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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1893
Page
5
A veteran editor recalls hiring a country humorist for 25 dollars a column with a sliding scale. The writer produced mixed work, while another paper repeatedly copied his pieces. The ruse exposed the humorist as the editor’s father in law, yet he remained employed for his quality output despite the breach.
A humorous fragment recalls a bright afternoon drive by Hele Algernon Seymore and Claudine DeSmith, with misadventures on a rural road. A wreck, a mysterious prosecuting figure, and a dramatic rescue of a distressed maiden color a rambling tale of youth, poetry, and social satire.
The Balmoral Pastoral and Agricultural Society announces the Seventh Show to be held on Wednesday and Thursday August 9 and 10 1893. Prizes across Merino sheep hamp wool garments barley and various cattle and horse classes with special premiums by sponsors and exhibitors. Entries open to members and nonmembers with detailed classifications and awards announced at close of exhibit.
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