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Newspaper

Bacchus Marsh Express

Location

Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 26, 1868

Page

3

Local court sessions hear appeals and mental health case

Mr Miller and Mr Gell argue rights and appeals for Thomas Pilcher property while Quicksilver remains under order. John Brosnan appears calm as witnesses describe decline, possible insanity, and need for care with adjournment until January 8 after Christmas Day.

Miller Ma Gell Binnie Hiad Thomas Pilcher Stoddart Gell Supreme Court Garibaldi John Brosnan Stewart Golden Point Tballarat Kiernan Eaga Tweeddale Ballag Lange Nutaylom

Land Commission approves numerous applications at Bacchog Moreh

The Land Commission chaired by Mogava Morrah and Harding with Mr James Young met at the Courthouse, Bacchog Moreh. The hour long session approved many land applications including James Allan, James Train, John Doran, Michael Barrington, Janet Robertson, Bridget Fitzgerald, Thomas Cougraya, Peter Train, John Hapgood, Thomas Walsh, John D Millon, Stephen Cowell, Joseph Goode, William Hoare, Kennedy, and others. Several items were contingent on removing objections by the Road Board or approval by Mining and Education departments.

Land Commission Mogava Morrah Harding James Young Bacchog Moreh Pyle Land Department My. Stuart Murray Wea Wweer Rm Comanar James Allan James Train John Doran Mishael Barrington Janet RK. Robertson Bridget Fitagerald Thomas Cougraya Mining Department Peter W.train John Hapgood Thomas Walsh Mooranoon East John D. Millon Stephen Cowell Jozeph William Goode William Hoare Hennedy Board of Education Buuckwoor Jones Tonedotto Guglichuing John Brace John Wait Sdn Georg Sawpeidgeworth James Loan

Entertainment evening at Central Common School Bacchus Marsh

An audience of parents and residents attended a Tuesday evening program at Central Common School Bacchus Marsh. Rev. W. H. Cooper chaired after the chairmen’s absence and praised local education, detailing a varied program of solos recitations songs and piano pieces by pupils. The head teacher Mr. Wilson noted the school’s merit, outlined future prizes for neatness and diligence, and urged parental support for home study.

W. H. Cooper Cooper Great Britain Avab Marewell D. ‘Boveor Tove Vicar F. Crook Dong Matty Astlore Synouds M. Young Rasov Seller C. Wateou Marinju C. Watts Loelica J. G. McAusland Otlers Ullia Dau Htav Missl Crook Glo Miso M Jumus Lochiivur C. Watson Faithleas T. Bowser Cassabianco Mies J. Paterson Farmer Wita Gascon Pantin Misa Misa Kiswoek Othra Tr. Wilson He Board of Education Wigood Phsenag Nay Jie Wileou Aod Scotch College Mr. Wilson Syaton Dhop J. Ne Ondok Andlulza O Thosa

School meeting praises building and debt plan in village

At public meeting the school praised the building and urged parents to help clear a £60 debt. A vote awarded thanks to the chairman and staff, and ventilation was urged with proposals for opening current windows or adding new ones. The assembly adjourned to January 11 to resume business.

W. Watson My. Winsox Scholira Mr. Wilson Miss M'Cutcheon M'Cutcheon Mary Robertson Jane Tatoraoo Elizabeth Grant Humdet Crook Hannah Watson Mary Jones Anne Broon Jessie Paterson Lydia James Ellan Watson Priscilla Venner Fanny Swords Emiy Crook Mary Low Valerie Barrell Jane Mahoney Emily Watts Good Conduct Emin Crook Olevyan O By. Mahoney

Commencement at Roman Catholic Common School Bacchus Marsh

A Wednesday evening program at the Roman Catholic Common School Bacchus Marsh featured recitations songs and music by pupils with Misses Saylor Burke Connell and others providing vocal numbers. Rev T O'Catnaquan praised education and urged communal support as families filled the building. Prizes and books were awarded to attendees totaling about 411 in value.

