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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1912
Page
3
A collage of quotations attributes bold, future oriented thinking to John Davidson Walter Murdoch Ralph Waldo Emerson and others. The passages emphasize fanatic pursuit of progress beginnings not endings grasping present realities and the power of generalization to achieve great deeds.
A fragmented 1910 report from Geelong describes Corio Quay near Bacchus Marsh personality Joseph Bell recounting wharf construction at Freeling works. It mentions a half mile wharf, dredged access for large vessels, loading gear, and three loaded Weasels carrying over 300000 carcases to England, plus storage of frozen goods and railway line progress toward duplicating and extending to the bay.
A Victoria visit by the Minister of Railways, with several officials, highlights support for extending lines from Bacchus Marsh to Darley and Coimadai, and across to Corio Quay. Speakers urge improvement of facilities at Darley, Corio Quay, and beyond, linking Geelong, Melbourne, and Ballarat with new irrigation and schooling funding discussed.
Mr G F Holden leads praise for the harbor and cliff top access near Corio Bay two miles from Geelong at the end of Bacchus Marsh road. Harbour Commissioners and officials are commended for using property and natural advantages to provide deep water and shelter.
A correspondent rails against neglect of Bacchus Marsh and Parwan in railway planning. He fights for a level crossing near Grant Street, a Bacchus Corner station, and equal fares from four stations. He argues for a grand cross- country route, warns against harming Parwan and Rowsley, and criticizes officials for not understanding local needs.
Progress on machinery erection at the New Sultan is reported with expectations the winding plant will start hauling by month end. At the N Briton main shaft sinking resumed after steam pump installed to manage heavy water. Mr A G Cannig secured a position at Anssyer Metallurgical works Bendigo, resigning as Loyal Blackwood Lodge secretary. brother Harry Cann appointed in his stead. Mr Plews donated three oil paintings to the Mechanic Institute, framed and mounted, a gesture the committee gratefully acknowledges as part of ongoing local support.
From our own correspondent reports a near finish of harvest with little barley or wheat sown. Farmers cut hay at Dabout Bros and Rowalay station. Lucerne is heavy in second cut. Rain is needed. A New Year picnic and dances drew about 60 attendees. Railway to Corio Quay hoped for a station near Goger post corner to aid local farmers on Yaloak Vale.
The Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club publishes a mixed doubles draw for trophies valued at one guinea each. Matches involve players and partners listed with results and byes, naming presiding officers Dr W H M Farlane and Mr R H Dugdale. The draw includes several pairs, match deadlines, and a note that absent members will holiday during rounds. The contest must be finished by the Slat inst. at 10 p.m.
At the meetings of the AW A Bacchus Marsh branch, prizes were awarded in a Geographical evening won by Miss Worthy and Miss Hogan. Previous Word Building evening prizes went to Mrs. J. A. Connor and Miss Horder. A Feb meeting will host another competition. The branch grows with new members each session fostering friendly interest.
The company outlines six months of improvements at its plant including a four ton freezer, Simplex churn, new cool room, and underground tank. Directors aim to boost production, reduce debt, and build a reserve fund while selling most weekly output in Melbourne market and avoiding export risk.
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