Local religious meeting and lecture at Bacchus Marsh
The annual meeting of Bacchus Marsh Presbyterian Church members and elders is on Wednesday April 8 at the church. A lecture by Rev. J Clarke of Williamstown on The South Sea Island will follow with proceeds to the Sabbath School Library Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edhorenta
Bacchus Marsh Presbyterian Church
J. Clarke
Williamatown
Telanda
Sabbath School Library Fund
Melbourne
Balle Shire Council
Duccus Marah Roud Board
B. Cruise
P. Kornan
Molton Road
D. G. Stolle
Rowhella
Otliare
Cluckwood
Myruiong
Burka
Wold
Cooper
Mulholor Wall
Daguins Maral
Robert Johoeton
St. Hilds
Nyuor
Peter Nineou
Kathering Rosa
Wilkiamutown
Grytton
New South Wales
Grafton
Archdale
Sydney
Argus
O'Farrell
Sir W. Manning
Houlau
Prinva
Len Pordone
Tota
Tha Ton Man
O'Purvall
Hla Lot
Manchester
Denton
Tureor
Irohuid. the Prisoner Went On To Atute
Enrl
Bohnora
Jlighnows
Owprell
Tallanut
Lystor
J.D
Prhaga
Ideni
Grote
Specoh Fm
W. S. Lyuter
Tulle
Gystor
Ballarat
Sundbuvet
Kyneton Race Day Draws Varied Wins and Tragic Rail Accident
The Kyneton meeting featured close finishes and notable victors including Elis in the hurdle race and Shonwadowh in the handicap, with Grace Darling winning the Maiden Plate. Victoria defeated Barwon and Tip Van Winkle in the Welcome Whin Cup, while a separate American rail disaster left fifty aboard cars plunged from a bridge, a fiery wreck leaving most inmates dead or escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racce
Elis
Ghodar
Courts of petty sessions at Bacclius Maiusil
The record notes a session with defendants Slater Lay Watts Hoble Doubt and others failing to appear. Evidence showed service was proved but no asset or clear case of warrant for imprisonment. Testimony included a woman describing assault and husband corroborating injuries and police involvement. The magistrate discussed notice validity and potential adjournment while Mrs. Gall presented the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacclius Maiusil
Slater
Lay
BM Watts
Willy
Trengnay
Gage
Rolert Muray
William Marcy
Gall
Tly Dufoussant
Plait
Robart
Murray
Davin
William Murray
Millar
Gell
Migr
Mr. Gell
Appeara
Milley
Greetmunt
Sith
Vodoy
Whis
Myr. Gell
Are. Salth
Abe
Whitt
Melbourne
Kailorwood
Sunbury
Melton
Healey
Fance
William Swith
Kovoit Creek
Hardlethus
Outrix Wade
Morton
Aho
Mx. Gell
Molton
Amy Ano
Rywne
Crosa
Golly
Prigonor
Lie
Jie
Priconor
Wilhosaun
Fragmentary Court Notes Highlight Suspect Interrogations
An old court transcript fragment outlines a dispute over a nascent assault charge and potential procedures. It references a defendant discharged on the current charge, with discussion of further prosecutions and a youth connected to the case. The record mentions Crown lands, a Mitchell family member, and a casual observer’s testimony, dated Tuesday March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prinonar Opti Ub Provecalvis
Polleo
Mitchell
Thompson
M Heong
Neos
Nore
Whurnapoon
Cosky
Ballan Tounspar Mancy 19 Conatabla Case At Issue
Senior constable Wulah versus Stephan Clarke in a power posting case amid political tensions. Witnesses Robart Slyoth Avswalt Finod offer unclear testimony as authorities seek improvement with hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballan
Tounspar
Mancy
Bofora Och
Lyon
Hag
J.B
Waller Duncan
Hsy
Conatabla
Wulah
Stephan Clarke
Robart Slyoth
WARDEN'S COURT RECORDS DAMAGED WATER WORKS CASE
In Geelong district court notes for the Warden's Court a dispute over water storage and conveying to rice fields is detailed. Plaintiffs argue tail race and dam rights, defendants contest damages under Mining Statute. Court notes emphasize objections, but plaintiffs gain some ground. costs listed alongside. Also mentions Warren v Dineen and a separate non-liability defense for a horse injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williama Brothera & Co
Piesant
Aly
Gell
Maller
Magnug
Aching
Aleo
Dufendanta
Plimtifa
Ailler
Dutangoa
Gi. Coats
Bacchus Marsh Race Fray Nomination and Entrants
A fragmentary BACCHUS MARSH RACE page lists nominations due by 8 pm on Tuesday March 17 and accepts on race night. It names horses and owners such as Little Nell, Songster, Ihaled, Monkay, Pedro, Garibaldi, Devorah, and others with ages and entries across hurdles and flat events. The text also notes distances about five miles and nine hurdle events, with various stakes and entrant details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baconus Manen Harvicar
