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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
2
Notified by public notice that applications are invited to divert water and form races at specified sites. Details cover forming, breaking and various works, with deadlines for submission and requirements. Includes official addresses in Melbourne and references to authorities and supporting documents for license approval.
Partial OCR shows a dated 1908 postal postmaster note with scattered names and locations. It mentions mail routes, July 1908 activity, and references to papers, towns, and individuals such as Samuel, with unclear events and several garbled phrases.
A 1908 Victoria probate notice outlines the estate of John Holloway late of Bullen. It charges executors Dugdale & Creber to distribute assets and settle claims, with a date of April 1908 and details of the parties involved, including heirs and claimants, under the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Fragmentary notice from Melwood on parcel purchase and community event. It mentions a block, a street, and dates for a public sale or land transfer alongside bereavement and family matters. It notes support for a funeral or memorial and thanks neighbors for kindness.
The death of Jousmayvn-Colin Apeil at Hasahne mourned by Jane Hormarint and family of Bridge Too. Aged 41 years and 4% years claims unclear. burial details not shown. The obituary preserves names and local ties from the fragile text.
Fragmented text hints at a discussion of politics and land settlement led by Bent Swinburne and an administrator figure. Mentions commercial traveler and Havelock type, with references to migration and state control of land settlement. Fragmentary OCR provides no clear event date beyond 1908.
A long fragment covers local governance ideas, irrigation, and social events. It mentions Victoria debates on state roles, a forthcoming agricultural show, railway project notes, and community meetings. Names include Bishop Mercer and Lord Avion. dates are scattered through a dense list of notices, schedules, and show preparations.
The report covers Werriber golf club events and social fixtures. Mentions have been made of a ball, a Saturday night gathering, and plans for upcoming matches at various courses. Readers are invited to attend the open events and observe the competitive play.
A long excerpt covers local public works, tenders, and meetings. It notes a tender opening in Melbourne May 05, mentions listed attendees for a council or board meeting, and references funds, erections, and plans for a verandah and painting. The piece details community projects, dates, amounts, and personnel connected to civic works and supervision.
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