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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1912
Page
1
Dalgety and Company Limited advertises grain, wool, and dairy consignments in Melbourne and London markets. It invites tenders for multiple local civil works contracts in Dundas area with deposit requirements and viewing times, dated 1912 to 1919.
Fragmentary note from Dundas Shire references Deputy Secretary and council timing. It mentions an upcoming meeting and delays in handling accounts and declarations. Names and dates are unclear due to OCR damage.
An official notice states Cameron's Bridge in the Parish of Yoppectine North of Strathmore is closed to traffic under Bye Law. It warns ratepayers about legal action for neglect or obstruction and names inspectors and authorities overseeing the closure and enforcement.
The Shire of Mount Rowse orders a foot portion boundary and a road section in Crofton parish closed to traffic during the Berrydale Bridges renewal. Fenced off area runs near Allotment Street southwest of the main Pemshurat road. Notices issued by Shire Secretary D. Walla and dated March 18 1912 and March 19 1912 under the Width of Tires Act 1896.
Public notices from Pimshurst and Penshurst detail contract tenders for road, lighting, and maintenance works near Glen Thompeon and Bundoran Woolshed with bid closing dates in April 1912. Also announced is a meeting in the Mechanical Hall Penshurst to nominate a Trimlen for the Boram Cemetery vacancy.
Dalgety and Co advertise Orient Line sailings from Melbourne to London via Adelaide and Cape Town with special fares, returning via the Suez Canal. Tickets from 13 pounds 13 shillings, with passenger comforts including wireless telegraphy and furnished cabins. Agent contact John Antoerson & Co, 1 William St Melbourne.
A Portland Melbourne notice lists sailing dates for ports Cumberland and Melbourne including April 1 4 6 9 and 15 with departures and times. It includes a public fare schedule for wool grain and produce forwarded by Flint Steamer and a five pound reward for information leading to capture of anyone removing sand gravel from roads or damaging bridges or wharves.
The Shire of Dundas offers a ten pound reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone who strips or damages trees on roads within Dundas county. The reward is issued by the council and the secretary signs the notice dated October 1711.
For the Travelling Public the notice states that any person drawing or carrying goods over any bridge or culvert in the Shire of Dundas with weight exceeding the posted limit faces penalties. The limit is shown on the notice placard, penalties up to 38 pounds, under Shire Magistrate L. L. Lander. March 2. Shire of Dundas claims Part XXI of the Steel Government Act applies to offences.
OTICH announces payment on 2/6 for fox ekina ecala and brushes to be intact. All aking must be sound.
Notice from the Shire approving a rubbish depot south of allotment 9 section 36 between Gisue and Armytage, Dun weld, for the deposit of rubbish and refuse by local Dunkeld householders. By order of the Shire Secretary. Council Chambers, Penshurst, September 1 1908.
Public notice invites applications for the position of Municipal Engineer under the Local Government Act 1809. Applicants must disclose age and five year employment history, provide copies of qualifications and drawings, and address applications to the President Shire Offices Penshurst with endorsement for Appointment of Engineer.
Notice from Walls, secretary at Shire Offices Peashuret, dated November 1, prohibiting any person from barring, damaging or cutting down trees on reefs or atret without Council authority. Offenders face a penalty of ten pounds.
The Shire of Penshurst warns landowners in Linlithgow Jennawarre and Boonabwah to cut Star Thistle Saffron Thistle and Burr by roads and adjoining land or face penalties. rewards offered for information leading to prosecutions and weed removal. Officials urge immediate action to prevent public nuisance and road hazards.
The Kowree Shire advertises multiple road and drainage contracts with various numbers and locations around Lillmarc Hobie'd and Whitecross areas. It lists ten chain and nine chain constructions, pipe culverts, and quarrying near Minimay and Cameron along with tender acceptance terms. Also included is a March 20 1913 bid notice for tenderers, a prohibition on matches sales in certain months, a sparrow bonus plan, and fox skin bonuses pending council approval.
Notice limits grazing and milking to specified hours within Penshurst Dunkeld Glenthompson and Chatsworth townships. Unauthorized cattle on roads or milking cows after hours will be impounded. Northern boundary set by the Warrnambool railway. applies to shown townships and boundaries per by-laws.
Government bulletin warns WOTIO and Peesors drivers to halt sending heavy vehicles onto new roads within the Shire. Prosecution and compensation for any damage are promised, signed by E. Cameron, official.
Public notices announce tenders for supplying spreading and rolling on Doudvan's Lane with locations at Shire Hall and Manarthor. Dates shown include 20/3/13 and 23/4/12 with officials Redford and Hawkeadale named. Public payment and site details follow. Calves weights and local hotel and institute meetings referenced with dates including 11am to 4pm and 2nd April.
Mr Allardice’s property near the romis is kept from further spread of disease as cattle found on the premises will be impounded. T B Tullor, Secretary. February 12, 1916.
Shire of Portland issues public notice about an antidote case involving Amit Nt vices and a Kept at wi nat Le Dart location. The fragmentary text references Naruwine Byanya ma Drumborg and Grama allway Stetion with unclear actions and dates.
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