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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1918
Page
3
Fragments reference Faye and Uhr, security or EMS roles, with unclear context. Mentions of Bonde or Sheek appear as possible names or affiliations, but the text lacks coherent details or events to form a clear report or outcome.
Fragmentary notice from Chambers and Murray Ltd outlining lunch hour closing and a list of towns and stores affected. Mentions arare names and places, and discusses directions for rates and procedures. Reflects a period business communication with limited readable details.
A fragmented notice from Bacchus Marsh Market lists monthly fair details in Mor La Fairtaien and Co. with cattle entries including cows, heifers, and bulls, plus prices in pounds and shillings. It notes multiple lots, horses, pigs, and other livestock, with figures and descriptions that hint at sale totals and buyer interest.
A quoted beauty hint urges washing dishes and housework while taking Chamberlain’s Tablete to keep stomach and bowels in order. Said by W Grant Morton and others from Bacchus Mereh, A Comban & Co. War she, JG Gapill, Hookbank and Malton.
Reads as a garbled ledger of local matters including a late notice to pay dues to the Water Commission, remarks on a teacher, removal of a building, a public auction listing, and scattered references to banks, railway issues, and community events with numerous names and places distorted by OCR. The text blends meeting notices, auctions, religious services, and local commentary with unclear dates and stakes.
A silent reel titled The House of Cards will be shown this evening at Rotal Pictures along with The Tortured Soul in the serials. In the Flower Show week, a photograph will be displayed on Saturday evening March 23. Proceeds from Thursday's show will be divided. Australia. A connected television program will present the serial’s promised finale.
The Racchus Marsh bowling championship saw Emmett's team defeat Campbell's four in a close contest on Saturday. A disputed call over use of equipment prompted a ruling by Le Cocq, who upheld Emmett's side.
A visiting team from Barchus Marsh Suh will join locals at Port Melbourne for W Robinsons trophy events. The program includes 200 and 200 yard matches, with A G Phalp leading results 35 35 18. Matches feature A Phalp, Akars, Dally Ly, Grant, Denhola, Marchant, Conwar, Skew, G Mofarland, McPhen, Wittick among shooters. ammunition allowance now available via the Secretary. Also scheduled: March 10 Hawthorn match at Port Mel uray range and March 28 A Dallys trophy 1/1 8 abole wt 500 and 00 yer fate Mare Oberon Sst.
The fragment shows sensor-like figures and fuel gauge language. Mentions include gauge volume around 14 880 and 17 000, full supply indicators, weekly and last weekly readings, and field terms such as acre and seconds. The text is garbled with misread digits and unclear context.
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear references to individuals J. J. Barry Moses Simon and others. The passage mentions patronage and civic action but lacks coherent facts, dates, or identifiable events. No verifiable outcome or location can be established from the unreadable snippet.
Friday event at the fire brigades hall offers a novelty afternoon to raise funds for the Red Cross. Invitations extended. local attendees, collections, and gifts noted. Names of organizers and donors listed, with details on tea, drinks, and proceeds.
Miss Una Sharlind of Greybones Rowsley received a letter of thanks through the Big Cross for socks. The note thanks a hospital worker at Bosra and describes wartime hospitality and the sender’s home at Gousshill Hall Castlown. It mentions Chatsworth and the Duke of Desoyshire in a district context and asks about nearby places.
Toolern Vale community notices announce sales of clothing and household goods, with dates and items listed. Coming sales include Pearson Rowe Smith Co Finlay, and numerous market events next week led by local merchants. Public auction and clearing sales are scheduled through March and April with addresses and shop names.
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