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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1910
Page
3
The Brazaar fortune favors promoters and a Cornucopia atmosphere invites an all in, no refusals opening. Hon A B Robertson MLA flags the event at 3 pm Wednesday, with the bazaar running to the 22nd. Melton Stall shifts to Melton on a yet to be fixed date, a hopeful new district move.
Proceedings note a committee meeting at Bacchus Marsh with present officers and guests as entries close on Wednesday. Various show arrangements are approved including luncheon tender, band engagement, and entertainment by a visiting company. Financials show a £33 16/10 balance and £1386 paid for staging with a £5 bonus to Mr Lodge.
A special train from Bacchus Marsh led by Head Teacher William Williams will take Excursionists to Ballarat on October 21. Timetable lists stops from Bacchus Marsh to Ballarat with early morning departure and 5 PM return. Civic reception planned with Mayor of Ballarat and Hon. A. R. Robertson among attendees.
A wartime era piece urges rapid development of Corio Quay Geelong adjacent to the 4 Sourm rail line and Bacchus Marsh area as Panama Canal traffic reshapes Australia. It notes eleven vessels expected this season and compliments Dr A Brown of the Agriculture Department on the quality of works.
Interim notes describe a new dairy plant with brick drainage, an underground tank, and a 15 h.p. multitubular boiler. The Melbourne trade hinges on pasteurised milk, with 10 gallon cans shipped nightly to Melbourne and refrigerated rail trucks delivering at the north factory door.
The United Churches Debating Society held a Tuesday evening close in the Church of England hall. A large audience watched a full programme arranged by the ladies, featuring readings, Shakespeare scenes, songs, and a grand finale. The event honored Rev. Brewer and Mr. O A. Brewer with new wall portraits.
On Wednesday next the 19th at Lerderderg Gorge vehicles depart Mr Hodgson's store Gell Street at 1 30 pm. Those without own transport should notify the Secretary today to ensure accommodation can be arranged for all participants.
A youth performance and a second act followed a lively program with scenes between Fortia and Nerisa and between Portia and the Norse. The audience praised Portia and the Norse for their vivid portrayals, while the evening ended with a feminine quip on women’s rights and a chorus’ spirited finish. The society’s effort was celebrated as promising talent worth backing for the Children’s Hospital benefit.
Coming auction sales list details sales by M'Paam Bros Co Bacchus Marsh W 8 Konat Manning's farm Loom L A Fairbairn Co Adamaan Brettle Co and others. Events span Saturday Oct 15 October 22 October 28 and Monday Oct 24 with horse sale at Bacchus Marsh and land sales at Melton.
A fragmented 1910 list records court attendances for Harold Morrison PM Dring with months and numbers next to names Beeches Marsh I a m January to November entries and a note that the full list of courts where Morrison resides can be worn at several courthouses.
Ames Sheppard, a blacksmith known as a horse shoal, reamed a business on Stamford Hill Bacchos Marsh. He has earned favor at the Royal Show Melbourne Ballarat and Romsey shows and hopes for continued patronage from Myrmong friends.
Mu Parrensos prepares his blacksmith shop for opening while Ballan notes a thriving bakery and promising crops after recent rains. A serious bicycle accident injures Ernest Coker on Doctor's Creek Hill near Linsdell's, requiring stitches and medical care from Mrs. Linsdell and others, with transport to Ballarat Hospital after treatment.
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