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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1911
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a tax related notice for Corio Quay Geelong, mentioning Nowra and a government body or area code KB 4 LWT. The readable items show place names and refer to a formal assessment or rate due, but specific figures and full action are unclear.
A long, fragmentary report discusses Corio Quay, Kyneton through Harris Marsh, and a proposed box making plant. It mentions the American ambassador, King George, and Mr Abbott while debating railway lines, deputations, and regional developments with plans for refreshment stops and a possible public house.
Fragmented report cites Governor Fuller and Lord Mayor Cain amid political maneuvering. Mentions Watt’s plan for a 20 million Juan over 10 years to back a Forward Policy with Fro grown and opposition figures like Linck and Vanstan.
A deteriorated OCR fragment advertises an auction by the Wyoming Coal Company with a date near July 28 and private sale terms. It mentions sellers or heirs and a mine or property sale location, but the legible items are limited and the exact details remain unclear.
In Sacchus Marsh County near Tomusby June 3 a case involving Lyles and Dysterre Co. centers on hay stacks damaged by weather and neglect. Witnesses describe toppled hay, partial roof removal, and shingle stacks collapsing after a storm while alleging responsibility for the losses. The defendants contest the extent of damage and fault, with testimonies about wind, rain, and failure to secure the stacks. the jury weighs liability and compensation.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names such as Barclay Dizon and others, with scattered phrases about fines and adjournments. Content is garbled and proposes a court or police docket entry with no clear narrative or outcome.
Bacchus Marsh Pire Brigade held a sociable dance for over 60 couples in uniform with a festive hall setting. The event featured decorated tables, a large artificial tire ball marked Bale, and staff including Mine Telford and Fireman-Mride arrangements. The brigade planned an upcoming charity drive, with Massguen ahead for a 65th birthday celebration as part of the proceedings.
Fragmented text lists numerous names and places with odd spellings and punctuation. It reads like an OCR mishmash of individuals and locations, including Hazen Taillioghorat and Biman Bev with scattered initials, dates, and tokens, lacking coherent narrative or clear event.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Towsley Gun Club event with names such as Booth Douglas Dabook and W Booth and references to competitions, dates, and locations in a garbled form. The text mentions a Wednesday afternoon session and a Nash street area with unclear items and figures.
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