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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1881
Page
3
A public meeting of the British and Foreign Bible Society branch reviewed committee work in Hamilton and Ambrimton on September activities. The report highlights funds raised, Bible distribution in hospitals and prisons, and plans to increase subscriptions to support global missionary printing and language access.
A Melbourne era political sketch examines George Cunningham as a Geelong seat candidate after the death of RB de A Johnston. It portrays him as original and outspoken, with mixed reactions from Liberal Conservatives and Medical factions and hints at rival bids from Berry, Andrew, and others amid local party tensions.
The Marrow Cricket Club held its first annual style gathering at the cricket ground on Wednesday Task weather ideal. Turner and Mullagh finished a tight race for the Handles title with Turner judged winner after two referees agreed. The Cricketers Trophy produced laughs as D W Craig and W Peet started. Craig tripped, Peet fell over him, and both failed to reach the tape in a comic finish.
Report of a local Harrow meeting with substantial attendance and high stakes. Winners included W. J. Hamilton and Lyd Priskay with notable performances in 40 shillings prize events. overall competition featured multiple handicaps and distances with several entries from the district.
The Howree Shire Council held its annual meeting with President Dr. F Meeene and members Mellen J Lutdlow J T Edgar Coanailors present. The council adopted the audited Secretary Le Gould report noting improvements in the rate book and thanked shire officers for their assistance.
Minutes record talks on boundary definitions between Shires of Wannon Glenelg and Lowan, water needs, and road works at Power’s Creek. Reports detail engineering costings, rates, and tenders, with references to railways, water, and notices to proceed on improvements.
London reports that Arthur Lefroy was executed at Rowen after a private proceeding for the murder of Mr. Tause Cold on the London and Brighton Hall wing. The Times notes pressure from the Imperial Parliament and widespread bribery convictions in related elections.
Nov 30 reports show the Victoria Parliament debating the Importation and Examination of the Town Bill, Game Protection, and Rabbit Amendment Bill. The Electoral Act Amendment Bill faced no second reading as sessions adjourned to next week with plans to focus on urgent measures including law and water reforms.
Fragmentary text describes tips for Hamilton races and mentions events, figures, and places, though many words are garbled. It references individuals and possible race details but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes. The readable portion hints at preventive guidance for a race context.
A dense, damaged page fragment lists job ads and lost items with names like Mr. Nietere and Harry Filward Joke Yates. It includes military despatches, deserter notes, and a mix of employment notices and wanted items, referencing locations such as Mount Willem Station and The Victoria Hotel.
An examination for teachers seeking qualification in military drill will be held at School No UG Harmiltona on Monday Dec 2, 1551, starting at 0 am. It will include a written test and practical drills such as marching and squad drill. Candidates passing the written part proceed to a practical test before attainment of qualification as a contributor. Notices to attend must be received by Monday Dec 5, 1551.
Notices in the Normanby County area announce period for filing caveats and advertising of a Crown allotment 5 in section 3 Brancholme. Officials and solicitors listed in Melbourne oversee the process with deadlines in November 1931.
The Shire Secretary invites tenders for several contracts including clearing and earthworks, forming and retaining walls, road works, culverts, and graveling. Tender to President of the Council with a deposit. tenders close with specified dates and conditions.
Kowree Shire invites tenders for multiple works including construction, clearing, and paving contracts across Harrow, Salt Crow, and surrounding areas. Bid details specify contract numbers, site names, and submission deadline at the Kowree Shire office.
A controversial publisher announces a revised price list for John Wests goods on November 10, signaling a broad sale and a lower profile than previously attempted. The note hints at legal limits and the effort required to enforce the new schedule.
A described department sale offering white cotton mori goods, hosiery, kid gloves, colored gloves, chenille lace, and a range of garments. Includes reductions on silk and lace items, capris and dolman styles, with prices noted as shillings.
A long fragment lists clothing and fabric prices and marks for a variety of goods. It mentions prints, gowns, tweed, gowns, hats, shirts, and mercery with reduced or revised prices, urging early calls to secure bargains and noting large stock and new arrivals. Names of suppliers or merchants are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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