mac's Hotel starting 12.30 p.m. ESTATE OF JOHN E. DOLL tenders invited for renting Back Station Paddock Ingliston 1436 acres from December for up to three years. Tenders to URQUHART 4 MAC INTOSH, Melbourne. Also a September 30 Mechanics Institute program featuring ROYAL PICTURES with various films and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail, Anderson & Co
Mac's Hotel
A. Burbidge
Ingliston
Urquhart
Macintosh
Little
Collins Street
Melbourne
CREDIT FONCIER LOANS FOR FARMS OFFERED AT VARIED RATES
Credit Foncier loans on farms rise from £50 to £2000 at 6 percent interest and 14 percent reduction on principal. Loans on freehold or crown leasehold may be renewed on balance of crown rents. No mortgage deed charge. Loans repayable on half yearly dates with small early payoff fee, none after five years. Forms at State Savings Bank branches or The Inspector-General, Elisabeth Street, Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Savings Bank
Elisabeth St
Melbourne
Community notices from Melton and Bacchus Marsh 1916
Public meeting in Melton for Recreation Park committee election chaired by Thomas Robinson. Wattle Blossom Ball on October 13 to aid Wounded Soldiers with P. Murnane as secretary. Coimadai SS hosts Euchre social and gift sale October 11 to raise funds. Final notice to destroy Boxthorn within 14 days or owner billed. Annual meeting of Shire Hall group October 2 to elect officers and review balance sheet. Army Hall Bacchus Marsh hosts Allied social on October 12 and 13 with program, goods, and fundraising for missionary work.
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Shire Hall
Melton
St Toy
Thomas Robinson
Presistent
P. Murnane
Coimadai
O'Hara
A. MacKenzie Tyerb
Bacchus Marsh
Mechanics’ Institute
M. Butterfield
Doctor Edward McDonald Wishen Begins Practice in Bacchus Marsh
Dr Edward McDonald Wishen announces practice starting in Bacchus Marsh with consultations at his Grant Street residence hours 9 to 10 and 1 to 6. The notice notes home visits and clinic options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McDonald Wishen
Bacchus Marsh
Grant Street
Eggs for Sale from Best Legho and Brennan strains
Eggs for sale from J Lodge Rosebank Bacchus Marsh at 7 shillings and 6 pence and 5 shillings per dozen with wetting. Parsnips for sale in any quantity at 5 shillings per bag, bags 6 pence extra. James Cowan owner of Rovevale Gardana Bacchus Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennan
J. Lodge
Rosebank
James Cowan
Rovevale Gardana
Bacchus Marsh
For Sale Pony Maré Jinker and Harness
FOR SALE PONY Mare Jinker and Harness Will separate No further use Apply W NOLAN Grant street Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE Fine hardy stubby TOMATO PLANTS Large Red Wilding's Prolific and Burwood Wonder 6d per doz A CAMERON Graham Street Bacchus Marsh CROOK of Millbank Store says that it can rain in the Marsh even if it does take 25 years to make up ity mind to do so WANTED A General Servant middle aged woman preferred Mrs DAVIS Reglan Hotel Melton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Nolan
Grant Street
Bacchus Marsh
Burwood Wonder
A. Cameron
Graham Street
Marsh
Crook
Millbank
Reglan Hotel
Melton
Tan Pelton Express event notes and local updates
Saturday notices from Melton district September 30 1916 report McPhail Anderson Co sale on October 7 and a trustee meeting for Melton Recreation Park. Postponed Molton Red Cross meeting due to rain on Oct 3. Church services listed with times. Reports describe heavy rain, water abundance, the Graham’s bridge opening too small, weir flooding and potential repairs. Weir test praised, farmers suffer losses from rain and late shearing, Royal Show attendance low, Malton Shire Council postponed, Jack Harvey’s enlistment, and Mrs McPherson injured while clipping at home. Subscribe to Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Mol[ton Red Cross Society
Christ Church, Jr
Rockbank
Christ Church
Top- Torn Vale
Werribes
Mossra, Holmes & Beadel
Kororoit
Malton
Jack Harvey
Colors
Rains lift outlook as Werre district faces losses
Beneficial rains up to three inches in the Wer ribee district brighten the season outlook. John Lewis, a milk carrier at the Government Research Farm, died trying to cross Skeleton Creek. two sons reported missing in France, a third wounded from Gallipoli, another in England. Local sheep losses rise after shearing. Werribee Council to meet. bids invited for road work and leasing the Wer ribea Reserve. The Red Cross fancy dress ball yielded £25. Gillis & Walters Clydesdale stallion won Reserve Champion at the Royal Show. Chirnsida cows popular in Jersey section. State Research Farm cows swept Red Poll awards including milk fat tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werribee
