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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1916
Page
2
Monday October 23 auction details for cattle and farm stock including milkers springers pigs sheep sundries at Burbridge ageal location unspecified.
On Thursday October 26 at an unspecified hour L A Faerbairn and Co will sell three urban commercial cars in a public auction. The listing notes the items are ready for delivery and highlights the dealer as the seller.
Fragmented text indicates plans for a holiday excursion with fossil sediment to Mellurai stations. Mentions suburban area, delays and return options, and November as a possible timeline with a link to services. The exact entities and details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
Sealed tenders close Monday for engineer secretary rate collector and other works. Notices detail cattle sheep horses pigs and sundries with calls for naval draft Fat young Daly cattle and local farmers urged to submit applications. The Shire of Werribee invites bids for piping tanks and related works with the secretary D A Little coordinating at the Shire Hall.
RL Wynne Bros advertises today’s event with emphasis on lowest prices and high quality, offering bikers and travelers drop off to the railway station. The notice mentions broad product lines and a upcoming sale at the shop with directions toward Met toe Railway sation and nearby areas.
The Raglan Hotel at Melton is now under new management by E Davie and partners who promise to maintain the hotel’s reputation. Visitors are assured of continued good stabling and excellent service at the Motor Garage adjacent to the property.
A garbled line of OCR text mentions a person named Geor DENTIST and a few scattered terms including May be consulted, A.B.O. Tea, Ryan's Cover, BACCHUS, MOSDAYE and THURDAYA. Details are unclear, several names and places appear nonsensical. The fragment provides no coherent event or outcome.
Credit yoncier loans on farms to 2000 AU par cont term and from Li par omit in reduction. Principal payable to Crown and others as per mortgage deed. No charge for mortgages. Pay off balance any time. First year interest charged. after that no penalty. Inquiries to The Inspector General The State Savings Bank Elizabeth St Melbourne.
Fragmentary OCR notes show an auction or card ad mentioning Edward McDonald Winkee, commerce practice, and locations Bacorus Marsh and Grant Street. Details are unclear but indicate a business or tailoring-related notice with time references.
Miss Elsie Austin certified teacher of piano Porte with honor at Melbourne University. Late pupil Harold Wlyine, convveretorium Malbournne pupils received daily at residence Myrmon g. For sale blocks ud it Woodle Porta. Trees lapped. Orders left with Planning. 3 8 CAMM Baca Marah.
A fragment describes paint brands and materials for household use including B P, Dila, Varnish, Vermich, and brushes. It notes purity concerns, practical testing by painters, and aims to improve appearance and longevity of painted surfaces with ready supplies.
Tenders for growing roe at Malton are invited with details on crop prospects and payment terms. The notice outlines a liberal tenure and invites proposals from local landholders with emphasis on the quality of soil and stowage of produce.
A cluttered local notice lists a Bacchus Marsh Ministers and Children’s League gathering with a program featuring songs and community acts, plus a sale of gifts for patriotic funds, flower day events, and tea. It also advertises farm produce, black orpington eggs, and local trade notices. The chaotic clippings mention the Mechanics’ Institute and various community activities, including a tea and evening program, and a stock and flow update for local water volumes.
Notice states a lost cable bangle with inscription and a reward for return. It mentions Joake Fowler and a location near Bacchus Marsh. Affected party offers wages for farm work and seeks information leading to recovery. The fragmentary text references a bereavement notice and a magnetic city area.
A fragmented obituary notes the death of Cana Blackwood aged 72 and mentions several local names including Laredo Daan and Weed Winderich Ura Bowley. The garbled text references a Merraidt sree and other partial identifiers.
A long OCR fragment describes Flower Day events, sales, and charity efforts for a hospital. It lists fundraising goals, figures for hospital support, and names Reverend G Pris and Rev Y Wakelin Davis among organizers. The text mentions Queen of Che Sehvnl, Flower Day on Nov 3, and various church services and collections across multiple locations.
The fragment describes a carnival disrupted by chaos with evictions and crowded park scenes. It mentions Queens, Marsh Show, Park attendance, and various names in a tangled report of events at an urban carnival setting with police and authorities involved. The readable text points to a chaotic sequence of performances, crowd control, and potential legal actions surrounding the carnival.
Fragmented notes show a recent game featuring Mash Mh Josep and Mount Ynysey, with scattered scores and player mentions. J.B. Metallihan and Roberton lead for HM, while entries list several players from BAL and WOK teams with unclear outcomes and several terciled figures.
A fragmented note warns readers about the dangers of whooping cough and urges vigilance. It mentions dangers to children and the need for medical attention, with references to warnings from local health authorities and calls for preventative measures.
Fragmented OCR text hints at community items in Werribee and nearby areas. Mentions fruit harvests, rainfall, a picture, supply concerns, a cinema or concert, census references, and a meeting schedule. Specific names, dates, or places are garbled.
Incoherent OCR fragment mentions a relief effort and several names such as Bla and Mla, Keri Yecdain, Uarhies Rist, W. Ciradorn, Marah, and A. Oosien. The text lacks clear action, dates, or locations but hints at an appeal or aid context.
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