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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 05, 1917
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text from a formal gathering with multiple names and items listed. It mentions monthly collections, attendees, and various preparations, but the overall event, date, and specifics are obscured by unreadable portions and garbled characters.
Fragmentary OCR passage lists individuals and units such as the 16th Battalion and 2nd Contingent, with mentions of locations like Bac hous and Gallipoli. The text is garbled but centers on a wartime roster or notice naming personnel and associations.
The text outlines Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club activities with scattered names and phrases. Mentions include participants such as CR Powell and Baines along with references to trophies and matches. The fragmentary OCR lacks clear dates and outcomes, but signals a local sporting gathering and awards.
An article fragment describes a local incident involving a horse and a vehicle near Glenmore and Portyge. It notes weather conditions, a passerby named Mr Davila, and responses by Mr Vian and others. The report mentions a property boundary issue and a potentially risky rescue or evasion scene with a horse and rider, with limited readable details about outcomes.
Friends and kin gathered Wednesday evening at a local home to honor Mrs Joseph Tilly. A brief sketch by Aniere Hyori celebrated her life and devotion to family. Her memory lingered in the community as a large family mourned at Baivhi Marsh Cemetery with religious rites led by Rev TW.
The long life of John i um, a Kent native who settled in the colony long ago, ends at 74. Survived by family including a son in Northill and a wide circle, his funeral travels through multiple towns and joins a large colonial community in mourning.
Fragmented OCR notes describe party leaders and candidates in a local election, referencing fields, speeches, and alleged tactics. The text hints at a heated contest, with mentions of speeches, support waning, and looming results affecting party standings.
Voter notices outline polling for the Corio Division to elect representatives to the Parliament of the Commonwealth. polling places include Bacchus Marsh Geelong South Melton and Werribee subdivisions with polling hours from 8am to 6pm.
A public safety notice notes an incident and a planned event this Saturday involving multiple locations and responders. Details include attendees, times, and referenced agencies, with a focus on coordinating response and safety measures for the upcoming action.
Fragmented OCR lists multiple auction dates and items across firms such as McPhail Aldawca & Co and A Phithaien & Co. References to markets, venues like Stauhon’s and Bowery districts hint at sales in May with scattered names of buyers, vendors, and locations, though many phrases are garbled.
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