John Lewis
Skeleton Creek
Bristol
France
Gallipoli
England
Messrs
Troup Bros
Werribee Council
Werribea “Reserve
Metropolitan Farm Red Cross Society
Gillis & Walters
Clydesdale
G. T. Chirnsida
Jersey
State Research Farm
Bacchus Marsh Show Dates And Local Notices
Melbourne show near end. Bacchus Marsh show set for Wednesday October 25. Rain improves season prospects. St Bernard’s hall postponed to Friday October 13. Bowling Club annual meeting on Monday October 2. Weather and church services listed for Bacchus Marsh and surrounding areas. Salvation Army to host Allies Fair October 12 and 13 to aid missionary and rescue work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
St. Bernard's Halleuchre
Dane
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
Shire Council
Tale
Baptist
Bacchne
Melton
Rev
B. Williams
Batchua Marsh
Heavy Australian rain causes road damage and bridge strain
Up to 8am Friday 1004 points of rain recorded in Coimadai, described as the heaviest fall by locals. Roads, bridges and culverts damaged. crossings being rebuilt as traffic diverts between Bacchus Marsh and Molton due to loss of the Hopetoun bridge. Coimadai bridge damaged but safe for light traffic. a motor car bogged on a bad road, rescued after hours of effort by six men and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Coimadai
Russell
John Bennett
Coimadai Hull
Givelena
Rainfall Floods Pentland Hills Vale Lands
Our own correspondent reports intense rainfall from Thursday through Wednesday totaling 944 points. Flooding damaged many rich valleys in the Pentland Hills, eroded creek banks, and harmed fencing while producers anticipate overall benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myreniong
Pentland Hills
Rainfall record at Toolern Vale cited by correspondent
The first seven days brought 1068 points of rain, a record, with the creek running strongly for five or six days and all dams full. Road flooding near Melton forced travelers going to Melton on Sunday to wade through floodwaters for a distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toolern Vale
Snday
Melton
Bowden Trophy Shooting Result At Bacchus Marsh
The shooting contest for Vice-President Bowden's trophy at A.N.A. Bacchus Marsh concluded Thursday evening. Dickie won after a shoot-off with B Dally. Five shots per entrant across three ends, best two to count. Entrance fee 26 donated to the local Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowden
Dickie
B. Dally
Red Cross
Golf Preview as Bacchus Marsh Visits Woollend
On Saturday next 7 Oct Bacchus Marsh will visit Woollend to play a match against that club. Motor cars will leave at 10 30 p m. Local players are urged to practice heavily as the club aims to retain the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Manning Trophy 10-Shot Rifle Event at 600 Yards
Saturday action features Mr. P B Manning presenting his trophy for a 10 shot rifle competition at 600 yards. Participants compete in a high precision event highlighting marksmanship at long range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Manning
Bacchus Marsh Market Sale Under Poor Stock Conditions
Messrs McPhail Anderson and Co held their monthly sale in the Corporation yards on Monday the 25th. Limited stock due to impassable roads. Rain revived buyers with strong demand for dairy stock. springing cows to £14 10s, cows and calves £12 5s, backward dairy cows £12, heifers in milk £10 15s, store cows £9 15s, light weights £12. Pigs: only suckers penned, up to 26s for a pen of eight. Offers 16s 6d to 18s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society Meeting Notice
The Bacchus Marsh Debating Society will meet on October 3 to close the session. A social will follow in the Presbyterian hall on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Debating Society
Presbyterian
Red Cross Fund Acknowledgments and Donations
The hon. See Miss Beatrics W. Anderson acknowledges thanks for monthly collections by Miss Dugdale and Mrs J. Morton and donations including socks and note paper. Bacchus Marsh A N A contributed 26. Additional items listed include old parcels, shirts, scarves, and a sewing collection with various contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrics W. Anderson
Dugdale
J. Morton
Bacchus Marsh A.N
Miguel M
Soan Jay Cowan
Ina Campbell
Meikle
Upcoming Local Events List for October and November
