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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1911
Page
3
A collage of misquoted phrases from John Davidson Emerson and Walton Murdoch reflects on reality and belief. The text urges readers to embrace contact with the real and view facts from new perspectives. It hints at a century of hope and sacrifice guiding present beginnings toward a potent future.
Geelong area notes propose a major reservoir at Anakie with a 14 inch pipe to the Anakie main, while criticizing Bimmona reef projects and urging Bacchus Marsh water supplies. The AustrAl Grain and Produce Proprietary plans Corio Quay as central depot, with a trunk railway to reach Geelong port and Altona trades, backed by local business leaders and bankers.
A burglar alarm at Skinner Bros on Easter Monday led to copper plates worth £30 being stolen. Two strangers seen near the mills Thursday evening. Public meeting on Referends in Mechanic Hall with Dr Walters in chair. Mr Colclough urged a No vote. Mount Wilson claim yields 7 5 0 z a to the ton, water flow hampers mining. J Stephens & Son report £50 prospecting grant. Farewell social for Derrick. J S Gibbs resigns Methodist ministry. Faulkner to succeed. March rainfall records 10.27 inches, heaviest ever for a single month.
The combined Myrniong and Koroheit State Schools held a picnic at Myrniong Creek with Mrs T Myers organizing, prizes awarded for best walking, races for various age groups, and notable support from Mr Crawford Miss Malcolm and Mr James Myers. Community plans to fund repairs for the Mechanics' Institute were urged, with calls for subscribers and events.
At Rowsley station a grain carting accident saw two horses stray into a deep dam. One horse escaped but the other, a mare, sank after becoming tangled in chains. Mr. Coats dived twice and failed. Mr. Kerr, jun, then entered ten feet of cold water, attached a rope, and pulled the mare free. Hats off to brave effort and sympathy for Mr Best after the loss.
A large Melton Exford audience bid farewell to Mr Johnson minister of the Melton and Exford Methodist congregations at the Melton church on April 3. Speeches praised his twelve months service and his work building the Staughton Vale church with a £131 cost and £15 debt. He leaves for Moonee Ponds circuit, with prayers for long blessing on him and Mrs Johnson.
In Bacchus Institute meeting Mr A C Marley lawyer spoke against four referenda, proposing federation overreach and state power retention. He announced candidacy for Corio as Dr W H McFarlane chaired. Morley outlined federation history and warned of railways, courts, and wages boards under federal control.
About 40 applicants gathered at Western Reserve Footscray for a three month course in destruction training, led by instructor G.M. Costa and Area Officer Major J. S. Hiskaon. The class will be tested in late June with best marks earning top positions, emphasizing discipline, obedience, and respect for authority and the King's uniform. The article also notes butter cooperative finances and a debate on moisture content and butter quality.
Mrs Brown and Bons of Parwan reported the loss of a drought gelding worth £30 this week and, last year, a mare valued at £65. Both animals died after being poisoned by a noxious weed.
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