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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1912
Page
2
Dealers announce a large sale featuring about 15 000 sheep including 9 year old purebreds and 1 000 crossbreds. The catalog lists multiple lots with crossbreds, ewes, lambs, and young stock, plus several named lines and joining dates. Prices and exact lots are described in terse, fragmentary form.
The message notes Saturday operation for the weekly half day with shops opening until 6 pm. It mentions Bally’s bus service and the Cryse closing at 6 pm on Saturdays. President Grant Morton is listed as treasurer along with Ed Form and other names.
A large clearing sale is advertised at Manchester Park Warribee with stock including 25 cattle and various implements. The auction is conducted by Kensley and Johnston, with details for attending at Belmont and Warribee offices.
A Victorian chess expo segment reports on a May series where the Shire team achieves a 90 win, affecting overall standings. Details mention teams and venues including Ballarah and Mashourne, with a later schedule noting transport and match timings around 7 PM.
A damaged notice from PRE SAVINGS BANK states new banking hours and account openings. Open on Friday evenings and Saturday evenings with deposit options. Manager Mabe aged 47 is referenced.
Exford Quadrille Club announces a dance in Baloed Sill on Wednesday May 8 PM admission 1/8. Also a party and dance in Modu oarha with details unclear. Death notices: John Contato of Victorats Railways, aged 71, beloved father and brother. Michael Castillo of Baoshi Marah, aged 1 year. Leonard Wallet Laonard of Weshtata aged 7.
A fragmented reflection discusses political economy, Adam Smith, and debates over economic control amid coal strikes in California and Australia. It mentions an infant with a rattle and hints at future consequences, noting an event on 14 Waxner as a distant point.
The article discusses trade union strength and preferences toward unionists within imperial policy, criticizing superficial protection and advocating state socialism under the imperial crown. It references policy figures, migration controls, and economic reform debates amid global imperialism and calls for measured public works and farm labor programs.
Local column recounts a convoluted program featuring various performers and a large hotel project. Mentions Meeshal Tassne and Barphy along with Rion Beier and the Tassot. Describes a press event, a travel show, and a theatrical lineup including Naval and agricultural themes. Collaborations with Mission and local benefits for widows noted.
Fragmented account recalls Tealefell 90point remark and a May 4 meeting noting the Methan Club’s season opener, with performances by students and local singers. The piece mentions the Mechanics’ Institute program and a charity concert, naming several performers and events but many garbled phrases.
A garbled and partially readable OCR fragment mentions the Shire of Werribee, a council chamber, and references to a banner and supply concerns. The readable bits point to local governance and community matters, with scattered names and places, but the text is largely indecipherable. The passage hints at civic proceedings and public notices in Werribee with uncertain details.
A local school shuts for seven days as nearly all pupils are ill. The report notes the need for training and support and mentions a cricket match by Bacelive Murvit against Molton. Farmers welcome the bridge project to shorten journeys.
April 99 entry notes a weekly event at Luochus Sarch Observation Station. The report mentions notable activity at the site and references a large event involving a named group. Details are fragmentary but indicate scheduled observations and proceedings around the week.
Fragmented OCR text lists numerous odd racehorse and event names, with scattered phrases like Handi cap and dates. Clusters of proper nouns appear as jumbled place names, person names, and potential race entries, but readable facts are minimal.
Fragmentary OCR text from a bowling club page mentions Bacchuh Maree Bowling Club and names unclear persons and phrases. No clear event dates or outcomes emerge, but hints of members or notes appear. The readable content is too garbled to identify a definite action or result.
A lawn tennis watch is set for Saturday May 4 between Bacohiua Marsh and Melton at Madainglay Bark. The following players are listed for Bacoling Marsh: Messen Falmyr Nocshsots Crap and Jeeee, Lule Miatea Billingharet and Pasrae. Viagare are requested to attend.
Regional dog coursing notes list Fox Terrier events with Bacchus Marah and a calendar of coming events. The column mentions concerts and social gatherings, with May dates and social names, plus training and public notices amid scattered garbled text.
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