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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1913
Page
6
Reuters Telegrams report disastrous floods in India causing massive loss of life. Towns like Calcutta and Beapel are submerged as the Demodor River collapses. Villages are destroyed and many seek safety amid rising waters and wreckage.
Reports from Calcutta describe a collapse in Moors water supply with thirty thousand affected and only two hundred reaching the railway station. The line is blocked for fourteen miles isolating Galcotta, leaving vast areas Hoodnut with many homeless and starving. Homes burned, cattle destroyed.
Residents in Panama urged the British Government to reconsider refunds and participate in the Pensam exposition. The debate covered costs, benefits, and whether a full national delegation is justified amid opposition from figures like Lord Mayor of Manchester and Thos Lipton. Parliament's vote suggested reduced likelihood of participation. Austrian manufacturers showed little enthusiasm for sending capabilities to the expo.
The dispatch describes unrest in South Africa with mentions of Botha and the prime minister facing fear and mob action. It notes White and Black populations, fears of more trouble, and the call for better relations between workers and capital to avoid future incidents.
The Allied stance seeks compensation for private parties amid a disputed treaty. Reports criticize Russia's attitude as France denies any link between Tass and Austin. Paris papers question the Bulgarians' interpretation and warn against a title peace move.
In Rome on Monday meetings of syndicalists backed a general strike if necessary. The move followed a hostile atmosphere and threats of violence as authorities acted to prevent disorder. A majority of workers reportedly abstained, while a minority pushed for action amid coercive pressures.
Vague note reports prisoners to be restored to freedom after a jubilee event. Mentions Hagers and Ameier’s jubilee, with details unclear and damaged.
Sporting notes report an Easter Monday gathering at Penshurst hotel to discuss V.R.C. dates. Terang Winslow and Penshurst clubs argued over conference timing while Penshurst clubs sought joint dates for two more years.
Melbourne report notes Blage and O'Grady contest ended with Stee of pelote winning. A letter from a Caledonian club member lambastes the Spectator coverage and defends Dunkely-Caladonians, arguing misreporting misled the public.
The Balmoral club defeated the Lakes 13 points to 8 in windy conditions at Salt Lades ground. Key contributors were J Heenan and J Culvtey for the Lakes and the Lampard brothers for Balmoral with strong support from Murray and Hodes. Umpire Mr Butler officiated. postgame, players received the customary reception from the Ladies Auxiliary.
From Our Own Correspondent notes St Josephs beat the Foresters in a weekend football match at Penshurst. St Josephs scored 9 goals 9 behinds for 72 points while the Foresters had 6 goals 2 behinds for 38 points. P Dunbar Arthur Deer Smith Hurtler and Downes led the winners with impressive performances. T Abdarline officiated as umpire.
In the South Western district Fortland ground saw Heywood go down by one point to Portland and Wallacedale in a tense semi final clash. The Cordannan match earlier featured Branxholme beating Conder by 13 points. Weather was cool but fine and the Moorallin and Kenilworth venues hosted a second match with Moorsilm defeating Kenilworth by 8 points.
Heywood rallied from a wind advantage to 4 goals 7 behinds while Wardlereers fought back with 3 goals 5 behinds. Derive scoreline details show Heywood edging ahead late as Wardlereers failed to bridge the gap. Next match scheduled for Heywood on Saturday against Portland.
The Portland Football Association secretary forwards a recndition objecting to the South Western Mstrict Football Association for diagnosing umpire Holmondson as biased. It regrets that misreporting remarks were made at a meeting at Hey wooed.
From Our Own a Correspondent: Benbope schoolboys traveled late Saturday to play a combined team representing Apley. The final score shows Apaler with 14 points and the visitors tallying 90 points as the teams met in the Mechanics room setting.
