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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1913
Page
6
The South Wales strike expands, with coal mines at Neath Port Talbot closing for lack of funds. Railway workers at Merthyr Tydfil and bridge districts idle around 10 000 coal miners. Paddington express suspended as stoppages continue.
Report notes drivers meeting at Liapelly where Reynolds and Tames led a strike over terms. A paper of regret was forwarded to the railway company. The group warned the two drivers they could be dismissed if they refused to sign.
Reports from Plymouth describe police boarding the Majestic off the coast and re arresting Mrs Panthuret with a bodyguard of militants as suffragists protested from the docks and ships. In London police also moved to detain Mrs Drummond and followers while in Washington suffragists urged a House Rules Committee to form a nationwide inquiry.
London across the Empire tour highlights cited by Lovald M Master unionist M F include the New Zealand battleship at Vancouver and a salute from the Commonwealth Fleet as it crossed the Australian Bight. He also noted 16 000 cadets marching through the streets alongside regulars.
The document states the British post office intends to mobilize military help if a strike occurs, outlining the potential deployment of services to maintain essential mail delivery and operations during industrial action. The language implies preparedness for disruption and coordination with defense authorities.
London wool sales show irregular demand with best merino wool firm while warty and fairy lots weaken. All prices red five percent below opening rates.
In London on Thursday Melbourne Toman withdraws from the billiards championship. Reece and Gray will contest the preliminary heat as the field narrows to determine the challenger.
In London on Thursday Midnight, Falkiner and Gray faced a tight Falkiner 02 000 breaks and a 100 def sequence. Gray began poorly yet found form, delivering a 460 score before the end of play as the game pivoted on red and white ball play.
In a South Africa cricket outing, Capetawiws and Tennyson led a high scoring first day with Hobbs and Rhodes contributing. Welee’s 16 and June’s part were notable as the innings closed with 192 and 139 for six wickets, Faulkner taking two not out. The match ended in a draw.
The Zaberen dispute dominates German politics as Chancellor von Bülow and the Alsace ruler discuss the Zabern affair amid fears of civil unrest. The Reichstag debate reflected protest and anger, with a punitive line against military excess and calls for restoring civilian harmony.
A garbled report describes Alsatians accused of crimes, alleged stabbing plots, and a debate over military actions. Counts Wedel and von Hollweg, with Dr Petemann von Hollweg, are cited in forming a constitution. Von Foerstner seeks accountability as Reichstag upheaval influences the chancellor’s standing amid opposition factions.
A Bengali missionary spoke on separation between England and colonies, arguing it would be better than permitting further turmoil. He warned that current movements could spark a race war affecting the empire’s future.
Thoreday reports Vin thirteen persons dead in Goode flood along the Colorado river. Rainfall continues. residents stranded, some hoisted by food baskets along telephone lines. A train near Maelin halted, passengers held on overnight as water reached carriage floors. Cemetery inundation delays burials in Bettas City.
A serious flood in the East Wace district slows gains from earlier relief efforts. Authorities report 24 lives lost and widespread inundation of farm lands, with continuing damage to crops and livelihoods due to rising waters.
An early 20th century airman named Vedrines, described as the airman attempting a circumnavigation, travels from Sofia toward India via Kenya, then Hinpagore and Humatea, along the western Australian coast to Melbourne and Sydney. He plans a steamship leg from Kew Chrivane to Lame boo and then a Pacific dash to Varie in a trans Atlantic fight context.
In New York, promoter Thieming Alenn Orirtum states he will not participate in the upcoming spring Trans Atlantic Merit event. He cites personal reasons and indicates no intention to join other organizers in planning or executing the voyage.
In Dublin the talks suggest a possible path to Home Rule settlement as Sir Edward Gray notes coercion risks and emphasizes a cautious approach. He says Parliament remains intact, while inquiries continue into arms import in Ulster and the government weighs its options.
A twenty four hour battle raged near Victoria in Termachpee state as federal troops held the Apreat line amid heavy fighting. Casualties and disruptions reported as authorities continue operations in the area.
Thoreday, Joseph Josephson, a Rosman master builder, was sentenced to six years for abusing and assaulting apprenticed girl typists aged fourteen and eighteen. The case notes he had prior sentences for embezzlement and theft. Deportation was recommended.
Ottawa reports anticipate old age pension reform based on a commission report on Australia New Zealand and Belgium. Paris notes risk of dissolution as Deputies push President Poincare to act while Hauncey Dupuy is poised to form a new cabinet. Market items cover butter cheese wheat and ship demand with prices listed in various currencies and regions.
A report to the water trust details a plan to lay a 18 inch main through the town from the old reservoir to improve service. The engineer describes replacing weak sections, routing from Browne street to Hermorestree and French Chav street, with a timetable tied to fire prevention needs and system efficiency. The note explains cost and logistical considerations, including pipe sources, route options, and potential interim service impacts.
The council debated extending water pipes over the Wannon to serve Hamilton and surrounding streets. Proponents argued the plan could save maintenance costs and support future industry, while opponents warned against rushing the project and raising rates. The motion to defer the report was carried with limited support.
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