24 Nov 1866
Page 1
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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1866
Page
1
A long notice details the Society of Annual Exhibition of cattle dairy products implements and machinery at Showegarde Hall on Tuesday November 29. Prize classes cover dairy items, equipment, and related goods with awards and honorary ties, with entries and judging led by officials.
The following are the rates for the Bepren Mews. Single copy four pence under post four shillings for advertisements of one inch or under. Payments to be inserted for a single insertion or immediately preceding the going article. Births marriages or deaths not allowed. Agents appointed include Gounox & Goss and Hat. Horroxen for advertisements and related services.
A report on the Bacchus Marsh and Ballan district finances discusses rates revenue of around 2600 pounds and estimated property valuation costs near 2100 pounds. It argues that local self-government benefits include 1160 pounds in government subsidies and 500 pounds main hand subsidy, with broader implications for public works and employment in the district.
The piece critiques annual votes for charitable bodies and local self-government, urging ratepayers to support public works. It notes a Conference of Delegates’ interest in amending the Act, calls for civic duty, and highlights an overdraft at the national bank offset by government dues. It mentions an annual assessment of £1000 and road board outlays.
The record summarizes legal and municipal proceedings including an inquest verdict, a murder trial with jury deliberations, and the annual meeting of the MacHus Marsh and Maddingly District Road Board. It notes appointments and financial statements, with motions carried for chairmanship and committee duties, and lists attendees and observers at council sessions.
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