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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1868
Page
2
A public auction notice from 1868 announces sale of working bullocks cattle horses cattle gear and farm implements along with furniture and various wares. The event lists bidder terms and location details with dates and registration obligations and names the auctioneers and witnesses. The notice references non completion penalties and requires deposits and registrations for bidders.
A local notice announces a public fundraiser to support irrigation and related works. Officials say funds will be collected at the municipal hall after a brief ceremony on Sunday. Citizens are urged to attend and contribute to the project.
Government surveyor A G Boott advertises tenders for the gate work and road construction at the Melton district, with notices from the Road Board dated December 36, 1868. Listings include grazing paddock for sale, cattle, and farm equipment, plus a notice inviting informants about a missing animal.
Local buyers quote varied prices for cattle and sheep across Ballarat and Manly markets. Demand remains strong for fat cattle and vealers, with prices ranging for bulls, sheep, and store stock. Purchases quoted for different ages and grades, noting quality and condition amid fluctuating markets.
A chaotic Thursday evening session reveals factions over committees and irrigation projects. Leaders pledge to resume talks at an early date, aiming to finalize positions and avoid board dismissal while considering water supply commitments.
A fragmented Melbourne filed notice lists many bidders and vendors with assorted goods and prices. It records dates around November and describes quality, quantities, and procedural steps for bids and consignments in a Victorian context.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a person named John Raven and a 62 year old man, with references to a harvest hound motor and a Wednesday event. The text is garbled but suggests a death notice or obituary with scattered names and actions, lacking clear dates or places.
A dense OCR fragment reports on mining fortunes, court matters, and civic appointments. It names various companies, officials, and local projects, including mining claims, public works, and a range of appointments and warrants, reflecting a bustling regional economy and governance.
Report from the Court of Petty Sessions describes a domestic dispute where a husband alleged his wife’s dog bite incident in Budding Township. Witnesses testifed about a dog attack near a residence and issues of public highway obstruction. The case includes costs requested by Mr Gall and statements on community standards and electoral committee concerns.
Fragmented OCR shows a sequence of court entries dated November and February 1898 with names such as Suter, Shobboy, Jonnen, Arkell, and Mark Paine. It records adjournments, fines, and proceedings in various civil matters, assaults, and legal actions, noting appearances or absences, orders for signatures, and references to the Fayetteort Lodge and registrary.
A garbled report details a Sunday church gathering with mentions of hymns and a sermon on obedience to God. It describes a congregation at a church meeting, with references to a public communication about religious instruction and attitudes toward worship.
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