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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1915
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR note indicates a sale for timber and rail materials with unclear vendor and location details. Readable items mention for sale of rough wool and timber pieces, but full terms and parties are missing.
A damaged OCR fragment lists electoral register notices and creditors claims. It references Chas. Duckie electoral registrar, December dates, and an insurer guarantee. It also notes notices to creditors involving Henry William Clatis and executors Megdale & Urberer with legal address in Melbourne.
Notice to creditors of Elizaeth Smith estate. all persons with claims against this estate must present them by the stated deadline at 9 William Street, Molbowene. Proceeding administered by Sohwitors, with attention to probate and settlement requirements.
Me Uantel Rogers, a road ranger with authority under Shire of Werrinee, is described in the notice as empowered to impound stock within the shire. Shire Secretary D A Little confirms the appointment and duties.
A public meeting will be held in Rowsley Hall on Saturday night at 9 o clock. The organizing committee and allied workers call for attendees to hear Barnsley representatives and Mr Booth, Hon. Sec. for the engagement.
An incomplete notice seeks an unidentified person. It mentions Campbell's Hoa Store on firmnt St in Bacchus Marsh and references a consultation at Main Streit near Ate Juhu Sisngson. The text is garbled with names and timing details, and ends abruptly with a weekly afternoon reference.
A fragmentary notice lists events and visits in Bacchus Marsh and nearby areas. Messrs McPhail Bros advertise Melvin market timing. optician Mr. Marchi will visit Geelong and Bacchus Marsh. church services led by Restor Whitshurel and various denominations across Bacchus Marsh, Roe, Davie Coimadai, Melton, and surrounding parishes, with weekly revival themes and holiday follow-up.
The Marsh Shire Council outlines plans to repair bridges and drainage after severe flood damage. Officials discuss impact on Main Street waterway, water diversion measures, and potential government grants for public works amid ongoing urgency.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a local market or corporate meeting with references to lunches, supervisors, and new stock or assets. It mentions closing times, a silver‑minted drink, and a list of items including cows, pigs, and weights. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse.
The Melton area notes a typical market day at Christ Church and nearby lanes with casual remarks on weather, holidays, and social happenings. Reports cover a railway station visit, a funeral procession, and a neighborhood incident including a distressing attack on Toilora Vale residents.
In a shocking New Year’s Eve incident at Too Lean Vale a man Michel Wynne confronted a woman Miss Wynn with a pistol near a village store. A deadly shot killed Miss Wynn as the assailant chased and fired, with the motive unseen. The suspect, identified as Michel, fled after pursuing Miss Wynn to a parlor then the bridge, leaving authorities to investigate a complex motive tied to a prior relationship and alleged threats.
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