Ontab
Charles Chisvke
G. Lewis
Mip van Winkle
Hamilton
Uasnicar Avenys Racy
J. B. Crook
Cscuu
Chirke
Cougens
Ui & Garibaldi
T. TL
Consons
J. Kelly
Dowafort
Ayrad
Mr. G. Hughes
Board Minutes Adjourned Meeting At Portay Council
The meeting adjourned to 8 p m on Tuesday the 17th with Meagra Portay Cheivainn Ryan and Blackwood present. Minutes read and confirmed. Correspondence included financial statements from Maribyrnong Keilor Plaing and other local roads contracts with proposals and cautions. The board voted on contractor extensions and authorized inquiries while noting lack of quorum for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilday
Mx. Roas
Inet
Meagra
Portay
Cheivainn
Vas
Ryan
Blackwood
Maribyrnong
Keilor
White
Braaknauk
John Bary
Jools Gully
Commercial Bank
Mu. Blackwood
Rosy
Broulheole
Clockwood
Rosa
John Hurry
John Burreviowd
Arthir Pritchard
Mar. Ryn
Itosa
Peltchard
Anduy Upon
Iles
Walto
Ruel
Pritchard
My. Ross
Dlackwood
Mr. Ross
My. Ryan
Department of Lundy
Garriel
Tuere
Joy and Misa Baton Tie the Knot in Bowron Notice
A Bowron payor announces the marriage of Mr Joy to Misa D Baton and notes the immoancement with a glov er opin. The record references a panelored to be cool to take n and hot with his name written in it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy
Misa D. Baton
Yntan
Agence Pitn
Induction of Mr Lambie at Melton and Wyndham Presbytery
Wyndham hosts the presbytery proceeding to induct Mr Lambie into the charge of the Presbyterian congregation. The service featured an impressive sermon, questions of the formula, and a right hand of fellowship. The Clerk was instructed to enter Lambie’s name as minister of the joint charges of Melton and Wyndham. The gathering expressed mutual satisfaction and hoped for enduring unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vin Presbytery
Macedon and
Werriboo
Wyndham
Lambie
Monura
Blac
Beott
Moore
Denderwon
Meak
Fish
Bec
Bo Lim
Block
Luke
Mr. Henderson
Presbytery
Henderson
Maumud
Tamble
Bacchus Marsh Racing Club Letter War Over Local Memoranda
A letter from the Bacchus Marsh Racing Club disputes a Kyneton Observer extract and accuses the West Bourke Guardian of misquoting. It defends the club’s finances, criticizes press hostility, and urges amicable settlement of outstanding accounts among racing committees. The editor of the Kyneton Observer acknowledges a misprint and clarifies the quotation origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Racing Club
Kyneton Observer
The
Guardian
Standfield
Bacchus Marah Express
Fepres
West Bourke
South Grant
Ab Beeches Marsh
Tha Cmuymittes
Clb
Tarain
Bullun
Transuvar
Insk
Hucohus Maysh Racing Club
Pugaday
Kynoton
Staynereno
Buordtary B. ML
Racing Club
Nua
Henry Kyneton
Nob Yolk
Ohsaresr
Forestors Court Apathy Delays Local Races Plans
Correspondent notes Wednesday night court with little business. Auditors report reception set for Monday night February 28 at 8. The piece laments Haiian apathy toward races and urges action to hold events by April. Questions about accounts and debts weigh on the community leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OUD Ows
Ae Forestors
Pnat
Myrviong Common School Evening in Myrolong
A historic school event in Myrviong, Londgherg Maine, drew large crowds Monday. Readings by students, songs by a noted singer, and a lively dance ended around 10. The choir impressed, a notable official attended, and funds raised about £15. Report notes no bridge or dyke improvements yet. plans to remedy evils after the next available month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortes
Densantdin
Londgherg
Maine
Dossis
Chaney
Costod Frusman
Biisaea Dyary
Fate
Alessra
Smith
Coute
Witito Wil Gona
Woxrenponlone
Heberts
Groonile
Kiseda-tho
Allire
Mesa, White
M Uinaky
Myeniong
Readings and meetings shine at Myrmings Mechanics Institute
The Myrmings Mechanics Institute held a lively second reading session on Friday despite several absences. Performances by Mecara, M Nicol, and Webbe drew praise, with Cox adding late vocal numbers amid a well ordered program. The Grand Lodge meeting followed, appointing officers for three months and initiating new members as preparations for a lodge bull and Hastur Tuesday events were set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballon Shira Council
