11 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1916
Page
1
A damaged notice warns drovers to obey officials of the Herdsman and Craver Angena Shire in the Monts area. It mentions Wm Bersse Howe and Andreas Ye Duy as parties and describes actions to prohibit any portion of hire or payment. The notice references legal prosecution and a deadly incident involving drovers and a Cowell of Monts Shire.
A fragmentary report notes a warden or official investigation into annuity terms and payments aiming to inform a transfer or settlement. The unreliably legible text mentions Mount Bain area, a king or authority, and a procedure about a tract and promissory actions.
The readable parts describe a chaotic scene with scattered names and events. It mentions a confrontation or competition and hints at shifting allegiances and wagers. The text references multiple individuals and places in a jumbled sequence, lacking a clear single narrative arc.
Geslang Wool Co and partners invite attention to Faroe and Australian wool and produce, with weekly Monday auctions and property valuation details. The notice mentions liberal dividends, market terms, and local government matters, with references to sponsors and agents including Laidlaw Co and others.
A Shire of Mount Rouse notice restricts use and transport of water in a creek from an identified point to the shire boundary until further order. The document cites the Government Act 1908 and warns against noncompliance with penalties and enforcement actions by the Health Department and Shire Council.
A damaged OCR snippet from a shire notice references Mount Rolie harwby and roads in Malieieit. It mentions the Shire Secretary and a town area, with directions to a meeting or action by the council. No clear dates or actionable details could be read.
A municipal board announces rules governing meat packing and the sale of meat products for carriage or resale. It specifies that meat for easing or service, bread and pastry materials, and second hand goods cannot be used. The notice sets a start date of September and outlines penalties and authority details with names such as COLVILLE and the Governor’s Committee.
A dated notice references Dunkeld and a rubbish disposal site approval under Section 98 with provisions affecting premises and regulations. It notes a prohibition on certain actions and designates official oversight by named authorities and offices including a government secretary and coordinator.
Fragmentary 1908 notice from Local Government authority outlining ratepayer actions and property charges within a shire. Mentions president, counties, and municipal district, with unclear references to parcels and patrols.
Shira of Winhamite announces a notice to the public about contributions to a fund. Forms for authority to appeal may be obtained at the Shira offices. By order, W. Allan, Secretary.
A garbled OCR fragment references Nomir and a culvert in Brownin a lane with Beiwaweter in the West Riding. Mentions a person likely A. Cowlishaw and others with titles or haphazard place names Hawkendale Hetober Bad Bitte Moon, vague dates or roles, overall unreadable technical note.
A notice from the Shire Secretary states that at New Stoke Reserve, officers have been directed to impound all restrained stock. The Rancers are authorized to seize and impound property, enforcing confiscation under the Shire administration.
An OCR fragment reports a local notice about David K Dalle at Mawher dale Neen mention and Easter division in the Shire. The legible elements include a named person, a place, and an event context though many words are garbled. No clear dates or organizations are fully readable.
A fragmented report cites local governance disputes over proposed health and safety rules. It references a regulatory act and the involvement of the Board of Puke and other authorities in enforcing compliance and marking affected vessels. The text is garbled but points to an upcoming deadline on April 5 and ongoing debates within the Shire about authority and enforcement.
The report lists budgetary items for the Shire of Portland including maintenance work, road improvements, and contract numbers. It mentions the West Rimenth, Morven, and Davant areas with references to road surfacing, gravel work, and bridge repairs. Specifics include yardage estimates, project codes, and planned dates, though readability is limited by OCR. The document cites "Maintenance" measures, contractor references, and public works scheduling across multiple localities.
The Hamilton Post Office outlines mail arrangements with multiple route lists and delivery times for various districts. It specifies closure hours on Saturdays and official daily schedules, including morning and afternoon mail pickups across numerous named locations and towns.
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