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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 16, 1903
Page
2
A garbled report details a cycle race and bicycle events at Madingley Park with entries, heats, and prizes. It lists many participants and officials while mentioning district bicycle races, open events, and a grand concert in the evening with admission prices.
Nelson Marty, Secretary Shire Hall Balla, urges property owners to settle rates by June 10, 1908. The notice explains payment in full and lists penalties for late payment, with details on how and where to remit at the Shire Office.
The Shire of Melton issues a public rate payment notice. The collector will attend on the 29th day of the month at 10 o clock for a second payment. Names James M. McKinbor, Shire Secretary, Melton.
Fragmented OCR text references an event at Braybrook involving a toll site and a date around a Sunday, with unclear names and places. The readable portions mention a sheriff-like figure and a council, but the details remain obscured and uncertain.
A lengthy telegram from Sydney criticizes Premier Irvine over railways policy and unions. The column condemns his handling, argues it pushed engine drivers toward strike, and calls for arbitration reforms and government accountability.
Fragmentary OCR lists church services at Poley’s hotel and various venues, plus weddings, school notices, and a long auction-like inventory. Names such as Mr N Kor and Miss Blogwrly appear amid references to May gatherings, religious talks, and local sales of goods and livestock.
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