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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1912
Page
3
On Wednesday locals reported the disappearance of Jumen MIntyre while visiting relatives. A large search spanned the surrounding district, leading to a man found along the Myruiong dresk claiming shipwreck survival. He was remanded for treatment.
A Debating Society gathering described with garbled names and events. Members discussed topics, presented papers, and shared experiences including a motorbike incident and a Jupiter excursion. The chairman announced a next meeting at Mathodint church to debate regional themes.
Warmoe and the Secretary visited the district on Thursday, meeting residents at Chactia Sen’s, with support from Progress Revelation and Anyhow to form 95 chains of road work. A large delegation plans to attend the Shinn Condall meeting while a loan for road construction near Haoohus Marsh to Halliang is discussed.
On Saturday July 47th in Exford a new Exford Athletic Club was formed. Officers include President DL Balfone View President W Dodomnide, Treasurer W Burton, and members Jack Mouine, 0 Mathervon, IL Martin, R Black, M Desconde, and F Roraick. The program covers cards, boxing gloves, quoits, and target shooting with dues 9 per quarter. A meeting is set for Saturday August 3rd at p.m.
A report on Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade activities notes Major Marshall will inspect the Brigade members. An invitation to attend a meeting discusses the planned event for public viewing and a focus on relief work and European aid.
Bacchus Marsh defeated Melton by a narrow margin in a wet, muddy match amid a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters. Melton led briefly with goals and steady play, but Bacchus Marsh rallied in the final quarter to secure victory, while Maddingley beat Parwan in the earlier game.
Fragmented OCR notes describe land parcels with frontage on Lisborns road and Musca Street, listing buyers such as Mr A Hi bide and Tesegon a bo Morn and names like F Aati BF Aesop Barlow A Coumell and W S rE. Purchases referenced include manor allotments and an 18 Boliding Hoan sale preceding the catalog page.
A windy wet day at the Millbank links forced postponement of the weekend golf match. Only six players completed the round as W.R. Rauney and M. Hobertns led a mixed field, with W.E. Ratson and C. Roberts posting 64 at the close. The next round will be held on Saturday with a singles and doubles format. draws list numerous entrants and pairings while local officials set new tee times and penalties for unsafe drives.
A wouchre party arranged by Mrs W Grant Morton featured a pleasant evening. Prizes were won by Mrs J Burbidge and Miss Edwards. Next meeting on the 15th will include a driving competition and a ladies nomination billiard turn.
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