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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1913
Page
3
Fragmentary report from Myrniong discusses dairy prices, butter production, and harvest delays. Mentions company operations, rainfall impact on water shortages, and a note on a Melbourne operation involving Mr. M. Bhanaban.
Local notes report farmers in Balliang and surrounding area active in crop seasons and machinery upgrades. The Balliang Progress Association plans another attempt at securing a railway platform extension at Rowaley station. A lost loom incident is mentioned along with repairs and local business acquisitions, including new equipment from Phalp & Bunn. Community events include a Sunday school picnic as rain disrupts gutters and infrastructure.
A drowning fatality occurred on Saturday the 18th at a waterhole near Exford, involving the youngest child of Mrs. Williams. Despite many efforts, both children died. Harvest Festival ceremonies followed at the Melton Methodist Church with Mr L Lovell conducting and Mrs Lott honored for 19 years of church work. A Bible inscribed token was presented to Mrs Lott, and Sunday school scholars received gifts.
Easter Monday sports and gala attract strong support from ANA branches and allied groups. The event celebrates Australian spirit with a friendly bounty tone and regional patrons, though forecasts warn of poor weather.
The Marsh Inbirtict Football Association held its annual meeting selecting officers for the coming year. President Mr B H Dugdale Vice President Ms J Humphinghewe Treasurer Mr H F Connor Auditor Mr W P Grane Han Secretary Mr Edgar Sith. Notice of motion for next meeting set for April 10 to discuss member ship restrictions and shopkeeper roles in the association.
A noisy exchange on electoral practices and party strategy rages in a parliamentary context. Figures named Tate Be, Bex, and Liberal supporters discuss candidate selection, party unity, and the dangers of factionalism amid calls for reform and cautious governance.
A rugged expedition describes a long mountain road from O’Bhees Medway hotel to Black Wood, crossing through woodlands and old dwellings. It notes a distillery site near a gully with iron tanks and pipe work, large bores, and a New Sultan gold mine nearby, detailing terrain, camps, and local landmarks along the route.
A garbled account describes a deadly event involving a gunsole miner and several named individuals. The chaotic narrative mentions a bay-Tolt area, a merchant, Garrido, and a room where blood is seen, followed by a suspect’s injury and a confrontation.
A fragmented speech recounts Father Adam and a troubled journey. The narrator sketches hardship and pain, mentioning a calf, slow travel, and a chest that cannot be opened. The tale hints at struggle and the weight of remembered misfortune.
A garbled early text records a man asking about a canteled rival and a reply that reveals confusion. The scene shifts to a confrontation with an Australian native, followed by exclamations and unnamed remarks about Dickson and Dobbins and shifting views.
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