A Hernilton club notes a Tuesday game on August 26 against a visiting team from the Presbyterian group. The squad includes Gladstone Smyth, Bric Nall, Arthur Giblin, and Tomers Brake with Corre RCO Peon Mayers among the lineup. Local fans anticipate competitive hoops and strong play.
A detailed program of living pictures and music drew a large gathering to the town hall. Mr S. L. Palmer led an organized effort with a decorated bar area and a circular seating arrangement. Hamilton Orchestra under Mr W. Draper performed selections including scenes from Taonhawser and The Chocolate Soldier with vocalists and instrumentalists delivering popular numbers to enthusiastic applause.
The Portland council rejected forming a Western Municipal Association with Hemilton and other towns. The decision aims to keep local organizations efficient, while proposals for shared railway services and collective procurement of road-making machinery were discussed for possible future benefits. The article also notes recent events and speeches at local meetings and upcoming political and electoral activities in the district.
The second contest will entertain with a full change of program this evening. The Windsor Orchestra will perform Unde Marin and Warcarolle from Hyofimon, Norris Dance by Giorgina, Vou Blow service, selections from Fen al Valitlain Pact, and a Hamilton platform recitation of Colonel Aego's The Land Brigade. Gremmeood is soloist. Merara Parker Aldridge Godwin Burgess lead the ladies.
The article outlines strict enforcement of starting times and limited crowding at the annual golf meeting this week. It notes cooperation from competitors and surrounding communities to run exel days play, reduce second round congestion, and arrange for stronger players to accompany weaker opponents.
In Portland on Saturday Heywood met the Wanderers in the first cent finale of the South Western Association season. The game featured a windy first quarter with Heywood taking a 3 to 0 lead before the Wanderers recovered to level by halftime. After three quarters the score stood close as both sides traded points, ending with a tense finish.
Arrangements for the forthcoming event under AWA auspices progress satisfatorily. The Heels perform well and remain untainted by any committee member. Prizes for the entrance tour are displayed at Mr W J Hohnan's window. Miss Pillanires on piano, Miss Florence Halk on violin, and Mr Palmer on bute will provide dancing.
Priday report notes rainfall over the last ten days with about 170 points recorded since August begin. July yielded eight points and total by month end reached 74 points with rainfall about two inches below last year. Area shows improvement and green prairies suggest stock gains forthcoming.
Fragmented OCR notes report temperatures rainfall and lunar phases. Mentions average rainfall 14.04 inches for January to November over 43 years and various temperature readings with dates and times. Contains unclear terms and misspellings.
A garbled dispatch from Melbourne or nearby town mixes fragments on weather, commerce, and local figures. Names and places are obscured by OCR errors, yielding a jumbled summary of events with scattered proper nouns and unclear actions.
The readable text describes purchasing unclear food or medical items with brand names and substitutions. It mentions a bottle and some magnetic or plastic links and daily emergencies. The garbled content provides no coherent event, date, or location.
The fortnightly Eilenhope Debating Club met on Saturday night. Topics included Prepared speeches and Immigration with prizes awarded to Mitchell and Hefernan in the first class while Flynn spoke on immigration. A lecture on South Worrins to Mr H G Carelaira is planned for Friday week.
Mrs Pritipet Slettery of North Melbourne reports a dramatic relief from violent toothache after using Dr Morse’s Indian Root Pills. She describes a long battle with rheumatic symptoms and says two pills daily cured her attack, with weather changes triggering recurrence.
The Enush mail list shows delivery cutoffs at 5 40 pm at the local post office on the following dates Wednesday August 14 Thursday August 21 Wednesday August 27 Thursday September 5 Wednesday September 10 Thursday September 18 Wednesday September 24 Thursday October 6 Wednesday October 8 Thursday October 15.
Lists varied seeds and plant items with prices then shifts to a probate notice for the estate of Michael Morrissey of Broad Water Victoria. It calls creditors and claimants to present their claims by September 20 1913 and names executors John B Westacott and James Morrisey with authority to distribute assets after that date.
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