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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
4
First showing of new Spring dress materials and trimmings selected by London buyer. Many exclusive novelties in robe lengths, limited to our store. Textures fascinating and belerings charming with moderate prices. Dressmakers busy. secure a place with Miss Jennings for gala week.
A fragmentary note appears to be a personal letter from John Fenton. It mentions duty and faithfulness and ends with a sign-off Yours faithfully John Fenton.
A letter from George Carter thanks voters for support and pledges effort. The document includes petitions and signatures from West Fusling residents urging reconsideration of council candidacy, plus notices about Australian stock exchange figures and upcoming races with nominations and handicaps listed.
A busy Hamilton event frame includes a Stallion Parade under the auspices of the Hamilton district with veterinary inspection by the state union and officials. Probate of the late Mr John M’Marter of Wack Glen near Cobden is filed, detailing the will dated July and modest real estate and personal property bequests.
The death in London of General Booth founder of the Salvation Army aged 83. Born in Nottingham in 1839 he became a Methodist minister and launched The Christian Mission in 1864 which evolved into the Salvation Army with its War Cry and worldwide branches. He founded refuges and homes for the poor and led practical efforts to aid the destitute, leaving a lasting humanitarian legacy.
The Times correspondent from Honang reports the execution of Chan Chinavite, a Huveh general executed in Faking for fomenting a rising. In Peking a Assembly meeting led to uproar over the executions, with the Premier and War Minister to be summoned. Sun Yat-sen is journeying from Shanghai to Peking. Tang Khaovi fled earlier. London notices mention Murray and child murders with bodies not yet found, and a separate murder case in Putasy involving a wife and her sister.
London reports violent thunderstorms and heavy rain severely damage crops. Cattle killed near Daventry, potato damage in two Lincolnshire districts estimated at £100,000. Daily Mail puts national crop losses around £1,000,000, with continued rain blamed for further destruction.
London dispatch notes Greek Government votes 246000 for quake victims relief. Donations cited include William Haw giving £100 and Frao cla Jossphots Auntiig £400 amid ongoing aftershocks and material needs in affected areas.
A fragmentary report notes a detainee from Dublin identified as Trae lah ranvaneile sought release after health concerns prompted a bail action. The item provides limited readable facts and lacks full names or dates.
A Vienna era dispatch reports an agreement near Constantinople with forces from Albania and the Montenegrins. Turkish troops in Koprili advance to disarm and return home while clashes flare in the Berana district and a Balkan frontier dispute sparks revolts and diplomatic pressure from the Powers.
Belgrade report to Daily Telegraph says King Ferdinand attended Bulgarian generals war conference. Conference agrees present time most propitious to declare war against Turkey.
Advices from Santa Monica report a four passenger balloon piloted by Quatteplane left for Freano. Contrary winds drove it over the ocean into a fog bank with provisions lasting 34 hours. Five other balloonists, previously vented, landed safely as a wind shift brought the craft ashore after five hours in fog.
San Diego reports the large steamer Pleiades is ashore at Lower California. The cargo has been jettisoned and the crew are safe with hopes of saving the vessel.
Washington dispatch reports the freight steamer Ploiales ran ashore on the California coast and is now a total wreck. No further details on casualties or salvage available in the readable text.
In Made uma town Megiran rebels attacked but were repulsed by federal defenders. Both sides suffered casualties and reinforcements arrived. Across the Huot area bands of marauders looted and burned, amid renewed insurgent activity and a steady stream of reports from the front.
Ottawa report notes dwindling exports to New Zealand as market demand fades. Local population growth pressures reduce available supplies, limiting export opportunities and affecting regional trade dynamics.
Washington reports the United States Congress has agreed to a limited naval programme. Secretary of the Navy George Meyers says a battleship will be constructed in the 19th century era to maintain national prestige and to participate in global naval strength.
A chaotic raid by pirates resulted in the killing of three Indian police officers and the kidnapping of a money lender at a police station in an inland town. The attackers looted the facility and escaped with valuables. Authorities are pursuing leads.
Confused garbled text from a newspaper segment mentions a sobbing individual sentenced and a murder plot tied to a hired killer. The piece references Newport and St. Petersburg areas and an unclear note about the United States and a Davie Cup test event.
War fever spreads as four large meetings protest in unspecified location urging government to declare war. Turkish wirocities or Nerana noted among participants amid tense Civic unrest and calls for action.
A senator facing impeachment amid allegations of corruption and improper influence. The Telegraphic American notes alleged payments to a Pennsylvanian representative by a Standard Company official as part of the scheme. The senator pledges to answer when the Senate permits questioning.
In London on Wednesday reports indicate wheat prices faced sudden shifts amid imperial trade pressures. Market watchers note uncertainty as carriers adjust bids and buyers hold back, awaiting clearer signals from government policy.
From our own correspondent at Milbourgurne on Wednesday the Senate debated the Appropriation Bill and new works. The House passed the second reading of the New Works Appropriation Bill while committee reports were presented and the session adjourned.
In the House of Representatives the budget debate proceeded with Mr Glynp questioning funds for defence and opposition critics decryting government extravagance. The discussion touched defence spending for seven years and calls for tax relief and railway debt reduction. The debate was adjourned.
The session discussed the Public Accounts to report on matters relating to PUDLe pOGOURLA and state expenditure in industrial enterprises. Ministers presented figures showing large spends on coal mines and the beet sugar industry. Debates adjourned with trials and association reports read, adjourned to Tuesday.
In the Legislative Assembly Mr Warde criticises the management of the infectious diseases hospital at Fairfield after a boy dies and parents are not notified. Mr Watt pledges to seek explanations. if unsatisfied, he will push for inquiry. Discussion touches on the Closer Settlement Bill and land cultivation targets.
Albourne Wednesday. Mana foo diaquahiet captain of the Bt. Hilde team for remainder of the prison and until end of May Bert for abusive language to the umpire. Inet Saturday Jory of St. Kilda was diaqualified for the rest of the season and the first three matches of next season for Charlie Walker and elbowing Bhaw in the same match.
Werrnambool Wednesday reports the twelfth annual open competition at the Warrnambool Golf Club on the Albert Park links. Warm weather and a strong southerly wind challenged players as the handicapped events unfolded featuring competitors such as Kichieen, Dunn, and Arathwaste among others.
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