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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
3
A Blackwood gathering discusses procurement of a musical instrument for the district and rewards for information leading to convictions. Reports from Recreation Reser and Mechanics Hall events note fundraising, sports scores, and local committee actions with multiple firms involved and the urge to distribute funds at the October community meeting.
On Belday afternoon a presentation of four silver kettles was made to Mr and Mrs Tow Slack of the Bucelrae Morph Bratarchog. They have one son and a daughter. The event included a cake and cordial remarks from Mr Sumpcom and Mr Hew. A further presentation was made to Mr and Mrs Black. The old scholars expressed satisfaction with his work in the school. Mr Merkkyls and Mr W Parlene waited upon Mr Mack at the Stole school on Thursday to send best wishes for his welfare and success.
The report notes rapid population growth and new construction at a works site, with roads and housing advancing. Architects finalize plans for a new building while staff move in, and officials observe progress at a local observation station.
The ceremony took place Wednesday afternoon at Holy Trinity Beatory Bacchus Marsh uniting Miss Edith May Hawkins, youngest daughter of Mrs. L Hawkins, Sunnyside, with Mr. William Millar son of Mr. James Millar of Northas. Officiating was Rev. A A Brewer MA. The bride wore white satin and carried snowdrops. bridesmaids in silk frocks wore hats of accordion pleated silk. A large reception followed at the adjacent hall with many present, including local residents and family members. The bridegroom and bride were praised for their loyalty and plans to reside in Bacchus Marsh after a honeymoon to the Blia Mountains and Brisbane.
A ripple of excitement swept through Ballarat on Thursday as about six volunteer Naval Brigade boys led by Lieutenant Adway marched with drum and horn through the town to public sympathy. Captain Billinghret welcomed the visitors, while Mr. Mark Kyle praised the Anglo-Saxon spirit displayed by the boys. The event, organized by the Volunteer Ladies Brigade, raised funds for the Ladies’ Naval Benevolent Society, ending with an in hand balance after expenses.
Fragments describe a club match at Williamstown Saburday with a clash against Bi A crown of glory in a stylized end of hair. An Australian woman in London dated January 28, 19M mentions Dale world and a demand for SP from every comrade who dukes pride to her appearance.
At a Wednesday meeting of the ANA branch a motion to buy a secondhand billiard table for members prompted strong debate. Proponents argued the table would attract and retain members and potentially pay for itself, while opponents warned of overdraft, debt and misaligned priorities. The discussion covered costs, upkeep, storage, and whether the branch should fund or control a public hall asset, with the current overdraft noted at £415 and total owing £515 against a £1,700 land value.
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