Irrigation scheme proposal for Parwin Creek reservoir project
A long memorandum outlines a proposed Parwin Creek reservoir 40 chains below the township east boundary. It would store 4 4,500,000,000 gallons and irrigate about 15,000 acres, with a 12 mile aqueduct system and multiple branches. The plan includes storage sites, costs, and survey notes from the Water Supply Department and State Rivers Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. St. Roberteer
Ml.a. T
Water Supply Department
Ema
Jackson Mallon
State Rivers Commission
Robe
Wilson
Parwan
Segant
Lordordarg
Aps
Howsluy
Ersok
Barwin
Cotmadai
Werribee
Muddingley
Lerdorderg AO Chaina
Goodman's Creak
Chaunala
Frootoids Promises Quick Relief From Digestive Ailments
An old promotional medical text touts Frootoids as a cure for headache indigestion and biliousness. It claims rapid action and lists various ingredients and methods of delivery while warning against ineffective remedies sold by others.
Miss Eva M Simpson Teacher of Pianoforte and Theory
Miss Eva M Simpson advertised as a teacher of Pianoforte Theory and Harmony. The note mentions preparation for examinations and a timetable reference, with unclear lines potentially from a railway or local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva M. Simpson
Niagh Woah
Dadsline
Travels and Chinese Views on Westerners Revealed
A traveler who spent time in China and Portmoss shares observed opinions of Westerners by Chinese readers. He notes Chinese classics praise some Western ideas while lampooning barbarians as strange or clever, with conversations overheard through thin paper partitions about language and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hem
Capea Sribal
Sali
Parmienl
Bulog
Chine
Pormnoss
Er Ahah Ip
Moore
Norven
Cheng Evans
Cullen
Grory Hyde
Owen
Joel
Mirth and Cheerfulness in the Face of Melancholy
The text argues that mirth is fragile and fleeting while cheerfulness provides lasting daylight. It compares mirth to a flash that pierces gloom and warns against relying on laughter as a cure for deep depression.
The Right Kind Of A Girl
A social note discusses expected traits in a good wife, stressing grace in dance and elegance in dress along with practical sense. It argues men sometimes misjudge devotion, but consistent standards of character remain essential for a suitable partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Disrupted Church Meeting Over Chord and Clock Placement
A disrupted church meeting following the opening of the new choir house discusses moving the clock to the front and placing choir and organ near the pulpit. Members complain the changes strain attendees and hinder reverence during services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
Fragmentary OCR Echoes in a Suspenseful Market Scene
A garbled OCR passage shows characters speaking in a strained dialect about action and potting. The text conveys confusion and suppressed wonder as a merchant repeats phrases with scorn. The fragment hints at a tense exchange in a market setting.
Unclear OCR Entry on Widower Marriage
A damaged OCR fragment describes a widower on a business trip marrying a lay woman noted for heartiness yet called plain by friends. The text suggests expectations of motherhood and mentions a boy named Johnny and a cryptic plea about running expenses and safe travel.
Wha Attend Bacchus Marsh On Every Bale Basrday
Fragmentary item notes attendance at Bacchus Marsh with a plan to gather on a regular Saturday event. No clear names, dates, or organizations readable. The text is highly garbled and lacks verifiable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Togolatus
Fragmented OCR: Unclear sworn statements amid garbled text
The readable lines indicate a fragmentary transcription of sworn statements or testimony, but most content is garbled with stray letters and missing context. No clear persons dates or organizations are identifiable from the legible portions.
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Wearwoon
Chemie
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Isenooroy Ease
Monarch Cycles
BSA
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Chater Loate
Simon Bros
Grant St
Collins
Swanston Streets
Dormer
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Takagi Ma
S.A.P
Agro
Mircea Om
Phys
Wronnacon Berk
Frootoids
Immpene Wumbara
Froatolds
Pont
la Convincing Popul
Progneton
Hearne
Chem Geelong
Vietori
Diraot
Caracas
Vincoly Start & Co
Pinks Sr
Meneses
Backsters
Chancery Lane
Neimourne
Inte
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Wacchur Manait
Ballan
Elton Uy
Cangled
Ea Sav
Ini Rae Son
Uals
Missmurphy
Truphlit
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Warrance
Warren Urzined
Staan Fry
Conse Grier
Sao Wanbay
Bre
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Mellon
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Xenndamm
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Alrilan
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Raviguior
Wakstal
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Youur Mlb
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Matheraa Gp
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Poe Farthr Paietare
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Allarat
Epsctacles
Hines Tate
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Alfred Pearce
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Waivehall
Sink Place
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Francis Claude Leader
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Baturdaya
Wey Bo Damakted Herranlog
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Seale Roed
Bagehun
Smith & McCeacharn
BOLIC
Francis Grey Smith
Can
Rey
Officer & Smith
Colline
Woans
Dr. Bailey
Harvard Toh Fersty
Cambridge
England
Gain
C. Edwards
Bicchys Marsh
Melton Saddlery
Main Street
Melon
Frank Shelly
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Melton
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Hastage
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Hay and Corn Merchant
Accs Marsh
Wiabes
Toorestoal
Chall Mills
Sydney Streat
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Wricelay Eng
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Geie
Searence Pampillea Sey
Ening
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