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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1869
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR item mentions STANDPIELD and Clark amid unclear terms about trades or tenders. No clear event, date, or place identifiable. preserves names as readable.
By order of the Count AM Young Secretary the Wallan office announces public tender for a lease or hire of land in the Shire of Ballan. Accommodation to be given, terms stated, tender closing June 2nd, 1886.
The district board advertises tender for a position in the intermed office, with attendance at board meetings. The appointee will serve at the Temrd va Toweakape, Wedwordaye, and Maturdapy, with a monthly stipend and a 430 amount required. Appointment to terminate by Moregor, Clerk, June 6, 1809.
Fragmentary text notes names Talbot Guaca Rae Nope and a city manager role connected to a dwelling on Egertos. Mentions DAVID PAINE and a house reference, but details are unclear from the garbled OCR.
A garbled auction notice describes a large property sale with many items listed for public view. It mentions a dwelling with vines, a front lot, and an inventory including furniture, carpets, pictures, instruments, and various household goods. The document references valuation steps, specific figures, and that a procol will be posted. it notes public building access and deadlines for the sale.
An OCR fragment lists Henry Pace a farmer with unsettled holdings and implements such as cows trees ploughs and maroons. It mentions a ballot or posting to be attended with charge and caution, in a Brehey ad Cowanities context.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Fort Wayne and an award tied to a boy or boys with garbled wording making specifics hard to determine. Further readable context is required to identify the event, recipients, and exact date or organization involved.
The article details fluctuating cattle prices, quality judgments, and market quotations, with emphasis on prime and inferior lots, weights, and brands. It also reports on railway and local road concerns, the Harewood to Gisborne road issue, and potential governance arrangements affecting district boundaries and funding.
Paid-up capital and reserve fund details appear with current interest rates for deposits and current accounts. The notice lists British and Colonial funds and notes opening hours from 10 to 8 with staff including John Coningham Wavaland Allan Wraice and John Wartholomip, Acting Manager.
The council debated arrangements for hall use and grant terms with the Mechanics Institute in Kyneton, seeking a fair price and avoiding suspicion of favoritism. Ministers promised public Lands inquiry and wider checks, while talks touched on clerical appointments, budget matters, and upcoming local ceremonies and legal notices.
The report notes a 28 page compilation on agricultural products and water supply, sold at the sale to be held with a safety emphasis. It mentions furniture, livestock items, pony earrings, and toys offered by Br. Crook of Hungalow Estate. A sale is planned near Roweley on Wednesday night with notices from Sir. cone and Byardiam.
A fragment from a Petty Sessions record details Bacchus Mah and Dorricutt vs Miller. Witnesses describe garden incidents, a fall, alleged injuries, and disputed liability. Mrs Dorricutt complained of parley and broken items while the defendant Miller faced accusations of violent handling and damage. The court proceeding references Friday and Wednesday dates with testimonies about acts and injuries at a garden and adjacent area.
Fragmentary 19th century court report details multiple defendants including Cory Kiley and Lu dufuul with mentions of a Manchester debt case, a robbery charge involving a silver wash and notes, and testimonies about a billiard room incident. Also notes Ballan Shire Council June meeting, road works estimates, and local officials named.
The council discussed drainage, road repair, and bridge preservation with engineer input. Seventeen payments to workers and suppliers were approved, including George Lay Bhiry Engineer and other named trades, while plans for a new bridge or culvert to relieve Long Gully were noted for next sessions.
A Tasman era community gathering opened the Forsbyterian Church at Lapua with Hiv varying leading the service. The ceremony featured a cordial welcome to visitors, a sermon by Mr Athune of Woghus Seva, and praise for the builder’s plan. The event highlighted local effort, improvements to the chapel, and plans to attract visitors to the region.
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