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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
3
A fragmented OCR report details community notices, a marriage near Myr Mong, and social events at Wrabbes Gorge Park. It mentions government funding disputes, a later gratuity, and a wedding at St Bernard’s Church with detailed attire and ceremonial elements.
Fragmented OCR reads a notice about a literary society event at Turpday hall with a president Rav PJ Masiere giving an address. Several garbled names and dates appear, with references to musical performance and a panel panel discussions, unclear specifics due to damage.
Splendid rain fell for May totals as the TOQOLERN VALE gun class held a monthly shoot on Saturday from noon. Events included multiple shooters with results listed and plans for the next match on the 24th, with revival of the event at Bacchun Marsh.
A muddy Saturday saw Maddingley Park host a lively round with Bacchus Marsh defeating Melton by a wide margin, 50-39, as heavy rain soaked play. Plans emerged for a training room at Maddingley Park with a grandstand, funded by park trustees and local sponsors, promising revenue and future events.
Hadomus Marsh Gun Club forms Bacchus Marsh and will hold its opening shoot on Saturday May 1 at 7 pm on the Secretary's property behind Mrs St Ho Dugdale's new foundation. The President's trophy will be contested along with sweepstakes. All shooters welcome. Representatives from Toa leen Vale and Mellon are caped over. A meeting of women is called for this evening to make final arrangements.
The Bacchus Marsh Bowling club announces the season end on the coming Wednesday with a "Sylvery Scurry" tournament for two trophies donated by the club. Play starts at 1 o'clock and trophies won during the exam will be presented as soon as the officer in charge pays the proviler or esbramta.
The opening of the 1918 season will occur at Ravecourse today at 2 15 sharp with a form of standard whist handicap. Sealed handicaps and afternoon tea will be provided. Draws include Mins Billiogbuynt vs Gi and Miss Molly Robertson pairing with A Shaw. Several pairs listed, with others omitted due to grotlomen.
A partial readable fragment describes a local notice in a historical page with vague action and authority references. The legible parts point to an official process or deadline but lack full details for precise interpretation. The item suggests a civic matter pending formal publication or public hearing.
A faded, crowded passage records mixed voices about work, safety, and daily life. It names communities, jobs, and personal concerns, touching on employment, insurance, and resilience amid social change.
Event listings show a Wednesday program with performances by local groups including Myrmony Chiat and Zinn King Ngan. Details are limited but the notice highlights a Wednesday May 14 schedule with a 900 l. time and a church or community venue.
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