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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1913
Page
6
A fragmented report from London details a Falkiner versus Gray match with vague scores and references to the Combined Australian crew context. The piece hints at Sportsman commentary about a committee's view on approving an Australian crew and the broader national sports sentiment.
Sydne Nova Scotia report notes Alfred Throbb defeats Henry At pte of France in a ten mile race. Brhubb completed the district course in 11 minutes 4 seconds.
A man named Proderice Palur was arrested in West Bromwich on a charge of attempting to bribe Pensington, a player of the Albion club, with £57 to influence a match against Coventry Town into a draw or defeat. A motor car owner offered the bribe, and Captain F. Wo mac of Birmingham FC was allegedly involved. The case centers on betting rings and a drawn game.
Tremblay unable to defeat Walter Mulf er in eighteen minutes and falls in the world welterweight challenge at Winnipeg. Mulf er, from St Paul, proves tough in the title bout’s late stage.
A Melbourne court fined a bottle washer and his wife one pound each for neglecting their eleven year old daughter who is crippled and in a filthy condition. The child was ordered to be sent to a home for care.
Market notes show varied prices across produce items with fluctuating wheat oats hay potatoes and dairy. Prices include wheat 3/6 for December delivery to January, chaff 1/1 per ton hay 6 18 per ton potatoes 4/10 per ton damiana 5 per ton cheese steady with supplies plentiful, cholera and cholesterol mentions appear as garbled entries.
Ballarat stock market notes 141 cattle yarded with prime bulls quoted to £18 and averages around £9 15s. Sheep and lambs also sold, with crossbreds and wethers strong. shorn lambs sold well, bulk good to prime with prices ranging up to 20 shillings for heavy sorts and 11 to 14 shillings for general trades across the market.
The English Mail Mallers for Baglieh and Continents poria Wows at .40 p.m. at the post office on the following days Thursday December 14 Wednesday December 17 Thursday December 2 Wednesday December 1. Dr Bbleldon's New Discovery for Cough and Cold gets to the root of the trouble and gives relief. Price 1/ and 3/. everywhere.
In Melbourne today Mr Mc Groom stated that the sugar company paid into the Treasury £100,000 under the Exciee Abolikion Act. The announcement was met with ongoing cheers from the chamber.
A parliamentary scene ends in tragedy as Mr E A Roberts collapses during the session. Life declared extinct from heart disease after fallible moments. appeal to the widow and family offered by the House as members mourn a promising career cut short.
The Legislative Assembly paused amid tribute to Mr. Craven chairman of committees. A member spoke on his high qualities and others supported the motion to adjourn until after the funeral and memorial proceedings.
In the Legislative Council a resolution of regret at Mr Craven's death was adopted. The Municipal Rating and Improvement measures were discussed in committee, and the House adjourned to the next day at 2:05.
A telegram from Our Correspondent reports Haine augben, the young Irish girl who vanished Sunday, is said to be safe with no friend of Albert fare. The caller declined to provide further details.
Sydney reports uncertainty surrounds the disappearance of Miss Roe Drury with investigators noting possible sighting in Woolloomooloo area as the Moon West mystery remains unsolved.
A first case of smallpox is reported aboard a mail steamer from FRE and a passenger died of the disease this morning. The illness is believed contracted in Aden. The vessel leaves for Adelaide this evening and passengers from Western Australia are placed in quarantine. A fresh case is noted in Sydney today.
A fire at the Collingwood mill caused total destruction of the factory early in the morning. The damage is estimated at a large amount, with the scene attended by local fire crews and officials.
Melbourne buyers and international bidders crowded the sale as 6309 bales sold with high class crossbreds and merino wool in strong demand. Prices held firm with top values reaching around 1810 for lambs and widespread competition from home trade, Continent and America for best lots.
Sporting notes detail entries for the Weathan District Picnic Race to be held Friday December 12 with hurdle events and derbys. Named horses include Debutante Stakes runners Lady Linkithgow Mim Bona Niji Jucitty Varangian After Dark and others, with Grange entries andPLNIC Cup heat lines.
W H Melville of the Hamilton Cricket Association arranged for an experienced Melbourne coach, H Fry, to visit country centres and work with top juniors. Two divisions will train on alternate nights with a 10/6 subscription and 8/6 academy fee due before playing, as lists of first and second division players are set for the coach’s sessions.
