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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
3
Fragmentary report details a heated discussion in a legislative setting. Key figures such as Lister and Osiane are cited amid partisan clashes over wartime policy and postwar reforms. The piece notes campaign stances, public duties, and calls for party realignments affecting Labor and Liberal options.
The report honors Lieutenant Rupert Moon posthumously for bravery during a trench assault in France. Moon, son of Arthur Moon of the National Bank, served with the Royal Air Tight Horse Regiment and was among the first to attack a fortified position. He died from wounds sustained in the action, with his valor noted as instrumental in the operation.
A fragmented wartime notice lists many Marsh residents and families serving, detailing several wounded and killed. It names Corporal Charles T. liter, Lane Corporal William McKenna, Corporal Arthur Convo, Private Sheen Arthur Mauls, and others from Bacchus Marsh and Pleuinton, with references to injuries, hospitalizations, and family ties amid ongoing mobilization.
The sale at Maocorus Marsh on Thursday fetched 148 pounds for one lot and 65 pence for another, with a single attendant and largely steady prices from the prior sale. Cattle included dairy cows and heifers, yearlings, and farm stock from Mesum T & J. Bence, with bids ranging across sheep and pigs, and a notable dairy and cattle lot at Grant Street through Mr. B Morton, Middle Park, with £400 revenue and Breoal Fon as purchaser.
Private sales of property listed during the wool account period include parcels at Darley and Me, with transfers to individuals such as Mr Gave Harrivon Accenty and Mr Hl McKay. Also noted are a dwelling in Turntestent Flve and 28 acres of land linked to Kok Fin Grove, now assigned to Mr. Fro, J. Black.
A scrambled OCR fragment lists numerous horse names, stables, and potential race entries associated with Bacchus Marsh. The text includes many odd spellings and likely misreads, obscuring clear event details or results.
A local sports note reports a visiting team from Bacchus March will perform in Port Malbourne today. The Captain's Trophy race is highlighted, with prize totals listed and entries including E J Lawrence and others.
Red Crom sia. Wednalay June 27.
The readable text lists various names and odd phrases such as Boeshun Mach Dita Yooke-Mm and Iver Ethel Aa Aggies Dograke Banks, interspersed with references to shirts, sacks, washers, and books. Context is unclear, little coherent event or outcome is evident.
An OCR damaged notice lists names including Mary Fowler Mina Cowan and G Conn and mentions items such as pairs of shoes and belts for sale. The legibility is poor with many garbled words and unclear dates.
Fragment text shows a market report describing supply volumes and weekly returns. It lists entities like McPhail Andervon Co and Pykes Creek Reservoir with figures such as 14880 and 10590, but the OCR is garbled creating unclear names and locations.
The Melton reservoir shows full supply with height and volume figures. text warns of dangerous lamp oil and kerosene use, explosive risks, and improper handling near the water, urging caution to prevent fire and explosions. It notes dangers from burning materials and improper storage on boats and docks.
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