A fragmented notices page lists social and fundraiser events across Bacchus Marsh and Toolern Vale. Highlights include a Wednesday social on Oct 11, a Friday Oct 13 Waltle blossom ball, an Allies Fair at Salvation Army Hall on Oct al, a Presbyterian Re-union on Nov 8, Boxing Day events on Dec 26, a Grand Queen Carnival at Melton Mechanics Institute, and a Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Show on March 31, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toolern Vale
Salvation Army
Empire's Call and Lieut Cuthbart Lead Dilli Con Dance
Fragmentary report notes Lieut M J Cuthbart and a “great Lieut” leading a winning party in a Dilli Con dance model. Readable text hints at a commanding figure directing a working party with conspicuous gal. Further specifics unavailable in the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cuthbart
Croupy Children and Chamberlains Cough Remedy
A note on croup in children who catch colds. It claims that early use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy prevents croup and that the medicine offers quick relief after onset. The ad is signed by W Gram Morton, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gram Morton
Bao Ae
Woeribas
Phenomenal Rainfall Hits Bacchus Marsh District
Tremendous rain swamps Bacchus Marsh causing rivers Werribee and Lerderderg to rise and flood nearby land. Housing, bridges, and roads suffer erosion and damage. Pyke’s Creek reservoir records 10.85 inches. Exford Weir overflow floods streets. residents assess damage to estates and water infrastructure. Continuous rainfall leads to extensive land slips, broken bridges, and fears for supply, with irrigation now secured for the season.
Flood erosion threat to irrigation trust and river land
The Water Commission faces a national question on protecting river banks and irrigation lands. Floods erode land, endangering a large district and a £100,000 stake. Local Irrigation Association should urge commissioners and engineers to inspect the district and propose measures to guard against flood erosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Commission
Reyonte
Ehgoudi
Sona
Lerderdorg
Werribow
Irrigation Association
Bacchus Marsh Rainfall Readings and Harvest Value
Weather notes from Bacchus Marsh observe 24 hour readings dated September 28 1916. Rainfall fluctuates with a soaking now meeting immediate agricultural needs. Eight months to August recorded 10.37 inches. September shows a similar total. Ballao Glenmore report 11.95 and 10.92 inches respectively by Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lex. Maz
Reis
Bacchus Marsh
Ballao
Glenmore
Pejebs Creek Reservoir Figures Show Higher Supply
The War Commission reports full supply for Pyeb's Creek Reservoir with height 27 ft and volume 14,850 acre feet. Last weekly return noted 26 ft and 2,172 acre feet. Since then the reservoir has filled and is overflowing.
Melton Reservoir Full Supply Reported
Milestone figures show Melton Reservoir at full supply with 17 000 acre feet of water and 80 feet of storage. Remarks indicate 17 000 acre feet under 7Sft Sin conditions and 13 200 acre feet for other noted levels.
Meeting Automobile Emergencies
Accidents happen even in well kept cars. This guide offers practical emergency tips such as using the engine as a brake on long hills, towing from spring attachment points, and improvising extra drag. It also mentions freeing battery cells by soaking holes and emphasizes keeping gears to manage steep descents safely.
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Melton Market
John E.doll
Bacchos Marsh
Royal Pictures
Dicky Ikes
Salonika
Fate
Lizzie
Eynesbury Melton Railway
Trotting Railway IL
Ws.b
C. Price
South Wales
D.T. Davies
Comat
Wertibee
Eynesbury
T. Ashman
Harley-Devideon
Shire OF
Toolern Vale Mechanics’ Institute
State Schools' Patriotic Fund
Coimadai SS
Boxthorn
THE
Army Hall
Bac
Sharp
Balgation Army Girls
Riddell
Sid
Elsie Austin
FORTE
Honore
Melbourne University
Harold E. Elvins
Concervatorium
Myrmong
W. West
Gell Street
Berger
B.P
Howes
H. M. Hodgson
A. Bingham
Paorwan
Jack Smith
H.moffatt
Eiseman
Rosedale Park
Tan Pelton Express
Messrs. McPhail
A.N.A
GOLF
Bacchus Marsh Market
RED Cross Fund
Bacchus Marsh and District
Leon Registerel
Lerderderg
Hood
Hay
Darley Bridge
John Wills
Lerderderg Park
Lerderberg
Hopetoun
Lerderderz
Pyrete Creek
Pyke's Creek
Exford
Exford Weir
Church Street
Church of England
Ths
St. Bernard’s School
Obj
Jevarcome
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Pyeb's Creek
Melton Reservoir
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