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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
1
The page lists cargo and passenger details for ships sailing from Portland and Melbourne areas with fares and timings. It mentions produce exports, passanger fares, and public notices about council meetings and rates, including references to local officials and shipping agents.
The Governor of Victoria proclaims that Dundas Municipal District comes under the Me and Dery Sporades Act. Proclamation dated 1909 notes full effect with regulations and orders to operate, issued under authority of the Shire of Tumdas and signed by A Fisher supervisor. Penalties and notices follow for non compliance.
Official notice from the Dundas council prohibits depositing bottles rubbish or other waste within district boundaries. Violations will be prosecuted. Signed by HB Smith secretary dated March 10.
A published notice offers a ten pound reward for information leading to the capture or identification of certain individuals connected with a public matter. The reward is noted as payable by the council, with terms indicating payment upon successful information or assistance to the involved companies. The fragmentary text mentions officials and dates but remains unclear on specifics.
Public notices from Shire Secretary detail land sale of old quarry bobs adjacent to Armitage streets and boundaries of Balre. Also a rate collection update and bicycle rider safety warning for Aparey towns. Authorities announce closures, bids, and official dates for November sessions and parcels under local act provisions.
The Kowres Shire issues a public notice under The King Act regarding orders to destroy rabbits and control collar and pest problems. It details personnel, distribution and payment terms, transporter routes, and boundaries affecting Kowres, Arrawa, and nearby areas, with contract references and delivery conditions.
Fragmentary notes reference a local shire matter involving an order about food handling and a meeting led by officials including a secretary and other named figures. The garbled text hints at dispute or procedural action within the Mount Reuse jurisdiction and nearby areas.
Official notice from Hawkendale Shire Secretary announces council meetings for the year to be held at Shire Hall Blewhedale on the first Wednesday of each month. Entries require payments for skins, with duties assessed by the Shire Engineers. Appointments include agents Thomas Tune and Law for future duties. Public notice of auction and seal details follows as printed.
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