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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
3
A garbled ad-like notice promotes Bila Brune for biliousness and various ailments through Bila Beans from an Australian depot. It claims disease cures and urges buyers to send one and three pence to 39 Pitt Street, Sydney, with the message to be posted by all retailers.
A local ratepayer complains about the Pentland Hills Riding valuations and argues inspectors should assess properties in person rather than offices. He questions prior valuers, defends the need for sworn evidence in valuations, and urges legal avenues only when necessary to avoid court actions.
Chamberlain's Cough medicine is recommended for the first symptoms of influenza. Thousands have used it with satisfaction over the past year. Available from W. Grant Moston in Bacchus Marsh and PF Soroice & Eon in Weeriben.
A reader complains about rate increases from £90 to £124 and questions how grants are based on the minimum charge under the Local Government Act. The letter accuses ratepayers and council candidates of bias, urges proper process, and stresses that councillors may act within law despite controversy.
A councillor writes to defend actions taken during his term at Bacchus Marsh and Amp, arguing that scarce funds and rising rates prevent road repairs. He states councillors aim for the welfare of the Shire, pledging to avoid debt and urging ratepayers to pursue proper legal protests when needed.
Mothers of children afflicted with a severe cold need not hesitate to wait on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The claims note no opiates or tar substitutes and may be given to babies with confidence. Foresto lig W Grant Montes Bacchua Maresh FP Scranss & Son Warrilan.
In Bacchus Marsh Police Court Townaway Awa Mr Koogh and others grant temporary licenses. Jobo Foley of Myrniong receives eight months license during Plaugh hotel rebuild. Public licenses issued to Mrs Jones and Mrs Dreckenridge for Border Inc and commercial hotel. Case summaries include disputes over insult and child discipline, with verdicts and costs.
An 1899 account from Melbourne recounts Mrs. Towan suffering chronic indigestion neuralgia and weight loss. After failed medical treatments she reads a pamphlet endorsing Mother Seigel's Syrup and reports rapid relief with two bottles, praising its digestion and energy restoration.
Private W G Hayen of the South African field force recounts a May operation against Boers near Trichard'sfontein and Viljoen's Rest. He describes a night attack, heavy shelling, casualties of 18 killed and 41 wounded, loss of horses and gear, and his injuries from a bullet in the back.
Veteran correspondent recalls relentless frontier fighting with 12th Victoria Mounted Rifles. He details skirmishes at mines and kopjes, losses near Wallop Wilmansrust, the chaotic nighttime attack, and the surrender and march through Middleburg, with mention of Major Morris, the pom pom guns, and the death of Dr Palmer. He notes 100 plus casualties, fever toll, and a brutal, running warfare landscape.
The letter dated June 26 1901 from Lance Corporal Tootell of the 5th M R describes arrival after five weeks on the track. He notes leaving Bragg’s Sprail on May 18 and mentions excitement over lava and arches seen in Malbowne. He asks about news of the great night attack by the Boers and acknowledges anxious family inquiries.
Trooper J Hassell describes a June Middleburg encounter with Boers under Generals Viljoen and Mauller. He recalls a sudden assault, Dr Palmer killed, 14 dead, 44 wounded, 116 dead horses, and 28 wounded horses shot the next morning amid chaos.
The piece notes Dee You Knew Theat Chawberlain's Cough comedy as a favorite era favorite, praised for Ita Rood qualities. It mentions W. Gear guston, Roohos Marsh, and FP as contributors or names associated with the work, with scattered references to Scams 4 Sou and Werribee.
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