The Merino Picnic Race Meeting is set for Wednesday November 10 1915 at the Merino Racecourse. Maidan plates, pony race, picnic cup handicap, time handicap hunt, ladies bracelet, and other events with trophies and entry fees listed. Officials A Grant and A O Robb announce stewards approved conditions and nominations due by November 9 with weights to be printed in Hamilton Spectator and Cowaraton News.
The program for the Hamilton racing meeting on Saturday December 13 1913 lists handicap races including the Thoroughbred events with 10 sovs and six furlongs, ponies and additional hurdle and flat races with weights, entries due by 2 pm and the official weight penalties. The card notes special conditions for pony heights and entry details, with acceptances and secretary contact in Melbourne.
An Enthraling master of members of the T.M.C.A. led a Monday evening assembly to discuss improving swimming standards and life saving instruction. Officers elected included President Merc Al Tearmimth and Treasurer Al Plenahell with mayor Creed as patron. Committees named Mantiv Parker and others to oversee carnival planning and rent arrangements.
The report lists temperature readings with highs near 56.9 degrees and a low around 41 degrees. It records total rainfall over 43 years for January through November and notes rainfall from January 1 to December 2, 1913, as 4.72 inches with full moon December 14 and new moon December 24.
Weather wire from Melbourne reports a forecast with warm to hot conditions around Wednesday and increasing winds. Regions will experience variable winds, with possible storm activity and high temperatures, while remaining parts show settled spells and comfortable afternoons.
A fragment from a London market report notes competition and price shifts in merino wool. Names such as Mesara Atrachon Murray and Shannon are cited as receiving a cable from their London hotel dated November, with market irregularities and declines from closing rates.
A secretary lists additional contributions to The O Connor Fund including numerous donors such as D Vaonen James H Conagh F Petere Mrs Price M Hineh H B Broughton Douglas TM Miahurn J Bauleh Cantwell H Baker G Mornin M1B Laughton PM Lean N Cameron Dowling J Trangmar S mith bemek M Ebereon O M Arthur Fauleh Price Fort Hardy F Brus Memo HW Here G Lette W Hie ed Hodogee and others totaling 296 pounds.
A shipment of 157 tons of ores arrived by steamer and was transhipped from Sydney. The Queensland Africa tore department notes the ore lot was largely consigned, with 450 and a half tons per car.
A brief notice identifies Thomas Huxley, late G. W. Pettifer, as bookseller, stationer, and news agent at Percy Street, Portland. It notes he handles fancy goods and supplies for the Hamilton Spectator and Melbourne papers, with references to a Dewription description and items from Co.'s Bomosope tic Medicina ste.
Hamilton to Macarthur coach departs daily except Sundays from Loughnane’s Royal Mall at o’clock reaching Macarthur 4.16 pm Return from Victoria Hotel Macarthur at 1 o’clock pm arriving Hamilton 2.30 pm. Passengers to Port Fairy cannot board at Macarthur. Fares Hamilton to Macarthur single five shillings, return eight shillings.
Ambiguous notes from a Bulan OTIS meeting reference a Senate riven issue. The fragment hints at rules targeting individuals meeting an unspecified standard and mentions tape and wire terminology, suggesting procedural disputes. Further details are unreadable in the text.
An official notice states Parish Boum Road between Tar ack and Manapundahla is closed to all traffic until further police orders. The related lane is also closed to traffic. Authorities warn travelers to use alternate routes and expect delays.
Public notices announce council meeting hours at Denhope from 10 am to 4 pm on listed days. Also details on rabbit destruction depots for Phosymorerd Whewt distribution at multiple towns and cautions on matches and collars under local acts.
Public notice warns that the bridge on Fel lmond Mery Gap Road in Dunkeld parish cannot carry more than 4 tons. It prohibits driving or carrying loads exceeding this limit without written consent from the engineer, with penalties up to twenty pounds plus damages for violations. Dated April 1st, wis. By order.
Notice from the Board of Public Health Victoria announces regulations under the Pure Food Act to ensure cleanliness and freedom from contamination of food. The rules cover bread and meat handling, storage in vehicles, and prohibition of secondhand papers or materials touching food. Effective September 1, enforcement to be conducted by the Board and executive officers.
Public notice states that bicycle riding on footpaths is prohibited in the townships of Apsley, Eiden Goroka and Harrow. The measure aims to regulate cycling behavior and improve safety on shared paths within these communities.
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