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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1911
Page
3
In Melbourne on Tuesday the Legislative Council examined Industrial Association matters in committee, considered proposed land sale measures, and discussed Corona Law Consolidation Amendments as the council adjourned to Tuesday.
Our correspondent reports Melbourne notes the Federal Parliament opens on September 1st with Address in the chamber. The event signals the start of a new session as lawmakers prepare for debates and legislation.
The Commonwealth revenue for July climbed to £049 1 with a rise of 14178 over the prior year. July revenue reached £44 471, down £41 413 due to penny postage production affecting income.
In Melbourne on Tuesday Lord Denman chaired the Executive Council meeting approving the Kathe to Lonquen line and Moradjuha to Toolomig line works. Authorities state the project will cost £37,500 and documents authorising construction have been issued.
Reported new strike talk at Newport dismissed by state ministers who say a boilermakers stoppage would be unlikely unless government employees join, as grievances could be presented to authorities.
The entertainment by John s BOT on musical entertainers teased defected tour members while preserving the act’s reputation. Herbert Carroll and Arch Clarke led vocal and comic segments amid a varied programme of cinematograph clips and Australian drama, with scenes from Paris and local shore scenery enhancing a lively evening.
Wire from Melbourne describes a large sheep sale with prime crossbreds and merinos from Riverina. Prices ranged from 11/ to 21/ for wethers, ewes 11/ to 18/6, with prime stock and lambs in strong demand and many trucks and road buyers noted.
Australian racing brief lists Melbourne Cup candidates Murlee Ane thony Gold Arab and many names including Orvieto Prines Glenepren Yourantohs a Daughter and Peloton. Also notes Australian Steeplechase Yeev al Nairobi and Koowsley Fiteeplechase events with listed runners.
Wire from Melbourne lists acceptances for the Avetradian Hurdle at Caulfield including runners such as Tes Aietherge 8 Arovohuwe, Rafi 4 Tavermayson, Minsterr Atern Anchor 9 Battery, Flash Jack 9 Yarrahar, Hunterston 0. Also notes semis and local cricket fixtures on Malville Oval with Baptists aiming to dethrone Bagrtista and Caledonians vs Christ Church deciding runners up.
The Lloyd trophy match at Dunkeld progressed amid heavy rain and mud. Dunkeld led by Templeton and Nicholson, with Colina scoring for Dunkeld after Stavely struggled against wind and waterlogged ground, as both sides saw many players fail to appear and scoring remained limited.
The Narracan rifle team visited Hamilton for a friendly match after a dinner at the Town Hall hotel. Hamilton won the Mount Rathbridge contest 47 points to Narracan’s 42 with J Auchterloine and F Halden top scorers for the visitors. A A Young led Hamilton with 72. Trophy prizes were awarded and the visitors praised the warm hospitality and efforts to foster rifle club ties.
In a disputed game, Dunkeld trailed by 10 points but surged back to win by 1. Notable Dunkeld players included Clarke, Wale, Roper, Paine, Nickie, Youne Frimmand, and Mid jtietan, while Stavely spotlighted Hen fa, Mekeson Boyd, Tae veerth, and Mr. FL. The Bravely club protested due to a cited ineligible Nichal on Dunkeld’s side.
Saturday events at Warrayore Gun Club featured rabbit shooting with over 100 rabbits and hares killed amid cold winds. Carterton Golf Club held its annual tournament with wet conditions, showing Ravin leading the men's and Gardiner and Bilwerter tied for third. ladies events included Silveater and Gardiner among top performers.
J Green of Litchfield and W Read of Melrose reported on a sale day featuring thirty four calves and a mix of crossbred and prime animals. Wethers and ewes showed strong demand with quotations ranging from 16 to 20 shillings for wethers and 11 to 14 shillings for ewes, while pens and lambs sold briskly at varied but steady prices.
Reuter telegram from Sydney notes the wages award for shop assistants in the metropolitan area. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a formal decision by the wages board.
Ballarat Tuesday saw 207 cattle forward with many prime beasts and robust buyer turnout. Prices edged lower on weaker lots while prime ends and medium quality stock held firmer, with closing sales dipping slightly. Notable consignors included Me W Bailey Torrinailian Jobe Robertson Mount Mitchell and Mr W Manifold Perrombet.
The MLULT roster includes G M Queen feat A Wataam Colina A Dahl J one B Grand 0 Tew H A Bemross Laven and ANA standins N Reid FP Davies A Price W Wallace D Crows L Carnell J Todd G Humphrey J Shearer P Underwood B Perry in a defensive shootout against the AWA lineup.
The seventh Harcood trophy shoot at the miniative range yesterday afternoon drew focus on Miss Gammon, Miss Callett, and Miss Fenton. The event saw several high scores with Miss Fenton leading initial standings at 61, followed by Miss Callett and Miss Thomas. the final results were to be confirmed as the handicap scores remained close.
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