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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 01, 1898
Page
2
Christmas TEAS and fancy glassware including Jom Dishes Comporte Vrait Dishes Datters Sagara new style strawberry Glavawura Specimen Glownee Cheese Dishes Honey Pots with plated covers Desvort and Teo B.
A local tailor urges customers to call W Grant Mortows before placing orders elsewhere, promising a fine range and trimming. He notes price adjustments due to the Factories Act, and asks for a favorable reception from the reader.
The Shire of Ballan announces printed ratepayers and general lists for inspection free of charge until the revision day. The adjourned annual meeting will be held at Ballan Shire Hall on a Wednesday in January at noon to examine and audit the past municipal year’s accounts. Secretary J H Potter notes the audit statements are ready for inspection at the Channel and Shire offices.
Sealed tenders addressed to the President of the Council are invited by January 6 1898 for maintenance metal works at Central Riding Ballan Korwoingaboorn repairs at Shuntor hill near Hill s Bolwarra corduroying at Bolwarra and repairs with earthenware pipe crossings Morrison s Tenders require cash deposit and plans may be viewed at the Shire Balloon office. Also electoral registrar notices list objected names and revision details for Bacchus Marsh and surrounding divisions.
Local retailers showcase drapery and millinery including linen collars, coffee tones, printed costumes, muslin aprons, pinafores, trimmed millinery, flowers, laces, and fashionable prints. Mens and boys wear feature straw hats and summer blouses with bedrock prices.
A long critique notes Mr Gladstone’s 18th year counsels on Arthur Hallam and the 19th century. It compares medieval balance to modern liberty, discusses the Imperial question, and cites the New York mayoral race, British naval expenditure, and colonial unity. The piece blends literary reflection with political commentary from Melbourne’s press.
On January 6 a Holy Trinity Church Epiphany service is planned with 8 pm pairing and a Christ Church Melton dedication at 7 pm followed by a proposed congregational meeting at Christ Church Bolton. A Boxing Night concert at the Mechanics Institute drew a weak crowd due to heat with critics urging crowd control and better support for future events. The programme featured strong vocalists including Miss Mann Miss M Cann and Mr Wade with accompaniment from Mr W Fickells and Mr Syd Day, while local figures such as Dr G Dickie J P and Mr Finn were acknowledged for organizing and supporting the event. The article notes heat hindered attendance, praise for performances, and calls for better logistics and future planning for Maddingley Park events.
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