Annual Ploughing Match and Estate Notice Era
An 1871 notice from Bacchus Marsh references the Annual Ploughing Match and estate matters. It lists officials, dates, and details on shares and capital for a colonial company with references to Lord Alfred Spencer Churchill and the English Scottish and Australian Dieterred Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter Souris
Reid
Messrs
McLuskop'a
Hooton
Lord Alfred Spencer Churchill
South Wales
James Rae
Map of Victoria with ploughing match notices and prices
A fragmented notice from a Victorian newspaper describes a ploughing match in Gippsland and surrounding districts. It lists entry prices, prize amounts for different ploughing classes, and rules on sowing depth, turnout times, and penalties for delays or misprints. It mentions the Gisborne area and a secretary named DIWIN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Ism
Oren
Agent for Bocchus Marg and Ballag in Ballan Yard Sale
Hardwood items advertised for sale at Blake's Timber Yard in Ballan. The garbled OCR lists agents G Flack and mentions bases and hardwood products, with stray text including depot fax lines and scattered odds and ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bocchus Marg and
Ballag
G. Flack
Blake's Timber Yard
Ballan
Hathiase & Guecwuil
Sarrmalllz
Notice of Agent Applications to Bacetus Marsh
In dated 1871 notice text an agent of Bacetus Marsh invites applications addressed to W Murray Ross Resident Secretary at a London location. The fragment confirms a formal call for candidates or agents linked to the Globe Insgranch Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shayee
TE Hone Asd
London
Xp Globe Insgranch Company
Fire Ibd
Lila Businees
Rayshces
W. Murray Ross
Ath Hey
Cobb and 00s Coach Alteration Of Time
A coach from Kelley Road Station altered its schedule causing confusion this afternoon with a change to the 8 29 pm departure and disruptions to Melbonraay travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley Road
de Mecins
Thaneral
Tela Front
Market report from Ballarat and Melbourne markets
The bulletin outlines cattle, sheep, and fat lamb prices, with demand described as steady to easing. It notes inferior to middling stock, modest improvements in wheat and oats, and cautious trading in store stock and horses, citing Ballarat and Melbourne market desks. Numerous price ranges for grains, potatoes, and feedstuffs are listed, reflecting a generally subdued market with regional variation.
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M'Cayy
Amissox & Coy Prodets Brokers
Ogi Horas Fiyenan Melhomme
Rsport
Follams Fir Neck
Brendatuile
Phent
Yery Tangali
Priza Samply
Adelle
Saatised
New Zealand
Foy'tour
Adelaida
Maumt
Bot
Brushel Paie
Ren St Yong
Beewwar
Iafstor
Payls
Mosats
Yuna
Hice
Gota
Vrast- Ward
Tate
Int
Ballarat
Slases
Herateit
Leovaan
Pesvinus Wael
Bsat Pans Balleck
Birk
Cantwell
Ballan
T. Wall
C.costancene
Meane
Gest & Ossonne
Jones
Gisborne to Blackwood Road Debate and Bridge Plans
The Blackwood area discussions center on upgrading the Gisborne to Blackwood road, funding via a possible special rate, and Ballan Council responsibilities. A bridge over the Lerderderg at Crosden Point is slated for completion soon, with road clearing and forming needed toward Gisborne. Local councils are urged to coordinate, assess finances, and consider a luncheon to celebrate the new bridge and boost public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ueses
Bullen
Inca
Eeeetiog
Pile Beags
Fey
Mim Wisbatt
Jambury
Coatenet
Altken Svat Beidge
Rae
Ae Tone Beidge
Furygte Bridge
Pitabed
Ross ‘Ting
O'Connella Stare
Atone Attace
Theresa
Anders
Tandue
Pbc
Gisborne
Blackwood
Ballina
Breebus
Sanger
Ballan Couneil
Golden Point
Gliborne
Ballon
Balon
Barry's Reef
Simmons Rest
Greendale
Ssuta
White's Lill
Price
Gistorne
Hay
Simmona Teel
Red Hill
Baroy
Beneft
Bulan Council
Ballas
Gisboma
Ballashire
Property tax debate sinks McCulloch ministry
The article details a heated confrontation over a proposed property tax, the ministry’s refusal to withdraw resolutions, and the Assembly’s votes against them. It critiques direct taxation, arguing for income tax or local property measures instead, and warns of political instability if the tax becomes law. It also discusses postal concessions and regional governance reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tore M'Culloch
James McUlloch
Riddell
Withrawal
Howe
Melbourne
Garey
Beppelle
Drosposaly
Tae Hon and the Liberal leadership battle in the colony
A fragmentary editorial discusses Tae Hon and Mr Dully as potential Chief Secretary candidates amid debates on ministry change. It notes Dully as a popular but controversial figure, with remarks on his Free trade stance, denominational education support, and policy disputes including land acts and funding. It also mentions opposing views on the 300,000 funds and budget deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Hon
Duiy
M'Culloch
Amd Wa
Higtbotlam
Dusty
Grant
Dully
Oder
Hin
Francis
Sugar Beet Factory and Education Bill debated in colony
The Age and others discuss plans for a sugar beet factory in Bacchus Marsh with cost estimates for 30 tons per day and potential railway access. They critique the Education Bill, urge ministerial appointments, and note effects on public education and the State Schools Act amid political debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baechus Marsh
Vitoion Indus
Tovraship
Fiat
Asta
Board of Education
Sion
Longo
Ithout
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Land Mortgage Bank OF Victoria
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MLAC
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Barchod Marsh
Laurie
Mr. G
George
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Pressor
Melbontad
Cobb & 00
Kets
Masehus Barsh Gapress
Covi Oats
Sewhdo
Gipe
Saad Sp
the Commercial Bank of Australia, Fusaren
ALLAN
Ashtoy
Masster
the National Bank OF Australasia
Capit Pobl Up Gepltat Reveres Fund
Rehoo
Bacchus Marsh Branch
Leith
Gendy Chadwick
Macager
Biovucs
Teesday
Aly Grwgaew Sn von
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