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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1912
Page
4
Miller's announces first showing of New Spring Dress Materials and Trimmings bought from London. Exclusive novelties in robe lengths available now with moderate prices. Dressmakers busy. early inspection urged for gala week orders.
The article reports on candidates from the Habepayare Borough stepping forward, highlighting a retired W. I Mel ville and J. L. Brown leaving the Vounel and a pledge from B. Malukt e to manage the Borough’s affairs. It includes remarks on hospital funding, charity governance, and the local political scene with various community figures referenced.
A jumble of entries lists Hammitten and Balmoral shows with entries for sheep cattle and poultry, including dates in August September and November. A death notice for Kate Balmoral McArkill aged 68 mentions funeral at Cofarine Cemetery on Thursday at 2 30 p m.
President of Lat toampele chairs a session condemning unauthorised authority and urging law and order. Milletd voices strong protectionist stance, supports Anomalies reform, and calls Commonwealth State cooperation on immigration and defence. He criticises Labour expenditure and favors funding moves by loan rather than current revenue. hospital committee praises hospital work.
A wreck in the shunting yard at a coal mine near Wonthagei caused twelve trucks to crash into a passing train. The pilot engine derailed and the fireman Charles Morrison sustained a concussion of the brain, with other injuries reported.
In the Victorian Legislative Assembly MPs clash over police force administration and the Closer Settlement Bill. Ministers note 168 men at country depots with 80 more to be added later. debates cover policy, retrenchment risks, and upcoming budget statements as the House adjourns.
In the Legislative Council a midnight session adjourned after the reading of an act increasing penalties for some offense. A member used a chance to introduce a small vaccination certificate bill proposing a lower maximum fine for non vaccination to IM. The debate paused as the Home adjourned.
Auman liner Cotntean struck an iceberg off Vancouver causing multiple injuries and two fatalities. Wireless messages report aid being sent and passengers aided. the ship’s damage and casualties are under investigation.
In Budapest on Monday Jukien received a death sentence while five others were jailed for five years. five were acquitted after a Parliament shooting in which three shots were fired but caused no injuries.
Washington dispatch notes ongoing agitation in Havel circles to push Democrats to reverse their stance on building battleships in the 1912 naval program. Senate backs two battleships, House blocks funding, Senate now offers one battleship as a compromise likely to gain Democratic support.
Reports from St Petersburg describe a mutiny by sailors at Sebastopol last month. Ten executed, five condemned to years in prison, with conspirators aiming to seize the Imperial yacht Standard and compel absentment of key figures related to Kronstadt and the imperial family.
An executive committee formed to raise funds for relief of sufferers in Kochana Massacre in Turkey. The body includes diverse party and class reps and plans political meetings to push for wartime action to liberate Macedonia. MF. M. Tueehoff met the President detailing the Kochana tragedy.
Walter Davis has been arrested on a complicity charge in the New Waatminater bank robbery. Pinkerton detectives report newly found stolen notes and progress toward convicting the four suspects, including a figure named Australian Mack, amid ongoing investigations.
Four armed men held up a Thirteenth Avenue car in broad daylight and robbed passengers of several hundred pounds before escaping. The bold robberies, numbering about twenty in the past fortnight, have the city terrorized.
Reports from Mexico City describe a brutal ambush near Theuman tla in which rebels attacked a passenger train. Sixty six Federal soldiers and accompanying passengers were killed or robbed as the train was burned. The State Department was informed of the massacre and related details.
Lisbon reports Brazil offers aid to the dissident Portuguese royalists seeking a pawn in European affairs. The Portuguese government thanks Brazil for the offer and hopes it will ease difficulties surrounding Spain.
The exorest train near Boulogne killed William Anderson aged 13, son of General Charles Anderson commander of the Hunieh forces in South China, in the presence of his mother and two brothers.
A boxing gala at Owtend, Ro ca, saw a French fighter Mharked knocked unconscious in the ring. He was removed from the arena and died from injuries.
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions Caibingh and Hacking Congh Woods in connection with a “Great Perpermint Cure” dated January 6. The text is fragmentary, with no clear event, location, or credited figures beyond these proper nouns.
London debate centers on Mr Low's charge that the government won the election by upholding the Parliament Act and pledging reform of the second chamber. He accuses ministers of omitting key policy references and warns against dictatorship and civil war if reforms threaten stability.
London reports strike action by gullier workers at Fobwvale causing 5000 steel works to close and 10000 idle. Welsh coal owners obtain foreign orders at high rates while English enginemen and lamp workers join unions. Glasgow shipyards and apprentices in training face widespread job losses as strike spread.
Report covers aerial feats by pilots Losbts Mundax Debatlland and a Sunhary figure at Look m poses to sunhary Figte at Logt altitude. Mentions dome throwing contests and bomb throwing at Moginion with Jo Gaubert and Tiew tenant Bente scoring eight of fifteen from 940 metres. Insurance Act boosts in London unions. Shop Adaintants and Warehouns growth from 26 000 to 66 000 members. others rise by ten and twelve percent.
Gloucestershire batsman Jessop scored 50 off 25 minutes against Kent at Cheltenham before taking 4 for 6 in the match, delivering a sharp all round showing for the home side.
The czar examined sixty thousand troops at Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg and lunched with the French premier in a display of imperial ceremony reflecting military readiness.
Melbourne reports the Minister for External Affairs has received an application from a Chimesa resident for his native wife who was recently brought to Avetolis from Chins. The proposal seeks a three month stay with a condition the wife depart Australia at term end. The minister indicates approval in principle, subject to ongoing support and regular renewals.
In Meileo Anet a correspondent reports Mr M Eiride a minister of local affairs urged railway towns with populations over 20 should have at least one daily train. Hallway Commissioners discussed zoning and transportation needs.
Fragmentary report shows John Keogh alleged in vagrancy case with insufficient funds. He was discharged after a hearing. Four companions were ordered to leave the state within 48 hours. Keogh refused to depart.
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