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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1913
Page
2
The Shire Secretary invites tenders for the Shirts Ball Contest No 20 10 with six pound prize and a base bid of six pounds. Submissions closed at 6 pm on 19 November at Shire Hill Bacolin Mt. viewing days include A wide range of reading material available.
The article notes the Shire Council passed a resolution to proceed with a £1,000 loan for electric light works to supply the town. It highlights forthcoming water supply development and duties of ministers and officials in Gippsland as the municipality plans for next month’s estimates amid broader parliamentary and administrative talks. The piece mentions local figures such as Messrs Denko, Gomban, Bayley, and others involved in ongoing council decisions and market activity in Molton.
A drafty account describes the Ladies of the People’s Liberal Party in Bacolive Marsh, with attendance, speeches, and a farewell for Mrs. Plant and family leaving Blakeville. Ward officers, delegates, and local notices appear amid shop readings and social tributes. A gold bow and token are presented to Mrs. Plant for many years of service.
A boy disappears following a troubling event near Mount Mark, with reports of a crushed structure and a search involving local authorities and volunteers. Rescue efforts focus on a river area near Linton and Monae, while community members await further clarification from officials.
Fragmentary OCR of a sale notice listing cattle and livestock items with dates, prices, and descriptions. The text includes references to heifers cows beef stock and buyers, with scattered names and locations obscured by garbling. It conveys a brisk auction atmosphere and high prices, though specific details are fragmented and partly unreadable.
A chaotic extract shows Melton Shire officials and residents debating water supply for Wallon and surrounding areas. The council weighs trees, planting, and timber removal plans, with mentions of Kinny, Leaky, and local hotel figures. Discussion covers water allocations, road work, and expected costs, including payables to various individuals, amid a tense council session.
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