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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1909
Page
2
The Windhaven Shire Council meeting discusses river erosion, bridge damage, and flood risk. Officials outline costs for repairing banks, bridges, and culverts, with estimates nearing hundreds of pounds and contracts for immediate works. The session covers tender details, road maintenance, and upcoming municipal conferences amid ongoing weather challenges.
A garbled update discusses a proposed dairy tax or levy in the Shire of Malian, noting no coastal rise in the area and referencing administrative details. The piece mentions public works, budget considerations, and local governance decisions affecting payments, with multiple names and dates obscured by OCR errors.
Engineer A Z Crann and officials reviewed shore damage from recent Mood gale, endorsing government grant of 1500 pounds for Black Wood and nearby bridges. A council meeting planned public talks on mechanics aid, school anniversary events set for Sunday 19th, and notices urged public attendance at upcoming gatherings and bridge inspections.
A curious scene unfolds with a man named Larkin who encounters a striking double across the street. The look alike mirrors his movements, prompting confusion before a faint acknowledgment and a brief greeting. The incident ends with Larkin collapsing and being taken to a nearby drug store for care as onlookers discuss the uncanny resemblance.
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