Bacchus Marsh Ematon T. O'Catnaquan Streems Blicw Nothno Saylor Burke Connell Maohames McAveland Russell Govern Vonge Pinnoforta Goloa Mastora O'Hara O'Tagun Tyan Hennesy Fio Firat Piocea Given Ware Ag Lochingny Master O'Hagan Tyavelloe Tyavelloe,” Doherty Nagle Nise Mary Keiley M‘canny Y. Ryan St. Keyno John O'Hara Rollo J, Ward Thos Miay Michael Connell Jeremiah Ryan Mduavaland Chideman Patrick Canty John Carroll Mackay Fred Sworda Goma Joseph Naga Edwin Swords Ellen M'Namara Marin Edwardy Drubant John Hannah Dehorty James Young Ws M'Conny

Pentland Hills School Prize Distribution Report

The annual examination on Tuesday the 22nd ingt. drew 68 attendees with Local Committee and parents praised for pupil progress. Prizes were awarded by Mr. H Molklo and the teacher to top performers across classes for regular attendance and proficiency. school reopens January 11, 1809.

Pentland Hills Tla Nha Gillyouca—Firth ¢Lass Thomas IL Mnical Girla Elizabeth Myers Chia Juve HL Bm'nicol Caroling Fairbairn Alagaoa Olnge John Robertson Henry Melville Marion Frame Margaret Fairbairn Thoms Smith Robert A. Moillo Josaia E. Waokrbairn Bridget Daylor Petey M'Kenzio Ugh BR. Melville Annie Pattoreou Ellen Croujh Marion Trame Iwya Maile Homes Smith Jesgiv Fairbairn Baihes Tdutbux Boyy M'Kensie Laching A. Paluuarin Ellen Crough Annie J, Brown

Parish school holds Christino holydays with program

Parwan Common School marked the Christmas holidays on Thursday with a program organized by the committee for the children. Despite intense heat the children gathered and by noon the four groups set for assembly, showing good turnout and effort.

Parwan Common School

Parwan School Celebrates Pleasant Day and Prizes

An abundance of cakes and a cheerful spirit mark a day at Parwan School. The committee declined solicitations while the Suppliny Word—sent by several ladies—accompanied the event. Mr Hoyla awarded thirty five prizes, with praise for his organization and leadership.

Parwan Thiu Misuea Grant Meadames M'Donald Z. Scott Cools Edwarde Dunn Kors Cumming McRag Watson Mia Edwards Scott Mistion Geant Ker Oliver Hoyla

Local Agricultural Board Minutes at Bacchus Marsh Ballan

The ordinary meeting of the Bacchus Marsh Ballan and PNT Hills Agricultural and Pastoral Society on Friday discusses correspondence from the Law Department on model local government reforms, endowment funds, road toll issues, and the Shires Statute Bill. It covers tender refusals, road deviation plans near Sunbury, and a proposal to hold a special meeting to consider funding and memorials to abolish age bounds and establish a Minister of Agriculture.

Mlgo Bacchus Mare Ma. Daplewood Tolloh Ballarat Barolina Marsh Toul Djerri+ warrh Clorl Blackiwood Ryan Monmouthshire Sunbury Minda Blackwood Tullohh Clovis Melbourne Stoddart

Ballan News Recaps Local Accidents and Notices

Devious accident injures Mr George Swift a Ballan provision merchant as a horse throws him and breaks bones. Dr Jopling tends the limb. A doctor from Gordong aided with a pianoforte performance for the contalon. Ballarat Gold Mining distraint fails to produce buyers. purchaser. A fatal accident at Gordony sees Mr Gray fall from the wharf and die instantly leaving a widow and four children. A sermon at Presbyterian Church scheduled with Rev Mr Hondernon and Mr Back deputizing.

George Swift Ballan Swift Drg de. Jopling Kivsor Gordong Ind Lndt Ballarut and Balla Dito My. Danewa Ballon Euificiant Boyera Gordony Gray Kangiwoo Bob Gold Mining Company Woo Toe Idwaa Wun

Caledonian Society Meeting Ahead of Local Sports

A notice announces the Ballan Caledonian Society will meet Monday evening for its last meeting before the forthcoming sports on the lot prox. The gathering aims to ensure full member attendance for mutual agreement on arrangements.

