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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1899
Page
2
Advertisement announces applications for mining leases with formats, dates, and locations across multiple blocks. It details inspection times, required descriptions, and safety of procedures, noting board offices and a secretary to contact for further information.
A garbled notice announces a division annual election with references to positions, appointments, and a deputy. It lists dates in May and April, mentions office locations and a Wednesday meeting, and notes a provisional period for the election process amid unclear details.
The article profiles a prominent colonial figure, detailing a life from early radicalism to later conservatism. It praises his intellect, public service, and influence across multiple positions, noting his steady influence and widespread respect in the community. It laments misjudgments of public opinion and credits him with a noble, steady career.
Fragmented text recounts upcoming public events, meetings, and parade plans in a town. Mentions Trinity, public notices, and candidates like Atkins of Balla with references to a Jubilee procession and local civic activities. Names and places are garbled, but imply scheduled civic events and voting notices.
A long, garbled report references AIF and A G Giboon at the hall, discussing council membership, road and bridge projects, and payments. It mentions public works funding, station repairs, and anticipated costs, with scattered names and places indicating a local government agenda and ongoing infrastructure concerns.
An accident near Black Wood on Saturday left a boy named Paltersout and others injured as a wheeled struggle occurred at the hilltop, causing a horned vehicle to plunge. Rescue attempts by Broad and Willige prevented further loss, though several youths were shaken. The Salvation Army’s Spicur attended but faced attendance limits. The exhibition drew crowds late Saturday evening and Sunday showed ongoing distress.
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