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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1866
Page
2
An echoed recital from Blackwood reports a storm incident in Pao with references to Tah and local figures. The fragmentary text preserves names and places, suggesting a local weather or travel disruption and an official response amid unclear details.
A garbled OCR summary lists flour pricing and product notes. Mentions border mill, flour types, quantities, and unit prices such as 210 and 11 for tea, with references to wheat, pollard, and boabel terms. Concrete details are unclear due to transcription errors.
The article argues for establishing a district market similar to home country setups, to reveal real prices and aid farmers. It notes public sales, transport issues, unsafe footpaths, and calls for safer riding on paths. It mentions monthly stock sales canceled for holidays and promotes a volunteer ball and local events.
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