Ballan Caledonian Society Jask Gordons Thunday Aftyrnoon Tilina Mitra Gordens Manning L. Warhurst My. Warhawat Henry Forde Scott St. John's Church Dullin Sooth Bloore College Sydney H. J. Edwares

Popular Readings Evening Attracts Large Attendance

MYRMONG reports a well attended event on Wednesday the 23rd with coach Mr. Cox leading the club. Speakers include Webbe presenting An Episode on Mrs Tigg, Harbord with Colobented Jumping Prog, Mahoney performing Crip. din. Ltt steam boat from Dublin to Liverpool. Performances praised. next events listed for January 20 90 and 2 January.

Tutu Cox Webbe Harry Lorroyner Dublin Tiverpool Hullahan Panoy Driwuuindy Avioblou Mouhanica’ Institute Sparta

Inspection Report on Catholic Common School No 299 Gisborne

Gisborne report praises the school as First Class in trust, Second and Third Classes equal to program subjects except geography weak, Fourth Class matching program subjects, discipline very good. Proficiency noted as high. lecture on St Paul’s Church repairs by Rev J Glover. Mech Institute to hear recollections of missionary life in Borneo on 30th. Road Board seat nominations for Mountain Subdivision due by May 1 at Campbell’s Oakfield residence.

Catholic Common School Gisborne I. Lignas Ingpovlar Bt. Paul's J. Glover Borneo St My Campbell's Oakfield

Egerton and Gordons Mine Development Report

From our correspondent the Egerton and Gordons group forms to work both alluvial and quartz south of the South Egerton Quarts Mining Company boundary. Notes describe shaft depths, ore yields, and new contracts with steady operations and impending deeper sinking.

Anw South Egerton Quarts Mining Company South Egerton Consola Claim Bouth Egerton Company Wellesley Engliada Cours Prince of Wales Egerton Egerton Consola Company Giranford and Royal Gordons Victuria Neef

Trentham Promoter's Week In Victorian Records

A fragmentary report from Trentham notes Mr. Josaph Bickley closing a year at 480 South with private ends and a hotel sale. It mentions alterations by R E and changes in ownership of the Alwa elm and plant, with Mr. Combe purchasing the job at sheriff’s sale for a small amount.

Dashwood Trentham Horne Markeby Geutowce Almabara Lyabl Josaph Bickley Dickley Briuk Alwa Eleim and Plant Mr. Combe

Central Blackwood Church Site Sparks Local Debate

Correspondence from Blackwood argues over central church location as Golden Point challenges, citing population, mining, and parish needs. The writer warns against fixed sites, urges broad inclusion, and notes regional political and religious updates from Tasmania and Britain.

Drought Year Reflections on Providence and Renewal

A 1769 era poem notes a dry year with parched earth and absent rain, laments drought and blessing, and hopes for divine mercy bringing rain and renewed growth. The piece cites God’s sovereignty and providence as central to agricultural fate and healing of the land.

Gondla Numa

Arrival of the Mail and World News Highlights

European monarchs plan visits to Denmark and Greece as the Provisional Government gains recognition. In America the presidential race ends with Grant and Colfax winning by large margins over Seymour and Blair. The piece lists notable figures from Britain and Ireland and notes various diplomatic and imperial developments amid a backdrop of unsettled governance and events.

Seymour Blair Onirvany Archbishop of Canterbury General Douglas Eton College Thomas Carter Hernpath Harry Chester George Bindaly Bart Pan of Sutherland Welters Cornwall Lord Charcbhill Rishard Pakenham Jos

Impounded stock notices and a Chicago murder trial

A collage of impounding notices from Gisborne Ballan Melton and other towns lists horses ponies and cows with brands, colors and claimed or unclaimed status. A Chicago case sees a husband kicked from bed. the magistrate dismisses the complaint amid legal humor. A Baptist assembly debate and Swedish theatre anecdote follow with brief local society notes.

Dovino Atimrheregd Yisilla Simmons Bay Omre Star Draugl Bonds J. Wilson Pound Keaper Melton Treapusy Boor JD Donald Dl. W. Gosling J. Keery J. Greene Nauk Crown Sonre H. Br, Dixon Poundkoopar

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