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Bacchus Marsh Express

Location

Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 19, 1872

Page

3

Local Council Minutes Describe Fence Dispute And Road Repairs

Council debates fence ownership and removal requests near Brautome Avenue and Todney Street. Cr Maguire faults a neighbor and Dr Plommer’s property line. Tenders accepted for street gravelling. plan to grade Wallaces Hill and Cabbe y Too voud noted. accounts reviewed as session adjourned.

Toad Board My. Lightfoot Cr. Maguire Forgata Cr. Robertson Mra Campbell Plommer Doster Janey Campball Bovey Lins Tandard Rapniva Altken Streat Dr. Maguire A. Grahaw Rapnira Todney Street Commissionera P. Monaghan Koybing, &c Colus Howilton Atraot Ws. Od Or. Maguire Ora Wilson Magaira Carnie Moraud Cariia Walloce’s Hill Cabbeya

Mount Alexander Council Deliberates on Bridges and Roads

The Mount Alexander Shire Council discusses salaries queries, bridge tolls, and roadworks. Topics include auditors’ pay, bank debts on the bridge, toll arrangements, land thistles control, furrowed roads, and a proposed powder magazine site near Solomon's ford.

Fray Qoronen 11 At Melton Shire Council Meeting

Fray Qoronen 11 attends a Melton Shire Council meeting in Shire Hall on a Friday in October. Present are Cr. Blackwood Stoughton Heattie Ryan Porter. Blackwood elected chair. Crs Browne and Dourke seated. Delegates from Toads and Bridges Office seek toll numbers. Howginond district seeks cooperation for half honey pound mining profits and road work. calls to forward Health Board content and vaccination value. Auditors remuneration set at 25 for the first day and 2 for each following day. Green Wille ratepayer memorial seeks sale of roads. Requests from Maryborough Shivas for council expenses. A. Shebler reports lost funds and asks council to fix a reduced rate. Hensley argues against excessive valuation of Bunbury property. surveyor O'Hara to survey referenced property.

Fray Qoronen Melton Cra Blackwood Stoughton Heattie Ryan Porter Browne Dourke Toads Beidges Howginond Wade Hota Krom Roade and Bridges Department Tho Renuuneration Coxtiin Green Wille Suli Sant Candy Tin Shiva Maryborough Fom A. Shebler Iyai Por Yan Hensley Bunbury Cr. Brown Tyun Howqua Amlemia West Bourke Gandy's O'Hara Conall Gandy Cy. Hourke Dr. Hourke Shoblov Pov Yard A. Shobler Perniasion Choyond Cr. Beattie Horsley Andrew Beatty Landa Henttia Lands Department Hentiy Wold Jonklin Portur Jenkins Rowan Gibson L'enxie M'Kenzie Broughton Clarke Corkell Jiyun Staughton Malton Sud Cre Heattio Yourke Cr. Heattio Dr. Bourke Easr Arpiva Balanoo Licenaas Don Sunbury Mount Alexander Hornville Ballarat Woll Mount Alezander Cheina Ballayat M'corkell’s Iirhy Dallorat Road Sturknagza de Mynn's Onlin R Breacknock China Draive Iwelt Hill Sond Limekilne Road Wulvorta Chaina Cubbaga Vrae Kitwon Diguera Reat Chaina

Council Debates Over Land, Gravel, and Road Plans

Council weighs gravel needs for Shiva works and urges renewed Lands Department request. votes on road exchanges, stump removal, hall fencing, and budget items while contractors' payments and inspections face scrutiny. ongoing repairs and notices dominate session.

Harsh Proceedings At HACCHUS MARSH SHIRE COUNCIL Meeting

The October 13 session led by M O'Donnall examined accounts including a 263 pound claim for works in Pawan and a warded maintenance hold. Council discussed dam and reservoir issues at Wortiboo and Porowan properties, road access, bridge needs, and a silt removal petition for Tiyan's ford with multiple letters from ratepayers and crown land inspectors.

