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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1915
Page
3
The readable text lists various names and items such as Alyssa Davis, Bille Chun, and Yulee Lanting alongside scattered references to trades, tools, and activities. Overall, it presents a garbled catalog without a clear event or narrative.
The Fortnightly shout was held on Saturday with 15 members present. The President's trophy was awarded amid a field of shooters. Names such as Daphn, Roweley, Olien, and Akers were mentioned among participants. The next school show is planned for Saturday, with a dairy and lemonade provided. this will be the last show of the season until further notice.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a rifle shooting rite involving Bacchus Maret and Gisburne Bis at a site called Sahuraayual. The text is garbled but hints at a payment or oath linked to a slave or payee in a War Imune yard setting.
A detailed report describes substantial renovations at Bacchus Marsh State School including improved ventilation, new wall treatments, shuttered and replaced gallery spaces, and updated classrooms. The work cost over £1,000 and involved exterior and interior changes to the pavilion, floors, lighting, and furnishings, with emphasis on better study conditions and potential expansion for technical education initiatives.
The annual report for the Vic Arian Railway Conveyance records revenue across stations and goods categories. Totals include outward and inward journeys, livestock and goods revenue, and staff numbers, with notes on stations such as Thor Park and Lavertia and references to months and sums in pounds.
The Committes acknowledges receipt of funds for Soldier Medal Fund activities. A presentation event at Shire Hall featured Mr Williams and others, with acknowledgments to Private Phalliy and Private Son. The local Patriotic Committee planned a Ball in November to raise funds and display the medal.
Fragmentary report recalls individuals tied to the empire and wartime service. Names such as Ay Stat, Ar Mira, and Tyrrell appear amid scattered references to Presbyterian links and a generational service in the King’s forces. A figure named Bacchus Messry is noted in a ring event, while Gallipoli and a London hospital are referenced in relation to care and current status.
Water commission bulletin shows full supply with high gauge reading 73 feet and 89 inches. Record indicates present supply. notes weakly rainfall and storage figures. Footage and tank levels referenced. typographical errors but conveys water availability and recent measurements.
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