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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1911
Page
3
A composite artifact quoting 1905 remarks by Deakin on Civilisations and industrial development, Swinburne on the Social Question, and John Davidson urging fanatic resolve as a force for change. The fragment preserves a historical voice without fully forming a single narrative.
A long-winded editorial rants about Corio Quay as a focal point for Empire rail expansion. It links Bacchus Marsh traffic, Darley and Rowsley, and a proposed Geelong Melbourne double line to strategic aims. References politics, education, and military ideas with speculative projects and transport schemes.
A proposed railway line from Corio Quay to Bacchos Marsh promises to handle Australia’s heaviest traffic. The statement echoes Emerson about big outcomes from small beginnings, framing the project as a national growth engine.
Details of numerous prize events for a community fair at Bacchus Marsh. Many races including foot races, bicycle, horse events, and boys under 16 classes with monetary prizes and trophies. Entries close April 4, fees required, officials’ decisions final, processions, ground admittance, and special train information included.
The jury failed to reach a verdict in James M Cormack’s trial at Bacchus Marsh on a murder charge. Evidence covered the New Year’s Eve incident with Constable Jones’s death, with judge Hodges and Justice Hopees guiding how intent and danger affect murder versus manslaughter. The jury viewed the scene and were kept under lock after the long deliberation.
Misa Nellie Cowan married F. Lewin at Christ church Myrniong with a cream silk voile gown and bridal party. reception at the bride’s home. Also Harvest Thanksgiving at Pentland Hill church with fruit and vegetable displays. Myrniong Race Club undecided but to meet again Saturday. Weather notes show February rainfall 3.63 inches. summer heat contrasts to 1910 readings. Bacchus Marsh trees bloom profusely.
Metropolitan Board report urges fencing and gate upgrades at Chirnside Park near the bridge to reduce vandalism and promote a welcoming entrance. It notes local jealousy over the square and calls for a Park Ranger and mounted constable for day duty.
A sequence of church and community events is listed. On Sunday March 5 anniversary services at Baptist shoreh Bacchus Marsh, March 6 a recital at Baptist church Bacchus Marsh, March 6 Methodist church concert at Staughton Vale, March 15 a concert and ball at Exford, March 15 Moelton Machanion Institute concert and ball, and March 17 St Patrick's day sports at Bacchus Marsh.
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