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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
3
Readable fragments describe dog racing trials with multiple named dogs such as Golden Thoughts Shepherdess and Marathon. The report lists results, placements, and note on the Western District Coursing Championship. Details include names of dogs, handlers, and some race outcomes from the event.
An incident in January at Wellington involved a young man accused of shooting his sweetheart, Mise Wellington, with federal witnesses naming David Rodgers and Renkel. The case led to court actions and the suspect remains at large, while Walter Pierced reportedly aided the weapon inquiry. The Criminal Appeal Court later addressed Thomas Brown’s death sentence for Sergeant Hickey’s murder at St Ives.
A mine accident at Kul moe in the Court region results in the death of miner Burton and injuries to a woman named Creen. Separate notices cover by election nominations listing expected candidates in Hawthorn by by election and committee assignments involving Mr. Mebbereon and John Wea.
A fragmentary wire story from Melbourne notes an incident involving Edward Biggass, described as a grainer, and Tinnmpra, with reference to leaving property valued at Lette boy for children. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Market quotations show wheat near prime level and various feeds with prices per ton or hundredweight. Temperature data for the region is listed with rainfall figures, including averages for prior years and noted dates in September and July.
The forecast notes a chance of showers tomorrow with generally fine conditions elsewhere. Inland areas may see a cool night and northerly winds with a milder day to follow. An approaching disturbance from the west could affect western districts, with temperatures around 46.
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