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Bacchus Marsh Express

Location

Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 12, 1877

Page

3

Fragmented County Court notes from Bacchus Marsh session

A garbled OCR record outlines a Bacchus Marsh County Court session with mentions of judges, cases including Wood v A Sheblar and Reeves davo, council discussions on rates, public works, and contracts. The report also covers shire council proceedings, bids for road works, and financial items like extra pay and maintenance expenses.

Ped Gre Ginborne Shive Emeioess Motul Tore Iigel Snehias Harter Shiro Engiourr Dante Bacchus Marsh Torsner Ith May Sfars Hila Cope Qausas Andar Paul Timmons Bridget Cullen Gooda Ijaat J Na Bauee Catherine Geen Reeves Dado Wood A. Sheblar Dissonouradlangen Jon TelFacd Alaliret Caunee Wriler Dota Gondon Mary Kane Exeousis Hotplug Inbavest

Fragments of Roads Boards and a Digger’s Rest farewell

Local notices recount council discussions on Monmouthshire road tenders and drainage works, with figures for costs and contracts accepted. An inquest into a child’s death cites poisonous mushroom as cause. Community events include a Digger’s Rest farewell, a new school teacher appointment, and a Sunday School report detailing enrolment, attendance prizes, and future plans.

J. C. Ocislend Attundad Bourka Bateltion Mutouop Benalay Welly & Maloney Dlatuler Me. W. Grant Dennistoun Clerk of Works Ballarat Goslong Hacipetaut Ronda Tookey Exford Road Flins Toohey George Misrens Ballarat Road W. Polue Bourke Streat Buaybrosk Tiquhest John O'Shanesxy Jatses ‘Teahay Dantal McEod MC. Quarin Tiquhart Engniza Lanvin Rartian Ae Marthynoog Arbucthart’s Melton Enon Digger Holden du Ordur B.C. St'Donald Alt Ab Sally Aba M'Donald Waalamoi Huss River R. Donnelly Nedenstal Donald Smongst Thas Tescher M'Pansld M'Doanta West Janelion Kororoit Creek R. C Thorn Seward George ‘Mims Pte Aero Wesk Io Bad Slire Biemims Maltau

Ballan electors debate reforms and local concerns

A Ballan meeting chaired by Mr Walsh discussed Ballan electors pressures and the need to adapt views on political change. Debates covered land policy, Sunday trains, education acts, and subsidies, with support for continuing certain allowances and abolishing tolls. a public sentiment shift toward reform appeared evident amid local figures praising Mr Rees and Mr Loyd.

Allan Mx Hovera Ballon Meatanice’ Institute Walsh Ballon Bellamishas Aumerion Ax Ulseastion Sybbe Muanagaraot Windeam Plains Hopkire Gary bin Peinelplas Ufc Mossie Blenday Lal Chirnside Imley Flees Lulor Br Kelly Rees Sid Loyd Childeon Bern Yala Gantuee Teagan Wtayl Duncan Malbourne Wys‘linn Futhoe Qhirvaide

Payment of members and inter colonial federation debate

Discussion on paying members and support for a consolidated federation across Australian colonies. Proposal by Simeon, seconded by Pung, with opposition over cost and impact on large holders. Attendance and procedural confusion noted as chairmen struggled to confirm outcomes.

Eboald Aod Nok Hsz Simeon Pung Fookion South Grant Mosrials Fario Hallan Watt

Subscribers to Freuch Spennibiee of management debate

Fragmented report outlines a push by subscribers to appoint a new manager for a local fund. It notes past mismanagement, resignations, and a request for a reorganized committee. The text lists historical donations and balances including offertory, hospital fund, Sabbath school funds, and incidental expenses totaling around £196 10s 9d.

Haroaion Albare Svepend Fasy A.W. OlMin Bonday Fund

Myrmonge Music Concert and Testimonial Report

A detailed account of a Monday fundraising concert in Myrmonge featuring performances by local and visiting musicians from several towns. The event honored Mr. Grant with a substantial illuminated address and included vocal and instrumental pieces, dancing, and a community collection for Rowland testinpoint. Substantial notes cover attendance, expenses, weather, and subsequent social gathering, with thanks to donors and participants.

Gisborne Tee Saison School Tie Athpartien Viands Chairrman G. L. Woodworth, Esq Dheirman Br. P. Craw Paiva Grow Tomatis Tauchi Miizaes Locke Mekisiib Woself Lome Alihvary Johm Marsar Govryre Arvedie Mir M'Nieal Ihe Rey Ripon Young Bowe Chural J. Movi Siparia Tandent Tenchers Batibath Chnioh Sabath Choad Ile Lng Wadurtaica St Aly Mook Thiy Traleich Wight Euros Ie Uo Redeemer Heveety Sunde Baita Aautory Feombers Myrmong Mom Machanics Hell Avery Frodenb Wes Robin ‘Thowson Branton Prosbyterium Myr Mfr Gralatad Mie D. Dagdala Mont Rondy Plaverbay Rowland Fane Richards Ga Gil J. Dyvom Des. Muin Win Dryia Rolert Maile Tolel Utout Yenbes L. Doonany Wan Rory Nugdale Fensar Ts White Ho Enreioo Simisira Purghoyd Ab Messrs Mbean & Cots Eilaubath Striot Malbourne Mira Boyle Parwen

Controversial Tax Debate and Land Reform Ideas

A letter decries unequal taxes and calls for a progressive land tax and crown lands retention. It argues large estates hoard wealth, warns against inflated land speculation, and urges reforms to curb monopoly power and protect public interests. The writer questions inherited wealth, land taxation, and the use of state lands for public benefit.

Ma. Zorvon Thaling Anya Tha Cap Oll Coady Melbourne Berry, Stunt, & Co Tehaate Herkewon P.S Weiler Shah Wnelli Howwes Tia

A Telephonic Triumph at Lyceum Institute Lecture

Professor A Grutuen Ball demonstrated the telephone invention at Lyceumetal Hall in Boston with Thomas A Watson present. The crowd heard signals, Morse audio, and songs across a hall, signaling strong reception of early telephone tech and prompting audience applause and questions about practical use.

Boston Globe A. Grutuen Ball Lyceumetal Eomx Institute Bull Wort Thomas A. Watson Bell Boston Bill Ant Professor Belthao Watson Salem Mr. Watson Ilactoral Commission Boston A Maina Cageswall Ball B.C. Bolles B.S. Attwood Gage Shuje Zeawa Leotura

Telegraphy Pioneer Demo At Rookery Place Test

The Globe describes an 18 mile long telephone experiment in Exeter Place with Professor Watson, Benjamin Bridden, and other experts presenting a working, battery powered device. It notes Boston reporter A. Pleacher and Prof Bell’s version, detailing a magnet and iron diaphragm converting voice to electrical signals for remote reception. The account claims the demonstration proved practical use for the telephone and the Globe reporters witnessed the event firsthand.

Saya Ixeter-place Assembsbert Watson Benjamin Bridden 5. B. Warman A. B. Pleacher Globe Rotor Boston Salem Profoscor A. Grudn Bell Boston University Garman Hives Howe Ster Muasio Bien Voice

Morley Addresses Miners Association in Henley Hall

John Morley spoke at the Miners Association meeting in Mechanics Hall Henley criticizing wage conflicts and praising unions for uniting workers. He argued trades unions have deep political impact, contrasted with capitalist excess, and urged public support for industrial justice and arbitration.

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