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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1914
Page
2
Public notice announces a dramatic performance on a forthcoming day and a sponsor led event at Main Street. It invites the Ladies' Bay society to join a meeting at the Merlain Hostitule to arrange refreshments and dispense details. The secretary, F I Hegarty, urges attendees to arrive at 8 30 pm for planning.
Fragmentary notice from Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club indicates applications are open. The unreadable OCR shows scattered place names and dates around Duwdade and Me RW, with references to Wednesday as a scheduling hint. Further readable names are not clear.
A damaged note outlines a Cantata titled Snow Whitey and a program schedule for Friday. Mentions Moonlight Avlonasin and a Ladies tree Promuele among school events. Source text is fragmented with unclear names and dates.
Annual concert at Mechanics Hall Melton and related events at the Romania Church, Friday 6th September. Tickets include admission for programme, double ticket, and ball. Messages left at the house promptly attended to. Also mentions of vendor notices and a Miller's Sporting pamphlet on sale.
The Australian Mutual Pro Vident Society announces a one month window to lay a policy replacement under Policy No. SANE. A vacancy for Burdens is noted with names and locations including Melbourne and Toolern Vale as the surrounding area.
Readable fragments note Bacchus Marsh agricultural show dates November 10 and 11 at Kartrinschong Stet inst. Baptist and Church services listed for Sunday Tuesday and weeknights with pastoral conduct. Also mentions railway changes on the Doc Re Marsh Line and Ballarad Agricultural Society show preparations and advertising inquiries.
A local fire brigade fair announces a Tuesday afternoon event headlined by President Mr. FG Hiscock. A committee report will be presented and donations already pledged will be highlighted.
Fragmented local notices recount fishing, rail, and church events scattered across Meltor district. Reports mention Koruroit creek deaths, a funeral at Mellon Cemetery, and a Catholic funeral cortege with details unclear due to damaged OCR.
Mr Waller, longtime resident near Coghill Creek in Werribee, died Tuesday evening after being treated at Loghill’s Creek. Friends recall his 40 years of farming near the area. A special service for Young People’s Day will be held at Werribee Presbyterian Church this Sunday evening led by Ty McDohld. Proceeds from the Bucching Mains Show near Westnedza are listed for events this week.
A deputation represented Weribee settlement met MLA A B Robertson and Agriculture Minister Hutchinson requesting more water for irrigation and pay rises to £31 a year. They urged local road work employment, noting hardship among workers and seeking early water releases to ease crop prospects. The Clover Rebekah and local union voices supported retirement considerations in the broader context.
Entries for the Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society show are due Wednesday next. A large program includes a special train from Melbourne, performances by the Ballarat Orphanage brass band, and a drama titled The Lighty of Lamelon by Harry Dease's company. Local exhibitors are urged to submit early and note railway details for the event day.
A garbled notice describes a local Bacchus Marbh club event with prize values and masked participant names. It mentions a ritual day around the 24th and a forthcoming gathering, with a ladies meeting planned for Monday afternoon.
Round at 2 p m for a Trinity Presbyterian event with players including McLach, Skinner, Bowden, Ashby, Leonani, Henty and Dickie listed among participants. The readable note mentions captains and last page reference with a likely club activity.
A fragmented report notes the final meth vt Ue vemeem played on Millbank Tinks Saturday for the President's trophies. Mr. H Charlton led the best candidates while Mex Powell and Dr. W B Ryan, the President, are mentioned with Emmett in a voting context at the premises.
A Junior Association gathering will be held at Tonry's hotel on Wednesday evening next. G. Chi Alt Husee of Batley City was chosen to lead discussions on the Drewshire district claim and to organize forthcoming ties and arrangements for the league.
Fragmentary OCR item lists names and ages, with unclear affiliations or event context. The readable bits mention Baden Cabbaia and Tosatey linked to a 12 year old, plus other partial names. No coherent action or place is discernible from the fragments.
A private bowling club outlines new admission, dues, and a public opening on a soon date. President Dugdale and committee members vow to restore finances, with a draw for opening day events and facilities. Officers and supporters are named, including Ryan, McFarlane, and Grant Morton, as plans include green restoration and night play.
District Patriotic Fund records show total to date of £341 14s, detailing contributions received and pending tallies. The ledger notes Treasurer and district locations with dates and amounts, reflecting a community fundraising effort.
In Bacchus Marsh on Thursday October 25 Walter Predericke Hazelwood faced accusation from JPs and constable over a pig theft detail. Witnesses described the pig pen scene, exchanges about returning the animal, and the involvement of Pollock and others. The trial recorded confusion, with multiple testimonies and a potential custodial outcome discussed.
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