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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1908
Page
2
Victorian Boottiah Union Rules host a day of dancing and horse races at Maddinsley Park with events for adults and juniors, prizes in money and trophies, and a luncheon and concert. Entries close December 19 with details on fees, penalties, and declarations.
LA. Fairbairn & Co under instruction from Dr Monesworth R Gaeeve JP announce a public auction at the Corporation Yards Bas chus Marsh for 160 acres of Greystones property known as The Swamp Pad dock. Allotment 3 Section 4 Parish of Parwan with rich volcanic soil, well fenced and largely cultivated, offered with lineal terms: one cash and balance in five years at 4% interest. Inspection of title at solicitor T. C. Austos office, 101 Queen Street Melbourne. Also notices on estate of Jane Cowan requesting claims by December 20, 1904.
Shire of Melton announces audited accounts printed and available for inspection at the Council office. Council meeting to examine and settle accounts will be held at Diggers Rest on Friday 97th November 1908 at 11 o'clock in the forenoon.
An advertisement claims Frootolds relieve headache indigestion constipation and biliousness by cleansing blood tissues and organs. It states users feel healthier liver improves digestion and blood pressure normalizes with weekly bedtime doses. It promotes Frootoids as a cure for congestion or blood poison and urges readers to use it instead of ordinary aperients under W G Hearne Geelong Victoria.
The piece lauds Sir Thomas Bent as premier and a model of constitutional administration while noting his temperate, dignified nature. It argues for a return to James McCulloch policy, questions Referendum zeal, and praises Swinburne and the broader Victorian political scene, including land valuations and suffrage advances. It cites a Brighton speech and critiques parliamentary size, urging reform toward stronger governance via a larger House. It mentions the Werribee estate sale and related government actions.
Lecturer Lewes argues Britain must conserve fuel to avoid reliance on imports, opposing free trade and linking coal to home industry. The piece also outlines proposed management changes for Maddingley Park Trustees, including officer rotation, meeting schedules, and planned improvements to the Mechanics Institute, with local auctions and land sales noted for Ballan Romsey and nearby districts.
Harvesting is well advanced as chaff mills run and fields yield. Barrie’s mill resumed after a long spell with prices uncertain, and Melton residents discuss opening creek frontages to the public. Notices mention a property sale at the Golden Fleece hotel and local road improvements amid ongoing council setbacks. A marriage between Barrie and Monladale is reported, with full details promised next week.
At the half year meeting of the Bacchus Marsh branch A N A officers for six months were elected including President P J Vallence and Vice President C L Otiap. A conference at Geelong in March was arranged, and thanks were given to retiring President Berriman who oversaw a billiard table provision. Membership and funds showed gains across benevolent and sick funds.
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