18 Aug 1877
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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1877
Page
3
The record covers petty sessions at Blackwood and Bacchus Marsh with multiple cases. It notes fines for drunkenness and assaults, custody disputes, and a public incident in the main street. Also includes council discussions on roads, gravel, and local governance and mentions a court matter at Ballan and a Flora Macdonald related event.
OISHORNE SHIRE COUNCIL meeting records the election of President. Ge. Stoberteon is nominated to chair, opposed by Cy. Campbell. Dr. Harpav proposes Dr. Webb as President for the coming year. Carrish motions, praised by Campbell, and the council approves the choice to uphold dignity of the chair.
A meeting held in Moumouthehira discussed why Glishan's lander was not opened at last moating. Present were Crq.Parkingoo, Porter, Ingott, Batchelor, Bourke, and Parmar Avovar. The President and Drs Porter and Mgelt led the tender review, noting it had been practice not to open the mis bor. The Conservator and Wad Cra were blamed, while Callighan offered a conflicting stance.
Gordon and Egerton report dangerous water channel near Egerton dam endangering residents and road traffic. Council urged to fix crossing. A public meeting discussed Mec Institute funds with pledges totaling 242 160, 94, and plans for government aid for free library services. A worker survived a 50 foot fall into a gully shaft and sustained injuries. Roman Catholic confirmation rites held at Myerton as part of parish celebrations. The Hoye of Ezerion Tent reports new members and ongoing meetings with initiation efforts by Mr. Mabthaw Burvettia.
The day featured a successful heats program with numerous matchups and trials. Judges and attendees praised the management and smooth running of the event, noting strong performances by several dogs in the various bouts and trials.
The Blackwood district news notes ore yields at several shafts with a 46 ft central shaft rise and 280 ounces reported in one vein. A spines party to work the Siskon claim is due in 28 days. Victoria mine remains active with a 15 ounce yield. A county court case, W Shaw vs Suall, resulted in a debit assessment. Travellers lament water scarcity halting operations as the cold season deepens.
A letter to the editor from Woraso Mas, dated August 1877, complains about access to the Pentland Hills and a council dispute over land use. The writer asks why the hills remain open near Porte and laments perceived unfairness in allocation, urging a reply. The page includes agricultural notes on cabbage production, ploughing efficiency, and farm equipment.
A historical sketch of Constantinople's religious structure, highlighting the Khalif as supreme of Mahomedan faith, with rival claimants from Persia and Turk, and detailing the Sophia, dervishas, and scholars. Describes mosques, minarets, interior decoration, and the role of the Patriarch, bishops, and clergy under Ottoman rule.
The review praises B G Burens Porn for its deep study of Peru’s early civilizations. It highlights measurements of colossal stones, a seven-acre pyramid, and sun circles at Sillustani. The author notes a fountain on the sacred island of Titicaca and a palace esplanade with refined design, presenting Peru as richly monumental.
The text portrays Mr. Trost as a diligent explorer of seldom-visited caverns and by-ways, while F the regular historian provides essential knowledge for understanding secret springs behind modern events. It suggests the existence of hidden phenomena with agents everywhere, as Boscone implied, and notes December’s potential to reveal a masquerade.
Reports describe a naval skirmish on the Danube where Russian boats attacked and pursued a monitor near Simaitza. The monitor backed, torpedo boats engaged, and a Russian officer fired as the combat raged for over an hour amid dangerous drifting and gunfire. An express accident near Crown was also noted, causing deaths and injuries from a collapse of iron rods during a railway crash.
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