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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1914
Page
2
A fragmented 1910s notice lists cattle stock auction and farm sale details in Bacchus Marsh. It mentions 100 head of cattle and a described farm wagon renovation. Tenders invited by sealed bid to be returned to the central hall by Monday morning with time and location specifics.
A fragmented notice from Werribee references May events and seating arrangements. It notes a meeting date, a health concern, and potential delays. The legible items include mention of a council or shire context and a Saturday schedule.
An incomplete notice records the Electoral District of Bulla election results from November. It lists candidate names George Finnie Metomn Robertson Grant and Robert Roles with votes and a majority for Andrew Reaort Ral rte, noting the Governor’s approval and parliamentary appointment references.
Fragmented notice describes a local election day with polling hours and a grand party night. It mentions prizes, a grand ball, and various attendees including party officials and organizers. The text is garbled but references a Wednesday December date and a Friday event with entertainment and advertisements.
Fragmented OCR shows a late 19th or early 20th century notice about a New Year's Eve event on December 31 with names Burton Crook Grant Street, Stout, and references to a prize or salary quote. Details are garbled but indicate a community or church group offering a position or service for 400 a year and mentions a location and time frame.
Shire Secretary Kelly issues a notice about temporary road works affecting the Upstream area and nearby properties. The document outlines construction timing and access restrictions for the affected area in Ballan.
Lost two horses described as a white mule with a brown head and a black gelding with a shifty tail. Rewards offered. Details include contact names J. K. Jennings and Mine All Benue Stegel, Melbourne area, with phone hints and scattered location notes.
The long chapter on water storage proposals in Victoria recalls grand schemes abandoned after costly preliminaries. Critics say local rates bore the risk while main lines and canals never materialized. Notices of church services and community events fill the remainder of a crowded local page.
A garbled OCR record details bids for building and renovation projects at Stale Schools in Canada South and related sites. It mentions figures such as £115 and £90115, lists names like Mr Frank Tale Hiveete of Fawcation, and references a report, private inquiries, and military equipment concerns. The text names various locations, people, and financial amounts without coherent narrative.
Fragmented OCR text reports on a public exhibit at Bungaws Exhibition Ho and references to Australian display. Mentions bidding, voters and petitioning authorities, with scattered names such as Mr Denis Ryan and East Suweiymer sd. Indicates concerns over safety and public interest, urging fair access and orderly process.
Fragmented OCR reads of a wartime appeal mentioning names like Mrs Arthur Minn and Mrs Norman Windward, with garbled phrases and unclear organization. The readable portions suggest a solicitous call to support soldiers, but concrete actions or dates are not recoverable.
The Salvation Army appeals for help to support needy families in the area. Donations are requested to provide clothing, fuel, and essential goods to those facing hardship this winter season. Messages from James Hay urge neighbors and church groups to donate generously and support a holiday assistance drive.
A fragmented historical notice describes a large rural property subdivision near Wagga Wagga in New South Wales. The text references Mars Hota and farming operations with earnings notes, outlines distances to the rail town, and mentions imminent plans for land division and development by a Mr. William Savtlenvnt and local authorities.
Fragmented OCR preserves names and lines about mining yields, a football team’s prospects, and upcoming matches. References to Blackwood and Earon Mowlay appear amid garbled notes on schedules, a “Touchwre” and school ties, with scattered dates and hints of regional sports chatter.
Fragmented OCR notes describe meetings of a society and mentions of an exhibit, votes, and personnel such as Mr Anderson and a president figure. The text references Waty and district exhibits, with scattered references to dates, prizes, and preparations, but details are obscured by garbled wording.
A fragmented report from Bacchus Marsh describes a local society gathering with prizes and entries for a Patriot song contest. Notable names mentioned include Mrs Power and Mrs Burbidge, with references to a casualty and a death in the community during the event period.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions sports figures and places in a dense, unreadable mix. It includes names like Hillary and Gordon and references to plows and meals, but no coherent event, date, or team outcome is discernible. The text is fragmentary and lacks a clear news item to summarize.
The report outlines Australian forces deployed near Egypt amid mutiny rumors and mentions ships in the region. It notes sanctuary and tensions with local groups as they navigate control, with reference to allied orders and strategic patrols.
The Melton Shine Council adjourned after a long morning session with debates on priorities and several motions. President and officials faced scattered opinions on budget items, while observers noted tense exchanges and require further study before final decisions.
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