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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1911
Page
6
The programme for the Casterton Race Club show meeting to be held Friday September 15 features events including Hurdle Race 30 sovereigns second prize, Stake Handicap Trial Stakes 10 sovereigns, and Show Handicap 30 seconds with various horses named. Nominations close with secretary Mr. Cov Hardy at ten o clock Friday.
The report lists Naracoorte and Edenhope teams with players across grades and notes a weather disrupted match at Ateley ground. Edenhope defeated Naracoorte 3 goals 14 behinds (32) to 2 goals 6 behinds (18). Kidman Moon Greenry, Hanleford and others performed for Edenhope. Arms, Kelly Burns and Alf Bird excelled for Naracoorte.
A largely attended Hamilton Coursing Club meeting at the Criterion hotel reviewed last season’s stake results and set the next event for Cros ton with unlimited entries at two shillings two pence. Officers praised members, pledged support for the final, and a committee meeting was planned for Grance hotel next Monday.
A Narracan team arrived in PA by evening train and faced Hamilton in a shooting match on the miniature range. Hamilton won by four points with J Auchterloine top scorer for Narracan at 67, while D Wile and H Powell starred for their sides. Next up is Mount Batmbriden where Warra cen and Hamilton seek unbeaten tours.
A rifle competition held last Saturday at Brantholme saw seven clubs compete under tough conditions with gusty winds and hard targets. The Sanicified team edged others by 4.8 points, led by Lee de Fined lay and F Michells, while top shooters from Brantholme included Robertson and Beart.
The Balmoral Rifle Club held its annual meeting at Lange Betel on Saturday evening with strong attendance. Officers elected include Secretary Mr Thes, Treasurer Mee Trrton, and Auditor Meser Moller and t reen. Subscriptions fixed at 2 shillings 6 pence per year. The secretary was instructed to call the next annual general meeting for the 12th of the month.
A 1941 letter from a reader defends publishing policy for letters signed with name and address, arguing that anonymous submissions should not be printed. The writer notes the practice aims to publish verifiable opinions and avoids unchecked anonymity.
A reader letter challenges a report on Arbor Day actions and alleges the Arbor Day Committee and gardens committee harmed Victoria Avenue and Penshurst trees. The writer disputes the claim of neglect and notes the council previously approved tree care, urging fair mention of the committee’s defense.
A Melbourne letter from July 24 1911 argues about the four gospels as historical records, rejects Dr Andersen and rationalist claims, defends biblical authority, geology critique, and the need for Bible's schoolroom introduction in Australia, closing with praise for the old faith and the writer’s stance.
From Gohen Correspondent Palmoral Monday report covers racing days starting Wednesday through Saturday. Ranges reached 300 and 500 yards with varied avaria and a 10 7 score by a leading agent. Murray placed second. Jas Moorn feld and J A Hiehy tied with Mure rey but were not out in the count Taek.
The Harrow Gun Club met on Saturday, under a large tree by the jumie eetare, as showers cleared. Grabar Haines won with five birds, W Haines and J M’Donald tied for second with four each, sharing prize money after extra birds were shot. Peter Gerald hosted tea at the Mechanical Institute afterward.
A letter to the Spectator defends Miss Titania Diron and criticizes Mr Ratcliffe for implying fault on the singer during a recent orchestral concert. The writer, Alex M'Luckie, supports Hamilton Ofchestrial and praises Titania's piano artistry while denouncing unkind public remarks and urging fair appraisal.
The Hamilton Football Association discussed match arrangements with Ararat and Warrnambool clubs, schedules for August and September, and whether to play at Hamilton or Ararat. They addressed financial issues, player subscription arrears, and an investigation into an umpire incident, with several witnesses called and a two match suspension proposed.
A damaged ad fragment promotes Cuticura remedies against ringworm and skin eruptions. It features a testimonial about widespread scales and itching, claiming a cure from a “Fispld Healer” and listing sales locations and prices, with archaic language and misspellings.
Reuters telegram reports the No 1 Balmain cadet battalion mutinied during muster on Saturday. Cadets disrupted the roll call, some smoked, others caused mischief by throwing water, tipping furniture, and damaging fixtures. the officer in charge and a pipe were noted, and the room flooded after a door was left open.
Wires report from Mafra indicate Mr. Graham presented bricks of the best auger white and brown sugar at the Agriculture office today. Superintendent Mr. Dyer said the Mafra product compares favorably to anything produced in America.
Wire from our correspondent lists the latest share quotations. Cathcart buyers 1/10 sellers 10/. Enlen W/8. Hampton buyers 20/104 sellers 28/. sales 27/0. BI/9 and 7/8 7/4. New Lanet Logan buyers / 1L sellers 7/1, Wales T/. details incomplete.
A hearing under the Factories Act pursued Masterson Bros for illegal driving duties and underpayment. The inspector argued a weekly wage scheme for carting and horse driving, with varying rates per horse and week, plus overtime. The defendants promised to pay the award but failed, and the case proceeded, with the firm admitting the offense and facing a fine and costs.
The week saw a Tasman Sea northward low pressure bringing easterly winds and heavy rain along the New South Wales coast, while most of the state enjoyed calm clear weather and severe frosts. Temperatures fell to near freezing in Kyneton Clune Hamilton and Charlton with light rain in the west on Friday. Rainfall varied from Mildura to Hopetoun and Wentworth with heavier totals in the central north and western districts.
The remains of the late Mr Cureen Mile A have been sent to Mooroop na where the interment will take place tomorrow. Mr MKenzie and Mr Grotam will attend the funeral as the Assembly, on meeting today, will adjourn.
A young fitter named Rheshan from Moonee Ponda was killed at the Victorian Rolling Mill in Weet Melbourne after dice-like events and his clothes caught on an engine shaft. He had no business in the shop.
The West touring exhibition featured Edison films of Dickens and royal Coronation themes, naval life scenes, Indian subjects, Italian explosives, and a humorous Vitagraph reel The Bridegroom's Dilemma. Mosars, Cameron and Francis led the operation and accompaniment. The program will be shown again Monday night in Hamilton.
A fragment lists donations received for the Pilven Fund with names including Mr. ii and Patterson Warrock and amounts partially recorded. The snippet provides limited details but confirms ongoing donor support.
Mrs. Mary Beal of Newcastle street Perth testifies Zam-Buk eases chapped hands and cracks, offering rapid healing. Advertises Zam-Buk as soothing antiseptic skin dressing for burns, cuts, rashes, and numerous conditions, with prices 1/6 per pot or 8/6 for large family jar from the Zam-Buk Co.
A garbled OCR passage references land value, culvert payment, and a property dispute. Mentions a minister and a portly figure, with vague ties to a land claim and possible court or administrative proceedings. Specific names and places are unclear due to transcription errors.
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