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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1872
Page
2
A dated, fragmentary notice discusses tendering for cattle and water tables, listing brands BLACK Mi shoulder and BLACK VOLT near BG, with references to property proof, costs, and delivery. Names James Muir and BR. H. Young appear, with an 1878 date and council order.
Public notice warns AU and DEBTO to JOSMPI ANDREW that payments must be made by March 1 or further action will follow. The document advertises a sale of stock, implements, and other items, detailing locations, dates, and conditions. It mentions a brick family dwelling, a stone cottage, and a land parcel on Stora road, with auctions set for February and March, including terse instructions for bidders and notice recipients.
A fragmentary notice announces a forthcoming sale of the Watsok farm area near Ballan. It mentions allotments and a government agricultural sale with a schedule at the Commercial Hotel Yard in Ballan. Names and exact dates are unclear due to OCR damage but reference to a sale event at the Agricultural Society or hall in Ballan is indicated.
In Ballan area a church auction at Mr Coo's premises on Wednesday and a union gathering in the Bhire Hall that evening will share contributions and thanks. Also listed is a winding plant opportunity by Kant Henin and a service notice from Walter SA Oiel with apply details at Muddingloy Road.
Fragmentary notice from PORERIDGE colony listing land sale terms by WALTERS & CO. Auctions set by TABI at 1pm on a Saturday in FEB. Readable items include agricultural land parcels and speculator notices directed at farmers and investors.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a Wednesday date 1 February and partial names and phrases. readable items include a time mention around 11 a.m and scattered references to people and places, but the full event or notice is not recoverable.
The note outlines February UK market activity with references to butter, pork, and grain terms. It mentions extreme pricing, supply quality concerns, and variable consumer demand across multiple regions, noting specific baselines and irregularities in delivery and preparation.
Fragmented note shows rates and operations at The National Bank of Australia and The Commercial Bank of Australia. Mentions Henry Chadwick acting manager and associate transactions in gold, drafts, and colonial bank items.
The Daylesford Borough Council favors a wooden rail tramway from Gisborne to Daylesford and Blackwood to test economics, arguing government funding and timber availability justify wooden rails. Proponents cite lower costs, mountain terrain, and reduced wear, noting existing wood rail systems in other colonies and potential long term savings versus standard steel rails.
A district report outlines railway timber costs favoring iron rails and urges courthouse additions rather than new brick or stone buildings. It notes government plans, council responsibilities for road works, and local requests for improved public facilities at Ballarat and Kyenton areas, with excerpts from Kyne ton Guardian and Shire Council discussions.
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