19 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1911
Page
1
The notice lists sailing dates and fares for Portland Melbourne steamship services with uncertain weather conditions and varying timetable adjustments. It notes travel from Malbourne to Baloos and Werrane regions with ticket availability and stations such as Portland Exchange. A travelling advisory mentions penalties for overloading bridges and culverts under local regulations.
Nomination lists for three council seats in Hamilton open. Election set for Thursday August 1 1901 with polling 8 am to 5 pm at the Town Hall. Postal ballots available to voters unable to attend. applications must be made to the Returning Officer.
Vague notices list candidates and polling locations for the Mount Howe Shire election. Names include ROGCELARD EDWARD THOMAS BALES and others with voting set for Thursday Aug 1511 at Shire Hall Penshurst and local residences. Returning Officer and election timing are noted with Post Act references.
The notice outlines postal ballot paper eligibility and application timing, warns of penalties for false statements, and lists local road closures and flood damage affecting traffic. It mentions Scrubbe Hill Road, Cameron's Bridge, and a rubbish depot at an old quarry near Dun keld, with authority from Shire Offices and dates in June.
Notice outlines postal ballot rights under the Voters Roll for the Wert Riding of the Shire of Minhamite. Electors away from polling places may apply to Hawkerdale or Macarthur for a postal ballot with forms and deadlines. Cautions warn of penalties for false statements in applications.
Moreela announces the nomination of David Henry Boge for the office of Councillor in Abe Ridley Shire Portland. Polls open Thursday January 24 from 6 am to 4 pm. Returning Officer to oversee proceedings.
Notice of an extraordinary election for one councillor in the South Riding of the Shire of Portland following Councillor Learmonth's death. Nomination papers with a ten pound deposit must be delivered to the Shire Office in Walook Portland between 10 am and 4 pm on or before nomination day, August 22, 1911. Deputy Returning Officer T. K. Tulloh signs.
Meetings arranged for West Indine ratepayers to hear candidates present views. Sessions set at Macarthur Mechanics Institute on August 2 at 7 pm, Besaletella Mechanics Institute on Monday at 4 pm, and Gilord Mechanics Institute on the following Monday at 4 pm. President presiding.
West Riding ratepayers are addressed as A B Darw states his term of office expires this month and he offers his services again. He pledges to carry out the duties to the best of his ability if elected.
The Counei shire announces new Grassh or Fungus supplies and urges rate payers to obtain ammo tubes via the Poot Offices at Hawkesdale, Macarthur, Beasleyhall and Orford. Price per tube is one penny. Acting Secretary Yoreast signs from Shire Hall Hawkesdale dated January 1918.
An official notice states that candidates Daniel Kennedy and William Williamson are nominated for Councilor in the Booth Riding of the Shire of Portland. Polling will occur at Heywood, Cape Bridgewater, Condah Mission Station, and Walook Portland on Thursday the 24th of (month) 19, from 9 to 4 o clock. Notice issued under the Post Act.
Electors of East and South Riding Portland Shire may vote by postal ballot if unable to reach a polling booth. Applications must be sent to the Returning Officer, South Riding Fortland, or Shire Secretary Portland, with details of grounds, residence, and occupation.
In response to a signed requisition, the Aidone group has decided to retire a senior official. The missive expresses gratitude for the support and asks for continued cooperation as the individual steps back.
Notice states that no rubbish or deposits are allowed, with boundary rules enforced. The notice references a date of March 16 and marks L508 as a citation point for the decree.
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