Rome
Myrmieng Mechanics’ Institute
John Tyson
Nfair
Mecara
M'Nico Mud Webbe
Cox
Hove
TH. Bayley
Gisborne District public meeting on loyalty to the British throne
Basasros, chairman of the Gisborne United District Board, calls a public meeting at the Mechanics Institute on Friday evening to express indignation at the attempted assassination of the Duke of Edinburgh in Sydney and to show attachment and loyalty to the British throne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basasros
Bay
Gisborne United District Board
Mechanics’ Institute
Ilrh
Duke of Edinburgh
Sydney
Distressing Duke of Edinburgh assassination attempt noted
Blackwood correspondent reports widespread sorrow over the attempted assassination of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh. Mentions Bank of Australasia nearing completion with praise for contractor Rosa and Briskwood craftsman Hony Grulg. Also notes mining disputes over miner spelling errors, Dr. Plows praised, quartz mining stagnation, and several new shafts and reef strikes at Darry's Reef, True Blue Company, and Thompson area with gold yields and ground applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.R.H
Duke of Edinburgh
Bank of Australasia
Rosa
Hony Grulg
Briskwood
Mra. Craigo
Red Hill
Plows
G.U.O.O.F
Cnetlsmaing
Blue Mountain
Darry's
Harris and Co Heya
Threwalla Brothers
True Blue Company
Walker
Thompson
Prussia Education How It Influences Victoria Policy
Our correspondent argues education is vital in Prussia and suggests Victoria should adopt a comprehensive plan for schooling ages under fourteen. He questions workable methods, cites Attorney General Higinbotham’s failed scheme, and critiques local education committees and inspectorate as currently structured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
Melton
Victoria
Loweh
Aphoola
Sherk
Melton Common School Committee Criticized for Incompetence
A lengthy critique denounces the Melton Common School Committee for neglecting duties and poor appointments. It alleges repeated failures in master selection, questions the committee’s fitness, and urges resignations to allow a more capable body to govern education per Board regulations. The piece recalls prior drives to action and ends with a social gathering praising drivers after a communal supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Common
Wade
Roberts
Marehant
Sik Muntha
Malton Cowmen
Roberta
Melton School
Bielem Schuol
Board of Education
Lestionouial
Byechus Marsh
Frank Hanns
Keilor
Myyalong
Bayond
Boeohus Margh
Oxadour
Melton
Saundace
Messra
Hoong
Chep
Suwadure
Malton
Manne
Ityan's
Blackwood
Nun Faw Ramurke
Mosare
Crisp
Hanna
Toasta
Soape
Impounded Horses and Ponies in Various Pounds
Impounded at Duorhus Marsh Ballan Gisborne Wyndham Keilor and Elton pounds by local keepers. Horses and ponies described by color, markings, and suspected trespass, with sale dates set if not claimed and expenses paid. Names include W. Croikshank Mr. Studley D. Macphargon Jolly M'Doxaup Ely Geo. Cowsay H. R. Dixon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duorhus Marsh
W. Croikshank
Anderson
D. Macphargon
Ally
Coorzu
Poundeaper
Elton
Melton
Ely
Geo. Cowsay
Jolly M'Doxaup
Poontkeeper
Gisborne
H. It. Dixon
Wyndham
Wyndham Shire
Little Riva
Th Edguy
Boulder
Ehonller
Keaper
Keilor
Meilor United Common
L. Bowrrenn
Ghosts and alarms in a midwestern alfeat tale
A curious story claims a person dressed as a ghost caused a room to wake and a man to fire a pistol without returning fire. The shock of believing the apparition proved fatal, while other fragments hint at a variety of odd situations including school certs and merchants reproducing sermons with goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sowa
Trisha
Pat
Ast
Also Mentioned on This Page
Protho
M'Ewan
Walter Tpowell
Lt Conroy
Ventioman
Swith
Collins
Kiluwada
Corow
Melon
Mano
Shuter
Hsg
P.M
Thomas Hogan
A. Shebler
Uiswinsed
Furoay
Manor
Cu, Shuter
Pollen Court
Warden's Court
Wrpwenbay
Bofors
Bacchus Marsh Racha
Fray
Manen
Mulvton Road
J. Lambie T Wyndham
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!