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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1909
Page
2
The quarterly meeting of the local Rechabite Trot elected spring officers including CR Williamann DR 7 Beind 1.0 TG EL Harri Becretary J UL Torvill Treacer KR Terrill WS and others. Receipts noted, lane erections and land area details referenced with figures 618 acres and £160 odd.
In a Tuesday report the community reels from four government fires that devastated property. Affected residents include Mr John Couroy and Mr Marshall, with several structures burned in town, while local crops and oats suffer losses and insurance details remain unclear. The Horticultural show drew praise amid ongoing farming disruptions and ongoing cleaning efforts.
A dated and garbled letter urges farmers to control smoking and other risky habits to prevent fires. The writer laments enduring fires around farms and calls for decisive precautions to protect property and lives.
The article describes James Cowan's orchard beside the Wehlabrea river near Morashefows boundary, where a ten acre block now hosts fruit trees and vegetables. Apples dominate with varieties like Jonathan Water and Rome Beauty, and the grove benefits from rich alluvial soil and planned irrigation. Cowan shifted from dairy cows to fruit and vegetables, aiming for reliable yields with an improved water supply, while building a fruit house and showcasing at county shows.
Fragmentary kitchen notes describe removing fowl from roast remnants and scalding stock. It mentions seasoning with pepper and salt, straining yolk of eggs, adding cream, and heating the soup gently without boiling. References to butter, carrots, and fried items suggest preparation steps in old script style.
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