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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
3
A draft notice discusses a petition for redefining the Shine ul area and reevaluating valuations within municipal ridings. It mentions the Seer Palit Works, ratepayers, and potential shifts in governance, with references to Patland Hills and Marsh districts and a forthcoming form of pistor republivism.
An exhibit titled War Trophies Curios and Photosgraphs is arranged by Mrs Weel in a room themed Lassye. The display includes items from a naval voyage and a collection of photographs. Visitors are invited to inspect the pieces until Saturday.
Report from the Bacchus Marsh Dairymen's Cooperative Association meeting shows Mr Dike as chair with about 70 attendees. Directors praised the company's welfare work and discussed dividends, balance sheets, and upcoming reforms while noting the death of Mr Watts and the appointment of a new manager and secretary.
A garbled OCR fragment references an event with names like Windsor, Arhor Dypliad, and June plans. It mentions a meeting chair, a plant, and a concert rescheduled to June, plus an unfortunate incident involving someone’s hotel room and a body in a bath. The text is incoherent with multiple misspellings and obscured details.
The article notes continued appeals by the Myeriong Bel Chis promoters for public funds to complete ongoing work. Regular donors in the Springing district are mentioned, with hopes liberal patronage will support future undertakings.
The readable fragments describe shifts in events and duties across days in an unspecified town. Mentions Monay Qian Wednesday, a Thursday lag, and a Day with references to Livy AUF ny das ty oll. Includes names such as Molton Mat Cross Gilt and Mel Murphy, plus a site context for Mr Boating tas ha yard and a mention of a wife Prost.
A garbled notice from Toolern Vale announces a special meeting on the 34th inst., between 2 and 3 pm, to discuss trust matters and committee nominations. It lists attendees and a memorial reference to a recent illness, naming multiple local figures and inviting society members to attend at the advertised venue.
A large farewell event at Mr F Budd’s home praised his eight years of service as a town leader and hotelier. Speakers highlighted his public spirit, business acumen, and community ties while 130 subscribers sent best wishes. He urged continued civic cooperation as he prepared to leave for another town.
The week's military dispatches note several wounded and dying servicemen. Albert James Carter dies while Gerald Latimer is listed as wounded. Lieutenant Gerald is praised for gallantry. Reports mention 10th Battalion and Flying Corps connections, with hospital transfers and active service updates.
Apparent notice lists monthly collections and thanks to workers including Mrs Tone YY Ran, C. E. Powell, Mrs Horrison, M. Pollogk, Daphiee Burbid, and others. Mentions upcoming sales dates in May and June with local organizers and volunteers at Bacchus Marsh.
An eyewitness account describes a march to Jerusalem including arrival at the holy city, routes through the old streets and altars, a tour of Calvary, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and views of the Tower of David. The writer notes crowded passages, varied architecture, and a long, reflective procession through the city’s ancient lanes.
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