Hacchus Marsh Shire Sarunway Onpivanrmeeting Preacnt—Ora M. O'Donnall Kerr Watts Tygon Warren Fredrick Reynolda Dend Edward Sloea Blick Crown Lands Wortiboo Dncelins Thia Crown Porowan M Donald Vond Lo Cain Mo Nya Mr. Pearce Tyaan Tyan Kove

Council debates contract delays and road repairs progress

The council examined late contract completions by Edwards and others, noting delays beyond deadlines of April and May and the impact on work quality. Deliberations covered road improvements, footpath alignment, and cost concerns plus several accounts and payments to contractors and staff.

Edwards Watts U'yaon Lyson Mvoved Bhieh Myrmiong Pywon Warren Ene & Miller Howards Patrick Love MiKelvin W. Jack Ditto Sloss Tonos Everett DL. Bloas W. Dodamnido EB. Standdield Youbmiau Od. Hapres W. Meillo

Keilor Shire Council Sits For July Meeting

Keilor Shire Council holds an ordinary meeting on Saturday July 12 with President and all Councillors present. Correspondence includes Bulla Shire Council approval of Grant's road petition and notices from the Commissioner of Ronda and Dvidgey. Tenders for Grant's road opened. Alexander Kennedy accepted. The Thistle Act postponement, valuation on table, and accounts totaling 400 pounds 6s 4d approved for payment.

Keilow Shire Keilor Shire Proveot Prau Bulla Shire Council Grant's Road Ronda Dvidgey Returna Communicationa Ware Alo Mogae Cox Hugh Pook Savatovinny James Wilson Nother Road Grant Alexander Kennedy Calla

Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church annual meeting praised

The Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church held its annual meeting at the church on Monday evening. Speakers praised the event as successful with melodies sung by church members and guests. The chair Rev James Martin urged Christian unity across denominations, stressing shared aims over sectarian lines and the need for continued cooperation and a permanent pastor.

Nowbern Boyle Doyle James Martin B.A Collina Ls Waa Mike Iivision Sydney Scotland Martin Anid Jeana France Indies Jesua D. Descher Mr. Paterson D. Ragvyaar God Tino Tosia Howe Anteyprive

Missionary Meeting Echoes Unity and Gospel Work

A historical church gathering discusses Christian unity and global evangelism. Speakers praise the spread of the gospel, note missionary efforts, and urge personal faith, with thanks offered to attendees and supporters, including distant friends and visiting ministers.

Meat preserving venture forms at Little River Hotel site

A meat preserving company forms at Little River using the M Shunv s Hotel property with 200 acres bought from Mr Belcher Geelong for 000 pounds and 800 pounds by the tram. The two story premises adjoin the railway and near a river water hole. Mrs Williams plans cottages for workers. A Lime-burning Company begins at Loyell s Creek hoping for durable rock and possible coal below. Pastor Mr M Kall to preach at Howell s Crook Tuesday evening.

Wnos Little River M'Shunv's Mra Willamea Proprietveva Littl River Hoa Loyell’s Creek Tlithor Boltar Venulta Bagan Fovell Mr. M'Kall Ab Howell

Petition on stipend fund and lay appointment debated

A varied discourse on appointing Mr Lambie to preach a trial sermon and the stipend fund distribution is noted. A memorial seeks infant baptism and civil registration alterations at the River district, aiming to reduce long travels for villagers amid anticipated favorable consideration by authorities.

Lambie Rendy Rivar Monoak Dapaty Registro

Wyndham and Plains Council Notes and Local Affairs

Prominent items include Councillor Kelly’s notice of motion for a £300 per year salary for the Shire Secretary and surveyor, debates on replacing two officers with fixed salaries, and a fair attendance at the meeting despite wet weather. Reports mention harvest prospects, Wayne crops and thistle issues, church upkeep drives, and a call for broader spiritual engagement across the district.

