04 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
1
A damaged clipping notes a steamer voyage from Melbourne to Durban with fare details for return trips and cabin arrangements. The text references multiple ports and services, including merchant offerings and onboard photography, as well as telegraphy capable cabins amidships.
Government notice from Shire of Dundas warns of laws regarding weight limits on bridges and culverts. It declares local penalties for crossing with over-weight carts and mentions official proclamations by Governor in Council under Local Government Act. Secretary’s notice assigns responsibility to O. B. Smith and cites election details for West Riding councillor vacancy with nomination deadlines and polling if needed.
Shire of Mount Penshurst announces the annual election for the Pemehuret Ward to fill the vacancy from Councillor Richard Baxel's retirement. Nomination papers with a Ten Pound deposit must be lodged with Deputy D. Walla at Shire Hall Penshurst by the nomination day. If only one candidate stands, a ratepayer poll will be held on August 9 in Alreassid. Nomination forms available from Deputy D. Walla.
An annual election notice from Glenthompson Australia announces the Chatsworth Riding council election. Nominations close August 24 1911 with deposits of ten pounds required. filings to deputy Thomas Scott at Beott and Son’s Store. H Murray retiring officer notes rotation and dates for polling on August 24 1911.
Shire Secretary announces that the road known as Temper Crossing on the Clen Thompson road is closed to traffic. Pedestrians crossing the area risk injury. The notice names D Wall as Shire Secretary and dates the order to July.
The Shire of Kowree announces the annual election to fill the vacancy caused by Murray's retirement, with nomination day set for August 9. Nomination hours are 10 am to 4 pm at Harrow. return to deputy J. W. Shrive with a two pound bond. Also notices flood related road closures including Berubby Hill Road and Cameron's Bridge with traffic restricted at the parish and nearby areas.
Shire of Lowres announces an annual election for the Central Riding to fill one councillor seat due to vacancy. Nomination day is August 24 with candidates to be nominated at Edenhang between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, delivered to deputy H. G. Hill with signed nomination and deposit. Returning Officer E. J. Chanage and Secretary D. Walls sign. June 22. Edenbote August 4 1LB.
Notice of the 44th Annual Election of One Councillor for the Dunkeld Riding of the Mount Frowme district. Nominations open August 7 and 8, with polling on August 24 if multiple candidates run. Nomination forms available from deputy William Young at Woodburn Bros. Dunkeld between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Returning Officer H. Armytage. Dunkeld, August 2, 1911.
Notice from the Shire of Kowree announcing the annual election for one councillor in the South Riding. Nominations must be delivered with a deposit by the deadline, with details on polling, postal ballots, and appointment of officials. Road closures and public notices accompany the election information.
The Shire invites tenders for several contracts including 78/11-17,748 linking allotments in the north and south areas and 79/11-12 for a chain length involving allotments 76, 77 and 87 near J Tierney property Yoroke. Plans are available at multiple stores and Shire Offices. A road segment between Bolkerbert and Bringalbert is closed until further notice.
The Shire of Kowrae announces an annual election to fill the vacancy on the North Riding Council due to rotation retirement of Dr Francia Widercombe. Nomination day is Sunday August 31 1011. candidates must file by 10:00 PM with deputy F A Hughes and a ten pound deposit. The election will be held Thursday August 24 111.
Official notice prohibits travel in any vehicle between midnight and sunrise within Holenhope Harrow Goroka and Apsley townships or within a mile of their boundaries unless the vehicle has proper carriage lights. Issued July 1906 by H G Hill Vice Secretary.
The council appoints an agent to receive for Lion. Hawkesdale and Macarthur are mentioned with bidded payments. Future receipts require properly dried skins and no foxes caught within the shire will be accepted. Bonus for each shin is listed, and the secretary Bawtesdale notes October HT.
A notice announces a by election for a West Riding council seat in Portland. Nominations close on the day after the August 3 filing, with a nomination deposit required and papers signed by candidates. The polling day is set for August 24, with return details at Shire Offices Walook Portland.
Shire notices election for one councillor to fill vacancy by retirement rotation of Councillor Kennedy. Nomination day August 10 1911 with nominations closed at ten o clock in the forenoon at Portland Shire office. Returning Officer J Ah Learmonth Portland August 1911.
Shire of Portland announces a by election for the Hast Riding councillor vacancy. Nomination day is Thursday the 4th of August with papers due to Deputy William Robertson at Wallacedale Post Office between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Nomination closes on the day.
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