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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1867
Page
3
fragmentary legal notice mentions no appearance and sale terms. names such as Jold Daley, John Brenna, Gallwosa, Dalph Piaddawon appear with dates and amounts like 1182. court notes payment rates and proceedings, deposing witnesses and setting further actions.
Fragmented OCR text mentions several individuals and locations in a garbled list. It references names like Vartan Frise, Bhobler, Shebler, Mack Mustesh, and Honyy Stiantey, with scattered phrases about dates, places, and amounts, but no coherent event or outcome is discernible.
A lengthy report on the Gram sHow at Ballan and Pentland Hills details the mixed results, noting poor exhibitor turnout and scarce entries besides prizewinners. It highlights Mr. Guthbeetdon's numerous displays and Mr. Ay Simon’s notable potato and vegetable exhibits, while praising the judges and the hospitality of the Courthouse Hotel for sustenance and facilities.
A lengthy OCR fragment lists numerous persons and items with weights and prices, including names such as Willany Andee, Jas Nyosa, David Soulinke, and Jng, Cuthbertson. It references a prize distribution and assorted goods like potatoes, turnips, and other market items, with figures in pounds and shillings.
An 1880s style account describes a land selection lottery at Molton Station drawing around a thousand people by Wednesday morning. Tickets numbered about 820 were drawn amid excitement. A list of winners includes Rishori Smith, Lippoe Wells, Ellen Cecil, and Daniel Ross among others. Protests arise over a young participant and perceived procedural issues.
The Sunbury area board met on Monday with chairmen and members noting minutes from the previous meeting. Discussions covered road tollgate removals, rates, rosters, and maintenance bids for bridges and streets including pitching on Hamilton Street and repairs to Lock’s Gridley and Nesbit’s Bridge, with requests to engineers and police regarding debts and boundary issues.
A letter dated April 2 1887 from Avoriten GiavorinT criticizes local farmers societies for apathy and internal deception. He argues declining farmer numbers and cites neighborly mistrust, asking why Giaborna cannot thrive and urging reform to rekindle support and cooperative effort.
An inquest opened at the Corder Inn on Saturday into the death of Honey Hallett who died from injuries suffered in a hole from a house. The coroner Dr. Koo presided, with 300 attending including residents and officials. Witnesses testified to Hallett’s age and status as a local resident and noted the accident occurred on the premises. The inquest adjourned after hearing about the fatal injuries and the events preceding them.
A damaged report recounts an inquest into a deadly event involving a crowd and a horse drawn wagon. Witnesses describe the victim’s injuries, vomiting, and intense pain in the stomach area, with medical examiners noting no external marks of violence. The coroner cites natural causes and cautions about punitive deadliness.
Debates in the Legislative Assembly cover motions to fund a water scheme and to waive certain muttove restrictions. President and ministers argue over the scope of public works, taxation, and staffing with talk of pay, appointments, and potential delays. The session faces procedural votes and calls for future proceedings on the approval of bills and committees.
The readable portions describe a project or building plan with references to a town and local figures, but most of the text is garbled. Names, dates, and concrete actions are obscured, leaving a vague outline of a public works or advertisement notice.
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