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Newspaper

Hamilton Spectator

Location

Hamilton, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1893

Page

4

Municipal Elections Narrow Contest Sparks Voter Interest

The town held municipal elections amid bitter weather with 1 208 voters on the roll though weather reduced turnout. Bree Kennedy and Greed led as candidates in a four way race, Bree winning by a narrow margin and promising to serve again, while Kennedy and Thomson trailed amid party suppport dynamics and voter activity.

Wilper Cr Ty Lathow Watie GC. A. Wiewtoe Lore B.S. Bree Creed Brews Bree Tired Thomson Kennedy Soree Greedy Mr. Thomeot Mr. Bree Alen Plumper Casteliore Thom Tueedar Emseens J. Kennedy Miro Byer Etopdog Heer Bhear FF. Gawmow W. FE. Dans

Dundas Sairr Great Political Excitement Over County Ride

In a fractured report the election contest for Hast Riding of ue te Bhire drew notable attention. Candidates including Dr M Memr and Ww Mason contested the field with close early results. Mason led with a 133 majority in Hamilton, as multiple precincts reported.

Ue Te Bhire M. Memr Mason Onde White Frei Hamilton

Mount Rouse Shire election results show Hatton Moorman win

In the Mount Rouse Shire riding the retiring member Dr J Hutton faced challenger W W Moorman. Moorman attracted broad support yet trailed Hutton in calibre while securing a substantial majority. Final details show Hatton Moorman with a clear lead over Tetuhoret le and Lake Linlithgow with a 37 point majority.

Poorhuret J. Hutton W. W. Moorman Huttom Hatton Moorman Tetuhoret Lake Linlithgow Hatton Mount Rouse Moorman Shire Hall Booth

Mindamite Shire Election News A Surprising Auditor Result

MINDAMITE SHIRE August 25 A local correspondent reports strong interest in elections for two councillors in the South riding and for auditor. Early tallies show Black Hawkesdale Macarthur and Orford SE Riding leading, with Black ahead by eighteen votes and Maloney close. Final results uncertain as counting continues.

Macamthta Gap Teorahif Black Hawkesdale Macarthur Iz Orford S.E Orford W Broadwater

Glenelg Shire Elections Produce Quiet Ryding Result

In Glenelg Shire the South Riding contest saw Dr Jobwoon win easily against T W Warren. In Nareen Riding A Cameron defeated W Moodie by 20 votes. Aug 28 reports show heavy turnout and lively debate as voters lined up outside the hall. Polls: Tallab 218 Tockey 194 Henlow 160 Wiltehire 145. Auditor seat won by S P Bastion with H Eekins and G Wood as rivals. Mayor election due Monday.

Nareen Couse A. Cameron Wm. Moodie Wanda Daly Cameron Moodie W. Moodie Horoagh G. H. Tallab Charles Tockey William Henlow Joseph Wiltehire Waas Dr. Hanlon P. Bastion P. Heekins I. RG. Wood

Port Fairy Borough Elections Report From Commesfordent

Elections held today in Port Fairy Borough and South Ridg of the Lowan Shire produced mostly routine results with retiring councillors reappointed. Major Stroe and auditor candidates Channon and Dunn appear among the contest details. returns show Moran and Dwyer for auditors but do not alter the outcome.

Haymes Pea Stroe Channon Memrs W. Moien P. P. Dwyer W. Moran P. Dwyer

Public Works notes and questions at council meeting

Correspondence from multiple agencies and citizens prompts debate on road drainage and public works. Items include Hill’s corner road, water Act amendments, Justices Act changes, plant distribution, and road roller bids. motions adjourned for engineer’s report and committee consideration.

D. Laidlaw Usary Bemroe M'Lelten Demon Beonitt Bree A. Greed J. Creek Hill's Fenty Bemrose Carrie A. C. Palmer and Son Borough Finn Horwing Horwitz J. Thomson M.L.A Flop A. Wynne Welter Supply W. Cooks Borough of Hareham Shire of Municipal Association of Victoria Melbourne Tareday Monde Daymond Public Health Department Taylor Hamilton Fran J. W. Horwood Castlemaine Foundry Ri Rollera Mesare Jarrett Bros Dondan Shire Fran T. Kennett J. MoKeon Public Works Committee Carrd Health Department Hertemss Goleraino Gardens Committee Mong Bn Oes Clarke and Arrests Carmichael Street Bowe Coleraine

Town Council Deliberates Wood Cutting and Public Works

Town officials discuss use of 500 tons of firewood and 600 tons of coal set aside for relief. Debates cover labor for wood cutting versus stone breaking, employment for Hamilton residents, and road, culvert, and drain repairs. Meetings adjourn to continue Monday at ten.

Bree Bemross Hospital Committee Bemrows Pencet Bemrove Greed Re‘Tiel Bennett Hamilton M'Lellan Heary Arceed Sa Daymond Cheed Sheehan Dayeund Public Works Committee Booth M’lehan Cr. Henry Stephen Atrest Dr. Bemroee Eparate Arrow Kowree Kowree Eet

Public taxation woes spark reader debate in Hamilton Spectator

A letter to the editor rails against direct taxation and proposes a broad property tax. The writer argues low tariffs harm revenue and contends that all classes should bear tax fairly while widows, workers, and the poor rely on light duties. The piece criticizes luxury taxes and urges reform to avoid harming ordinary landholders.

Hamilton Spectator Sra Carty Carty Lemay Thors Weraga

Grand National Steeplechase at Adelaide Afield

A Hamiltonian writes to Sound recalling the Adelaide Grand National Steeplechase held Saturday. Seventeen starters, fierce pace to the first fence, several riders injured, and many horses clear over stiff logs. Trainer Corel noted fine form, Expectation and Remart Stoa showed promise, while others struggled. a vivid account of a rough but thrilling race with horses racing hard.

Adelaide Corel

Actress wins a photo finish in a tight race

The field battled hard with several near falls but none seriously hurt as Actress and Expectation led early. Reed nudged Gaartfish to the front before Actress surged clear in the final stretch to win by a comfortable margin. Motais took second ahead of Goardiinh, Mikado II faded late.

Fat Eset Dizan Othure Mikadorf Motais Bonus Reed Gaartfish van Waa Aittle Actress Laverty Goardiinh Recond Mikado II

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