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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1912
Page
7
SaMB and Bagley and Etock and Bhark Bruker are listed as members of the Stock Exchange at Melbourne with addresses including 08 and 410 Colinsat Melbourne three doors from Bank of Australia. Telegraphic address Hagley Exchange Melbourne and telephone numbers Malvern 72 and 74 are noted.
Residents of Hamilton and surrounding area hear of election activities for Wannong Shire Council and local representatives. The article notes Me. Ulbrich’s long service to education, a library transfer debate, and a slate of town events including cinema programs and church activities with details on speakers and venues.
A scrambled column highlights race results with Mr. Jas. Jackman’s win and letters about clergy. It then shifts to Hamilton shoppers admiring show windows, spring goods, and millinery with bird crowned hats, satin silks, and Valenciennes lace. The display features white canvas voile outfits, aproned skirts, and hand embroidered blouses in a balanced fashion spread.
Reports from Sydney and Dayton describe sudden cloudbursts inundating Bethungra and Lebanon, with half a mile of low lying land submerged and several houses flooded. A woman’s body is missing as waters rise, while authorities warn of further storms and relief funds in Norwich reach £300 as electric traction returns.
A terse message notes ships including Drage and Weberosc are returning from Grin Peachlee Troms toward Sydney with half the crew aboard. No official information has reached Gardensbury. Normally the vessels would have returned by the end of next week.
Milly Colaman, aged 74, died tonight at Melieur Hospital from suspected poisoning. Authorities report the scene as a domestic tragedy with unclear details and ongoing investigations.
Snow fell at Cavendish beginning around nine o'clock and continued intermittently until morning. Ground buildings were coated in white while rain and wind eased. The brief lull allowed street and village activity to resume as vehicles and pedestrians faced slick conditions.
The Hadley appeal lists receipts and contributions for a fire brigade collection. Names such as M. O'dbapnercy, A. Kroud, W. Clubesy, J. Walker, J. Norton, G. Jamieson, and H. Bayley are recorded with small sums. The document notes total sums and the collector at Aprator? appears in the fray.
A large audience at a Presbyterian gathering in Houston heard Gustave Thiran Shehead, a missionary from Bréaboimey, discuss Christianity. The Albanian revolutionary leader, once exiled in Turkey, now a missionary, spoke of his past and plans to fund a college at Heyrout. A collection during the event raised about £9.
Ambassadors discussed imperial defence and coordination at the lawn of the cruiser Sydney, stressing joint naval resources to preserve the Empire. Admiral Henderson replied to a toast by the wife of the captain, noting policy contrasts with New Zealand and Australia.
Losdon reports at a luncheon honoring the Australian cruiser Sydney, noting imperial unity and free communication as vital to defense. Captain Celling lauds builders and the voyage strengthens ties within the Empire, with Moore urging a bold display of the white Ensign.
London and Loston reports summarize Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Ottawa speech denying a German peril and opposing Imperial union while warning against a mad arms race. The Daily Mail Morning Post and Morning Post discuss cooperation with Britain and Canada autonomy. Prime Minister Borden departs for Canada amid cordial imperial defence talks and plans wider cabinet review.
Empire Gricket and crew traveled to Canterbury for a match against Kent but a downpour saturated the wicket and halted play. The game at Canterbury could not start. South Africa were to begin a match at Bristol but rain prevented start as well.
A locomotive struck a stationary train at a London station injuring many. One person was killed and others pinned in wreckage for hours. Roughly twenty people were hospitalized with injuries.
Thirteen doctors remain willing to advise the government on the Insurance Act in London. Jockeys cautioned by the Jockey Club, Stanley Weeton involved in the York Stewards report.
A Boston interview with Mr Jobo Marrett, director Keergl of the Pan American Woban, discusses flag policy amid tolls and the role of the American flag in public life. He notes concerns over patriotic display and urges careful balancing of national symbols with public access to knowledge.
An odd OCR fragment references US measures and sovereignty claims linked to shipping and pandemic response. It mentions the United States, Britain, and mentions requisition, treaty discussions, and global authority context. The readable text is garbled but centers on wartime style policy and international balance questions.
A coastal city held a grand funeral procession for a noted figure. The cortege moved past the town’s literary and universal theater, with forty eight regalia troops present and a global audience watching the solemn pageant. The acting Lord Mayor appeared as the procession reached Mansion House.
London Thursday The late General Booth left private property valued at £487 which he bequeathed to the army with few mementoes for his children and children-in-law and divided other property among the children. He settled a sum on him by the late Henry Reed for private use and forego remoneration from the army fund. He restored the army property in trust to his son Bramwell.
Fridy market activity shows wheat and butter prices fluctuating as weather and US Canada supply estimates influence the market. Large potential wheat supplies amid rains affect quotes while Australia and Colonial markets move nominally.
Reported unrest in Ghiwa as rebels, led by General Oldangkul, threaten roads to Peking. Government troops, about eight thousand rebels, move through villages while authorities bolster guard around the capital to prevent a wider upheaval.
A fragmentary Vancouver piece describes an incident at the Hawthorn Hotel involving a woman claiming to be President Taft’s wife. Her oral daggers were found and she appeared to be awaiting someone named Watt. The report is unclear and garbled.
Minty gendarmen under two Union of Progress officers led a demo in Constantinople against the Government. All participants were arrested by the local constabulary on Thursday.
An unclear OCR fragment references Harry V. Durnan as champion of a Gullirg event. The text mentions a hang and a scull or skull related term with limited legible details about dates or places. Further specifics are not recoverable from the readable portion.
The weather section reports temperature, barometer, rainfall up to 3 am, and monthly/annual rainfall totals through 1912 with average readings. A Melbourne forecast says tomorrow will be temporarily fine, then rain with northerly winds, extending eastward in the west and northwest with milder temperatures.
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