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Newspaper
Ballarat Courier
Location
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1914
Page
8
Fragmented OCR text describes wheat and gram futures, farm readiness for sowing, and harvest preparations near Ballarat. Mentions various local figures, farms, equipment, and a public sale of clothing at Crerker’s, with references to harvesting terms and market activity. The stream shows a chaotic mix of names, places, and prices, indicating a period of agricultural trading and equipment sales.
Ballarat hosts race meetings and boxing day entertainment with special trains departing at 0.50. The program includes bicycle races, pony events, and a 4 day program featuring The Belvlns and White Minstrels. Owners’ paddock and prize details noted with bookings urged for reserve seating.
Readable fragments describe adult fares and limited tickets for a Melbourne station. Notes reference trains and platforms on Christmas morning with morning departures and special carriages. Mentions Lydiard Street and nearby chemist Finlayson, suggesting a local travel notice.
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