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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
5
Reuters telegrams report Democrats attack the Farmers Free List bill in Washington as insurgent Republicans join. The Senate bill mirrors the House version but allows free admission for meat products fur and cereals from procity nations. The impasse fuels a possible tariff move if the president vetoes and sessions debate resumes.
Coal miners at Fernie and Brill Colombia favor resuming work after months of strike for higher wages. Mining has been seriously hampered by the stoppage, with regional impact across Vancouver and Columbia areas.
The Porte agrees to grant amnesty to Malissori tribe members who joined the Albanian revolt. Food and money will be provided to aid the tribesmen through the coming winter in Constantinople.
The Niote cruiser in Clarke Harbour was saved from sinking by additional pumps. The vessel will be docked to assess damage. Captain M'Donald faces a court martial, with Halifa x named as captain in question.
Hobart reports the carters strike ending after employers agreed to higher pay. Drivers to receive 64 shillings for single horse work and 64 shillings for two horses, with youths paid from 8 to 15 shillings.
Reports say torpedo flotilla crews at Sherbour Mourta mutinied over work and equipment issues yesterday. About two hundred crew members, including a petty officer, were placed under arrest as authorities moved to restore order.
Five people killed and many injured as unrest erupts in Port au Prince. President Simon’s grip falters while revolutionaries push forward. Family aboard a private yacht reportedly escapes.
The Legislative Assembly in Melbourne debated the Local Government Hill amendment allowing voters to exercise the franchise if rates are unpaid by June. The Lani Bill second reading was passed amid opposition to the Mining Development Bill which would transfer £15000 from the minerals prospecting to the gold mining advances section as the Mining Act passed through.
The Geelong Hide and Tallow Market bulletin lists prices and quality notes for hides and skins, including merino and crossbred categories, with quotes in pence per unit and a range of quality grades. The report covers tallow and miscellaneous goods, while a health advertisement and local scene reference an unemployed individual.
Sydney reports reveal a labor council secretary noting a global influx of new workers while carpentry demand exceeds supply. Melbourne notes the Commonwealth will defend a case to reclaim 215000 pounds advanced before transfer, with Victoria facing debts around 20110 pounds.
Melbourne reports engineers and allied trades pressing for a 1 shilling per day increase from employers including the Railway Department. The demands are under consideration by management.
A Gembrook orchardist was fined for attempting to sell apples with defects after losses of 71 dies. Officials and Mr Higar led an inspection of Grampians harvest prospects in Melbourne. Quotations for Cathcart Flyers Hampden Flyers and Lane Logan buyers appear in the muttered quota list.
A reader alert notes blurred vision can trigger insomnia headaches and vomiting. It cautions that eye defects may cause these symptoms and urges eye examination to prevent worsening conditions.
A promotional note touts a vast ring collection with rich gold gleams and quality stones. It promises the lowest prices and urges shoppers to value the gems as if they owned the mines themselves.
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