16 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1917
Page
1
The Shire Secretary of Penshuret issues an order under Local Government Act 1903 to streets in Penshuret Town Shire. It requires drivers to give written notices of the section in which they intend to drive after May 1, 1913.
Public notice from Penshurst Shire warns landowners to clear river branches to avoid obstruction and states a bridge on Pepehuret Hamilton road is out of order. Rewards offered for information on water damage and lamp damage. government act applies to non-residents. details appear in damaged OCR text.
The Shire of Mount Rouse invites residents of Monet Roues to offer hospitality to visiting soldiers and others for an health improving stay, while warning that traveling stock and broken glass will be prosecuted. A £10 reward is offered for information leading to convictions for leaving glass or bottles on streets or roads.
Under Health Act provisions the Shire of Mount Bouse proclaims Spring Creek water from Pepehuret Spring to Siire Foundary unfit for human consumption. A five pound penalty applies per person using or contaminating the water until measures are implemented.
The Shire of Mount Rouse issues a regulation notice regarding contributions to a patriotic fund. Appeals to contribute require consent obtained from the Shire President, and applications to appeal may be made at the Shire Offices in Penrabauret.
The Victoria Board of Public Health issues regulations to prevent skimmed milk and separated milk from being labeled or sold improperly. Penalties up to ten pounds apply for contravention. Regulations take effect from July and September, with notices published in Melbourne.
The Shire Secretary announces David K. Baillie of Hawkesdale is appointed Ranger for the Fastere Division. All stock within the shire must be tagged to avoid impounding. Impoundment orders issued to enforce compliance by the Rangers.
The Shire of Portland invites tenders for undertakings including undertakings at Derry Hill and North Dartmoor. Tender documents list contract numbers and work scope such as forming and metalling, with schedule prices and tender validity rules. Tenders must be submitted by the specified day with a security requirement, with details available at local stores and engineer's office.
Shira of Portland announces written tenders under the winter trade act. Bids due for contracts at the Shire office and Portland offices, with a 3 percent preliminary deposit. Specifications available at the Shire offices and County Flanders Board.
A formal notice invites applications for bond or fund contributions to support patriotic efforts within the Shire Portland. Requests must first obtain approval from the Forma before appealing to the public for contributions. The filing point is the City Offices in Portland.
Railway timetable notes Ararat to Hamilton and connections on Down and Up runs with mixed services. Listing includes Ararat, Maroons, Willaura, Dunkeld, Glenthompton, and Dunkeld venues, with transfer links to Melbourne and Ballarat and intersecting lines to Portland Warrnambool and Cavendish. Details cover departures, arrivals, and service days including Monday to Friday patterns and mixed trains.
The Shire of Minhamite gives notice that the road linking Sections 24 25 27 in the Parish of Mighamite and Ree Vem M4, Parish of Cloeleigh, and Section 16 in the Parish of lon letch, Coewnae, is closed to heavy traffic.
Fragmentary OCR shows a local notice listing multiple schools and locations within Aramholme Reerond Dart moor and surrounding areas. The date appears as 11/05/98 with garbled place names and institutions, including a Dairy Tahara and various institutes and stations.
The report outlines extensive coverage by the Spectator, listing numerous districts and councils such as Mount Rousdoure, Perthend clits, Bada SAT Lee, and Strathdowst. It mentions pastoral letters, agriculture items, and township notices across Western and South-West Districts, with references to regional readers and varied local transactions.
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