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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1916
Page
2
Melton Morkes of MPHALL BROS. & Co. will poll those youths at Madison Hotel on a storm date. The notice lists a public tee day activity planned for Saturday September 2nd with unspecified timing and venue details.
An auction notice describes a large sale of horses drays and farming equipment. Campbell & Sons, with various consignments including plow models, engines, tools, and furniture, advertise a Wednesday sale date and items like rotary machines, generators, and office equipment. The notice lists multiple named items and consignors, indicating a broad consignor mix and a public sale with possible cathedral and theater equipment included.
An auction listing appears for Fatreairn & Coy with various items including a baby’s chair, a light fixture, and furniture. The readable text is garbled with many misspellings and unclear names, but indicates several goods and locations tied to the sale. Individual items and bidders are not clearly identifiable due to damage.
Thursday sale by Fatradtrin and Co executor advertises real estate in Carrollton Yits and Ronda area. Auction details list allotments and properties with frontages, taxation, and zoning notes. Terms at all.
The notice from the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission announces a public inspection period for the revised boundary of the district, inviting all interested persons to view the proposed changes. The municipal office in TaoGue Musib will be open daily from ten o'clock until the end of the day for inspection and comment.
The Shire of Werribee announces the election for the Councilor position of the Central and Elboceforo district. Retiring councilor Oe TRIES OWE resumes duties as acting head during the period. election held August 1916 with candidate James Jones announced.
James Browne leads debate on a local council matter as tensions rise over a planned match or event. The note mentions a return and a contest labeled BF Angst 16 versus W. Shaw, with Ollen in a supporting role.
The fragmentary notice proclaims the old Lincoln Sexton duly elected as Councillor for the First Ridings of the Shien of Werribee. Dated at an unspecified time and place, the document appears to confirm the electoral result and official appointment.
The letter from Holden requests the return of singer dims for Goofitaniee towa to elect a Wong of representatives by a majority. It urges voters to inform themselves and to support riding and county interests, citing realions and local concerns in 05-8.15 notes.
A formal note from the Shire of Melton expresses gratitude for support and recognition of efforts. The message emphasizes appreciation for endeavors and the community’s shared duty to uphold service and integrity in the face of duties and ongoing projects.
An unclear OCR snippet suggests a tale tied to The State Savings Bank and a character named Bruphoble. The fragment mentions Saco and a Brave crew, with dates and places garbled, hinting at a crime or drama set around a bank.
fragmented OCR text mentions weather, profit unit, cooks mice, Labour employer, and various garbled terms. reads like a partial notice with unclear names, places, and dates.
The Shire of Melton expresses sincere thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of the North Riding for the aid and support given in the council. T. Wesley Walter delivers acknowledgement and appreciation to the supporters and stakeholders for helping maintain harmony and progress.
Shire of Bacchus Marsh records a terse notice regarding a scheduling or fleet matter amid fragmented text. The legible portions reference a local governance body and an introductory line about approval or acceptance. The exact action, date, and names are not clear in the OCR.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Bacchus Masri event with sanitary concerns and plans for a Santa theme. References to money, Santa clauses, and five entries hint at a local festival or market setup. Details are unclear due to garbled wording.
Shire Hall Werribee invites tenders for sanitary service. Tenders addressed to the Shire Secretary at Shire Hall Werribee must be lodged by Saturday September 1st. Deposits of £19 may be required. lowest tender considered.
Bacchus Marsh Red Cross Fund plans a Patriotical Ball to raise funds for repatriation of soldiers. The event, under Bacchus Marvellous Patriotic Guild, will be held at the Academie Laamine in Yaghu Noreh on Wednesday September 13. Admission includes a ticket and platform access with seating and refreshments. Proceeds benefit Bacchus Red Cross efforts and veteran support.
Fragmented OCR item lists events and notices from a historical page with names such as Edward McDonald and places like Wis residanoa and Oriub Skrt. It mentions a sale and a position offer, with garbled dates and locations, and references a Hanover area and promotions. The readable facts include a for sale notice and a person seeking a position, with several garbled details.
Miss Elsie Austin presided as guests at Melbourne school pupil Harold Bivins reception. Bivins led a class of pupils through a day of academic honors and public recognition in a formal ceremony at the Melbourne venue.
The notice requests thanks for past support and indicates a solemn retelling of events. It mentions a gathering with Manlozo and Mig Grin along with other local figures, detailing attendance and a planned service timetable.
A lengthy 1910s era death notice fragment lists numerous individuals with details on ages and familial ties. The legible names include Joan, May Einar Jobo Oc, and Simm, among others, with scattered references to locations and relationships. The text remains fragmented but preserves the sense of a late life obituary compilation.
Melton notes on market activity, church services, and public notices. Names include Melton native families, local committees, and church parishes. Sporadic references to contracts, auctions, and weekly gatherings appear amid weathered OCR fragments.
A garbled OCR page fragment mentions Melluneho and Unetegot with scattered names and events. It references a conscription topic, enrollment notices, irrigation, a gas company, and a speed train unit, with dates like Amber 28 and weekend events. The text is chaotic and largely unreadable, yielding only disjointed names, places, and vague actions.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions figures like Chamberlain and Grant Moras with unclear context. It hints at a public or political scene and a sense of danger, but specifics are unreadable. The text remains too garbled to determine a coherent event or outcome.
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