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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
2
Formal tender notice invites bids to lease the Ah Jommay lot with details referencing 1913 dates and local offices. The document lists contact points including the Secretary of the Bosht and the Enquiry Unit with official names and dates, noting the involvement of J.B. Jenkins, notary.
Distribution of film showings and performances listed for Royal Pictures and Oval Pictures at Riovidow Cave venue. Titles include The Arrival of Perpetia and Mirror of Distal Powers with ceremonies and schedules for December 21 and 24, plus New Year’s Night events with special programs and admission details.
The message outlines that loans on farms are available from eighty to two thousand pounds with preferential terms and low interest. It notes that repayments may be made at any time without penalties after three years, with forms obtainable at any branch and through the Inspector General.
Fragmented notices show R T Hiorth buying undertakings and warnings of gale damage. Listings mention Wood shop postings and a sale by J Lodge Roselake Beattie Man. Almanacs for 170 Le Lasith’s available from Crisp & Sons Church Hill Bacalaras Man.
Public notice from the Shire Secretary of Bacchus Marsh dated December 11 1916 about meetings and official actions. The document warns of stray stock and outlines a road closure affecting residents and properties. It records authority and dates and calls for compliance with shire orders.
Incomplete list of candidates for the November 1916 council election. Names include Evan Oruill and John Gladetone. Polls open at a specified time in Dormaber with Frederick C. Holden as Returning Officer.
Shire of Melton invites tenders for cleaning the shire offices and authorized duties. Tenders close Friday December 18 with specifications and submission details available from the Shire Secretary's office.
Applications will be received for the position of Assistant Secretary and Session Clerk at Melton Cemetery. Salary ten pounds per annum plus fees. Apply with a casual work offer by Friday April 29. Further particulars on application.
Tenders will be received at the Shire Hall Balla up to 11 am on Monday January 1917 for various works and contracts. Details include new adverts, silks, and other items. Further information and conditions will be provided at the Shire Hall Balan for bidders.
A noisy mixed-tables racing notice lists events including a 4.2 furlong pony race and Fire Trophy prizes of 3 pounds in several categories. Mentions Deva and Red Chrome Manian, penalties, and prize allocations. Also notes publican’s booth tenders and course admission details, with names such as J B McLACHLAN and Marsh Bonknubers.
Waldemar Seidel, pen 6b, awarded Gull and Silver Medalliet at Trinity College of Music. Board of Awards lists Pupile-Jumbre and Pupihy aucaewaew Tor 1045:6 for Diphymia. New term examinations in February. Seidel listed as applicant from Melbourne addresses on Collins Street and Glen, with Melbourne institutions noted.
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A committee of the Red Cross Society announces a meeting at Mechanics Hall on Friday, December 29 at 2 45. The annual ball will be held on New Year’s Night with adults admitted and music by Jean Lyle. Refreshments provided.
Public meeting details amid scattered text show names like Ramsey president and references to sales and notices. Items mention New Potatoes and diaries for 1917, a groom’s goods for sale, and several ads for parties, goods, and wanted help. Text is fragmentary with many garbled phrases and misspellings.
The Express will not run on Saturday. Holiday arrangements and usual schedules are noted. January 8th is mentioned with accompanying advertisements and reminders for readers to adjust plans accordingly.
A chaotic OCR notice outlines Coronation Day ceremonies with music by leading Moltov artists and a Cran Fromadon of al ihe ueoa. Attendants include Honor Mage and Chowe Bearer. gown details are promised and tickets for various choral events are offered across churches, with processions and prayers scheduled through the evening.
Fragmented OCR text reports on Bacchus Marsh school activities including students earning qualifications, head teacher F. Sticlow leading a Grade VII cohort, and war effort contributions totaling £153,102. It mentions teachers, pupils, and various local figures while recording plans and dates for events and anticipated examinations in a dense, garbled ledger style.
A jumble of names and places describes railway unit delays and a bank manager hosting an event at Hobart. It mentions a public gathering with entertainment titled Mereymabiers and a Ruth Crom act, plus crowd reactions and assorted local happenings for Wednesday evening.
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