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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1913
Page
3
The Blackwood crew faced uneven results at the New Balam event with 117 cm marks and multiple strong performers amid a fluctuating day. Rain impacted some sessions as crews battled fatigue and nerves, while top scorers including Whelan and Helen posted notable tallies in a tightly contested regatta.
In Parwan, farmers around Ser Shee are preparing for a lively club contest amid calls for council action. Donald Reese starts nest completion as the pool remains ugly water and medals await. A first practice arrives next Saturday with captaincy to be chosen and members gathering for the event.
The Toolern Vale Gun Club held a well attended meeting under favorable weather with fourteen shooters, two trophies awarded by local sponsors, and plans to maintain opening hours and fund a new season. The event showcased strong bird by birds and skill in the field while committee members pledged renewed effort to cover upcoming costs and repairs.
The Bacuhus Marsh Racing Club reports results across divisions with Pony foeny finishing second and third in the Second Division Han handicap. Boehm Marsh Fandiap earned a share of £50 while other entries received smaller sums totaling £2207 overall.
Saturday evening at Menbunke Tuatitute Haccbus Mart showcased a display of physical culture with dumbbell lifting fencing boxing weight lifting and club achievements. Pupils demonstrated skill in japanceu jajiwa god sword and several athletes including Miss Mollie Shewluw Sasf and Major Pickson introduced trainer Miss Edwards who urged parental involvement.
An elegiac verse laments the end of childhood and dreams as life advances. It bids farewell to dear ones and recalls memories, while calling for a final blessing and a farewell toast. The text mentions a creator and an invitation for a cremation service, with references to singing and sharing clay.
Auction notices indicate multiple sales in early March and late April with names such as Duncan How's, Henoetts Couns, MYPuat Bros. & CO. and dates including Wednesday April 0 and Tuesday March 6. Vendors clear items across locations and times, with terms and listing details partially obscured.
An extended court hearing details a water supply dispute at Bacchus Marsh. Witnesses describe unauthorized diversions and channel overflows affecting landowners including Dugdale and Coningham, with findings on water authority actions and compensation arguments.
Recalls mention Crawford being recalled and a water related dispute near Pad, with references to Ham's land and The P.M. An implied legal action and payment for food goods appear. The text includes garbled names and phrases, suggesting a legal record or court shorthand from 1960 with a sum of £9/18/60 cited.
A detailed list outlines numerous property lots offered at auction in the Melbourne region, including sites in Bourke Street, Trafalgar, and nearby towns. The document records buyers, prices, and parcel sizes, with total sales cited for 1919 as £7,008.
A fragmentary listing of upcoming events shows dates in March May and April with names like Paaslok and Tusulay and mentions Italian and football related items. The text is garbled, including stray day names and impossible dates, limiting usable specifics and entities.
A brief items page mentions Orpington, Leghorn and Weitte poultry lines under A. G. Cur representative. It also notes regular subscriptions to The Express at 2/6 per quarter, with a call to subscribe consistently for steady delivery.
A fragmented OCR shows a detailed list of events including cycling and motor races, hurdles, open handicaps, and prize amounts. Names like Victoria, Open, and Spencer appear with various distances and entries. The text also references handicaps, conditions, and a special train for a holiday excursion, plus a luncheon and concert.
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