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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1918
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR lists unclear names and phrases likely from a local notice or obituary. readable items include scattered personal names and partial terms, with no complete events, dates, or locations to confirm a specific story or outcome.
The piece extols mothers and women supporting service members in Australia during wartime. It praises the Young Munitions League and YMLCA for supplying recreation, music, and letters, and for strengthening morale and unity among families and service personnel.
An YMCA event at Bacque Marsh features a lively program with performances by Mr. Bulan, Mrs. Leta Went, and others. Officials aim to raise funds and secure support for the YMCA appeal, pledging a strong push after a busy show with races, songs, and speeches.
The big event visits Barshay Marsh with a troupe of four Indians and two specialists performing dance and aerial acts on tight wires. The show claims cost and difficulty from America and features the Zandil Sisters with daring performances, Leo Mantart in the Loop of Death, and world famous acts like Bella Cava and the Best exer. The menagerie opens at 4 PM Friday, with attractions from circus masters and trained horses.
Market summary from Bacchus Marsh shows steady demand for meats with moderate drops in cattle and dairy stock not affected. Prices for milk cows and springers softened while baconers and lambs sold, with sheep and other stock mixed as buyers shifted.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a reservoir measurement with a figure around 12,003 and an 89 cubic foot rate per second, plus illformed terms for an inlet or channel and a shoreline reference. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or identifiers.
The Melton Reservoir shows full supply with 18 870 feet present and 18 075 in last weekly return. Upcoming events include the Chub Trophy at 200 and 00 yards, Baluntay December events, and Christmas chain trophy from 200 to 800 yards. Muskets ammunition and supplies noted for applicants.
The report describes Anzac soldiers arriving home from war to a warm public reception. Crowds gathered at the station as the veterans, including W. Besat, were met by civic officials and press representatives. A formal welcome at the Mehunive Toate followed, with plans for a general public parade.
Fragmentary notice from Bacchus Marsh Red Cross listing names such as J Morton and Agnes Digitale, referencing donations and parcel acknowledgments. Includes scattered details about socks and a week’s schedule, with thanks and gratitude noted.
The Hon See Mrs Dugdale acknowledges thanks for quarterly subscriptions received. Names listed include R Lidgett FH Fe Sh Nees Mair T Myers and others. Letters of thanks from volunteers were recorded by Mr Shenahan and Miss Alive Moore. Sent this week: books and bandages noted.
The Melton Red Cross Society details its monthly meeting, donations including clothing and socks, and upcoming events. It lists names with contributions and notes items sent away such as 49 pairs of socks and 29 pairs of mittens, plus bags and a few goods. Upcoming activities include school concerts and a marsh market event in December.
Obscure notices describe a sale at Surbiton Park Molion with unusual headings and a concert at St Darnard's. The text references an upcoming event on December 11 and a Mechanics Hall gathering, plus a recipe for a soothing drink and a medical preparation for throat and chest ailments.
Fragmentary OCR notes tout a cough remedy with dubious claims and odd spellings. The passage cites Chan dmelain’s product as a cure for coughs, but readability is poor and context unclear.
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