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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1902
Page
3
The public is assured that purchasing from him yields the genuine Waltham watch. It is described as a paramount commendation, while purious imitations flood the market and are worthless as timekeepers.
Silver keyless Waltham watches in engraved cases priced from £3. Gold keyless models in 10 carat cases from £5. Ditto in 18 carat cases from £8.
The meeting lists Present-Cre. M'Gil livray and members. Engineer's report details completed contracts on pipe culvert Ladd's hill formation racecourse lane and more, progress on other contracts, and safety concerns on Korweingeboors and Dalziell roads. Revenue figures for 3 years, deputations for repairs, and tenders for culvert, metalling, and asphalting are noted. Public health and bylaw updates include pollution prevention and fox scalp declarations. Council discusses debt, cooperation, and a proposed bylaw tightening. Dairy inspectors report unsatisfactory conditions and feeding practices in Ballan Shire. An engineer will report on Yaloakvale road and fence maintenance at the Shire hall.
Legal steps to recover rates announced as Tendora and surrounding sites list 100 yards metal 165 chains gravel near Youngs Mt Wallace 10 chains gravelling near Stevens Bungeolap 10 chains gravelling near Quigleys Berem boke 200 yards gravel from Moor School Greendale to Shoter Hill 40 yards Dt inch metal. Dr Crowe notes residents complain they did not receive notices.
The letter describes hard service in the Boer War from Dundee to De Jager's drift and a kopje, with details of marches, shelling, and captures. Hayes reports casualties including one man killed, several wounded, and 204 men on short rations. He notes Boers concealed in scrub and a night march that captured 14 Boers including Commandant Pretorius and Field Cornet Henderson.
The report recalls a siege action with 70 Boers vs 15 British, 4 Boers killed, 11 captured, and 74 Boer ponies. It mentions Lt Chrisp among 3 killed, 4 wounded, and loot of rifles. It covers a presentation praising General Baden-Powell and colonial support, underscoring imperial unity and Mafeking’s relief as emblematic of British resolve.
The scene cites a formal tribute with cheers as Mr Copeland, Agent-General for the premier State of the Commonwealth of Australia, prepares to present the ceremony. The event honors those who survive and celebrates collective gratitude for sacrifices.
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