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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1867
Page
3
A jagged weather report from the past fortnight records cold, rain, and flood signs near Molton and Myrmiong, with upcoming land reads and Tollgate Farm events. Reports include a fatality near the Marsh, land auctions, telegraph expansion talks, and local official appointments plus court and public notices.
In a proceeding before Justices Davi Malré Bsq and Walter Duncan Bay, jurists paused matters involving Praaby tarian Church trustees at Bollany. The case Maurica Nash versus John Nolan was postponed seven days with orders referencing lines and drawings and coats.
Melton endured a heavy thunderstorm Saturday evening, soaking streets and flooding creeks. Despite two churches half finished, local townsfolk plan temporary worship spaces while fundraising continues, with a busy week ahead for land selections and farmers’ society events.
An elderly husband, awakened by news of his wife’s death, speaks fondly of eternal love as he contemplates the morning. The misspelled garbled text recalls a sorrowful moment of devotion and farewell.
Mr Grant argued against extending contract times for unsuccessful bidders while Mr Meikle, present at the meeting, sought indulgence from the Board due to heavier excavation work than expected. The Board then deliberated.
From our own correspondent Ballan shows steady progress as footpaths are completed and a new Commercial Bank of Melbourne branch opens. The cemetery trustees lay out grounds with four large beds of trees and flowers while George Cooper steps down as pound keeper and secretary to the council cites age and ill health.
The Shine Council meeting notes list councillors Duncan Abingon Millyard Black and Caborna. Various letters read about inn selections, bonds, contracts, and officer appointments. Motions cover land purchase, footpath extensions, tenders for White's Hill works, and appointing George Couper as Poundkeeper conditioned on secrecy and iron.
Davin Gully to Barry s Reef according to plans and specifications. Carried the following accounts for payment H M Kennon 85 and 240 extra on mam ron 863 0 A M Scinnon 205 Shire Engineer s calnyy 218 ls ditto inlour 1 1As wid Brane Brothers 28 23 3d Brindell and Co 7s Ballarat Star 21 14g A We Know 10 My MTntyre 34 total 100 Gs 1d The Council then adjourned.
The Victoria Parliament debates progress on the Public Health Bill Insolvency and Lunacy measures and a Customs and Certificate Holders Bill. Key discussions cover debtors imprisonment reform road funding free selection lands and telegraph extensions with votes and postponements shaping future proceedings.
The Attorney General spoke on property provisions under the Real Property Act and promised cheap-form advice for disposals. The Public Health Bill returned to the Legislative Council. An Insolvency Law Amendment Bill was introduced to boost government powers over the Insolvent Court. In Supply, £9,570 for military buildings prompted debate on salaries of staff officers. the item passed. Rent of offices and furniture at £15,600 drew protests over member-owned building rents. the item passed. The rest of the session saw routine votes before adjournment.
A correspondent urges Ballan and Bacchus Marsh to form permanent racing clubs with presidents and officers. He cites past management defects, protests, and disqualifications, urging steady organization to restore trust and ensure future fair, sportlike racing at local meetings.
Gisborne urged by a correspondent to revive a local Farmers Society and hold a grain and dairy show. The writer notes apathy in the district and appeals for public meetings to reestablish the society, praising Gisborne as a notable colony township. March 25, 1887, Gisborne.
A fragmentary performance scene shows a young girl showing a sample to her companion while discussing a mystery object. The dialogue hints at mischief and playful confusion as they watch someone interpret the item. The text captures a rustic, improvised talk with local color.
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