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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1916
Page
2
At Bacchus Market MAPHALL ANDERSON Co will auction cattle milkers springers pigs sheep and provisions. Burbidge ages will be stated. Sale set for afternoon hours with items described for local buyers.
Estate of the late John Epos invites tenders from Padidork Taglinton for 1.406 nares of Abrrwaboots land. December 1 next, highest offer may not be accepted. Tenders due by 20th day of May. WRQUHANT MAC ANTOSH, 4 Alley Collion Street, Alberbouree.
R L Wynne promotes low prices and quality on tools and goods at The Basin area. Sale terms require payment before the 3rd of the month. notices state obligations and collection actions by Wynne, a traveling agent and storekeeper from Avalon.
Bheep Shearing and HEMI BROS arrive at the Bacetion Aleroh Holteay where they will perform before Parmantota after late October.
Scattered OCR text describes farm loans with wide sums from £90 to £22,000 offered by The State Savings Bank. Mentions freeholds, balance of Crown realm, mortgage cash, and forms obtainable by writing to The Comptroller General at The State Savings Bank in Elisabeth Street Melbourne.
Fragmentary notice from Main Street Bacchus Marsh advertising Ashman Ladies and Gents tailoring services by Dr Edward McDonald with vague references to practice in Bacchus and surrounding areas. Possibly a shop sign or business card fragment.
Miss Elsie Austin, a teacher at Plano Porte, Benin Meltoune University, Malbourne, oversees pupils who receive daily instruction. A local notice notes a 10/206 quarter event by the 5 Tribe to express education plans at MNTEKIONG.
Military registrar GEO J Sanford issues wartime draft notice directing all men liable to serve. Registration details indicate location north of Datliang East and reporting to enlist at the portory writin 10 the Military Regitter.
Public notice calls for applications for secretary rate collector clerk of works and related posts. positions include rate collector at 350 per annum and clerk at 90 pounds. details and duties available on request from RAMBEY president in this notice.
Public notice for division Corio announces referendum on military service powers during war. Polling places listed including Barer Marsh, Mechanic’s Hall, Post Office Parwan and public halls. Date October 12 1918 with polling hours running all day. Henry Richard Way named returning officer for Corio Elector Division.
A public meeting under the auspices of the Skivw Coupean Recruiting Committee will be held at the Mechanics Institute BAC CADS MASS on Wednesday next October 18 at pm. Melbourne speakers will present. A. Clive and Tom See Baschus Marsh Recrafting Committee plan outlines.
Shire of Melton notices that in 1916 roads within the shire will be extended to Bonkbank. Rising Denton of Wlock may register with Tampedor, Mr A C Breinfort. Police Shelion, Mallon: Geo. Minns, Secretary, 1b Oct, 1916.
The Secretary of the Baur invites applications for patrolman positions in Belbourne Geolng and surrounding shire areas. Applications close 10 Glick am on Monday the 16th, with preference for 40 experienced walkers. Details available at the Shire Office, Werrier, and the office listed.
A fragmented notice announcing Flower Day events at Bacchus Marsh including crowning of Queen of the Helio, a sale of flowers, and an afternoon tea. Mentions Turner Street renovations, rental price 13/6, and a stall by PATRBATRN & Co. Also notes an entry about poultry and a rambling pound notice with items unclear.
A public meeting on conscription will be held Wednesday at 8 PM in the Mechanity, Melton. Walter Browne, president of the Shire of Mohan, will introduce speakers from Melbourne who will deliver addresses in favor of conscription.
Greendale Red Cross and Society announces an EMT training event to be held until Friday November 10th. E Collins and Hua Mee coordinate the effort. Also advertised are white leghorn eggs for sale by J Lodge at Rom Bask, Becctes, with two price points.
Fragmented OCR text discusses painting materials and finishes with misspelled terms. It mentions varnish and applying coats to improve appearance while referencing various brands or components in a disordered way. No clear event or subjects beyond general painting guidance.
A garbled OCR fragment lists monetary figures and names without clear events. It mentions persons such as Sawly and Dekward and random amounts like £ 8 210 and £ 11/10. The text lacks coherent action or context to identify a specific notice or outcome.
Incomplete OCR fragment references a Tuesday event around Paty 12K and mentions individuals such as Mark and Hodgson. No clear date, place, or actions are readable. The piece references a Patriotic Guild and a Park Trosteee but provides no verifiable facts.
The Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society prepares a week of activities starting Wednesday week with a flower carnival, public meetings, and an instrument program. A public meeting is planned at Mechanix Tratitaté on Wednesday evening. The event features many local participants and ads about conscription and military service.
A chaotic council meeting in Marsh Shire ends with heated exchanges over engineering posts and waterworks. Proposals include a new bridge, improved pipes, and funding requests amid protests and resignations while residents demand safer streets and clearer drainage.
A dense OCR fragment describes a public event at the North Airtine Institute with a concert and charity sale. It mentions attendance by Dr Browne as Shire president, a private sale, and a public gathering featuring performances with named attendees and priced items, plus references to a forthcoming exhibition and fundraising activities. The text lists estimated prices and various individuals involved in organizing and presenting the program.
Tony Morea faces a challenging year as a rail project advances with potential funding from Mr BO Wine. The town watches closely as officials announce a tentative schedule and early milestones for the rails initiative.
Fragmentary text contains varied names, places, and items such as Loy bel Harn binky Campa and Yok bas, with no coherent event or structure to summarize into a news item. The readable content appears garbled and lacks a clear reporting narrative.
Fragmentary OCR lists properties and named individuals including Mr US Love, Mr Win Suerte, Mr Dasley, Mrs A Harry AAcgeunt, and Ay Saal. Mentions Vale Hix and other locations point to coowners and possible sales or transfers. Details are unreadable for full clarity.
Fragmented text references names and roles such as Mimetta Henels and Uva Ram al A oo, with uncertain details about a tennis or horse event and a possible court or social matter. The readable bits hint at a show of people and places but lack clear actions, dates, or outcomes.
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