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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
1
Notices list sailing schedules from Melbourne to Portland and other ports, with fares for saloon and steerage, special canary rates, and ticket validity. It includes agent contact details, steamer amenities, and health and travel regulations. Also mentions local government notices about road safety and theft penalties, with dates, officials, and reward offerings.
Shire of Mount Rouse offers a reward for information leading to conviction of any person who damaged, removed, or injured the street trees planted on the Hae ten road, Penpburn, during the autumn. Secretary WALLA notes the reward is paid by the Council for each informer.
Notice from H Smith secretary of Mount Power ward. Reward of five pounds offered for information leading to the detection and conviction of the person or persons who maliciou sly damaged tanks and troughs at Glenthorpe in a weak, and again at Tae at last. Signed by D Wall a Shire Secretary Penshurst January 11, 1911.
The Shire of Mount Rouse announces its intention to levy general rates on rateable property within the shire for the year ending September 341st, 1914. An estimate prepared under the Local Government Act outlines the rate in the pound and annual value of property, with the secretary Beirne Mall inviting ratepayers to inspect during office hours.
Shire of Mount Rovse final notice warns drovers and stock owners to declare intention to move cattle with travel stock under by laws 15 and 16. Herdemon Mr Wo Mereweather of Son field must be notified by post to confirm movement plans for any portion of Mount Bouse stock. By order DB Bere ita Secretary.
Officials announce an intention to levy an additional three pence per pound on the annual rateable value of property within the Penshurst area. The estimate and details will be available for public inspection at Penshurst Hall during office hours until September 20, 1913. August 21, 1913.
A 1910 notice offers a ten pound reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone who vandalized or deposited rubble on or near Holor Road. The document names officials, mentions trees planted in Wickete Duckeld, and cites February 15 as a date, indicating a municipal concern and paid reward for tips.
The Shire of Mount Rouse warns that any person operating without authority will be prosecuted for damaging or writing upon Beeders Foal or Ferret lanes within the Shire. Penalty L140. Signed by the secretary, November 1, 1921.
A local government notice directs drivers of traction engines to give written notice to the Shire Secretary after May 1 1903. The directive applies to defined portions of Martin Street and Belletrest in Panhurst Townships, enforcing section 66 of Part 23 of the Local Government Act.
The Shire of Mount Ruse warns that vehicles carrying more than four tons are prohibited on the bridge at Nal Faniamlong, Gap Road, Dunkeld. Consent in writing from the municipal engineer is required for any heavier loads, with penalties up to twenty pounds plus costs for violations. Dated the 5th day of April.
A fragmented notice from the Shire of Kowres prohibits sale distribution or use of matches during January February March April and December. The text is garbled but indicates a legal or regulatory restraint affecting matches within the shire. Names appear as partial terms and may refer to officials or locales, though unclear.
Notice that Tnapec tora has received instruction to strictly enforce The Doe Act 1890 regressive dog collar rules. Any dog found without a collar will be seized and dealt with under the act. By order H. G- AID.
Notice from Aire Secretary Hyarter Walls approving a governance action under the Arts charter. The grant confirms compliance with statutory requirements and formalizes the coidit oof goole hy oeneurement as declared by the Geren in Comnet.
The document warns that interest on overdue rates will accrue at 0 percent per annum from March, with charges applied on unpaid amounts. It also notes a prohibition on riding bicycles on footpaths in the townships of Apsley Ekle ep Goroke or Harrow, with penalties for offenders.
In Kowres Shire a poll will be held to elect councillors when candidates exceed seats. Voting on Thursday, 2 Av enet 191, at Methamice Institute Macarthur Mechanics Institute Beswlebelln Orford and Mr William Jack Langlen Waerrun, from 9 to 4. Returning officer HOCKLEY R J SLATTERY recorded.
The Shire of Minhamite issues a public warning on potential fire hazards and drainage concerns. Officials outline measures and respond to inquiries about safety compliance, engineering maintenance, and anticipated timelines for action.
The notice explains postal voting for the West Riding of the Shire of Minhamite election. Electors distant from booths may apply to the Deputy Returning Officer for a Postal Ballot-paper, with forms requiring name trade address and postal address. The sole candidate is William M'Kay Shaw, declared elected, and the council meeting is postponed to September 1913.
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