Kelly Hilary Omi NATO Cowneil Greenwood Thorn Wyndham Moylbourne

Urgent hall improvements urged by council after Browne's appeal

Our Own Correspondent reports Dr Browne pressed the council to provide conveniences and improvements around Shira Hall citing a local eyesore and traveler notice. The record notes a serious accident Saturday when resident Jag Bertia fractured his leg after a fall while returning from Melbourne, with transport to Melbourne Hospital arranged by Dr Rano.

Melton Dr. Browne Shira Ananeos Jag Bertia Melbourne Melbourne Hospital Rano

Cricket Club Meeting At Ballan Elects Officers

A Ballan cricket club meeting at the Commercial Hotel elected C H Lyon as President, A T Musgrave as Vice-President, and Alfred Ocook Hay as Secretary and Treasurer. A challenge from Blackwood was accepted for a match on the Prince of Wales birthday. Subscriptions were opened for season and donations, with local officials urged to support the cricket ground project amid land and survey discussions.

Commercial Hotel C. H. Lyon A. T. Musgrave Alfred Ocook Hay Blackwood Prince of Wales Shira Council Landa Department Witing Mining Department Imap Cowan Baq Ballavnat Avehdall Beg Atorite Mechanica Don Cuzardo Dozan Goa Mechanics' Institute Bullan Casey Lamile Melbourne Enon

Nil Desperandum Lodge Celebrates Anniversary Picnic Dance

BLACKWOOD NZ. Nil Nospernundum Lodge of G01.0.00 marked its anniversary with a picnic, dinner, and dance at the cricket ground. About 160 attendees enjoyed musical entertainment, loyal toasts, and speeches praising the lodge and council. Reports also note mining progress at North Britain Company and other local updates.

Oriekobwan Michael Crater Eloven W. Groker Cho Shivo Connell Martin Blackwood Shire Tageb Aoma Magnus North Britain Company Dlozeva Plumer Mnivell Ferguson Stobie Tony Thia

Blakeville Notes on Progress and Quiet Tensions at the Mine

From Blakeville correspondent progress and calm appear unsettled by social change hopes. The Undaunted Company advances work at the main shaft but delays cage and truck preparations. Prospects from the lower level show good stone, while the upper to lower winze is advancing. The new batter delays, and ore output totals 27 ounces eight pence four grains after repairs. No Wednesday entertainment is planned, with local and imported talent to perform near a British theme.

Ture Blakeville Thore Crakeville Leyal da Closeto A

Weather Favors Green Crops and Local Farm News

Myrmong district reports good growing weather boosting greens while livestock gains from clover, cows risked by rough forage. A cow of Danny Myra died last Tuesday after a failed rescue attempt. Tyson narrowly saved another animal. Sleep shearing progresses, hills show many clean-shorn sheep. Readings at Landaberg Mains School on the 11th supported the institute. Presbyterians plan fence groundwork near the English Church for a minister’s space.

Mya Danny Mr. Tyson Landaberg Mains Common School Sild Institution

Froo concert aids budding fund at Eperton church

From our court correspondent, a Friday night concert at Eperton raised about £11 for the church building fund. Notable attendees included Mesdames Murphy and Abraham and Messrs. J. D. Roberts, Richard Williams, Richard Jones, R. W. Turner, Campbell, Trewar tha, Denvig Maloney and Leonard. Mr. W. S. Roby lent a piano for accompaniment. A follow up concert is planned in about six weeks at the same venue. In mining news the Learmonth group resumed northern mining from their tributors. a tramway to the battery is complete and ore stockpiles await crushing. The New South Byerton Company aims to extend south from Learmonths, with promising surface gold findings suggesting the southern outcrop of the Learmonth lode.

Eperton Lash Edifles Phillip Cantwell Masdames Murphy Abraham Mosara J. D. Roberts Richard Williams Richard Jones R. W. Touner Campbell Trewartha Denvig Maloney Leonard Wara My. W Rob Learmonth Ryumyval Byerton Coupany Wilfoiing Elim Meane Learmounth Lola

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